Table Ronde

Rokhaya Diallo
Shyaka Kagame
Grace Ly
Kaziwa Raim Rotzetter

Modération: Doris Niragire Nirere, Sélim Clerc

Jeudi, 22 mai 2025, 18:00 – 20:00 CET

La table ronde aura lieu en français à l’Université de Neuchâtel, Avenue du Premier-Mars 26, Salle D67.

Programme PDF

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International Workshop

Wednesday, 28 May 2025
University of Neuchâtel

This event is organized by the team of the nccr – on the move research project “Data Politics and New Regimes of Mobility and Control During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic”.

Crises —whether economic collapses, pandemics, natural disasters, or political upheavals— have often been described as powerful catalysts for state interventions that might otherwise be considered politically unfeasible or socially unacceptable. COVID-19, 9/11, the ‘migration crisis’. These crises have motivated the roll-out of digital solutions, sometimes driven by public-private partnerships, a pattern that has recently been described as a ‘smartness mandate’ (Mitchell and Halpern 2023). But rather than following a standard pathway, crisis-driven digitalization is technologically, geographically, institutionally, and politically variegated. Therefore, this workshop has two aims. The first is to explore, beyond ‘shock doctrine’ (Klein 2007) narratives, the diversity of crisis-driven processes of digitalization at local governance level. The second is to interrogate the afterlives and varied impacts of crisis interventions.

More Information and Program (PDF)

The workshop will be held at the University of Neuchâtel, Espace Tilo-Frey, Room R.S.38.
Participation is free of charge but requires registering by e-mail until 19 May.

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Public Lecture Series

Lorenzo Gabrielli, GRITIM-Universitat Pompeu Fabra

Thursday 6 June 2025, 18:00 – 19:30 CET

The public lecture will take place at the University of Neuchâtel (Room tba) and on WEBEX.

Program PDF

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The 1st prize in our nccr – on the move bag photo competition, launched following the Neuchâtel Graduate Conference for Migration and Mobility Studies 2024, is awarded to Théo Lefort. His striking photo, captured during fieldwork at the Iran-Turkey border, portrays a moment of rest on a cold day amidst the rugged mountainous terrain. This photo captures the challenges and beauty of border landscapes, offering a glimpse into migration research.

The 2nd prize goes to Samuel Okunade, whose photo showcases the dynamic life of Ibadan, Nigeria. Through his lens, we see an urban environment that inspires stories of movement and connection. Lisa Senecal claims the 3rd prize with her delightful depiction of Lisbon’s electrico, the iconic tram that travels through the city’s steep streets. Assisted by her daughter, Lisa’s photo captures the charm of this symbol of mobility.

Finally, a special mention is given to Saeed Husain, whose photograph of the Deosai Plateau in Pakistan’s Gilgit-Baltistan region served as the inspiration for this competition. The photo, taken near Skardu, celebrates the grandeur and quietness of the landscape, reflecting the relationship between migration/mobility and the natural world.

Congratulations to all the winners! We would also like to thank everyone who participated. Stay tuned as we share more of these incredible photos in the lead-up to #neuchgradconf25.

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