About the Migrant Futures Institute
Human movement is one of the defining features of our world, shaping societies, economies, cultures, and communities. It is deeply connected to multiple other forms of movement. Yet public and political debates on ‘migrants’ separate migration from these mobilities and processes.
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An academic hub
The Migrant Futures Institute is a pioneering academic hub dedicated to reshaping the discourse and practices surrounding migration.
Situated within the diverse academic environment of Goldsmiths and growing out of an established international network of researchers, creatives and community leaders, our ambition is to be at the forefront of innovative research and training in the field of migration studies.
A challenging approach
Our work combines research, creative practice, public engagement, and collaboration with migrant-led and community organisations. We bring together different forms of knowledge and expertise to explore how migration is experienced, governed, represented, and contested. Through this work, we seek to challenge dominant narratives and create space for new ways of thinking about movement, belonging, citizenship, and justice.
At the heart of MFI is a commitment to collaboration. We work across disciplines and sectors, partnering with academics, cultural institutions, policymakers, civil society organisations, and migrant communities. We believe that the most meaningful ideas emerge when diverse experiences and perspectives come together.
Futures thinking
Alongside understanding the realities of migration today, we ask what kinds of societies we want to build tomorrow. By connecting research, imagination, and collective action, we aim to contribute to futures in which migrants are recognised not as problems to be managed, but as vital participants in shaping a more just and democratic world.
Contact the Migrant Futures Institute: mfi (@gold.ac.uk)
The photo at the top of our pages
This is a photo of a refugees protest at Victoria Square in Athens after borders to the north of Greece were closed in February 2016. It was taken by Sumita Shah (Athens Volunteers Information and Co-ordination Group).