Holds a PhD in Sociology from the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland (2016), MA in European Studies, Specialisation in Euroculture from the Jagiellonian University and the Universita degli Studi di Udine, Italy (2005), and a BA in International Relations from the University of Calgary, Canada (2004). Her research interests include civic education and citizenship testing schemes, the integration of immigrants, migration, national identity, and changing notions of modern citizenship.
The article analyses the role of international migrants in the process of globalisation and cosmo... more The article analyses the role of international migrants in the process of globalisation and cosmopolitisation of “globalising cities”, taking so-called secondary cities as its point of reference in the study of Kraków and Poznań. We posit that the role of migrants in the dual processes of globalisation and cosmopolitisation is contingent on the way in which the city itself has historically gone through the process of ‘globalising’, particularly in how the public sphere has been developed. In the case of the post-Fordist city (Kraków), which developed through the service and creative industries, these processes are more intensive, and migrants themselves are drivers of change. This is not as evident in Fordist-model cities like Poznań that have also experienced migration flows, but where the positioning of migrants in the public sphere is marginal. The findings in the article are based on two research projects, the first from Krakow entitled “The Relationship Between Foreigners and P...
In tennis, the sweet spot on a racket marks the point at which a ball can be hit with the greates... more In tennis, the sweet spot on a racket marks the point at which a ball can be hit with the greatest power for the least effort. Public services in the globalising city of Krakow found themselves in precisely such a position before the large-scale forced migration inflows as a result of Russian aggression against Ukraine in February 2022. An analysis of the evaluations of public services by foreign residents in Krakow during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021) reveals, on the one hand, the overall satisfaction of users yet, on the other, significant differences in expectations and experiences amongst categories of foreign residents coming from global core, semi-peripheral and peripheral regions. The findings shed light on the nature of urban resilience in globalising cities like Krakow, which is encountering migration transitions, as well as the uneven nature of globalisation between services that have been internationalised and those which have not. The results expose considerable gaps...
Multiculturalism and Migration Observatory, Economics University in Krakow, 2022
The aim of the project is to analise the emerging structural and institutional maps and networks ... more The aim of the project is to analise the emerging structural and institutional maps and networks of the mobilization of help in Krakow in the context of forced migrations from Ukraine. Our research documents both individual motivations as well as organizational/institutional challenges and positioning of social actors within these networks. The empirical data consists of in-depth interviews with key stakeholders (n: 34), an online survey amongst volunteers (n: 84), one focus group interview with representatives of both formal and informal organisations, as well as participatory observations.
The present report highlights potential ways of supporting international students during crisis s... more The present report highlights potential ways of supporting international students during crisis situations in three spheres: organisational, educational, and socio-psychological well-being. This study was conducted from March-June 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and state lockdown. Whilst this period was unique in its suddenness, scope, and intensity, the study reveals important challenges which go beyond this situation and point to institutional weaknesses which need to be addressed. Even though international students shared the experience of lockdown with local students in many respects, their mobility status brings different challenges, mostly due to lack of local language knowledge and access to information, weakness of social safety nets, as well as their legal status as foreigners. In this report we elaborate on these challenges and present an overview and set of recommendations.
As multiculturalism in the United Kingdom passes to a ‘post’ phase of existence, at least in acad... more As multiculturalism in the United Kingdom passes to a ‘post’ phase of existence, at least in academic and political discourse, it is important to consider the lingering impact of over fifty years of its presence in the form of Race Relations and integration measures. This article aims at a critical reassessment of the overarching strategies that have developed over the last half-century in relation to the integration of immigrants by putting the legacy of British multiculturalism into a firm historical and socio-political context; by marrying immigration and integration policies with normative models of integration in the hope of drawing a certain causality between them; and finally by highlighting the changes that have taken shape amidst the continuity of certain shared principles or frames of reference.
Obserwatorium Wielokulturowości i Migracji UEK, 2020
The report is the result of research analysing the perceptions and experiences of foreigners in u... more The report is the result of research analysing the perceptions and experiences of foreigners in using public services in the city of Krakow – a ‘globalising city’ – as well as the social support networks – an aspect of ‘neighourliness’ – that are forged by them in the process. The report is made up of two sections as well as conclusions and recommendations. The first section outlines the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of the study as well as the research aims, methodology and a description of the study sample. The second section of the report presents the analysis and results of the research and is composed of three sub-sections. The first sub-section (chapter 3) analyses the perceptions and assessment of public services in general and the barriers foreigners face in accessing them from a citizen-centric approach, taking into account three levels: the assessment of services ‘at the gates’, ‘through the door’, and ‘at the exit’. This sub-section also outlines and analyses the context of discrimination and unfavourable treatment which foreign nationals experience in using public services. The second sub-section (chapter 4) presents and analyses the detailed results of the study in relation to the five public services taken into account in the study, namely: public health care, public administration, public education, public transport and cultural offers in the city. Chapter 5 is dedicated to the analysis of the type and intensity of civic participation amongst foreigner nationals in the city, the barriers they face in accessing this sphere, and the social support networks and ‘neighbourliness’ that are forged in the process. The last chapter of the report includes the conclusion and recommendations that have been developed on the basis of the presented study and its analysis.
As multiculturalism in the United Kingdom passes to a 'post' phase of existence, at least in acad... more As multiculturalism in the United Kingdom passes to a 'post' phase of existence, at least in academic and political discourse, it is important to consider the lingering impact of over fifty years of its presence in the form of Race Relations and integration measures. This article aims at a critical reassessment of the overarching strategies that have developed over the last half-century in relation to the integration of immigrants by putting the legacy of British multiculturalism into a firm historical and socio-political context; by marrying immigration and integration policies with normative models of integration in the hope of drawing a certain causality between them; and finally by highlighting the changes that have taken shape amidst the continuity of certain shared principles or frames of reference. The first part of the article looks at immigration and integration policies in Britain through a historical perspective; the second section delves into the concept of integration itself and its complex manifestations in British politics and policies; finally, a critical review of the development of these policies and their 21 st century manifestations and outcomes are discussed in the third section. The analysis shows that the United Kingdom has, over the last decade, seen an ever-stronger intertwining of immigration and integration policies towards a robust civic integration approach, made evident in the introduction of citizenship and language testing schemes and strict preconditions on entry. Meanwhile, the turn in anti-discrimination legislation has been rather subtler. It has extended its reach to other areas of inequality, focusing on more pressing, or less contentious minority group support, such as women and LGBT rights, whilst retaining a measure of ethnic and national minority protection.
The article analyses the role of international migrants in the process of globalisation and cosmo... more The article analyses the role of international migrants in the process of globalisation and cosmopolitisation of “globalising cities”, taking so-called secondary cities as its point of reference in the study of Kraków and Poznań. We posit that the role of migrants in the dual processes of globalisation and cosmopolitisation is contingent on the way in which the city itself has historically gone through the process of ‘globalising’, particularly in how the public sphere has been developed. In the case of the post-Fordist city (Kraków), which developed through the service and creative industries, these processes are more intensive, and migrants themselves are drivers of change. This is not as evident in Fordist-model cities like Poznań that have also experienced migration flows, but where the positioning of migrants in the public sphere is marginal. The findings in the article are based on two research projects, the first from Krakow entitled “The Relationship Between Foreigners and P...
In tennis, the sweet spot on a racket marks the point at which a ball can be hit with the greates... more In tennis, the sweet spot on a racket marks the point at which a ball can be hit with the greatest power for the least effort. Public services in the globalising city of Krakow found themselves in precisely such a position before the large-scale forced migration inflows as a result of Russian aggression against Ukraine in February 2022. An analysis of the evaluations of public services by foreign residents in Krakow during the COVID-19 pandemic (2020–2021) reveals, on the one hand, the overall satisfaction of users yet, on the other, significant differences in expectations and experiences amongst categories of foreign residents coming from global core, semi-peripheral and peripheral regions. The findings shed light on the nature of urban resilience in globalising cities like Krakow, which is encountering migration transitions, as well as the uneven nature of globalisation between services that have been internationalised and those which have not. The results expose considerable gaps...
Multiculturalism and Migration Observatory, Economics University in Krakow, 2022
The aim of the project is to analise the emerging structural and institutional maps and networks ... more The aim of the project is to analise the emerging structural and institutional maps and networks of the mobilization of help in Krakow in the context of forced migrations from Ukraine. Our research documents both individual motivations as well as organizational/institutional challenges and positioning of social actors within these networks. The empirical data consists of in-depth interviews with key stakeholders (n: 34), an online survey amongst volunteers (n: 84), one focus group interview with representatives of both formal and informal organisations, as well as participatory observations.
The present report highlights potential ways of supporting international students during crisis s... more The present report highlights potential ways of supporting international students during crisis situations in three spheres: organisational, educational, and socio-psychological well-being. This study was conducted from March-June 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and state lockdown. Whilst this period was unique in its suddenness, scope, and intensity, the study reveals important challenges which go beyond this situation and point to institutional weaknesses which need to be addressed. Even though international students shared the experience of lockdown with local students in many respects, their mobility status brings different challenges, mostly due to lack of local language knowledge and access to information, weakness of social safety nets, as well as their legal status as foreigners. In this report we elaborate on these challenges and present an overview and set of recommendations.
As multiculturalism in the United Kingdom passes to a ‘post’ phase of existence, at least in acad... more As multiculturalism in the United Kingdom passes to a ‘post’ phase of existence, at least in academic and political discourse, it is important to consider the lingering impact of over fifty years of its presence in the form of Race Relations and integration measures. This article aims at a critical reassessment of the overarching strategies that have developed over the last half-century in relation to the integration of immigrants by putting the legacy of British multiculturalism into a firm historical and socio-political context; by marrying immigration and integration policies with normative models of integration in the hope of drawing a certain causality between them; and finally by highlighting the changes that have taken shape amidst the continuity of certain shared principles or frames of reference.
Obserwatorium Wielokulturowości i Migracji UEK, 2020
The report is the result of research analysing the perceptions and experiences of foreigners in u... more The report is the result of research analysing the perceptions and experiences of foreigners in using public services in the city of Krakow – a ‘globalising city’ – as well as the social support networks – an aspect of ‘neighourliness’ – that are forged by them in the process. The report is made up of two sections as well as conclusions and recommendations. The first section outlines the theoretical and conceptual frameworks of the study as well as the research aims, methodology and a description of the study sample. The second section of the report presents the analysis and results of the research and is composed of three sub-sections. The first sub-section (chapter 3) analyses the perceptions and assessment of public services in general and the barriers foreigners face in accessing them from a citizen-centric approach, taking into account three levels: the assessment of services ‘at the gates’, ‘through the door’, and ‘at the exit’. This sub-section also outlines and analyses the context of discrimination and unfavourable treatment which foreign nationals experience in using public services. The second sub-section (chapter 4) presents and analyses the detailed results of the study in relation to the five public services taken into account in the study, namely: public health care, public administration, public education, public transport and cultural offers in the city. Chapter 5 is dedicated to the analysis of the type and intensity of civic participation amongst foreigner nationals in the city, the barriers they face in accessing this sphere, and the social support networks and ‘neighbourliness’ that are forged in the process. The last chapter of the report includes the conclusion and recommendations that have been developed on the basis of the presented study and its analysis.
As multiculturalism in the United Kingdom passes to a 'post' phase of existence, at least in acad... more As multiculturalism in the United Kingdom passes to a 'post' phase of existence, at least in academic and political discourse, it is important to consider the lingering impact of over fifty years of its presence in the form of Race Relations and integration measures. This article aims at a critical reassessment of the overarching strategies that have developed over the last half-century in relation to the integration of immigrants by putting the legacy of British multiculturalism into a firm historical and socio-political context; by marrying immigration and integration policies with normative models of integration in the hope of drawing a certain causality between them; and finally by highlighting the changes that have taken shape amidst the continuity of certain shared principles or frames of reference. The first part of the article looks at immigration and integration policies in Britain through a historical perspective; the second section delves into the concept of integration itself and its complex manifestations in British politics and policies; finally, a critical review of the development of these policies and their 21 st century manifestations and outcomes are discussed in the third section. The analysis shows that the United Kingdom has, over the last decade, seen an ever-stronger intertwining of immigration and integration policies towards a robust civic integration approach, made evident in the introduction of citizenship and language testing schemes and strict preconditions on entry. Meanwhile, the turn in anti-discrimination legislation has been rather subtler. It has extended its reach to other areas of inequality, focusing on more pressing, or less contentious minority group support, such as women and LGBT rights, whilst retaining a measure of ethnic and national minority protection.
Visions and Revisions of Europe offers a multidisciplinary debate on the various political, socia... more Visions and Revisions of Europe offers a multidisciplinary debate on the various political, social, and cultural issues that are at the heart of contemporary European discourse, with a focus on the relations between the so-called "New" and "Old" Europe. A range of possible scenarios for the future of the EU, as well as a discussion of the factors affecting current crises are at the forefront of the debate, which lead the reader to reflect upon often overlooked aspects of European integration , such as Germany's hegemonic role in the Union, or historical narratives and myths that need to be deconstructed and critically analysed. Contemporary populist movements also play a key role, as do the often difficult processes of migration and EU mobility, which reveal the tensions, fears, and lines of exclusion in contemporary European societies. Finally, the role of values-namely an adherence to human rights and responsibility over the global social order-which in the 1970s was a cornerstone of EU discursive action and identity building, serves as a lasting point of reflection on the uncertain future of the EU's axio-normative direction(s).
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