The 23rd Nordic Migration Research conference

Engaging migration: Community and
collaboration in restrictive times

Södertörn University, Sweden on 12-14 August 2026

The conference explores the opportunities and obstacles for multicultural society by highlighting how communities, authorities and civil society intersect in local everyday life: How are the rights and experiences of migrants and minorities shaped, and what social, cultural and political factors influence their living conditions? The theme highlights both barriers and possibilities for collaboration, resilience, and social justice in an era of increasing restriction.

Confirmed keynote speakers:
Gloria Ladson-Billings, professor emerita, FBA, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Philip Lalander, professor i socialt arbete, Linnéuniversitetet

Timeline:
December 15th 2025 - Deadline to submit panel abstracts.
April 15th 2026 - Deadline to submit paper abstracts.
May 17th 2026 - Final decisions on papers.
June 8th 2026 - Deadline for registration.