Human Mobility as a Critical Driver of Change?
28.11.2024 H14:30-19:45
29.11.2024 H14:15-18:30
Entrance: via Liguria 20
28.11.2024 H14:30-19:45
29.11.2024 H14:15-18:30
Entrance: via Liguria 20
The conference will be held in English at Istituto Svizzero in Rome.
To attend in Rome on Thursday 28.11.2024 register here.
To attend in Rome on Friday 29.11.2024 register here.
Istituto Svizzero
Via Liguria 20, Rome
Free entrance
Human Mobility as a Critical Driver of Change?
Alternatives to the Populist Dilemma
In Europe, particularly in Switzerland, Italy, and more recently in Germany, the Netherlands, France and the Nordic Countries, immigration remains a crucial topic of sociopolitical mobilization. Debates, both contemporary and historical, often focus on the desirability and costs of migration. This event seeks to shift the narrative towards a different aspect: the innovative impacts of migration on European societies. Human mobility can also be viewed as a driver of comprehensive societal change. To what extent have migrants, both past and present, as well as temporary mobile persons, contributed to social, economic, political, and cultural transformations? Needs and changes that intersect with populist claims and will therefore be analyzed in our conversations.
Initially, the event will trace and contextualize demographic changes in the mentioned societies from a historical perspective. The focus will be on economic and political changes, particularly regarding technological innovations, labor markets, gender discrimination, and consumer behavior. Additionally, the expansion of political participation by individuals with a migration background will be examined to address the experienced transformations and ongoing challenges.
The event will also explore the situation in Italy and other areas of Europe and beyond, investigating whether this perspective can provide new insights into the issues addressed by our conference. Finally, this approach aims to establish a connection with the activities of academic and cultural institutes present in Rome, thereby broadening the scope and relevance of our discussions.
In collaboration with University of Neuchâtel, University of Trento and Malmö University
Funded by the nccr-on the move
The event may be photographed and/or video recorded for archival, educational, and related promotional purposes. By attending this event, you are giving your consent to be photographed and/or video recorded.
PROGRAMME:
Thursday, 28.11.2024 H14:30-19:45
Free entry
H14:30-15:00 ― Welcome and Introduction
Maria Böhmer, Istituto Svizzero, Roma
Gianni D’Amato, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
Giuseppe Sciortino, University of Trento
Pieter Bevelander, Malmö University
Drivers of Change I – The Historical and Demographic Dynamics
Chair: Aldina Camenisch, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
H15:00-15:15 ― Leo Lucassen, Leiden University
H15:15-15:30 ― Philippe Wanner, University of Geneva
H15:30-16:00 ― Discussant and Q&A: Salvatore Strozza, University of Naples Federico II
H16:00-16:30 ― Coffee Break
Drivers of Change II – The Economic and Political Dynamics
Chair: Giuseppe Sciortino, University of Trento
H16:30-16:45 ― Martina Viarengo, Geneva Graduate Institute
H16:45-17:00 ― Grete Brochmann, University of Oslo (online)
H17:00-17:30 ― Discussant and Q&A: Pieter Bevelander, Malmö University
H17:30-18:00 ― Break
Keynote by Bridget Anderson, University of Bristol
Chair: Gianni D’Amato, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
H18:00-18:15 ― Introduction by Paolo Boccagni, University of Trento
H18:15-19:00 ― Bridget Anderson, University of Bristol
H19:00-19:45 ― Discussant and Q&A: Robin Stünzi, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
Friday 29.11.2024 H14:15-18:30
Free entry
Drivers of Change III – The Cultural and Social Dynamics
Chair: Claudia Finotelli, Complutense University of Madrid
H14:15-14:30 ― Mihaela Nedelcu, University of Neuchâtel
H14:30-14:45 ― Jonas Otterbeck, Aga Khan University, London
H14:45-15:15 ― Discussant and Q&A: Aldina Camenisch, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
H15:15-15:40 ―Coffee break
Drivers of Change IV – Italian Perceptions: Is There a Southern View on Migration?
Moderated by Gianni D’Amato, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
H15:40-16:00 ― Elena Ambrosetti, Sapienza University of Rome
H16:00-16:20 ― Angela Paparusso, IRPPS – CNR, Rome
H16:20-16:40 ― Discussant and Q&A: Rosa Gatti, University of Naples Federico II
H16:40-17:00 ― Break
Roundtable – Global Transformations: North-South, East-West Perspectives
Chair: Nora Bardelli, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
H17:00-17:30 ― Intro-Talk: Martina Cvajner, University of Trento
H17:30-18:30 ― Roundtable with Claudia Finotelli, Complutense University of Madrid, Martina Cvajner, University of Trento, Sara de Athouguia, nccr – on the move, Daniska Tampise Klebo, University of Neuchâtel
Organizing Committee:
Maria Böhmer, Istituto Svizzero, Roma
Giuseppe Sciortino, University of Trento
Pieter Bevelander, Malmö University
Robin Stünzi, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
Aldina Camenisch, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
Gianni D’Amato, SFM, nccr – on the move, University of Neuchâtel
courtesy of the nccr-othemove.ch