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Keywords: migration, integration, cultural diversity, nationalism, ideology, refugees, international migration governance, global outlook of migration
Anna Triandafyllidou is the Canada Excellence Research Chair in Migration and Integration at Toronto Metropolitan University. Prior to joining TMU in August 2019, she held a Robert Schuman Chair at the Global Governance Programme, Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies, European University Institute, Florence, Italy. She is Editor in Chief of the Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies. Anna is an internationally recognized sociologist and migration policy expert whose interdisciplinary research focuses on the governance of migration and asylum, the management of cultural diversity, nationalism and identity issues and, overall, the contemporary challenges of migration and integration across different world regions. Over the past 20 years, she has raised over 20 million Euro in research funds from European, international and national sources, and co-ordinated 30 international research projects on migration, asylum and integration. She has published extensively on migration, asylum, cultural diversity and integration. Her publications include more than 180 articles in refereed journals and chapters in collective volumes, six authored books and 30 that were edited and co-edited. In 2021, the University of Liege awarded her a doctorate honoris causa in recognition of her contribution to migration scholarship.
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Complex migration flows and multiple drivers: What do we know? Working Paper Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-01-01 Digital nomads: Toward a future research agenda. Working Paper Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-01-01 Triandafyllidou, A., Moghadam, A., Kelly, M., & Şahin-Mencütek, Z. (2024). Migration and cities: Conceptual and policy advances. Springer Nature. Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2024-05-03 McNeil-Wilson, R., Triandafyllidou, A., & Gerrand, V. (2023). Routledge Handbook of Violent Extremism and Resilience. Routledge. Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-06-05 Triandafyllidou, A., & Niraula, A. (2023). Portability of concepts and language across countries: Equity and diversity. XX ISA World Congress of Sociology Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-06-27 Triandafyllidou, A., & Castaneda, R. (2023). Portability of concepts in migration governance. XX ISA World Congress of Sociology. Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-06-27 Triandafyllidou, A., & Palumbo, L. (2023). The governance of migrant smuggling and human trafficking: Institutions and networks. In A. Pécoud & H. Thiollet (Eds.), Research Handbook on the Institutions of Global Migration Governance. (pp. 214-226). Edward Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-06-18 Triandafyllidou, A. (2023). Pandemic nationalisms. SAGE Publications, 23(4), 616-633. Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-08-01 Olakepe, O., & Triandafyllidou, A. (2023). Migrations between Africa and China: A decentered approach. African Human Mobility Review, 9(2), 5-15. Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-08-01 Magazzini, T., Triandafyllidou, A., & Yakova, L. (2023). State-religion relations in Southern and Southeastern Europe: moderate secularism with majoritarian undertones. In T. Modood & T. Sealy (Eds.), Governing Religious Diversity in Global Comparative Per Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-09-06 Kumar, A., & Triandafyllidou, A. (2023). Migration and Identity through Creative Writing: StOries: strangers to Ourselves. Springer Nature Switzerland. Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-10-04 Guidi, C.F., Triandafyllidou, A., & Kuschminder, K. (2023). Extreme hardship, care ethics, and humanitarian protection: Lessons from Libya and Italy. Mediterranean Politics, 1-25. Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-12-07 Triandafyllidou, A., Erdal M.B., Marchetti, S., Raghuram, P., Mencutek, Z.S., Salamońska, J., Scholten, P., & Vintila, D. (2024). Rethinking migration studies for 2050. Journal of Immigrant & Refugee Studies, 22(1), 1-21. Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2024-01-02 PhD Honoris Causa Toronto Metropolitan University Award 2021-09-23 Senior Fellow Toronto Metropolitan University Award 2023-01-01 Stellenbosch Institute for Advanced Studies (STIAS) Fellowship Toronto Metropolitan University Award 2025-01-01 Digital Nomadism and the Emergence of Digital Nomad Visas: What Policy Objectives Do States Aim to Achieve? TRS2 3.2.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2025-01-01 TRS2 3.2.1 Migration narratives on social media: Digital racism and subversive migrant subjectivities Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2024-01-01 Rethinking Migration Studies for 2050 Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-01-01 Triandafyllidou, A. , Marta Bivand Erdal, Sabrina Marchetti, Parvati Raghuram, Zeynep Sahin Mencutek, Justyna Salamońska, Peter Scholten, Daniela Vintila
Migration, Advanced Digital Technologies and the Future of Work Introduction to a Special Issue Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-01-01 Citizenship and Belonging in a Globalised and Digitalised World Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-01-01 Migration, Advanced Digital Technologies and the Future of Work Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-01-01 A fine balance: Exploring job quality in platform work between migrants and non-migrants Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-01-01 Digital Nomads: Toward a Future Research Agenda Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-01-01 Migration and Mobility Frameworks in a Digital World Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2023-01-01 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, Toronto Metropolitan University Activity 2025-05-13 Other International Migration: From Root Causes to Drivers This three-day hybrid conference at Toronto Metropolitan University brings together global migration experts, policymakers, researchers, students, and civil society members to explore the complex drivers of international migration. The program covers the dynamics of shifting root causes to contemporary drivers, the influence of digital technologies, data visualization, migration governance, and the impact of socioeconomic, political, and environmental factors on global mobility trends. The conference includes interactive roundtables, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and opportunities for networking and audience engagement in both in-person and virtual formats.Other Toronto Metropolitan University Conference 2025-05-13 Other Build a Bridge Workshop 2: Immigration integration challenges This workshop, part of the Build a Bridge Program and Competition at Bridging Divides, brings together experts to address the most pressing challenges in immigrant integration. The agenda features focused sessions on Immigrant Health and Well-Being (Elizabeth Saewyc), Employment and Lifelong Learning (Rupa Banerjee), Place and Infrastructure (Kathryn Dennler), and Citizenship and Participation (Anna Triandafylidou). Participants gain insights into the complexities of integration and explore cross-thematic solutions for migrant populations in Canada. The event is designed for Build a Bridge Program participants who seek to innovate and collaborate on these urgent topics.
Other University of British Columbia, Toronto Metropolitan University Conference 2024-09-17 Other Migration Disrupted: How technological transformation is reshaping human mobility Migration Disrupted was an interdisciplinary, hybrid conference held at Toronto Metropolitan University from May 7-9, 2024, organized by CERC Migration and Bridging Divides. The conference focused on how advanced digital technologies (ADTs) are transforming human mobility, with an emphasis on their impact on migrant integration, citizenship, employment, health care, and urban experience in Canada and beyond. Through a series of panels, fireside chats, and breakout sessions, researchers, policymakers, and civil society leaders examined both opportunities and challenges created by technological transformation, including digital divides, the ethics of artificial intelligence, infrastructure for inclusive cities, and the future of migrant work. Video recordings of sessions are available.
Other, TRS2 3.2.2 Toronto Metropolitan University, University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Concordia University Conference 2024-05-07 Triandafyllidou, A. ,
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Paquet, M. Other, TRS2 3.2.2 How will technological transformation change the future of migration to Canada? This expert roundtable, held on May 7, 2024, at Toronto Metropolitan University, brought together leaders in education, finance, urban planning, and migration research to discuss the profound implications of digital transformation for Canadian immigration policy and practice. Topics included the impact of remote work on global talent migration, real-time connectedness of diasporas, the effects of algorithms on immigration processing, and the potential of advanced digital technologies (ADTs) to both improve and complicate service provision, integration, civic participation, and equity for newcomers. The discussion explored the opportunities and risks posed by technology in shaping future migration to Canada, ranging from increased efficiency and access to the danger of deepening social divides.
Other Toronto Metropolitan University Conference 2024-05-07 Other Understanding digital nomadism: a three-level framework for migration studies Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2025-06-15 STIAS Fellowship Toronto Metropolitan University Award 2024-07-06 Appointed as co-chair Toronto Metropolitan University Award 2024-08-27 The H-1B visa fee hike in the United States opens a policy window for Canada TRS4 2.3.5 Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2025-10-07 TRS4 2.3.5 A Fine Balance: Exploring Job Quality in Platform Work Between Migrants and Nonmigrants TRS2 3.2.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Publication 2025-01-01 TRS2 3.2.1 FUTUREMIG—Futures of Migration and Mobility Partnership TRS4 2.1.4 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2025-03-22 TRS4 2.1.4 Collaborative project examining migration representation in AI narratives TRS4 1.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2025-01-01 TRS4 1.1 Global Migration Governance in the Age of AI TRS4 2.1.4 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2025-01-01 TRS4 2.1.4 Improving International Student Success: Examining College Policies and Strategies for Recruitment and Employment Support in Ontario and British Columbia TRS2 3.2.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2025-10-14 TRS2 3.2.1 Youth in Focus: Supporting Neighbourhood Organizations to Better Address the Needs of Newcomer Youth TRS2 3.2.2 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2024-09-01 TRS2 3.2.2 One Land Two Hearts: WhereWeStand Premieres TRS4 1.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2024-09-24 TRS4 1.1 Artful Integration: How Community Arts Craft a Home for Immigrants TRS4 1.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2024-06-01 TRS4 1.1 GAPs: Decentring the Study of Migrant Returns and Readmission Policies in Europe and Beyond TRS4 1.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2023-04-11 TRS4 1.1 Navigating the Identity Spectrum: South Asian Diversity in Canada and its Impact on Employment Integration TRS2 3.2.2 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2024-04-01 TRS2 3.2.2 Highly Skilled Migrants in Global Cities (SKIM): Exploring Complex Pathways, Motivations, and Experiences TRS2 3.2.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2024-04-01 TRS2 3.2.1 Understanding Cultural and Identity Narratives in the Age of Advanced Digital Technologies TRS4 1.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2024-03-31 TRS4 1.1 WhereWeStand: Circles Within Circles TRS4 1.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2024-02-01 TRS4 1.1 Link4Skills TRS4 2.3.3 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2024-01-01 TRS4 2.3.3 CERC in Migration and Integration and the BMO Newcomer Workforce Integration Lab TRS4 1.2 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2023-10-24 TRS4 1.2 Fostering Integration through the Arts (FIT-ART): Learning from the Toronto Arts Council's Program for Newcomers and Refugees TRS4 1.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2023-09-01 TRS4 1.1 Stories of Impact: Employing Storytelling Approaches and Participatory Research Methods to Understand Migration Journeys and Re-settlement Experiences of Refugee Women from Syria, Afghanistan, and Ukraine, in Ontario, Canada TRS4 1.2 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2023-09-01 TRS4 1.2 Contemporary Paradoxes and Struggles of Migration and Belonging in Canada TRS4 1.1 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2023-06-01 TRS4 1.1 Trajectories of French Students and Highly Skilled Workers in Canada Date: 6/1/2023 TRS4 2.3.3 Toronto Metropolitan University Grant 2023-06-01 TRS4 2.3.3