Maissam Nimer

Assoc. Prof at Akdeniz University, research in migration, social and gender inequalities, development; @ipc_ipm alum @akdenizun

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Grateful to all participants and to the Faculty of Letters at @Akdenizun , especially Dean Nurşen Adak, for the warm hosting.
#ReturnMigration #MigrationStudies #DecenteringMigration

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As a co-organizer at @AkdenizUniv, I’m proud to share that the Final Conference (22–23 Jan 2026, Antalya) successfully marked the completion of the Horizon Europe GAPs project—alongside @zeynepmencutek (BICC), @SBarthoma (@uppsalauni ), and @SusanRottmann (@ozyeginuni ).

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Building on fieldwork in 30+ countries, we explored how migrant return is experienced, negotiated, delayed, or refused. 79 papers | 12 panels | 2 keynotes by Anna Triandafyllidou and Linda Adhiambo Oucho brought together scholars, policymakers & civil society.

[GAPs Return Migration @GapsReturns]

🌟 Keynote Announcement 🌟
We’re delighted to welcome Prof. Anna Triandafyllidou @triandafyllidou (@cercmigration ) as a Keynote Speaker at the GAPs Conference.

📅 22 Jan 2026 | ⏰ 09:30
📍 Akdeniz University @Akdenizun

🔗 Details & registration: https://t.co/lF5qNWPkxQ

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I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to work with such an inspiring research team as @MeteKurtoglu Dila Eylül Semiz Ahmet Ekren @kurtaybensu @ArmaganErdo @SusanRottmann Cetin Celik Antoine Dolcerocca, and for the insightful findings and discussions that came out.

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✨ A proud milestone!
We just wrapped up the closing workshop of our 30-month TÜBİTAK project on the recruitment and retention of international academics in Turkey @odtu , bringing together academics and policymakers for a rich exchange of ideas.

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Any social scientist looking for a great postdoc opportunity, don't miss this opportunity to apply to work with my wonderful dear friend and colleague @SusanRottmann on an exciting project MENBELONG on single migrant men’s belonging across 5 countries 🌎: https://t.co/vlUrIcDeje

[GAPs Return Migration @GapsReturns]

Happening now at #imiscoe2025! A fascinating session reflecting on Data, Access, Politics in Coerced Return Migration in the Global South by @GapsReturns scholars @zeynepmencutek @SBarthoma @elagokalparas @bahadirdincer @MSNIMER , Marieke van Houte, Nora Stel

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Many thanks to all who joined and enriched this discussion, which we hope will carry on well beyond this session.

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It was a real pleasure to co-organize and discuss “Reflexivity in the Study of Mobility, Positionality, and the Political Economy of Knowledge Production” (with @IvaDodevska ) at the @IMISCOE Research Network Annual Conference today.

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We had a full room and a rich discussion with contributions from Aminath Nisha Zadhy, Deniz Yükseker @LauraStielike @PhiSchaefer @JaninaPescinski, @Wegahta B. Sereke Kerstin Martel . This special session was held under the umbrella of the @reflex_studies.

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with @MauriceStierl @LauraStielike @PhiSchaefer @BartelsInken Anna Amelina @IvaDodevska @lclassified

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💪Proud to be part of "Reflexivity as Critique? A Conversation on the Politics of Knowledge Production in Migration Studies"—a critical dialogue on ethics, positionality & power in our field.
Read here https://t.co/K5KyiuhlmA
#MigrationStudies #Reflexivity #KnowledgeProduction

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⏲️DEADLINE EXTENDED to June 15, 2025 - The Call for Papers is still open for the final @GapsReturns conference: "Navigating Return Migration: What Next? Diplomacy, Infrastructures and Pathways Beyond"
Jan 22–23, 2026 at @Akdenizun , Antalya, Turkey https://t.co/lF5qNWOMIi

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Working on return migration? Make sure to submit your abstract for the final #GAPsProject conference, which I’m excited to be co-organizing at Akdeniz University @Akdenizun in Antalya! 🔗 https://t.co/hOuWWLc5FN with @SusanRottmann @SBarthoma @zeynepmencutek

[GAPs Return Migration @GapsReturns]

📢 Exciting news! The Call for Papers is now OPEN for the final #GAPsProject conference:
"Navigating Return Migration: What Next? Diplomacy, Infrastructures and Pathways Beyond"
🗓️ Jan 22–23, 2026
📍 Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
🔗 https://t.co/lF5qNWOMIi

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Excited to share that I’ve joined the Sociology Dept at Akdeniz University as Associate Professor! Looking forward to new research on #migration & #ageing in Antalya’s unique context. Let’s connect! #Sociology #MigrationStudies @Akdenizun #AcademicLife #NewBeginnings

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Great to share insights & get feedback on our multi-country report on What do migrants really think about return? as part of @GapsReturns with @SusanRottmann

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🗣️ What do migrants really think about return?

On March 21, 2025, the @GapsReturns WP7 team—led by @SusanRottmann & @MSNIMER—held an online workshop bringing together researchers & migrant organizations to discuss key findings on migrants’ voices on return.

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Glad to be part of this GAPs dossier bringing together key analyses on the politics, policies & lived realities shaping Syria return dynamics.
🔗 Read more: [https://t.co/Oezboa5iGq]

[GAPs Return Migration @GapsReturns]

📢 Research Dossier on Return to Syria with contributions by GAPs researchers. With Assad’s fall (Dec 2024), return debates intensify. This GAPs dossier unpacks the politics, policies & lived realities shaping Syrian return.

[GAPs Return Migration @GapsReturns]

📢 Research Dossier on Return to Syria with contributions by GAPs researchers. With Assad’s fall (Dec 2024), return debates intensify. This GAPs dossier unpacks the politics, policies & lived realities shaping Syrian return.