As we mark 7 years of LERRN, our latest newsletter highlights how research, mentorship, and policy engagement guided by those most affected by displacement continue to shape new possibilities. Read the full newsletter: https://t.co/OV1FOthpIs

Join the "UNHCR at 75: Challenges and Opportunities" webinar! The panel will discuss challenges and opportunities for UNHCR and how its role in the global refugee regime guides solutions today 🗓️ 26 Nov 2025 from 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST Register now: https://t.co/FBCwkBgIm2

Join the "UNHCR at 75: Challenges and Opportunities" webinar! The panel will discuss challenges and opportunities for UNHCR and how its role in the global refugee regime guides solutions today 🗓️ 26 Nov 2025 from 9:00 – 10:30 AM EST Register now: https://t.co/FBCwkBgIm2

Borders are more than lines—they shape who belongs The 2025/26 MDS Guest Speaker Series launched with Dr. Ritesh Shah (University of Auckland), who explored “The Tangled Web between Refugee Rights, Capitalism, Race, and Education” Read the event report: https://t.co/Asbcd63oTQ

Call for applications for postdocs, and PhD and masters research support @IDRC_CRDI @IDRC_ESARO @KwekaOpportuna

"If we shift our perception of refugees from being passive victims to individuals with valuable experience and contributions to make, we see the wider benefits of increasing access for refugees in Canadian universities."

What is the role of Canadian universities in responding to displacement? Here's an answer from a @Carleton_U prof, grad student and undergrad student: https://t.co/l07f6XN6g9 @MDSCarleton @FPGACarleton @UNHCRCanada @CitImmCanada

Call for Applications – Arab Graduate Students Conference 2026 Present your research, get academic feedback, and connect with peers and scholars across the Arab world. Apply by 30 October 2025 Learn more:

From the EU to the Americas, governments are increasingly externalizing their border controls, often at grave human cost. Join the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights of migrants, Mr. Gehad Madi, and an expert panel for an in-person event: “The Human Cost: Global

📢 New Resource Alert! R-SEAT is proud to share “Funding Access for Refugee-led Organizations (RLOs): Challenges and Guidance” — a new report designed to support RLOs in navigating the funding landscape. While the note offers practical tools and strategies, it also acknowledges

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Congrats to @Lerrning on their $2.5M @SSHRC_CRSH Partnership Grant! With @RefugeesSeat, they're mobilizing a global network to amplify refugee voices and co-produce knowledge — leading to more effective research, policy and practice. Read more: https://t.co/eCMszAQUcD

Call for Papers: Exploring Participatory and Creative Methodologies in Migration Research (@FrontiersIn) Explore ethics, challenges & successes in using participatory approaches. Original research, reviews & case studies are welcome 🔗 Learn more:

For more information, visit: https://t.co/2waTgytsi0 Deadline: 30 November 2025 @UDSMRCFD @IDRC_CRDI @IDRC_ESARO @KwekaOpportuna

Call for Applications: Postdoctoral Researcher & Research Support 2025–2026 Join the University of Dar es Salaam Research Chair on Forced Displacement for an IDRC/CRDI-funded project: Strengthening knowledge, evidence use and leadership in the global south on forced displacement

In the midst of the uncertainty of #UNGA2025, some compelling analysis of power and cooperation from @alexstubb, President of Finland. Worth a read. Thanks to @salemo22 for sharing... https://t.co/qiBmvfBxdJ

🌍 We are excited to announce the lineup for our historic event, Power, Trust & Change: Refugee Leaders in Dialogue with UNHCR Candidates, taking place on Thursday, September 25, from 6:00–9:00 PM EDT at the Harvard Club of New York City. Hosted by R-SPACE, this landmark

Thrilled to join @RightToPlayIntl this October as President & CEO! 🥳 Grateful for the trust of the board & excited to work with the amazing team and dedicated partners to ensure every child can learn, play, and thrive. #ChildrensRights #PlayMatters

🌍 Panel Announcement: The Humanitarian Reset — Resetting What, and for Whom? We are honored to welcome Bob Rae (@BobRae48), Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations in New York, as a distinguished speaker at our second breakfast panel during

Great to be in Ottawa for the launch of a new six-year research partnership with a global network of RLOs, academia, and other partners to ensure the knowledge and expertise of those most affected by displacement shape research, policy, and practice. @Lerrning @RefugeesSeat

Congratulations Josh! - Migration and Diaspora Studies The Migration and Diaspora Studies (MDS) program congratulates Joshua Hollick-Kenyon on the successful defence of his MA thesis! Well done, Josh!