Research Institutes and Think Tanks

International Migration Institute, University of Oxford
The IMI works to a research agenda that addresses questions around three inter-related themes: 1) Lives in transit – exploring the experience of migration at the level of individuals, households and communities; 2) Migration transitions – analysing changing patterns of migration across and to and from continents; 3) Migration and transformation – analysing the interaction between migration and social, economic and political transformation at the national, regional and global levels. The initial focus of the IMI's work is on migration processes relating to the African continent.

Refugee Studies Centre, University of Oxford
The RSC is a multidisciplinary centre for research and teaching on the causes and consequences of forced migration. Research at the RSC is currently organised around three broad areas of investigation: 1) Forced migration, global economy and governance; 2) The experience and management of displacement; 3) Institutional and normative responses to forced migration.

Sussex Centre for Migration Research, University of Sussex
The SCMR is a multi-disciplinary research centre that focuses on the various aspects of migration. Recent projects have included the impact of 'brain drain' on developing countries to analyses of migrant workers in specific industries such as agriculture and food processing, as well as investigations of recent patterns of immigration to various EU countries. The SCMR has a DFID-funded centre on Migration,Globalisation and Poverty and other externally-funded research projects, such as the EU Network of Excellence on 'International Migration, Integration and Social Cohesion in Europe' (IMISCOE).

Institute for Race Relations, London
The IRR is an independent anti-racist think-tank and conducts research and analyses into pressing issues of contemporary British racism. These investigations have covered the impact of asylum and immigration policies and the integration debate. The IRR is carrying out a research project on 'managed migration' policies in Europe, which are being adopted in response to increased refugee movement, aging populations and declining birth rates. The IRR's research focuses on both the political underpinnings of 'global migration management' and the policy's impact on refugee protection internationally.

Centre for the Study of Migration, Queen Mary College, University of London
The CSM is an inter-disciplinary research centre that focuses on the movements of people locally, nationally and internationally. Research into migration has included the history of immigration in London, a comparative study of Eastern European immigrants in England and Cape Town, the health of refugees and patterns of European migration.

TheRefugee Council, Research Unit, London
The Refugee Council carries out research on a number of policy topics that form the basis of their policy position papers and undertakes research that seeks to improve policy and provision for asylum seekers and refugees. The Research Unit has carried out work on the impact of anti-terrorism measures, refugees' experiences of integration and research into older refugees in the UK.

Information Centre about Asylum and Refugees, London
ICAR undertake primary research, develop information sources and teach on UK asylum and global refugee issues. By identifying information gaps, ICAR have developed projects to provide up-to-date and accurate information and detailed analyses on asylum and refugee statistics as well as comprehensive navigation guides on key issues and refugee populations. Their research work has included projects on patterns of refugee settlement and public attitudes towards asylum seekers. ICAR have also developed interactive forums for discussing topics such as the rights and responsibilities of refugees.

Institute for Public Policy Research, London
IPPR is an independent think tank, at the forefront of progressive, evidence based research and analysis. Through the Migration, Equalities and Citizenship team, IPPR have worked on issues of asylum, migration, integration, race equality and citizenship. Their reserach covers a range of key themes: > Economics of migration; > Emigration; > Integration and diversity; > Migration and development; > Migration and public services

Centre on Migration Policy and Society (COMPAS), University of Oxford
COMPAS aims to provide a strategic approach to understanding contemporary and future migration dynamics across sending and receiving contexts in the EU and the UK. Their research programme covers: > Development and migration > European context > Governance and ethics > Health and migration > Irregular migration > Integration > Mixed migration > The labour market and migration > Transnationalism and Diaspora. Previous research work has included the socio-economic impact of EU accession on low wage workers; the political and civic engagements of Latin American immigrants in thne UK; and comparative analyses on integration and identity.

Centre for Research and Analysis of Migration (CReAM),University College London
CReAM is an independent and interdisciplinary research centre, conducting both empirical and theoretical research. Although emphasis is on quantitative research, CReAM explore and use interdisciplinary approaches to analysing migration processes. CReAM's research focuses on the causes, patterns, and consequences of international population mobility and movements affecting the UK and Europe and on associated global processes. Recent research includes modelling return migration; the impact of immigration on local labour markets; employment dynamics among migrants and local workers; and racial and economic factors in attitudes to immigration.

Migration Research Unit, University College London
The MRU carries out research to contribute to knowledge on patterns and trends in migration and to increase understanding of the interrelationships between public policy and patterns of migration at various levels. Recent research has looked at highly skilled migrants and the movement of expertise; migrant trafficking and human smuggling; types of international migration and their impacts; and trends in European International migration.

Centre for Research on Nationalism, Ethnicity and Multiculturalism (CRONEM), Univerity of Surrey
CRONEM is a multi-disciplinary research centre in the field of nationalism, ethnicity and multiculturalism. CRONEM are engaged in issues which lie at the nexus between nation, ethnicity, multiculturalism, citizenship and migration. Previous research work has included a study of Polish migrant workers in London.

European Centre for Migration and Social Care, University of Kent
The Centre focuses on an expanding range of research and teaching activity in the fields of social care, health and mental health policies and practices and their impact on migrants and refugees. Areas of recent research includes: Identifying good practice in mental health and social care provisions for asylum seekers and refugees; a longitudinal study of immigrant children and social care needs of migrants.

Policy Network, London
Policy Network is an international think-tank dedicated to working towards developing and promoting a progressive agenda. As a part of this agenda, the network launched a new research initiative on immigration with a pamphlet that sought to renew the debate amongst the European centre-left on issues of immigration and integration

Development and Forced Migration Unit, Oxford Brookes University
DFM is a research and teaching cluster focused on forced migration, refugees and asylum seekers and also urbanisation and urban change in the developing world. Recent work on forced migration has included analyses of EU and UK refugee and asylum policies and practices; a social capital analysis of refugee community organisations and analyses of practices for the reception of asylum seekers.

Centre for Research in Ethnic Relations, University of Warwick
The CRER is an academic centre for the research and teaching of race, migration and ethnic relations. The CRER research programme has traditionally focused on research into ethnic relations and racial discrimination in Britain, but in recent years it has expanded to focus on the processes of racial discrimination, issues of citizenship, political participation, cultural identity, refugees, ethnic mobilisation and nationalism. CRER is currently pursuing its research themes through a number of diverse projects which include a studies of European asylum policies and statistics; the housing demands and associated needs of newcomer communities; and a comparative analysis of employment strategies towards migrants and ethnic minorities.

Social Policy Research Centre, Middlesex University
The centre promotes interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary research into emerging areas of social policy, including migration, refugees and citizenship. Recent research projects have investigated gender and migration; comparative European migration, in relation to family, skilled migration and citizenship rights; refugee integration and settlement; new migration in London; diversity, multiculturalism and citizenship.