22nd Nordic Demographic Symposium Oslo – 9-11 June 2022

22nd Nordic Demographic Symposium 2022

Thu Jun 9 - Sat Jun 11
The 22nd Nordic Demographic Symposium in Oslo will now be held from June 9-11, 2022. The symposium brings together researchers, students and other experts in population studies from the Nordic region. As more information becomes available, we will update this page.
A Long-Term Vision for the Development of Rural Areas in Europe

A Long-Term Vision for the Development of Rural Areas in Europe

Insights from demography
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Population decline in rural areas has recently gained importance on the European Union’s (EU) agenda and is currently among the priorities related to demographic change for the Vice-President for Democracy and Demography of the European Commission. A previous Population Europe policy brief provided recommendations on how rural areas can respond to these population changes while offering a good quality of life (Lines, 2020). In this current policy brief, eminent demography scholars present key insights from the discipline, aiming to contribute to the current debates on the future of rural areas in Europe.

Population decline in rural areas has recently gained importance on the European Union’s (EU) agenda and is currently among the priorities related to demographic change for the Vice-President for Democracy and Demography of the European Commission. In this current policy brief, eminent demography scholars present key insights from the discipline, aiming to contribute to the current debates on the future of rural areas in Europe.

Books and Reports: Handbook on Demographic Change and the Lifecourse

Handbook on Demographic Change and the Lifecourse

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This innovative Handbook, edited by Jane Falkingham, Maria Evandrou and Athina Vlachantoni, offers a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of demographic change across the lifecourse.

This innovative Handbook, edited by Jane Falkingham, Maria Evandrou and Athina Vlachantoni, offers a deeper understanding of the causes and consequences of demographic change across the lifecourse.

News: New Project on Refugee and Immigrant Settlement in Greece

New Project on Refugee and Immigrant Settlement in Greece

Kostas Rontos of the University of the Aegean is leading a new project entitled, “The perspective of a permanent refugees’ and immigrants’ settlement in Greece: Revealing the demographic and sociο-economic consequences and their importance for the Greek society’s acceptance”. 

Kostas Rontos of the University of the Aegean is leading a new project entitled, “The perspective of a permanent refugees’ and immigrants’ settlement in Greece: Revealing the demographic and sociο-economic consequences and their importance for the Greek society’s acceptance”. 

Books and Reports: COVID-19 and Women Migrant Workers: Impacts and Implications

COVID-19 and Women Migrant Workers: Impacts and Implications

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This paper from the International Organization for Migration (UN Migration) explores the impacts and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on women migrant workers. It examines the disproportionate effects of the crisis on women, discusses the particular case of women who are "essential" migrant workers, and concludes with some recommendations.

This paper from the International Organization for Migration (UN Migration) explores the impacts and implications of the COVID-19 pandemic on women migrant workers. It examines the disproportionate effects of the crisis on women, discusses the particular case of women who are "essential" migrant workers, and concludes with some recommendations.

VULNER Webinar: 'COVID-19 and Border Closures: How are Vulnerable Migrants Affected?'

VULNER Webinar: 'COVID-19 and Border Closures: How are Vulnerable Migrants Affected?'

As the COVID-19 epidemic has spread across Europe and beyond, border closures are deeply affecting migrants. During this webinar, migration scholars take stock of legal and policy measures adopted in the EU and Canada, discuss how these measures have impacted vulnerable migrants and examine some of the solutions that have been set in motion.

During this webinar as part of the VULNER project, migration scholars take stock of legal and policy measures adopted in the EU and Canada, discuss how these measures have impacted vulnerable migrants and examine some of the solutions that have been set in motion.

Books and Reports: Report on the Impact of Demographic Change

Report on the Impact of Demographic Change

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The findings of the Commission’s Demography Report show that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Policymaking needs to zoom into the reality on the ground. The European Union, Member States and regions have a shared interest in responding to demographic change for the benefit of all Europeans. Demographic change will affect everybody and must be a factor that helps steer Europe’s recovery from the crisis and provide us with insights as we build a more resilient, sustainable and fair Union.

The findings of the Commission’s Demography Report show that there is no one-size-fits-all approach. Policymaking needs to zoom into the reality on the ground. The European Union, Member States and regions have a shared interest in responding to demographic change for the benefit of all Europeans. Demographic change will affect everybody and must be a factor that helps steer Europe’s recovery from the crisis and provide us with insights as we build a more resilient, sustainable and fair Union.

Event: RESCHEDULED: 22nd Nordic Demographic Symposium 2021

RESCHEDULED: 22nd Nordic Demographic Symposium 2021

Thu Jun 10 - Sat Jun 12
The 22nd Nordic Demographic Symposium in Oslo has now been rescheduled for June 9-11, 2022. Please see the new event page, where we will continue to update as more information becomes available.

The 22nd Nordic Demographic Symposium in Oslo will be held on June 10-12, 2021. The symposium brings together researchers, students and other experts in population studies from the Nordic region.

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