Higher education is one of the social fields where inequalities are produced and reproduced. Nevertheless, we still know very little about ways in which heterogeneities have been experienced interpreted by those involved international academic mobility. In this introductory editorial, consider some crucial conceptual issues study nexus between First, argue that it important to take manifold into account when examining nexus. After all, can be detected at different levels, mobility process...

Abstract How migrants organise their social protection is not a straightforward process but, rather, much more intricate and nuanced one, which takes into account the manifold state regulations, supranational frameworks civil society organisations, as well themselves significant others spread across various borders. This introduction to our special issue examines strategies of migrants, ways in transnationality shapes access use informal protection, implications for migrants' life chances...

Abstract Social network analysis, together with qualitative methods, is an approach to the study of cross‐border phenomena. The main goal article display utility analysis particularly investigate social protection within and across borders. Drawing on 300 ego‐centric networks immigrants in Germany from three countries origin (Kazakhstan, Poland Turkey), this maps their practices. Transnationality, a multidimensional concept, acknowledged as marker heterogeneity, personal attribute...

Abstract Social protection is an assemblage of informal and formal elements. These opposites – ‘informal’ ‘formal’ have been a feature social policy discourse for long time. Here, taken as that provided by interpersonal networks, whereas conceptualised being the state organisations. This article draws on several bodies literature to show how are entangled. We argue tracing them ‘assemblages’, going beyond static understanding because actors constantly negotiate use welfare schemes with ones....

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives and exacerbated existing inequalities. One major area that experienced a fundamental transformation is higher education, as teaching become digitalized almost overnight across the globe. Campuses were ordered to be evacuated, leaving lively classrooms, laboratories, dorms cafeterias abandoned. In an attempt prevent further spread virus, schools cancelled graduation events. Although local students could go back their parental homes,...

Abstract Acknowledgement of the prominent role social networks in migration studies marked a significant departure from earlier studies, suggesting that determine decisions, trajectories, and outcomes. While network analytical tools have not always been used empirical investigations migratory phenomena, on use relational approaches also show an inherent thinking. In this paper, we review state art literature networks, highlighting advances made by research using thinking, particularly...

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing inequalities in care between mobile and immobile populations. It highlighted the precarious situation of many migranticized individuals their families worldwide, but it also brought into public eye, providing opportunities for advances social science understanding policy reform. This Special Issue explores interplay transnational arrangements, cross-border movement mobility, production inequality post-COVID-19 world. collected articles provide a...

Abstract In this article, we examine the role of brokerage, knowledge that brokers transfer and social conditions transfer. Previous research suggests highly skilled migrants spanning multiple locales have advantage being able to as they move from one place another. study, using a network perspective, look at activities international doctoral students in their illustrate underlying through transnational friendship networks. Using qualitative methodology, questions 35 in‐depth interviews,...

Abstract This concluding article to our special issue places the linkage of social protection and inequalities in a broader context, namely transnational question Europe its periphery. The pertains perception as illegitimate their politicisation. In so doing, this also draws preliminary conclusions, based upon main findings contributions issue, with respect strategies utilised by migrants significant others, both within across borders. Transnationality marker heterogeneity is strategic...

Abstract Transnational social spaces are multidimensional in terms of the socio‐spatial categories – that is, local, global, and national different actors institutions involved. Recent developments transnational methodology argue for a thorough reflection on challenges methodological nationalism, essentialism, researchers' positionality. Therefore, designing conducting research, reflections become crucial step. Yet, as these often remain to be discussed level, their implementation still...

Drawing on the literature international student experiences and identities, this study discusses theories of identity from a social constructionist perspective. 'Identification' is preferred term to describe dynamic process through which students negotiate meaning their identities in different societies communities. Based interviews with 35 doctoral two graduate schools Germany, article illustrates significance mobility for education when external 'differences' are appreciated contribute...

This study investigates the extent to which migrants’ embeddedness in two formal social protection systems (country of origin and host country) influences resources they exchange their informal supportive relationships. I analyze support networks a matched sample Turkish migrants Germany significant others Turkey illuminate conditions meaning reciprocal resource exchanges, finding that both nonmigrants perceive offered by as superior Turkey. show those perceptions have implications for how...

Abstract This paper examines the social protection strategies of migrants living in Turkish–German transnational space. Drawing on 20 interviews conducted with Germany and ten their significant others Turkey a matched sample, we investigate ‘stitching’ strategy, that is, process by which host country continually attach themselves to society back origin and, as result, tap into protective resources interpersonal networks. We discuss significance high levels transnationality displayed our...

Social isolation and international migration have potentially adverse effects on physical mental health, may compound each other when migrants limited access to supportive social networks. This problem be particularly serious in older age groups, who are more vulnerable illness isolation. We analyze population representative data from a detailed survey of networks health the San Francisco Bay Area, U.S., compare different types support outcomes among first-generation migrants,...

This special section brings together a set of four articles containing novel quantitative and qualitative research on older migrants in Europe. Detailed reporting reflection is presented fieldwork decisions how certain challenges were tackled, their implications. introductory article aims to lay the groundwork for better understanding awareness methodological ethical researchers face when designing conducting empirical studies involving migrants. Highlighted are main issues dilemmas we...

The challenge of this book's editors, Thomas and Gideon, is to investigate the many levels at which migration, health inequalities intersect within broader structures processes. editors...

The recent increase in the migratory flows of Syrian asylum-seekers has drawn attention to causes and, more fundamentally, consequences such mobility patterns both European Union and Turkey. In this paper we explore healthcare system Turkey particularly, Syrians’ access services. Bringing together literature on from conflict zones, advances our understanding challenges facilities faced by a vulnerable population – namely displaced persons Syria living Based an analysis secondary social...

Abstract The experience of loneliness is common among international students who study in a foreign country, away from their home. Loneliness refers to the difference between actual and desired social relationships highlighting not only quantity but also quality relationships. We argue for perspective on that emphasizes its context rather than relying mainly individualistic or psychological interpretations prevalent thus far. In this article, we explore network predictors Chinese Germany....

Abstract Research on the cross-border practices that underpin spatial dimension of personal relationships involves also study protective resources (e.g. care, information exchange and financial assistance). However, studies examine such transnational within migrants’ networks face methodological challenges at both data collection level analysis level. For a comprehensive life worlds, new approaches to resource flows are essential. Thus, this article aims illustrate ways social protection by...

More and more students have been enrolling into doctorate programs in other countries this trend seems likely to continue. Nevertheless, while a great array of research focuses on international general, we are much less well informed about the doctoral who contribute an ever internationalized higher education. Longer periods education abroad may lead weakening prior networks together creation new ones, but not is known social support PhD students. This article uses mixed method approach...