Launch of the Center for Migration and Integration Research
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.