Publications
Higher Education in Closed and Closing Spaces: Evidence Report and Thematic Case Studies of Resilience
In “closed” and “closing” spaces, higher education is marked by uncertainty, instability, inaccessibility, and/or insecurity, and higher education institutions (HEIs) face challenges in safely and effectively contributing to social, political, and economic outcomes...
Who controls the narrative? The (re)productions of power and coloniality in the higher education in emergencies community
Abstract: In this article, we critically examine the coloniality of knowledge production processes within the education in emergencies community and explore how and why such actions continue despite mounting critique. We do so by reflecting on our joint involvement...
‘Fortress New Zealand’: Examining Refugee Status Determination for 11,000 Asylum Claimants Through Integrated Data
Abstract: This article presents a profile of Aotearoa New Zealand’s asylum claimants – people who have sought recognition as a refugee or protected person and then applied for a temporary visa. Sourcing data from New Zealand’s Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI),...
The Politics of Refugee Resettlement in the Asia Pacific: Belonging and ICT-enabled Transnational Settlement
Abstract: This conceptual article examines the interplay of forced displacement and resettlement across the Asia Pacific, situated against the backdrop of unprecedented global displacement, rapid uptake of information communication technologies, and strong border...
Ensuring Protection in Humanitarian Emergencies: A Framework for Australia
The policy brief “Ensuring Protection in Humanitarian Emergencies” by Professor Jane McAdam and Dr Regina Jefferies proposes a new emergency humanitarian visa for Australia, designed to provide both legal and physical protection during sudden or large-scale crises....
Reimagining education in emergencies: a conversation between practitioners and scholars
This introductory essay highlights the growing recognition within the education and development field of its colonial, racialised, imperialist, and capitalist foundations. While Education in Emergencies (EiE) has only recently begun engaging with these critiques,...
Editorial: Protecting Education at All Costs? Education in Times of Crisis and Conflict
The editorial "Protecting Education at All Costs? Education in Times of Crisis and Conflict", by Dr Ritesh Shah, introduces a collection of research launched in response to growing global disruptions—such as COVID-19, armed conflict, and climate disasters. It...
Locating Refugee Teachers’ Work Within Bordering Regimes: Considerations and Implications
Refugee teachers play a vital role in delivering education to displaced learners, offering cultural, emotional, and educational support that is crucial for inclusion and integration. Despite their expertise, they are often exploited through discriminatory...
The Conflict, Climate Change, and Disaster Displacement Nexus Revisited: The Case of the Protracted Rohingya Refugee Crisis in Bangladesh
Abstract: This article examines the relationships between conflict, climate change, and disaster in forced displacement contexts. We present these nexus dynamics through the case of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh who are exposed to climatic hazards and other...
Settlement Trajectories of Nearly 25,000 Forced Migrants in New Zealand: Longitudinal Insights From Administrative Data
Abstract: Aotearoa New Zealand provides differential settlement support to forced migrants, primarily determined by how they receive protection status – as asylum seekers, refugees, or through other visa pathways. Despite these differences, there is limited...