https://migracija.lv/en/tags/researcher-diary/Recent content in Researcher-Diary on Migration ⇄ LVHugo -- gohugo.ioeninfo@migracija.lv (LU Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūts)info@migracija.lv (LU Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūts)Institute of Philosophy and Sociology University of Latvia, 2014–Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://migracija.lv/en/posts/2026/Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 +0000info@migracija.lv (LU Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūts)https://migracija.lv/en/posts/2026/<p>The study is based on qualitative fieldwork in Latvia, including focus groups and interviews with Ukrainian families in Riga, Ādaži, Bauska, and Ogre. It shows that formal access to school does not necessarily translate into a clear educational path: public data capture enrolment across different levels, but reveal little about how many students complete stages, continue studying, or remain in interrupted trajectories.</p> <p>A particularly important turning point comes after Grade 9, when families must choose between general upper-secondary and vocational education. These decisions are often shaped not only by students’ interests, but also by income needs, available support, and the unresolved question of whether the future will be in Latvia, Ukraine, or somewhere else.</p> <p>Read the full article at <a href="https://hromada.network/between-two-systems-ukrainian-displaced-youth-in-latvia/">HROMADA network website</a></p>https://migracija.lv/en/posts/2026-displaced-ukrainians-civic-engagement-latvia/Sat, 25 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000info@migracija.lv (LU Filozofijas un socioloģijas institūts)https://migracija.lv/en/posts/2026-displaced-ukrainians-civic-engagement-latvia/<p>The article details the establishment of 14 Ukrainian–founded NGOs and the creation of municipal coordinator positions to advocate for community needs. These activists have organized «native–language» classes, legal advice, and childcare while engaging in national debates on the education system. However, researcher also addresses the obstacles to sustaining this momentum, including the shift toward equal competition for state grants and the potential erosion of the community as individuals return home or relocate. The concluding question is if this model of engagement can be transferred to other migrant groups in the region.</p> <p>Read the full article at <a href="https://hromada.network/how-displaced-ukrainians-turn-their-desires-for-action-into-civic-engagement-in-latvia/?ref=migracijalv">HROMADA network website</a></p>