Research interests of the Chair of Human Geography with a focus on European Migration Studies
The team of the Chair of Human Geography with a focus on European Migration Studies conducts research on current and socially relevant topics in the field of migration, integration and social participation as well as urban and regional development. We work on the basis of critical and reflexive approaches to migration research, postcolonial theory and social geography. Methodologically, we focus on qualitative research methods with participatory elements, such as expert interviews, narrative interviews, focus group discussions, walking interviews, site visits, observation. In addition, we also use representative surveys, archival studies and discourse-analytical methods. In research communications we use all classical forms such as journal articles, monographs, working papers and lectures, but also work intensively with high-profile formats such as interviews, public lectures and media contributions, blog articles. In perspective, we also want to engage in methods of Citizen Science and participatory methods of knowledge generation and representation.
The following research fields are currently being worked on at the professorship (as of April 2022):
