The Final Event of the nccr – on the move

Twelve Years in Motion: Migration Research, People, and Politics

Thursday 9 July 2026
9:45 – 16:15
University of Neuchâtel

This event marks the conclusion of twelve years of the nccr – on the move, one of Switzerland’s most ambitious and sustained research endeavors on migration and mobility. Bringing together researchers, practitioners, policymakers, public administrations, and the wider public, the event offers a unique opportunity to reflect on what has been learned, who has been shaped by this collective undertaking, and what challenges lie ahead. Through three thematic panels, the day moves from a stocktaking of key scientific findings, to a human-centred reflection on careers and trajectories built within the nccr – on the move, to a forward-looking and deliberately provocative exchange on the polarisation of the migration debate in Switzerland and Europe. The event is designed to be accessible to both specialist and non-specialist audiences, bridging academic knowledge and public debate on one of the defining issues of our time.

The event will take place in person on 9 July 2026 from 9:45 to 16:15 at the University of Neuchâtel, Av. du Premier-Mars 26. It is open to the public and free of charge for registered participants. Registration is now closed.

Program (PDF)