Theorising (im)mobilities at sea

Challenging the terra firma bias in Refugee Studies through human maritime movements

Refugees risking their lives at sea is a key challenge of our times. Nonetheless, Refugee Studies remain primarily concerned with land-based movements. Refugee boats – and what happens aboard and at sea – need more in-depth theorisation for several reasons.

Project Duration: September 2025 - February 2027

Funded by: Initiative Open Up – New Research Spaces for the Humanities and Cultural Studies