New IMIS website online!

Welcome to the new IMIS website! Our website has been given a new look to provide information on our research activities, degree programmes, publications and more.

IMIS has launched a new design for its website! Visit the new pages to find out more about IMIS, its members, research projects and what we offer:

 IMIS members

 Research programme and projects

 Publications

 Master IMIB and European Master in Migration Studies (EuMIGS)

 Upcoming and past events

We also share the latest insights and interesting news on our social media channels:

 Bluesky

 Instagram

 YouTube

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