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The University of Oxford's Centre on Migration, Policy and Society (COMPAS) conducts high-quality research, develops theory and facilitates knowledge exchange in the field of migration.

COMPAS analyses what migration means at local, regional, national and global levels. We investigate the dynamics and impacts of migration and the factors that influence the movement of people and their sense of identity and place.

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The Politics of Immigration and ExclusionHilary 2026 / Thursdays, 3:45-5 pm (GMT)

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Call for pitches: Oxford Migration Podcast 202612 Jan, 2026

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The Changing Global Order: What Maduro’s Capture Teaches Venezuelans and the World11 Feb, 2026

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C-MISE Research Exchange WebinarsHilary 2026 / Ongoing

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Child and adult hands.

To truly tackle child poverty, the UK needs to look again at migration policy4 Dec, 2025

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