The University of Ghana’s Centre for Migration Studies (CMS) is gearing up to celebrate 20 years of pioneering research and policy engagement with a series of high-profile events, including an International Conference scheduled for Thursday 23 and Friday 24 April 2026 at the University of Ghana, Legon.
Organised in partnership with the Migration Policy Centre, European University Institute (EUI), the conference will explore the theme: “Bridging the Gap? Rethinking Engagement Between Migration Research, Policies and Practices.” The event will bring together researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to examine the intersections between migration research, policy, and practice, with a focus on African perspectives and inclusive, evidence-based approaches.
Since its establishment in 2006, CMS has been at the forefront of migration scholarship in Africa. The Centre has contributed significantly to shaping migration policy and governance through rigorous research, training, and engagement with national and regional stakeholders. Its work has informed debates on labour migration, irregular migration, diaspora engagement, and the broader social, economic, and political implications of human mobility.
Over the years, CMS has organised numerous conferences, workshops, and seminars, attracting international scholars and policymakers. These initiatives have reinforced the Centre’s position as a hub for research excellence, policy dialogue, and knowledge exchange on migration in Africa and beyond.
Call for Papers
As part of the 20th-anniversary celebrations, CMS invites submissions of abstracts of no more than 300 words, highlighting the focus, methodology, and relevance of proposed papers to the conference theme.
📅 Deadline for abstracts: 27 November 2025
🔗 Submit abstracts and register here: https://www.eui.eu/events?id=582674
The upcoming conference marks a milestone in CMS’s two-decade journey, providing a platform to reflect on its achievements, engage with current debates, and chart future directions in migration research, policy, and practice.
