Transnational care across borders “I really enjoyed the Summer School and want to thank you very much for your time and support.” It is just one of the many enthusiastic responses we received from participants after the third TraFaDy summer school on Transnational care across borders. From June 30 to July 9, Odisee University of […]
The “Quantitative Subgroup” of Working Group 5 organized a panel in the 22nd IMISCOE Annual Conference “Decentering migration studies” (Paris – Aubervilliers & online, 1-4 July 2025) panel The title was: Untapped treasures? Utilizing Quantitative Data for Transnational Family Research CHAIRS: David Schiefer (German Center for Integration and Migration Research) and Tatiana Eremenko (University of
On 16-17 June 2025 members of the TraFaDy network gathered in Lisbon, Portugal, for a joint Working Group 4 (WG4) meeting and the international conference Connected Lives: Wellbeing and Health in a Globalised World, hosted by Universidade Católica Portuguesa. This event offered a valuable opportunity to reflect on ongoing work, strengthen interdisciplinary ties, and explore
The “Qualitative Subgroup” of Working Group 5 organises a webinar series featuring several topics and discussion on the “Qualitative Methods in the area Transnational Families revisited”. The 7th part was held on 12 June 2025 (13.00h-14.00h) on the topic of “Healthcare safety of home care provision in Transnational Families”. Speakers and topics: All episodes of
This episode of the webinar series “Qualitative Methods in the area Transnational Families revisited” was held on 15 May 2025 (13.00h-14.00h). The series is organised by the “Qualitative Subgroup” of Working Group 5. Speakers and topics: All episodes of the Webinar Series:
This was the second meeting on the development of a framework that is intended for professionals working in psycho-social services, health, and education. It will be based on the publications and outcomes we have been developing in the subgroups.
On 26 March 25, WG2 and WG5 gathered for an important discussion on ethics in research with children. The session provided a platform for sharing knowledge on best practices, challenges, and ethical guidelines for conducting research involving children, particularly within the scope of migration and displacement. TraFaDy members can check the WG2 Teams channel where
On April 24, 2025, an in-person meeting and workshop of the WG5 subgroup on Qualitative research titled “Beyond Translation: Reflexivity, Ethics, and the Role of Interpreters in Migration Research” took place in Bratislava. The workshop focused on a critical examination of the complexities involved in research that includes interpreters, particularly within the field of transnational
The joint meeting laid the foundation for a booklet/guideline for researchers that explores ethical considerations in researching and working with children within the framework of TNF. Experts from the three different Working Groups WG2, WG5, and WG6 came together to discuss these key ethical guidelines and potential policy implications.
The 5th episode of the webinar series “Qualitative Methods in the area Transnational Families revisited” was held on 10 April 2025 (13.00h-14.00h). The series is organised by the “Qualitative Subgroup” of Working Group 5. Speakers and topics: All episodes of the Webinar Series:
On April 10, WG2 hosted an interactive Storytelling Workshop, where participants explored the power of storytelling as a tool for communication in migration research. The workshop facilitated creative approaches to documenting and sharing the lived experiences of migrants and refugees. The session was an exciting blend of theory and practice, fostering deeper engagement with the
On Friday, 21.03.2025, the WG2 had a productive meeting to discuss the development of the framework for professionals in the social field. This session brought together experts to address key challenges and opportunities in professional practices related to migration and transnational families. The feedback and insights shared will be instrumental in shaping the future direction
Members of Working Group 4 came toghether and discussed the current state of play of the work of the sub groups. Additional joint activites were planned. This working group meeting of WG 4 was held online.
In this part of the webinar series “Qualitative Methods in the area Transnational Families revisited” on 11 February 2025 (13.00h-14.00h) the topic was .“Biographic Narrative Interpretive Method (BNIM) in Research with Transnational Families: Nuances, Ethics and Vulnerabilities”. The speaker was Lisa Moran (Technological University of the Shannon). Speaker and topic: The series is organised by
