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Antje Ellermann (she/they) is Professor of Political Science and Founding Director of the Centre for Migration Studies at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) territory. From 2016 to 2021 she served as Director of the UBC Institute for European Studies. Her award-winning research focuses on the politics of migration and citizenship in liberal democracies. Antje's current research projects include a community-engaged study of settler narratives of belonging in Coast Salish territories (Metro Vancouver) and a comparative study of immigration bureaucracies in Canada, Australia, and the UK. She serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies and is past Co-President of the American Political Science Association's Migration and Citizenship Section. Born and raised in Germany, Antje spent many years living, working, and studying in Northern Ireland, England, and the United States before moving to Canada. She serves as the UBC Project Director of Bridging Divides.
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The education-immigration nexus: Situating Canadian higher education as institutions of immigrant recruitment. Journal of International Migration and Integration University of British Columbia Publication 2023-11-27 Truth, reconciliation, and an evolving national identity “Truth, reconciliation, and an evolving national identity,” presented by Lisa Brunner and Antje Ellermann as part of the panel “Impact of changing identities and public perceptions on newcomer experiences,” AMSSA Leadership Forum, September 25, 2024.TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Activity 2025-09-25 TRS4 1.3.1 Narratives of Indigeneity and settler identity in citizenship study guides “Narratives of Indigeneity and settler identity in citizenship study guides,” presented by Lisa Brunner and Antje Ellermann, Canadian Ethnic Studies Association conference, November 16, 2024.TRS4 1.3.1 University of British Columbia Activity 2024-11-16 TRS4 1.3.1 Kick Off Roundtable: The State of Migration in Canada This public roundtable launches the series “International Migration: From Root Causes to Drivers” by exploring the current and future state of migration in Canada. The discussion highlights shifting domestic policies and evolving global migration trends, examining their impacts on Canadian society, the economy, and politics. The session is chaired by Naomi Alboim, with an expert panel comprising leading academics and senior government officials in migration policy and research.
Other University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, University of Toronto, Toronto Metropolitan University Activity 2025-05-13 Other CMS Research Conference 2025: Migration, Mobilities, and Changing Political Landscapes The CMS Annual Research Conference was hosted at the xʷθəθiqətəm (Place of Many Trees), Liu Institute for Global Issues, bringing together scholars and practitioners to examine the complex dynamics of migration and mobility in our interconnected world. The 2025 theme, Migration, Mobilities, and Changing Political Landscapes, explored how evolving political contexts influence migration patterns, policies, and lived experiences. The conference featured five thematic panels and a roundtable on policy-engaged research. The keynote film screening Where We Stand included multimedia presentations from film participants. It was led by Dr Cyrus Sundar Singh with Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration at Toronto Metropolitan University. This event was presented in partnership with UBC Okanagan and Migrant Integration in the Mid-21st Century: Bridging Divides.
Other University of British Columbia Activity 2025-05-01 Other Centre for Migration Studies 2023/24 Speaker Series: Integration Reimagined The 2023/24 Speaker Series, Integration Reimagined, hosted by the Centre for Migration Studies at the University of British Columbia, featured four engaging talks by leading international scholars. The series aimed to foster alternative and critical perspectives on issues of "integration" and belonging within changing contexts of immigration. Each session highlighted new conceptual and empirical approaches that challenge conventional understandings and advance discussions on migration and social inclusion.
Other University of British Columbia Activity 2023-10-16 Other