RUNOMI serves as a pivotal initiative dedicated to advancing education and research in the realm of migrant inclusion.
The network’s educational ambitions are anchored in three key themes:
- Ensuring equal opportunities in education and the labor market,
- enhancing social inclusion and citizenship rights,
- improving access to essential services for migrants.
RUNOMI emphasizes interdisciplinary cooperation, leveraging the expertise of researchers from all seven faculties at Radboud University to foster innovative approaches to these pressing issues.
A central focus of RUNOMI’s educational efforts is the development of new academic programs and modules that integrate these themes into the curriculum. By creating specialized courses, including a new master’s specialization on migrants and inclusion, and collaborating on initiatives like the Radboud Summer School, RUNOMI aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complexities of a multicultural society. Ultimately, RUNOMI is committed to enhancing the educational landscape to support migrant inclusion, ensuring that future generations of scholars are well-prepared to tackle these critical societal challenges.
Key questions for RUNOMI sector plan educational programs focus on the role of digitalization in shaping the experiences of displaced communities. Specifically, how does the digitalization of information and communication contribute to further marginalizing these groups? Furthermore, in what ways can digital solutions, such as eHealth services, alleviate the disruptive experiences of displacement? By exploring these questions, RUNOMI sector plan education aims to understand the interplay between digitalization and the lived realities of marginalized populations, ultimately seeking to identify innovative approaches to support their integration and well-being.
RUNOMI Summer School
Every summer, RUNOMI coordinates a Summer School course that aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to address the complexities of a multicultural society.
This year’s multidisciplinary course offers valuable insights into key challenges surrounding migrant inclusion in a digitalised society. By engaging with experts from diverse fields, participants will develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary understanding of one of today’s most pressing and widely discussed topics.
Migration and religion are deeply interconnected. In this minor, we bring together four courses, each exploring different aspects of the intersections between migration, diversity, inclusion, power, and religion from unique perspectives. The minor is coordinated by Martijn de Koning and is open to all students.
Key questions include:
- What makes the link between migration and religion unique?
- Why is this link crucial for understanding both religion and migration?
- How do racial categorization, identity, and religion shape relationships between migrants and non-migrants?
- How are some religious groups classified as “migrant” in policy and debate, and what are the consequences?
- What role do ideas about religion, migration, and identity play in conflicts?