Time: December 12-13, 2024 (tentative)
Location: Aarhus University, Denmark
Hosted by: Interacting Minds Centre (IMC), Aarhus University

We invite submissions for a two-day writing workshop focused on the intersection of migration, health, and caregiving, with an emphasis on context-specific approaches and innovative research methodologies. Hosted by the Interacting Minds Centre (IMC) at Aarhus University, this workshop aims to foster a collaborative environment where researchers from diverse disciplines can address the critical challenges in public health exposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly concerning vulnerable populations such as migrants. As the pandemic has underscored, there is a pressing need for personalized health management strategies (Hayward et al., 2021) and a cross-disciplinary approach to understanding the complex issues at the nexus of migration and health (Wickramage et al., 2018).

We seek scholarly papers that critically engage with the multifaceted relationship among migration, health, and caregiving practices, particularly through interdisciplinary lenses that incorporate diverse perspectives. We especially encourage research that features collaborations across different disciplines, using varied, collaborative, and interdisciplinary methodologies. Submissions should highlight the unique contributions of various academic disciplines to this discourse and illustrate how interdisciplinary collaboration can deepen our understanding of these complex issues.

We welcome papers exploring, but not limited to, the following themes:

• Comparative analyses of migration and health/caregiving across diverse socio-cultural contexts using varied research methodologies.
• The differential impacts of public health policies on migrant populations across regions, and how cross-disciplinary collaboration can inform more equitable outcomes.
• The role of cultural competence in shaping healthcare and care-giving experiences, and health-seeking behaviors among migrants, and the potential for interdisciplinary strategies to improve these interactions.
• How collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches can enhance the effectiveness of health interventions within migrant communities.
• Ethical considerations in conducting research with vulnerable migrant populations.
• The influence of migration patterns on the spread or management of diseases in the post-pandemic era, and how collaborative research across disciplines can provide more holistic insights.
• How does interdisciplinary research address or contribute to broadening our understanding of migrants' health and caregiving practices?

Workshop Details

• Dates: December 12-13, 2024 (tentative)
• Location: Aarhus, Denmark
• Format: Participants are expected to circulate their working papers prior to the workshop. The workshop will feature group discussions designed to provide in-depth feedback. Papers presented will be considered for inclusion in a special journal issue dedicated to the workshop’s theme. Full participation in the workshop is strongly encouraged for all applicants. Online participation is also possible. 

Submission Guidelines

• Deadline for Abstract Submission: September 24, 2024
• Notification of Acceptance: October 1, 2024
• Deadline for Draft Paper Submission: November 30, 2024 (We welcome papers at any stage of development, ranging from 3,000-word drafts to fully polished manuscripts)

Please submit an abstract of no more than 300 words and a brief bio (maximum 100 words) by September 24, 2024, to: ami@cas.au.dk. Indicate your preference for in-person or online participation.

Funding

Limited funding is available to cover accommodation and meals for participants. Travel expenses are the responsibility of the participants.

We look forward to your contributions and a stimulating workshop that will advance the field of migration and health.

For inquiries, please contact Abir Mohamad Ismail [ami@cas.au.dk] and Qiuyu Choo Jiang [qiji@cas.au.dk].