Double panel "International migration and peripheral places: Exploring 'left behindness' through the human mobility lens" at the 2025 American Association of Geographers (AAG) Annual Meeting in Detroit!Read More
By Gülşen Doğan, MiReKoc, Koç University, Istanbul Cities worldwide are rapidly changing due to urban growth and economic shifts. Digital tools are now central to local governance. These technologies improve public service efficiency and foster citizen-government interactions. They promote decentralized control and collaborative policymaking, enhancing civic engagement. Nonetheless, this change prompts critical questions about democracy and ethical technology use by local governments. Technology is revolutionizing service delivery in cities globally....Read More
By Joshua Soriano Fernández, Master’s Student in Democracies, Nationalism, Federalism, and Multiculturalism, Universidad Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain IntroductionMigration governance in cities presents a significant challenge. National policies often fail to address thespecific needs of urban migrant populations, forcing local governments to navigate the complexities ofmigration without formal mechanisms in place. In response, many cities rely on informal governancestrategies—temporary agreements with NGOs, ad hoc collaborations, or flexible legal adjustments. Whilethese informal...Read More
BROAD-ER Women in Science Webinar Series – Spring 2025 We are excited to invite all interested participants to join us for the fourth round of our BROAD-ER Women in Science Webinars! Mark your calendars for Jan 21, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00 (Turkey time), to join an insightful webinar featuring Eva Fortes from Pompeu Fabra University. Eva Fortes is a PhD candidate in Political and Social Sciences at Pompeu Fabra...Read More
BROAD-ER Applying for Jobs in Academia Workshop – Fall 2024 We are excited to announce our Applying for Jobs in Academia Workshop on 29 November, 15:00–17:00 (Turkey time). This event is designed to share experiences and insights across different stages of academic careers. Open to PhD candidates, postdoctoral fellows, and early-career researchers, the workshop offers valuable guidance for anyone exploring career opportunities in academia. Participants will learn from seasoned professors...Read More
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