Interested in research on migration and mobility?

The Swiss Association of Migration and Mobility Studies (SAMMS) is open to all individuals and institutions with a strong interest in academic research on migration and mobility studies (with a link to Switzerland).

SAMMS will promote academic research, critical reflection, and public dialogue on migration and mobility in Switzerland and beyond.

SAMMS will:

• Connect researchers working on migration and mobility,
• Promote early-career development,
• Facilitate the exchange of knowledge and methodologies across disciplines,
• Support transdisciplinary exchange outside of academia, and
• Disseminate research findings and news.

SAMMS will be funded by membership fees (to be set by the General Assembly), public and private grants, donations and sponsorships, and revenue from events.

Join us in Neuchâtel and become a founding member of the Swiss Association of Migration and Mobility Studies (SAMMS) on:

13 January 2026

Program:

• 16h15 – 1^st General Assembly of the Swiss Association of Migration and Mobility Studies (SAMMS)
  • Discussion and adoption of Statutes
  • Election of the board
  • Information and discussion on activities, such as the annual conference.

• 18h00 – Lecture by Peggy Levitt (Wellesley College and the Global (De)Centre) followed by a Reception

The event will take place at the University of Neuchâtel (room to be announced)

If you are interested in taking part in the event, please register here by 5 January 2026. Please also indicate if you wish to put yourself forward as a candidate for the election of the board of the association. Following registration, you will receive the agenda and supporting documents, e.g. draft statutes, a few days before the event. If you cannot make it to Neuchâtel on this day, but are interested in becoming a member, or even putting yourself forward to join the board, you can also indicate this using the registration form.

For any questions, please contact Nora Bardelli : nora.bardelli@unine.ch