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S1E13: The Hidden Reality of Refugee Studies- Academic Insights from the Frontlines
Migration scholar Dr. Deniz Sert shares her passionate mission to improve migration governance and advocate for more humane policies for displaced people, revealing how her work in Turkey—one of the world's largest refugee host countries—bridges academia, policy consulting, and advocacy.
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With remarkable candor, she discusses the emotional challenges of researching vulnerable populations while navigating political censorship and how building collaborative relationships with colleagues and mentoring students brings meaning to her professional life. Dr. Sert offers a nuanced perspective on the unique challenges women face in academia and research, from classroom dynamics to the uneven expectations of family responsibilities.
This episode provides essential insights for anyone interested in migration studies, academic careers, or understanding how scholars can translate research into real-world impact while maintaining personal well-being. Her story demonstrates how connecting with people—from students to refugees—ultimately creates work that's truly worth it.
Resources
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- World Food Organization
- World Health Organization
- UNICEF
- Association for Migration Research (organization Deniz co-founded)
Keep Going:
💚 Got feedback on this episode? Email the host, Georgi Enthoven: [email protected]
💚 Want more content? Get the full show notes & bonus content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GeorgiEnthoven
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💚 Connect with Georgi Enthoven on Instagram (instagram.com/georgienthoven); LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/georgienthoven)
Facebook (facebook.com/georgienthoven)
Website: www.georgienthoven.com
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By Georgi EnthovenMigration scholar Dr. Deniz Sert shares her passionate mission to improve migration governance and advocate for more humane policies for displaced people, revealing how her work in Turkey—one of the world's largest refugee host countries—bridges academia, policy consulting, and advocacy.
**Ready to love your Mondays? Buy 'Work That's Worth It' now - Amazon, B&N, Bookshop.org. OR, need more convincing? Get the first chapters FREE here.**
With remarkable candor, she discusses the emotional challenges of researching vulnerable populations while navigating political censorship and how building collaborative relationships with colleagues and mentoring students brings meaning to her professional life. Dr. Sert offers a nuanced perspective on the unique challenges women face in academia and research, from classroom dynamics to the uneven expectations of family responsibilities.
This episode provides essential insights for anyone interested in migration studies, academic careers, or understanding how scholars can translate research into real-world impact while maintaining personal well-being. Her story demonstrates how connecting with people—from students to refugees—ultimately creates work that's truly worth it.
Resources
- International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- World Food Organization
- World Health Organization
- UNICEF
- Association for Migration Research (organization Deniz co-founded)
Keep Going:
💚 Got feedback on this episode? Email the host, Georgi Enthoven: [email protected]
💚 Want more content? Get the full show notes & bonus content on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@GeorgiEnthoven
💚 Ready to begin transforming your career today? Start with Georgi's bestselling book "Work That's Worth It" - grab your FREE preview or BUY the full book today!
💚 Connect with Georgi Enthoven on Instagram (instagram.com/georgienthoven); LinkedIn (linkedin.com/company/georgienthoven)
Facebook (facebook.com/georgienthoven)
Website: www.georgienthoven.com
💚 Found this episode valuable? Please RATE & REVIEW to help others discover it!