My first Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) conference in beautiful Banff. Saw amazing fall colors, snow and some large Elks. Had a great panel on multinational migration @globalmigrationtmu.bsky.social @bridgingthegap.bsky.social

🤝 A great start to the 28th Canadian Ethnic Studies Association (CESA) Conference! Yesterday, we brought colleagues together for the Bridging Divides pre-conference workshop at CESA, and it was wonderful to connect and exchange ideas.

We're looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) for RECONNECT, a research project on how women and youth drive peacebuilding and social reconstruction in conflict- and displacement-affected regions: Middle East, Eastern Europe, South-Eastern Europe and the Sahel. 🔗 https://shorturl.at/bYbdo

Another publication of mine from June 2026 on "Preparedness and Post-Pandemic Return to Nepal and the Philippines" published at the International Migration journal as part of Zeynep Sahin-Mencutek and my Special Issue on Return and Reintegration onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Preparedness and Post‐Pandemic Return to Nepal and the Philippines

The COVID-19 pandemic halted international mobility and greatly affected temporary migrant workers working abroad. This article looks at the pandemic-induced return of migrant workers from two major ...

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Check out our new article by Areej Jamal, Nasra Shah and me on the "Factors affecting future mobility of South Asian migrants in Saudi Arabia" published at the International Migration journal

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📚 New publication alert! How do economic conditions, migration policies and personal circumstances shape the future mobility of South Asian migrants in Saudi Arabia? By our Research Area Lead, Migration Governance, Richa Shivakoti, and colleagues Areej Jamal and Nasra Shah: https://bit.ly/4dODPsd

Italy’s 🇮🇹 migration partnership with Tunisia 🇹🇳 shows the risks when cooperation focuses too narrowly on only one country’s priorities Our NEW report examines why balanced partnerships stand the test of time👇 https://bit.ly/4yIxW7V

Migration Diplomacy in an Age of Transactionalism

As international cooperation frays, balanced diplomacy—rather than coercive dealmaking—promises the most effective approach to emerging migration challenges.

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The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs the government more than $1 trillion a year.

Three things to know about the $40 trillion federal debt

The U.S. federal debt hit a record $40 trillion this week. The debt has doubled since 2017, and just paying interest on the accumulated debt now costs the government more than $1 trillion a year.

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Social Science Baha, the independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to advancing social science research, scholarship, and informed public debate in Nepal, is raising funds to create a permanent home in Gaushala, Kathmandu. Check link to donate www.gofundme.com/f/a-permanen...

Donate to A Permanent Home for Social Science in Nepal, organized by Deepak Thapa

Social Science Baha, the independent, not-for-profit organisation dedicated … Deepak Thapa needs your support for A Permanent Home for Social Science in Nepal

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Nepal has been receiving an average of Rs 7 billion in remittances every day, exposing the country’s deepening dependence on overseas earnings kathmandupost.com/money/2026/0...

Nepal receives Rs7 billion in remittances daily

Stronger dollar, shift to Western labour markets and growing use of formal digital channels help Nepal post a record Rs209.75 billion in monthly remittance earnings.

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📣 CfP for the 2027 IMISCOE Spring Conference (10-12 March) 💫 Studying Migration in the Digital Era: Innovation, Regulation, Ethics, and Rights 📍Global Migration Institute atT oronto Metropolitan University Full call: shortlink.uk/1pfd0 @globalmigrationtmu.bsky.social @researchtmu.bsky.social

Save the date! We are excited to announce that we will be hosting the 2027 @imiscoe.bsky.social Spring Conference in collaboration with the @globalmigrationtmu.bsky.social from March 10-12, 2027, at @torontomet.bsky.social. 🔗 Learn more: www.imiscoe.org/events/imisc... 1/2 🧵

Researchers find 42% drop in Canadians visiting US metro areas amid Trump 2.0 www.theguardian.com/world/2026/m...

Researchers find 42% drop in Canadians visiting US metro areas amid Trump 2.0

Data from University of Toronto suggests Canadians are avoiding US cities during the second Trump administration

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We also explored how Gulf migration experiences continue to shape identity, belonging and community across generations, including among those now building lives in Canada. 🤝 A huge thanks to the organizers, speakers and attendees! 2/2

Today, we wrapped up the Gulf Canada Connections workshop, exploring the understudied phenomenon of Gulf-Canada migration. The workshop sparked important conversations on multi-step migration, transnational belonging and navigating precarious conditions across regions. 1/2 🧵

Excited to share the keynote and roundtable speakers for the Gulf-Canada Connections: Migration, Citizenship, and Urban Change Across Borders workshop from May 7-8 at the @globalmigrationtmu.bsky.social. Learn more: www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div... #MigrationResearch #GCC #Canada

Citizenship in the News 📰🇰🇼 Kuwait Is Stripping Its People of Citizenship at an Unprecedented Rate: Behind the language of legality, the new emir has pushed a political project to narrow national identity and roll back decades of democratic reform newlinesmag.com/essays/kuwai...

Kuwait Is Stripping Its People of Citizenship at an Unprecedented Rate

Behind the language of legality, the new emir has pushed a political project to narrow national identity and roll back decades of democratic reform

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Nepal’s growing dependence on foreign employment is easing household incomes and supporting the economy, but it also reflects deep structural job shortages and a rising risk of long-term labour force depletion. myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/growth-...

Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma

Growth Abroad, Gaps at Home: Nepal’s Labour Dilemma

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US will deny visas to applicants who say they fear persecution at home www.cnn.com/2026/04/29/p...

US will deny visas to applicants who say they fear persecution at home | CNN Politics

Applicants for visas to the United States will now have to affirm that they do not fear persecution in their home countries as the Trump administration seeks to further restrict potential asylum seeks...

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📢 New Publication Areej Jamal; Nasra Shah and I have our policy brief “Retaining Talent: Strategic Pathways for Highly Skilled South Asian Migrants in Saudi Arabia’s Knowledge Economy” gulfmigration.grc.net/publications/

Join us for a timely workshop at the @globalmigrationtmu.bsky.social hosted by Bridging Divides researcher @richashivakoti.bsky.social, and affiliated researchers @aatique.bsky.social, @jeremiemolho.bsky.social, Amin Moghadam and postdoctoral fellow Hari KC. 🔗 www.torontomu.ca/bridging-div... 2/2

Gulf Canada Connection - Migration, Citizenship, and Urban change across Borders

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Welcome to the Global Migration Institute, the home for migration research at @torontomet.bsky.social. As we begin this next chapter, we’re excited to carry forward the legacy of CERC Migration - together with our community. #TMUMigration

Happy Nepali New Year 2083! 🇳🇵

Applications are open for the Global Migration Institute Winter School 🌍 Nov 9–13, 2026 at Toronto Metropolitan University. Open to grad students, researchers, faculty, and practitioners. Apply by: May 17, 2026. 🔗 https://www.torontomu.ca/global-migration-institute/opportunities/winter-school/

🇨🇦 New data shows that the over-education rate for immigrants is 26.7%, more than double the 10.9% rate for Canadian-born workers, meaning more than 1 in 4 degree-holding newcomers are stuck in jobs they're overqualified for. 🔗 https://bit.ly/4slo7cu

How many recent Canadian immigrants are overqualified for their jobs? New numbers shed light on extent of problem

Experts worry about the gap, while another study shows positive trends when it comes to newcomers getting jobs or starting businesses quickly.

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Moving away from the general 70-80 year old men ruling Nepal, very happy to see this younger group take charge. Here is to wishing this younger generation the best, so much hope placed on them 🇳🇵

Manjushree Thapa@manjushreethapa.bsky.social · 7mo ago

There are three Gen Xers in the new cabinet, so not all is lost for the generation that fought for republicanism & inclusive democracy. 🙂 Otherwise it’s the Great Millennial Takeover in Nepal. Quite a landmark day. I reserve the right to be critical later, but today felt good.

Check out our New Podcast! Deepa Nagari and I shared our research on Nepali immigrants in Canada with Marty Logan for the @nepalnowpod.bsky.social podcast. nepalnowpod.buzzsprout.com/1839347/epis...

Nepalis speak about their journeys to and lives in Canada - Nepal Now

The number of Nepalis migrating to Canada has zoomed upwards in recent years, many of them first arriving as international students. They came for good education opportunities, free healthcare, and th...

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The US cost of the first week of the Iran war ($11.3bn) would be more than enough to fully fund the EPA (at $8.8bn), CDC($9.2bn) or National Cancer Institute ($7.4bn) & is more than the total amount allocated this year for the National Science Foundation www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

US spending on first week of Iran war raises stark questions about priorities

$11.3bn more than enough to fund EPA or National Cancer Institute, where administration sought to slash budgets

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The U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office. A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies. Read more: https://scim.ag/4boPkq8

U.S. government has lost more than 10,000 STEM Ph.D.s since Trump took office

A Science analysis reveals how many were fired, retired, or quit across 14 agencies

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Voter turnout around 60 percent in Nepal’s parliamentary elections

Election Commission reports largely peaceful polling; counting to begin once all ballot boxes are collected.

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