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Festival of Social Science: launch of 'Social Networks and Migration' (Prof Louise Ryan)

20 Nov 2023
Professor Louise Ryan speaking at book launch

On 20-21 November 2023 UCC Futures: Collective Social Futures hosted a Festival of Social Science, including a book launch (see below); an evening of music and performance; and a full-day symposium showcasing social science research across UCC.

Launch of Social Networks and Migration: Relocations, Relationships and Resources

The festival began with a presentation from leading migration scholar, Professor Louise Ryan (London Metropolitan University) to launch her new book, Social Networks and Migration: Relocations, Relationships and ResourcesThis book provides rich insights into migrants’ social networks, drawing on interviews with migrants who followed various transnational routes in every decade since the 1940s.With a particular focus on London, it charts how social networks are formed and sustained, how trust is developed and how social support is accessed, and explores the key opportunities and obstacles that migrants encounter. In the course of her presentation, Professor Ryan also reflected on her own experiences of moving from Ireland to the UK and establishing new social and professional networks.

 
An insightful response to the themes addressed in the book was provided by Dr Claire Dorrity, Thematic Lead for Superdiversity, UNIC  and Academic Lead MA Superdiversity in Education Organisations and Society (SEOS).
 
Opening remarks were provided by Professor Maggie O'Neill (Director of ISS21 and Collective Social Futures), Professor Kieran Keohane (Department of Sociology & Criminology) and Professor Fred Powell (School of Applied Social Studies).
 
Professor Fred Powell, Professor Kieran Keohane, Dr Claire Dorrity and Professor Louise Ryan
 
 

 Click on image to view short video clips from the festival

Details on other events held as part of the festival available at: 

Evening of Music & Performance 

Social Science Symposium  

 

Institute for Social Science in the 21st Century (ISS21)

Top Floor, Carrigbawn/Safari Building, Donovan Road, Cork, T12 YE30

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