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The MIRNet project focuses on migration and integration research and networking

The project is led by Tallinn University, an internationally renowned centre of expertise on migration and migrant integration issues, in cooperation with three internationally leading counterparts: the University of Sussex, Roskilde University and the University of Tampere.

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Keynote Speakers for 2nd International Conference Announced

We are thrilled to reveal that our 2nd International Conference “New Dynamics of East–West Migration and Migrant Integration Within Europe and Beyond” keynote speakers Prof. Daniela Sime and Prof. Anne White.

MIRNet consortium members from Tallinn University held a 3-day research and strategy seminar

The members of the MIRNet consortium from Tallinn University held a three-day research and strategy seminar on August 16-18, 2021.

The agenda included overviews of and ideas for several paper drafts, as well as theoretical discussions related to migration studies and administrative and strategic tasks.

New paper: “Institutionalization of transnationalizing political parties: the case of the Conservative People’s Party of Estonia”

How do parties targeting the emigrant vote institutionalise transnationally? Check out a brand new paper by Mari-Liis Jakobson, Tõnis Saarts and Leif Kalev in Comparative Migration Studies.

New paper: “Mobility During Pandemics: Moving Borders and Citizenship into Uncharted Territories”

A new article by Victoria Finn and MirNET researcher Mari-Liis Jakobson “Mobility During Pandemics: Moving Borders and Citizenship into Uncharted Territories” out now!

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Daniela Sime 🧡

Thank you for inviting me @MirNet10 I look forward to this in November- hopefully see you all in person! Interested in migration research? Check the excellent programme and join us in Sussex later in the year to discuss the future... 3 Retweets

Posted: 2 days ago

We are thrilled to reveal that our 2nd International Conference @scmrjems keynote speakers are Prof. Daniela Sime @DanielaSime @StrathHaSS @MigrantYouth and Prof. Anne White @UCLSSEES! For more info visit https://t.co/jW4mNlO63X. #conference #keynote #EU #migration #integration 10 Likes 3 Retweets

Posted: 2 days ago

Check out also the rest of the article collection "Parties and transnational politics", edited by @Emilie_vanHaute and @TudiKernalegenn https://t.co/f53CPIjVm2 4 Likes

Posted: Last month

How do #parties targeting the #emigrant #vote institutionalise transnationally? Check out a brand new paper by Mari-Liis Jakobson, Tõnis Saarts and Leif Kalev in @JournalCMS https://t.co/HEVvzCicO0 4 Likes 1 Retweets

Posted: Last month

@polina_manolova Hi Polina, we are very much hoping to hold the event in person, but will be preparing for potential contingencies too.

Posted: Last month

Researching East-West #migration? Don't forget to submit your ✍️ #abstract for MIRNet's Second Research Conference "New Dynamics of East-West Migration and Migrant Integration Within Europe and Beyond" 🔔Deadline: 1 August. Submissions and more info at https://t.co/qnDKLrgIU0 4 Likes 4 Retweets

Posted: Last month

🔔The for our 2nd now open❗️

🔔The #cfp for our 2nd #research #conference now open❗️ "New Dynamics of East-West Migration and Migrant Integration within Europe and Beyond" hosted by @scmrjems
Share with colleagues and submit your abstracts by 1 August
More info and submissions: https://t.co/qnDKLryjLy https://t.co/KZbYUboNTr 14 Likes 12 Retweets

Posted: 3 months ago

In the same region, @Pau_Palop analyzes the 2017 Ecuadorian national elections in Spain. Last but not least, Mari-Liis Jakobson and I evaluate the nexus between populism and overseas votes. 1 Retweets

Posted: 3 months ago

We will have 4 exciting ppt today! Starting with Sorina_Soare. She proposes a typology on non-resident citizens' modes of political participation. Then, @finn_vicki and @AndresBesserer are 'turning rights into votes' in #Mexico, a state-led enfranchisement with low turnout. 1 Retweets

Posted: 3 months ago

😷Mobility During Pandemics: Moving Borders and Citizenship into Uncharted Territories✍️ new article by @finn_vicki and @MirNet10 researcher Mari-Liis Jakobson out now! https://t.co/hIONkVYKH8 2 Likes

Posted: 3 months ago

Join us for Paul Statham's public lecture in one hour (10 AM CET)! The abstract is available at ....

Join us for Paul Statham's public lecture in one hour (10 AM CET)! The abstract is available at https://t.co/FmJXOPLOGQ
No need to register, just follow the zoom link: https://t.co/koz20ff8b2 @scmrjems @SussexGlobal @TallinnUni https://t.co/flBvJXDVQ1 2 Likes 1 Retweets

Posted: 4 months ago

Join us tomorrow at 9am on Zoom at: https://t.co/1tQRpyrJZD for this research seminar by Prof Paul Statham @scmrjems @SussexGlobal @SussexGeog @MirNet10 https://t.co/bbQW6GjW8P 8 Retweets

Posted: 4 months ago

Off from the beaten path: our researcher Mari-Liis Jakobson and Tõnis Saarts are presenting on migrant political participation at a #populism conference at @Inalco, Paris https://t.co/vuxyYn4Y7z 2 Likes

Posted: 4 months ago

Ministry of Culture: Among ethnic minorities and new immigrants, there is willingness to learn Estonia. In 2020, 16,000 people received state funded Estonian language training. However, the demand is around 60,000 people. #EIM2020

Posted: 4 months ago

Reflecting the political trends, the number of non-Estonians who feel they are not welcome in Estonia, as a second rate citizen, as a stranger, or that they cannot protect their interests, has grown since 2017 #EIM2020

Posted: 4 months ago

Estonian Russian language media has become the most important source of reliable information for Russophone Estonians, especially among younger age groups, #EIM2020 finds. Earlier, a lot of Russophone residents in Estonia lived in the Russian media sphere.

Posted: 4 months ago

While #naturalization pace has receded over time, the share of respondents who see language requirements or #citizenship test as too difficult, has dropped from 57% (2011) to 29% (2020). Yet, 47% of non-citizens feel not having Estonian citizenship is not...

Posted: 4 months ago

Raivo Vetik: #Integration is not about making people happy - it is about making choices, a complex process with gains and losses #EIM2020

Posted: 4 months ago

In Estonia, a parallel schooling system in Estonian and in Russian still exists. #EIM2020 shows that support for a unified schooling system has increasing support from both Estonian and Russian-speakers. https://t.co/niAFyIIG1K

Posted: 4 months ago

Estonia's population is notably multiethnic with a sizable Russophone minority, and a growing population of more recent immigrants.

Posted: 4 months ago

Estonia's 2020 Integration Monitoring is out now! coordinator Prof Raivo Vetik along with co-a....

Estonia's 2020 Integration Monitoring #EIM2020 is out now! @MIRNet10 coordinator Prof Raivo Vetik along with co-authors is introducing the key findings right now at https://t.co/C969Zh8P0r (in Estonian). https://t.co/ZdfMFOlnXQ 3 Likes

Posted: 4 months ago