Event information

The official launch of the Center for Migration and Integration Research brings together leading voices from research, policy, business, and civil society for an afternoon of dialogue, insight, and exchange. Set against the backdrop of some of the most pressing questions of our time, migration, integration, and social inclusion, the event combines academic perspectives with policy debate and cultural expression. 

In addition to keynote talks and panel discussions, the programme features artistic contributions by the renowned artist, offering a creative lens through which to reflect migration and belonging. The afternoon will also include a musical performance by a surprise artist.

Together, research, policy, and the arts create space for new conversations and perspectives on the future of migration and integration.

Program

16:00 – Welcome and Opening Remarks 
Lars Strannegård 

16:05 – Introduction to the Centre 
Lin Lerpold 

16:15 – Research at the Centre 
Laurence Romani together with our postdoctoral researchers: 

• Olle Hammar 

• Sarah Philipson Isaak 

• Anton Ahlén 

16:45 – Keynote Speaker 
Lawen Redar, Social Democratic Party spokesperson on integration policy 

17:15 – Musical Performance and Conversation 

17:25 – Multi-stakeholder Panel 
Moderator: Lin Lerpold 

Panelists: 

• Ahmed Abdirahman, Järvaveckan 
• Anders Neergaard, Linköping University / REMESO 
• Lawen Redar, Social Democratic Party 
• Lisa Pelling, Arena Idé 
• Oshni Arachchi, Danske Banke

17:55 – Closing Remarks

18:15–18:35 – Live Music and Mingle in the Atrium 

Only a few seats remain - we hope to see you there.

*Please note that this event will be held in Swedish.