Public Lectures Fall 2020

The Public Lectures of the nccr – on the move aim at fostering an interdisciplinary debate and present original research on migration and mobility or related topics. Each lecture is delivered by an internationally renowned scholar who presents his/her recent research on the topic, followed by a debate with the audience. The Public Lectures take place once every month and last for one hour and a half.

For Fall 2020, the topic of our Public Lectures is ‘human movement and inequalities’. We chose this topic because the COVID-19 pandemic is exposing the frailties and disparities of our societies, many of which become manifest through different possibilities to migrate and be mobile. The Public Lecture series will address this topic from various viewpoints. Our five speakers will take up the gauntlet of inequalities discussing the politics of deterrence, migration and justice, intergroup relations, the economic integration of refugees, and diverse patterns of mobility and immobility. In line with the core mission of the nccr – on the move, these sessions will cover a broad range of disciplines and invite young researchers to engage in the debate.

The Public Lectures will take place in a hybrid format. This will allow us to anticipate the unpredictability associated with mobility restrictions and public gatherings related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but also to open our work to researchers in other parts of Switzerland and abroad. While still hosted by the University of Neuchâtel for the people who can physically attend, the Public Lectures will also be live-streamed online on our YouTube channel.

You are all invited to register through this form. By registering, you will receive the hyperlink shortly before each Public Lecture, which will allow you to follow the event live and ask questions. Participation is free and open to participants from all over the world. The Public Lectures will be held in English.

Public Lecture Series flyer (PDF)