Centre for Migration Studies (CEMIS)
As part of the MO4R project, the Centre for Migration Studies (CEMIS) was established under the leadership of Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić, with key contributions from Dr. Emina Bužinkić and Ana Vučemilović-Grgić. The Centre serves as a hub for consolidating and advancing research in migration studies, enhancing the institutional capacity of the Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) in this field. By integrating existing research initiatives, CEMIS provides a foundation for further scholarly inquiry into migration-related themes.
Currently, CEMIS is engaged in the Endure project, funded by the Croatian Science Foundation, which focuses on vulnerable groups, particularly refugees. As a center of excellence, CEMIS aims to systematize migration research within IRMO and foster interdisciplinary collaboration with national and international researchers and institutions. Its research agenda includes analyzing the legal and socio-economic status of foreign workers, the education of refugee children, and the role of local communities in migrant and refugee integration.
Beyond its empirical research, CEMIS actively contributes to broader academic and policy discussions on migration in Croatia and the European Union. A key aspect of its work is examining the intersections between migration, development, and EU foreign policy. The Centre’s research prioritizes integration strategies across multiple domains, including education, healthcare, employment, culture, local development, and climate change adaptation.
CEMIS collaborates extensively with scholars, policymakers, and civil society organizations in Croatia and beyond. Additionally, it is committed to nurturing the next generation of migration researchers by offering young scholars opportunities for professional growth and active engagement in research projects.
Center news
The final session of the workshop series “Youth and the Social Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic” was held
On Thursday, April 18, the final session of the workshop series “Youth and the Social Impacts of the Covid-19 Pandemic” was held at the Department of Pedagogy, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Rijeka. By combining storytelling and visual mapping methods,...
Ljubljana Roundtable Reflected on the New Pact Through Lived Experiences and Social Work Practices
On April 15th, the roundtable "Unpacking the New Pact on Migration and Asylum through Social Work Practices", organized by Reka si, Research and Art Institute, brought together activists, researchers, and practitioners at the Faculty of Social Work in Ljubljana. The...
An Article on EU Migration Policies published in Al Jazeera
Emina Bužinkić, a researcher at the Department for International Economic and Political Relations at IRMO, has co-authored an opinion piece published by Al Jazeera English, titled "It’s not just Trump, the EU is also waging an anti-migration crusade" (29 March 2025)....
Online lecture „Feminist Accountability in Migration Justice“
The Interdisciplinary Center for the Study of Global Change of the University of Minnesota hosted Emina Bužinkić, PhD, for a presentation on April 4th titled Feminist Accountability in Migration Justice. The presentation was based on her recent research into the...
IRMO scientist’s lecture at the online event “Border Regimes as Geopolitics”
On April 3, 2025, Emina Bužinkić, PhD, participated in the online event “Border Regimes as Geopolitics” organized by the Center for Global Migration Studies of the University of Göttingen. The event, which was held via Zoom and in English, brought together leading...
Invitation to a Three-Day Event Focused on Research, Activism, and Policymaking Related to Migration
The Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) is pleased to invite you to participate in the Community Resilience Lab, a three-day event focused on research, activism, and policymaking related to migration. Organized by IRMO and its Center for...