Who we are

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Migration Research Group (MRG) at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ is an interdisciplinary network of scholars conducting world-leading research on global migration and mobility. We are predominantly embedded in the Faculty of Social Sciences, but our reach transgresses disciplinary boundaries.

Our research is broad ranging and includes the politics and governance of migration, bordering and resistance, motives for migration and the experiences and lives of migrants young and old, the impacts of migration on sending, transit and destination countries, and much more. Together, we seek dialogue and debate to support world leading research.

MRG membership is open to undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students, PGRs and academics from any Faculty or department at the University. Our aim is creating a supportive and inclusive research environment for researchers at different career stage studying migration, mobility, borders and citizenship, across the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ and beyond. 

You can see who studies migration at the University of ºù«Ӱҵ by looking into our members list.

We are also very keen to collaborate with external and community organisations, especially those in the South Yorkshire region. We regularly co-organise events - such as, study days - bringing together academics, practitioners and anyone working with migrant communities to exchange knowledge and learn from each other. 

If you are interested in becoming a member of the ºù«Ӱҵ MRG, would like to find out more about how this platform can be used to showcase a diverse range of migration research activities or collaborate with us, we would love to hear from you.

MRG history

MRG was initiated in January 2014 by Professor Majella Kilkey and Professor Andrew Geddes capitalising on strong cross-departmental links among migration scholars in the Faculty. 

Past and current directors of MRG:

  • Prof.  Andrew Geddes (2014-2016)
  • Prof. Majella Kilkey (2014-2022)
  • Prof. Louise Ryan (2017-2020)
  • Dr Aneta Piekut (since 2020)
  • Dr Lucy Mayblin (since 2022)
  • Dr Patrícia Nabuco Martuscelli (since 2023)