About Us
The Swiss Network of Young Migration Scholars (SNyMS) is a non-profit association founded in Berne on 14 August 2014 that brings together young migration scholars from different scientific disciplines, universities and language regions in Switzerland. It is also open to academic staff and professionals, to institutions and private persons with a special affiliation to the migration field in Switzerland.
The purposes of the SNyMS are to
provide a platform for cooperation, discussion and exchange for Migration Scholars
disseminate information and share opportunities regarding Migration Studies Research
organize gatherings for academics within the Migration Studies Research
function as a public resource on Migration Studies Research.
SNyMS Writing Retreat
19-21 September 2025
This year's Writing Retreat will take place in the beautiful Kloster Bethanien. The retreat offers you a possibility to focus on your doctoral or habilitation project and discuss it with other migration scholars. A supportive and constructive atmosphere is guaranteed!
More Events
Events and exchanges are core businesses of this Network as they create opportunities for our members to mingle, brainstorm, exchange, research and propose creative solutions. They enable young researchers to work together with a team of people from different backgrounds.
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Members are welcome to join existing events at any time or plan new ones.