This study examines the links between climate change and migration, showing how environmental stressors drive human mobility. Produced by Cairo University’s Migration Research Unit in partnership with IOM, the study draws on case studies from Bangladesh, Mexico and Morocco, with special emphasis on Egypt as a highly vulnerable lower-middle-income country. It situates climate-induced migration within […]

This study, a collaborative endeavour by a distinguished cadre of researchers, brings together the esteemed Cairo University, specifically the Faculty of Economics and Political Science and its promising Migration Research Unit (MRU), in a fruitful partnership with the active Cairo Office ofthe International Organization for Migration (IOM).The research centres on the migrant community, which has […]

The Migration Research Unit (MRU) at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, in cooperation with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), is pleased to announce the launch of the fourth season of MIOM, under the theme: "Migration and Artificial Intelligence." Since its first edition in 2022, MIOM has brought together over 460 […]

The MRU at the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, signed a cooperation and partnership protocol with the Ministry of State for Migration and Egyptian Expatriate Affairs on 18 February 2024. As an important step towards building the capacity of Cairo University students and increasing their awareness about migration-related issues, this protocol targets […]

In continuation of the MRU’s planned collaboration with the Erasmus University of Rotterdam, the unit welcomed the visit of Mr. Adham Ali, Assistant Lecturer at Erasmus University Rotterdam, Netherlands, to the unit on 26 December 2023. During the visit, mechanisms for activating cooperation between the unit and Erasmus University were discussed. Mr. Adham also met […]

In cooperation with the IOM-Egypt, the MRU participated in a week-long study visit to the Netherlands and Belgium from 17 to 22 December 2023 was undertaken to exchange ideas and benefit from other similar entities’ experiences in Europe. The aim of this visit was to participate in workshops on integrating migration into academic research and […]

The MRU started the interview process on December 2023 as preparation for the launch of the third round of the IOM simulation model on “Migration and Sustainable Development goals”. This round of the model aims to encourage students to innovate and formulate creative solutions related to circular migration management and sustainable development. It involves understanding […]

Under the auspices of Dr. Mahmoud El Said, the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, and Dr. Adla Ragab, the Coordinator of the MRU, the unit started its first training week (17th – 21st of April 2022) for the start of the second round of the IOM simulation model. The event was […]

The MRU opened the call for participating in the first round of the IOM simulation model on climate change. The IOM simulation model is the first of its kind among Egyptian universities and at the international level, as confirmed by the organization's representative. It aims to provide students with a virtual experience of migration issues […]

The MRU opened the call for the research competition in the field of migration studies in January 2022. The goal was to raise awareness about the importance of adopting research and policies on migration with its various economic, political, social, and cultural dimensions. Egypt has become, in recent years, a country exporting competencies and labor, […]

The MRU participated in the Employment Fair of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science, Cairo University, which was inaugurated on 29 November 2021 by the University President, Prof. Mohamed Othman Al-Khosht, along with the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Mahmoud El Said. The headquarters of the MRU Unit attracted students’ interest. The event aimed […]

The MRU’s advisory board held its first meeting on 29 September 2021 after the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between IOM Egypt and Faculty of Economics and Political Science. The meeting ended up with some recommendation for the unit’s workplan which included Incorporating migration topics into graduation projects of undergraduate students, making available a […]

Under the auspices of Dr. Mohamed Othman Elkhosht, President of Cairo University, and Dr. Mahmoud Al-Saeed, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Political Science and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Center, and in cooperation with the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, IOM Egypt and Faculty of Economics and Political Science signed […]

The MRU at Cairo University  hosted a significant Winter School from February 11th to 15th, 2024. This program, focusing on the critical links between migration and sustainable development, provided an immersive experience for participating students. Under the guidance of Professor Adla Ragab, the MRU coordinated with the IOM and various experts to develop a curriculum […]

A significant panel discussion titled "The Phenomenon of Irregular Migration and Ways to Address It" took place recently, marking a concerted effort by various academics and stakeholders to address the multi-faceted issue of irregular migration.  The event saw the participation of Ambassador Nabila Makram, Egypt's Minister of State for Immigration and Egyptian Expatriates' Affairs. This […]