The Migration Hub

Excited to announce keynote speakers for #MigrationUpdate2025! Featuring: Prof Rebekah Brown Hon Matt Thistlethwaite MP Hon Julian Hill MP Leaders from Treasury, Home Affairs, ABS, ANU, IOM & e61 For more speakers + tickets: eventbrite.com.au/e/2025-anu-mig…

🌍 Immigration is a defining political challenge. For 40 years, NZ has been a global test case — reshaping policy, diversity & belonging. 📘 Edges of Empire reveals the power struggles, through interviews with most living former immigration ministers: aucklanduniversitypress.co.nz/edges-of-empir…

Amid reports of a "citizenship stripping" referendum, it's a good time to unpack migration misconceptions. On this #DemocracySausage, @alangamlen joins @markgkenny to discuss the politicisation of migration ahead of the election. #auspol 🎧⏩reporter.anu.edu.au/all-stories/de…

What is it about immigration that makes voters so anxious? Migration expert @alangamlen joins the latest episode of #DemocracySausage w/ @markgkenny 🎙️ to unpack the arguments and misconceptions around immigration. 🎧 Listen now 👇 ausi.anu.edu.au/news/democracy…

How do migrant #Diaspora reshape #humanitarian aid? New research shows their strengths—rapid mobilization, deep ties, & crisis access—while tackling resource limits & political divides. A hybrid approach could transform aid. Read: doi.org/10.1016/j.ijdr…

🇦🇺 🇳🇿 Dr. @alangamlen (Director, @ANUMigration) tackled migration myths, particularly the misinformation surrounding its economic impacts. By championing open, evidence-based debates, he demonstrated how data and dialogue can reshape perceptions and dismantle harmful narratives.

Thank you to the Ulpiana Forum and the Government of Kosovo for your hospitality and for convening this fascinating event on diaspora engagement @ANURegNet @ANUMigration @ANUmedia

When will migration levels return to ‘normal’? As debates over immigration controls intensify, many are asking when #migration will return to normal. But what does ‘normal’ mean? This piece explains several ways to answer that question. policybrief.anu.edu.au/when-will-migr…

🎉 We are incredibly proud of our talented #PhD scholars on their outstanding Confirmation of Candidature presentations this week! Congratulations, we can’t wait to see the next chapters of your #research unfold! 🌟📚

Some interesting analysis of Pasifika age demographics in Australia by @HuiyuanLiu and @pigeoninsky on @devpolicy @ANUCrawford today @alangamlen @ANUMigration @anudpa devpolicy.org/understanding-…

Final Call! Don't miss today's ANU Migration Hub webinar at 3pm! 🚨 Topic: "We need Migration Policy, plus Population Policy plus National Futures Policy". Details: migration.anu.edu.au/event/we-need-…

As we wrap up our Semester 2 Webinar Series, we invite you to join us for a discussion led by Glenn Withers this Thursday, 3-4pm. Topic: We need Migration Policy, plus Population Policy plus National Futures Policy. Details: migration.anu.edu.au/event/we-need-…

🎙️NEW PODCAST🎙️ Do political incentives shape the discourse on migration and distract from other security threats? Kate Ogg @ANU_Law, @alangamlen @ANURegNet and Dorota Gozdecka @helsinkiuni join @IrelandPiper to discuss in the latest #NatSecPod. 👇 tinyurl.com/5yj5xuuv

🚨 In the latest #NatSecPod 🚨  What is “crimmigration” and what are the issues with using criminal law frameworks in immigration contexts?  Professor Kate Ogg @ANU_Law, @alangamlen @ANURegNet and Professor Dorota Gozdecka @helsinkiuni join @IrelandPiper to discuss how the High Court of Australia has dictated the treatment of migrants through precedent. 🎧Listen now👇 tinyurl.com/5yj5xuuv

🚨 One week left to apply for the Braithwaite Research Fellow position at RegNet! This is a unique opportunity for early career researchers to lead our interdisciplinary Higher Degree Research (PhD & MPhil) program as Convenor. Apply by 27 October 2024 ➡️ jobs.anu.edu.au/jobs/hdr-conve…

🎙️NEW PODCAST🎙️ How do negative portrayals of migrants and refugees impact social cohesion within a society? Professor Kate Ogg @ANU_Law, @alangamlen @ANURegNet and Professor Dorota Gozdecka @helsinkiuni join @IrelandPiper to discuss why migration is at the centre of contentious political debates. 🎧Listen now👇 tinyurl.com/5yj5xuuv

3 PM today—don’t miss our latest session in the ANU Migration Hub Series! Bring your questions and insights as we gather to hear from Catherine Frieman on "Modelling Migration in the Deep Past." Details: migration.anu.edu.au/event/modellin…

ANU Migration Hub Webinar Series! Exciting session on Thursday 17 October at 3pm! Catherine Frieman will present on Modelling Migration in the Deep Past. This presentation doubles as launch of new book-Negotiating Migrations! More details on the event: migration.anu.edu.au/event/modellin…

Don’t miss Dr. Karo Moret Miranda’s talk on Why Did Shango Lose His Breasts Upon Arriving in the Caribbean?: A compelling discussion on the Slave Trade, Forced Migration, and African Pathos. Looking forward to seeing you there!"