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During the Syrian conflict that sparked after the insurgency in 2011, 5,6 million Syrians sought refuge in other countries. During their life-changing journeys, in order to achieve mobility, Syrians have had to seek illegal services of some intermediaries. These professionals, whom Syrians call “simsar,” are brokers of mobility, across borders
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This is a repost of blog contribution that was originally published at The Loop on 12 March 2021. From 2014, ECJ decisions on welfare access have departed significantly from previous case law. Angie Gago and Francesco Maiani analyse two Court dialogues, one with the EU legislator, the other with national ...
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The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the daily working routines of researchers across the globe. Researchers at an early career stage – when mobility, networking, and specialization are essential – may be particularly vulnerable to the measures taken against the spread of the disease. How have the first months of the
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Mobility is a key criterion for assessing academic excellence. International mobility undoubtedly allows junior researchers to have essential experiences and broaden their networks. Nevertheless, the difficulties that go along with mobility – relocation of family members, administrative burdens, and informal connections with the host institution – can reduce these potential
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What happens when you are researching a topic that is suddenly suspended and prone to alter fundamentally in the future? How are the early career prospects of mobility researchers and their sense of purpose when getting “stuck” and isolated in an unfamiliar place? While the “new normal” and its implications
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