On Wednesday 6 February a joint ERMeCC/EMDI (the Erasmus Institute for Migration and Diversity) seminar will take place titled “All at sea in the Mediterranean: security, borders and technologies.” The seminar focuses on the links between migration, securitization and digital technologies incorporating top-down and bottom-up perspectives in the analysis of digital practices by refugee migrants during their journey to Europe as well as the evolution of EU responses to the migrant ‘crisis’ in 2015 and beyond.
At the event, which takes place from 12:00-13:00 in room G2-35, the following presentations will be given:
- The smartphone as a lifeline: An exploration of refugees’ use of mobile communication technologies during their flight
By dr. Amanda Paz Alencar, Assistant Professor of Media and Communication, in particular in relation to media and migration studies. Erasmus School of History, Culture and Communication (ESHCC). - Failed Securitisation Moves? Smugglers as Existential Threat to the EU
By dr. Helen Hintjens, Assistant Professor in Development and Social Justice. International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
For further details about the event and these presentations, please see the event page.
