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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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Bad Bunny’s Halftime Touchdown: How Music Becomes a Play in the Political Arena18 Feb, 2026

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

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

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C-MISE Research Exchange WebinarsHilary 2026 / Ongoing

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

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