International Institute of Social Studies
International Institute of Social Studies

International Institute of Social Studies

Part of Erasmus University Rotterdam
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How does migration shape the governance of place?

Research grounded in a care-based approach to place and im/mobility

ISS research on migration and im/mobility
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Education

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ISS Research

Global development & social justice research programme

Highlights

Exploring the politics and socioeconomics behind toxic air pollution in Southeast Asia

Recap of the Prince Claus Chair inaugural lecture by Professor Helena Varkkey

Download and read Helena Varkkey's inaugural lecture
Helena Varkkey giving her inaugural lecture

MA Development Studies

Watch our video about our MA in Development Studies programme - a one-year, critically oriented programme for those interested in building and fair and just future.

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ISS Leadership Programme - Increasing the impact of your development organization

Apply before 1 June to this hybrid professional programme for managers, leaders and strategists

Find out more about this professional training programme
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News

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  • ISS Education Fairs 2025

    Meet ISS online to learn more about our study programmes. Drop by the virtual booths to have a chat, watch the videos and download the information materials.
    • Wednesday 19 Feb 2025
    • General
    Edu fair 2021

  • Looking back at Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories

    Rewatch the talk given by the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, on 14 February
    • Tuesday 18 Feb 2025
    • Lecture
    Francesca Albanese during lecture on Human Rights in the Palestinian Territories

  • Labour movements, part 2: Sex work

    Dr Karin Astrid Siegmann and advocate Wendy van der Jagt explore sex work through a labour rights lens, challenging stigma and advocating for protections
    • Thursday 13 Feb 2025
    • General
    Decriminalize sex work - poster

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