Challenging Crisis Narratives: Migrant Voices of the COVID-19 Pandemic

28.01.2026 , in ((Narratives on Migration in Times of Crisis)) , ((Keine Kommentare))

Crises are often understood as moments of urgency and disruption that require fast decisions and can have far-reaching consequences for our social systems in both the short and long term. Yet, they are not experienced in the same way by everyone. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed how different these experiences can ...

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Narrating Crises of Europe’s Southernmost Borders: the Cases of Melilla and Lampedusa

20.01.2026 , in ((Narratives on Migration in Times of Crisis)) , ((Keine Kommentare))

Mainstream media coverage of two crises unfolding at the European Union (EU) borders in Italy and Spain often neglects the human realities of migration. Migrants are made invisible, while attention focuses on criminality, security, and border control. When they do appear, they are frequently placed, often without scrutiny, into rigid ...

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Why Migration Narratives Deserve More Than Lip Service

14.01.2026 , in ((Narratives on Migration in Times of Crisis)) , ((Keine Kommentare))

The word “narrative” increasingly appears in discussions of migration, but its analytical meaning is rarely specified. Campaigners often speak of the need for a “new narrative” on migration, while some narratives, such as “the Great Replacement,” have entered public consciousness. Narratives are not just stories or slogans. They are selective ...

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International Academic Mobility: Directions for a Fairer Knowledge Production Landscape

18.12.2025 , in ((International Academic Mobility)) , ((Keine Kommentare))
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International academic mobility has become integral to contemporary academia and is widely promoted in policy discourses as a driver of mutual understanding, excellence, innovation, knowledge production, and research partnerships. Yet injustices, inequalities, and colonial legacies still shape who can move, under what conditions, and whose knowledge is recognized and valued. ...

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Virtual Mobility: A Complementary Pathway to Equitable Internationalization in Swiss Higher Education

11.12.2025 , in ((International Academic Mobility)) , ((Keine Kommentare))

The evolving landscape of higher education, driven by the need for sustainability and broader access, calls for models of internationalization that are more adaptable, inclusive, equal, and sustainable. Research on Internationalisation at Home (IaH) and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has shifted attention from purely physical mobility toward ensuring ...

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