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We had the pleasure to hear prof. dr. Arul Chib from Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam speak at his seminar 'Strategizing silence: Digital non-use as agency for marginalized communities' organized in part by RUNOMI at Radboud University. We had a panel consisting of Noemi Mena Montes and Joost Beuving led by Wolter Pieters. Professor Chib presented empirical evidence from communities around the world facing digital discrimination to support a provoking conceptual framework for digital non-use as agency. This led to a fruitful discussion centered around current themes like American tech colonialism, gender norms in the digital space, and non-use as a challenge for advocacy for marginalized communities. Emaediong Akpan delivered a fitting addendum talking about seeing non-use in action in Nigerian feminists communities online. Thanks again to both speakers for sharing their research, ideas and experiences with us, and thanks for the panel members for fostering a fruitful discussion.

RUNOMI members Samira Azabar and Lieselotte Blommaert recently gave a presentation at the conference “Combatting Anti-Muslim hatred and discrimination in Europe,” organized by the NCDR: Nationaal Coördinator tegen Discriminatie en Racisme, Rabin S. Baldewsingh, and the Coordinator for Combating Anti-Muslim Hatred of the European Commission, Marion Lalisse, held in The Hague. They were invited to present their research on discrimination against Muslim women in the labor market, published earlier this year, that was commissioned by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, and carried out by a team of Radboud sociologists that also included Nella Geurts, Lex Thijssen and Niels Spierings. The study shed light on the nature and extent of discrimination against Muslim women in the labour market using an intersectional lens. It also identified possible additional policy measures, supplementing current anti-discrimination policies, which could help to more effectively combat discrimination against this target group. More info about the study? See here: https://lnkd.in/dQDbDh5N The full research report can be found here: https://lnkd.in/dGpWnjha

Job Opportunity: Postdoc Position – RUNOMI Research Programme on Labour Migration Are you a passionate quantitative researcher interested in using scientific insights to solve societal challenges relating to work and living circumstances of labour migrants in the Netherlands and elsewhere? Do you have the organisational talent and entrepreneurial spirit to develop new research partnerships that may help RUNOMI build on its track record on labour migration? Do you have the teaching skills to inspire our students? Then join us as a Postdoctoral Researcher to advance insights, build partnerships, and inspire students in our mission to improve migrant inclusion! Employment: 0.8–1.0 FTE Required Background: PhD Application Deadline: 9 December 2024 Find out more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/es7nPA33

Event Alert: Discover Ukraine Festival From December 14th to January 5th, de Stevenskerk will focus on Ukraine with a diverse program for all ages. This festival offers a unique opportunity to explore Ukrainian culture while expressing solidarity. During the festival, donations will be collected for the Netherlands4Ukraine Foundation to purchase VAC devices for medical hospitals in Ukraine. These life-saving devices promote faster wound healing and improve the quality of medical care. The festival is organized by Stevenskerk and Nijmegen4Ukraine in collaboration with Volya Ukraine. When: December 14th, 2024 - January 5th, 2025 Where: Stevenskerk, Nijmegen https://lnkd.in/eznDxsyP

Seminar Alert: Strategizing Silence - Digital Non-Use as Agency for Marginalized Communities Join us for a thought-provoking talk by Prof. Arul Chib from Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, which elaborates on digital non-use as agentic strategies of resistance and resilience in the context of socially marginalized populations. This lecture presents empirical evidence on varied global communities facing societal and digital discrimination, ranging from transgender sex work and forced migration. A conceptual framework for digital non-use is offered to provoke discussions on the potential of socio-structural transformation driven by the experiences of those on the margins rather being centrally mandated. A second provocation concerns debates on the effectiveness of invisibility and silence as a catalyst or subversion of agency. Date: Wednesday 4 December 2024 Time: 15:00 - 17:30 Location: Huize Heyendael, Radboud University Don’t miss the chance to engage in this important conversation. Sign up now through the link below! https://lnkd.in/ebiN2wcz

Today in Utrecht, RUNOMI members Colleen Boland, Noemi Mena Montes and Lia Kleuskens organized the inspiring gathering “Inclusive participation and digitalization: opportunities and challenges for migrants and refugees in the Netherlands,” as part of the RUNOMI Working Group Digital inclusion in public services event series. Noemi Mena Montes and Lia Kleuskens presented findings from their project “Bursting Bubbles and Building Bridges: Empowering Refugee Women through Inclusive Education and Participatory Research,” and Colleen Boland presented preliminary EU Horizon GS4S research findings in the presentation, “Public employment services in the Netherlands: best practices for making the most of migrant and refugee skills?”   The most fruitful part of the event included feedback from participants from a range of backgrounds and experience, including academics, civil society organization representatives and refugees and migrants themselves, which will be used in creating policy recommendations for both projects, and supporting, redirecting and redefining ongoing research. The work cafés grouped into topics of digital considerations in education, daily life and employment informed part of this fruitful discussion, which sought practical solutions and concrete examples as to opportunities and challenges.

We congratulate our valued RUNOMI member Kaisu Koskela on her new position as R-Map project EU Advisory Board Member! We wish you best of luck contributing to and being part of this exciting project.

RUNOMI and Risbo, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam Take Over Data from Stichting Het Kenniscentrum Arbeidsmigranten (KCA) On Tuesday, November 12, KCA officially transferred its research data to RUNOMI and Risbo. This marks the launch of the RUNOMI-Risbo Knowledge Program on Labour Migration, ensuring that critical research on labour migration continues sustainably, with valuable data and insights remaining accessible to the scientific community. KCA’s board will stay involved as an informal advisory council. Since 2020, KCA has been dedicated to promoting a fact-based, evidence-driven discourse on labour migration, providing policymakers and society with research-backed insights. As part of this transfer, data from the first seven surveys will be securely stored in the Radboud Data Repository and through RUNOMI donated to the scientific community for research. We are excited about the future of this important work and look forward to continuing to contribute to the field of labour migration research using KCA's data. 

Interview with RUNOMI member José Muller - Dugic: More Happiness on the Way to Work - Mental Health Challenges for Status Holders In a recent interview with Sprank Magazine, José Muller-Dugic discusses the mental health challenges faced by status holders in the Netherlands, which often remain overlooked. This lack of focus on mental well-being makes it particularly difficult for individuals to successfully enter the labor market. José highlights the innovative Mosaic intervention, an intervention based on positive psychology, developed to improve both mental health and labor market participation among Arabic-speaking status holders. By collaborating with the target group and focusing on their strengths, Mosaic aims to create lasting impact and support integration into the workforce. Discover more about the development, implementation, and impact of this innovative intervention in the full interview. https://lnkd.in/eS4bQhc5

New Professional Publication by RUNOMI Member Yiran Yang 🟥 We are excited to share a new publication by RUNOMI member Yiran Yang in Didactief(online). This research, supported by the Nationaal Regieorgaan Onderwijsonderzoek (NRO), highlights the challenges faced by children who change primary schools, particularly those with immigrant backgrounds. Key Findings: Children who experience school transitions tend to perform worse on final exams (citotoets) and receive lower school advice. This particularly affects children with immigrant backgrounds. The research emphasizes the critical role of proper guidance to support these children in overcoming these educational challenges. https://lnkd.in/ejTVJPW8