Welcome to COMPAS

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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Welcoming Cities: Arrival InfrastructureMichaelmas 2025 / Thursdays, 3:45 - 5 pm (GMT)

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The future of migration policymaking: Why knowledge exchange matters13 Nov, 2025

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Fragile Masculinities and Bangladeshi Labour Migrants in the UAE13 Oct, 2025

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Homes for Refugees: How Can Local Authorities Prevent Homelessness and Promote Refugee Inclusion?8 Sep, 2025

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Refashioning Strength Through Virtue: How Displaced Syrian Men Have Configured Masculinity in Istanbul19 Sep, 2025

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