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.
CEMIS is currently 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.
CEMIS news
ENDURE with the community
On Monday, June 16, the conference “Community Organizing for All” marked the final dissemination event of the ENDURE project – Inequalities, Community Resilience, and New Governance Modalities in a Post-Pandemic World. The Institute for Development and International...
IRMO Representatives at the Asylum Coordination Meeting
Representatives of IRMO attended the Asylum Coordination meeting held on May 27, 2025, at the premises of the Croatian Red Cross. The meeting was organized within the framework of the project “Access to the Territory of the Republic of Croatia – Legal Support and...
Dr. Senada Šelo Šabić at the Conference “From Migration to Integration”
Last week, the second edition of the 27 STARS conference titled “From Migration to Integration” was held in Zagreb. The conference was organized by the student association Financijski klub from the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Zagreb. The...
Community Resilience Lab in Zagreb
The Community Resilience Lab, held from April 22 to 26, 2025, brought together over 150 researchers, activists, artists, and community members to reflect on social inequalities, integration, and collective resilience during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19...
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...