Event Registration

Event: CESSMIR conference ‘Looking back, moving forward: migration studies in times of societal transformation’

Registration via https://event.ugent.be/registration/cessmirconference2026 from 30-03-2026 00:00 until 01-09-2026 23:59

Description

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, CESSMIR invites researchers, practitioners, NGO representatives, volunteers, activists, and policymakers from the 14th of September until the 16th of September 2026 to join for a conference exploring migration studies in a changing societal landscape.

This conference not only marks a decade of CESSMIR’s dedication to advancing the study of migration and refugees, but also aims to create a vibrant space for dialogue, reflection, and collaboration. Join us as we look back at the major changes in the last ten years, and envision new paths forward, strengthening the links between research, practice, and societal impact. 

You are more than welcome to register:

Early bird registrations: 30/03/2026 - 31/05/2026
Late bird registrations: 01/06/2026 - 01/09/2026

Please feel free to sign up for our optional activities as well:

For PhD students only: PhD workshop before the start of the main conference: 14/09/2026: 8u30 - 10u30
Walking Gate Areas: Hidden Pasts, Present Futures: with historian Tina De Gendt: 14/09/2026: 17u30 - 19u
Conference drinks: 15/09/2026: 17u30 - 19u

Kind regards

CESSMIR Team

Session: Registration optional activities (30/03/2026 - 01/09/2026): CESSMIR conference ‘Looking back, moving forward: migration studies in times of societal transformation’

Option Description	Location	When?	Available Seats
14/09/2025 08u30: For PhD students only: PhD workshop before the start of the main conference	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	14-09-2026 08:30 - 11:30	33
14/09/2025 17u30: Walking Gate Areas: Hidden Pasts, Present Futures: walk through the city with historian Tina De Gendt In this walk, Tina will not only take you to a part of Ghent far off the tourist trail, but also offer some insights on how to use public space as a forum for democratization of our relationship with the past.	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	14-09-2026 17:30 - 19:30	19
15/09/2026 17u30: Conference drinks	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	15-09-2026 17:30 - 19:30

Session: Early bird registration (30/03/2026 - 31/05/2026): CESSMIR conference ‘Looking back, moving forward: migration studies in times of societal transformation’

Option Description	Location	When?	Cost in EUR
CESSMIR PhD student	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	30-03-2026 00:01 - 31-05-2026 23:59	100.00
PhD student non-CESSMIR	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	30-03-2026 00:01 - 31-05-2026 23:59	150.00
CESSMIR supervisor (ZAP and postdoc)	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	30-03-2026 00:01 - 31-05-2026 23:59	200.00
Academic non-CESSMIR	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	30-03-2026 00:01 - 31-05-2026 23:59	250.00
Non-academic 14, 15 and 16 September	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	30-03-2026 00:01 - 31-05-2026 23:59	150.00
Non-academic day ticket 14 September	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	30-03-2026 00:01 - 31-05-2026 23:59	75.00
Non-academic day ticket 15 September	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	30-03-2026 00:01 - 31-05-2026 23:59	75.00
Non-academic day ticket 16 September	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	30-03-2026 00:01 - 31-05-2026 23:59	50.00
I have a fee waiver, as discussed with my stream leader.	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	30-03-2026 00:01 - 31-05-2026 23:59	0.00

Session: Late bird registration (01/06/2026 - 01/09/2026): CESSMIR conference ‘Looking back, moving forward: migration studies in times of societal transformation’

Option Description	Location	When?	Cost in EUR
CESSMIR PhD student	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	01-06-2026 00:00 - 01-09-2026 23:59	150.00
PhD student non-CESSMIR	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	01-06-2026 00:00 - 01-09-2026 23:59	200.00
CESSMIR supervisor (ZAP and postdoc)	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	01-06-2026 00:00 - 01-09-2026 23:59	300.00
Academic non-CESSMIR	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	01-06-2026 00:00 - 01-09-2026 23:59	350.00
Non-academic 14, 15 and 16 September	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	01-06-2026 00:00 - 01-09-2026 23:59	200.00
Non-academic day ticket 14 September	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	01-06-2026 00:00 - 01-09-2026 23:59	125.00
Non-academic day ticket 15 September	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	01-06-2026 00:00 - 01-09-2026 23:59	125.00
Non-academic day ticket 16 September	Ghent University, Campus Dunant, Henri Dunantlaan 2, Ghent, Belgium	01-06-2026 00:00 - 01-09-2026 23:59	75.00

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