Migrant Integration in the Mid 21st Century: Bridging Divides
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Migrant Integration in the Mid 21st Century: Bridging Divides
@bridgdivides.bsky.social
Expanding knowledge about migrant integration at a time of rapid transformation. Funded by CFREF_APOGEE
📍Toronto Metropolitan University/Concordia/UofA/UBC
https://www.torontomu.ca/bridging-divides/
❓ What are the healthcare needs of older refugee adults in Canada?

A #NewPublication by our researchers Sepali Guruge, Zhixi Zhuang, and affiliated researchers Kateryna Metersky, Cristina Catallo, Lixia Yang, Jordana Salma and Areej Al-Hamad unpacks this: link.springer.com/article/10.1... 1/2 🧵
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 PM
🗞️ #InTheNews: Headlines that Bridge Divides

Each week, we highlight how Bridging Divides researchers are shaping public conversations through the media. This week: 1/4 🧵
November 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Birthright citizenship is being debated widely across governments, with several countries shifting toward descent-based systems that limit who can access citizenship. 1/4
Birthright Citizenship Workshop highlights politics and technologies undermining national belonging
www.torontomu.ca
November 20, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Today’s Research Dialogue Series featured Bridging Divides researcher Daniel Hiebert alongside colleagues Ilke Adam and Ier Jonathan-Ichaver.

🤝 Thank you to all who participated! It was great to see everyone come together, share their insights, and engage in meaningful conversations.

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November 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
🎓 Graduate students, are you interested in improving the lives of newcomers? The Bridging Divides Graduate Student Stipend offers financial support to students applying to/studying at
@torontomet.bsky.social in multiple fields. Deadline:
👉 PhD: Feb 1, 2026
👉 Master's: April 1, 2026

🔗 bit.ly/GSS-26
November 18, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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If you are conducting research on migration and the politics of migration, here's a sneak peek at a new dashboard we're developing as part of the @bridgdivides.bsky.social initiative at @torontomet.bsky.social. The dashboard will track/analyze migration-related ads in near real time. (ETA Feb. 2026)
November 16, 2025 at 4:20 PM
🗞️ #InTheNews: Headlines that Bridge Divides

Each week, we highlight how Bridging Divides researchers are shaping public conversations through the media. This week: 1/5 🧵
November 14, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Earlier this week, the Ontario Court of Appeal ruled that Ontario gamblers can legally play with people outside Canada on regulated online gaming websites. Bridging Divides researcher Andrew (Hyounsoo) Kim spoke with various news outlets to discuss the potential impacts:

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November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
📣 Calling researchers, open call for paper submissions! Bridging Divides is hosting a Gulf Canada Connections workshop to explore emerging connections between Canada and the GCC states, from May 7-8, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social. Submit by: Nov. 15, 2025.

🔗 www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
November 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
#PhD and #Master's students studying at/applying to
@torontomet.bsky.social: learn about how you can fund your education at our Open House on Nov. 12!

Especially relevant to those interested in/ studying: #urbanhealth, #psychology, #biomed, #sociology, #media, #criminology, #law, or #immigration
November 11, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🗞️ #InTheNews: Headlines that Bridge Divides

Each week, we highlight how Bridging Divides researchers are shaping public conversations through the media. This week:

Usha George and @philtriadafilos.bsky.social for CBC on Mark Carney's 2026-28 immigration strategy ➡️ www.cbc.ca/news/politic... 1/3 🧵
Carney's immigration strategy comes during a shift in the economy — and public opinion on newcomers | CBC News
With immigration levels already cut and some business leaders calling for more high-skilled talent, what should Carney's new immigration strategy look like?
www.cbc.ca
November 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Join CERC Migration Scholar of Excellence Stephen Reyna for a presentation in the Harney Lecture Series: "Studying War and Migration: A Knotting Causality Approach. The Case of Ukraine." Nov. 12, 2025, 5-7 PM EST, Room 208, North House, 1 Devonshire Place. 🔗: munkschool.utoronto.ca/event/harney...
November 7, 2025 at 3:13 PM
📣 Calling researchers, open call for paper submissions! Bridging Divides is hosting a Gulf Canada Connections workshop to explore emerging connections between Canada and the GCC states, from May 7-8, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social. Submit by: Nov. 15, 2025.

🔗 www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
November 6, 2025 at 5:40 PM
#PhD and #Master's students studying at/applying to @torontomet.bsky.social: learn about how you can fund your education at our Open House on Nov. 12!

Especially relevant to those interested in/ studying: #urbanhealth, #psychology, #biomed, #sociology, #media, #criminology, #law, or #immigration
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Deadline extended till Nov 15th
📣 Calling migration researchers! Bridging Divides is hosting a Gulf Canada Connections workshop to explore emerging connections between Canada and the GCC states, from May 7-8, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social. Deadline to submit: Oct. 31, 2025. For more info, visit ➡️ www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 PM
🚀 Passionate about shaping inclusive research that reflects diverse voices? Experienced in strategic planning through an EDI lens?

We are seeking an EDI specialist to provide guidance, research and analysis while managing key relationships. Deadline: Nov. 11, 2025 ➡️ www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
November 5, 2025 at 7:47 PM
💼 #Hiring: Partnership Engagement Specialist!

Passionate about building partnerships? Experienced in project coordination and business development? Work with researchers, donors & prospects to drive impact.

Apply by Nov. 11: www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...

#Opportunity #Jobs #Toronto
November 5, 2025 at 6:50 PM
❓ What is the current state of migrant food delivery workers in Toronto, Montreal and Milan?

Unpack the discussion with @irms-concordia.bsky.social, featuring research insights from Bridging Divides postdoc @emilebaril.bsky.social.

🗓️ Nov. 7, 12 - 1 p.m.

🔗 www.concordia.ca/cuevents/art...
On the Move: Migrant Workers and Food-Delivery Platforms in Italy and Canada | Institute for Research on Migration and Society - Concordia University
Join Maristella Cacciapaglia and Émile Baril for a conversation on migrant food-delivery work in Italy and Canada, exploring precarity, platform economies, and everyday strategies of agency.
www.concordia.ca
November 4, 2025 at 9:39 PM
❓ How do we safeguard human rights when the systems designed to protect them are under assault?

Join the conversation with Ketty Nivyabandi (@amnesty.org Canada Secretary General), hosted by our researcher Sanjay Ruparelia.

🗓️ Nov. 13, 7-8:30 p.m.
📍 789 Yonge St.

www.eventbrite.ca/e/ketty-nivy...
Ketty Nivyabandi: Advancing Human Rights in a Shifting World Order
Secretary General for Amnesty International Canada, Ketty Nivyabandi discusses human rights today, in conversation with Sanjay Ruparelia
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November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
🎶 How does group singing promote well-being?

Join @singwell.bsky.social for a research symposium exploring how group singing supports social bonding, communication and more.

🗓️ Nov. 21, 2025
🕙 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
📍 @torontomet.bsky.social + Online

🔗 Info + registration www.singwell.ca/symposium-20...
November 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
🗞️ #InTheNews: Headlines that Bridge Divides

Each week, we highlight how Bridging Divides researchers are shaping public conversations through the media. This week:

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October 31, 2025 at 6:54 PM
📣 Calling researchers. Bridging Divides is hosting a Gulf Canada Connections workshop to explore emerging connections between Canada and the GCC states, from May 7-8, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social. Deadline to submit: Today (Oct. 31, 2025) For more info, visit ➡️ www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
October 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Earlier this month, Dr. Larios attended and presented findings from the Migrant Repro Justice project at the Politics & Technologies Affecting Birthright Citizenship workshop, hosted by @torontomet.bsky.social ‘s @bridgdivides.bsky.social 🌟
October 30, 2025 at 3:56 PM
🎓 Grad students at or applying to @torontomet.bsky.social - join our open house info sessions on Nov. 4 to learn about funding opportunities!

Open to all, but especially relevant to those in #urbanplanning, #geo, #compsci, #urbanplanning, #architecture, #engineering #tech, or #media

bit.ly/GSS-26
October 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Apply to our Gulf-Canada Connections workshop by Oct 31st
📣 Calling migration researchers! Bridging Divides is hosting a Gulf Canada Connections workshop to explore emerging connections between Canada and the GCC states, from May 7-8, 2026 at @torontomet.bsky.social. Deadline to submit: Oct. 31, 2025. For more info, visit ➡️ www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div...
October 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM