mobility
Freedom of movement is a cornerstone of European integration. EU citizens have the right to live and work in other member states and, in principle, should receive equal treatment when accessing public services. Yet in practice, this does not only depend on everyday interactions with public administrations but, as our ...
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Science is increasingly global, and collaboration across national borders between researchers has become one of its driving forces. Mobility is central to this process; it makes collaboration possible and, in turn, is influenced by it. Yet, when considering research collaboration between researchers in the so-called Global North and Global South,
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Academic mobility carries varied meanings across different contexts. For Global North academics, it is often about getting closer to the research context and broadening empirical scope. Conversely, for researchers in the Global South, mobility is frequently understood as access to opportunities—such as postdoctoral appointments, fellowships, or short-term visits to Global
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Every year, millions of students leave their homes to study abroad, but where they go is changing. While most still head to well-known higher education destinations such as North America, Europe, or Australia, over the past two decades, new academic centers have emerged in places like China, Malaysia or South
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After eight years, five waves and over 25,000 participants, the Migration-Mobility Survey reached its final round in 2024. Its rich, longitudinal data reveal how foreign nationals in Switzerland build lives here. Moreover, the survey reveals much more than just statistics; it shows what makes life easier or harder for them
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