Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU), Foreign Languages and English Preparatory School (FLEPS) academic staff member Assist. Prof. Dr. Nafia Akdeniz was awarded with 2024 Early-Career Researcher Prize granted by Journal of Refugee Studies published by Oxford University Press.
Assist. Prof. Dr. Akdeniz received the said prize with her article titled “Hope in the Ruins of Home: Narrative Meaning-Making of Forced Displacement, Place Attachment and Deferred Future Resettlement in Varosha”. The said article offers a valuable contribution to the field by exploring in depth the issue of forced displacement, the sense of belonging of individuals, and their aspirations for the future.
A statement released by EMU FLEPS reads, “We extend our congratulations to Assist. Prof. Dr. Nafia Akdeniz for this significant achievement, wishing her continuous success in her academic career”.
Journal of Refugee Studies 2024 Early-Career Researcher Prize
The Journal of Refugee Studies is an interdisciplinary academic publication that centers on subjects like forced migration, displacement, refugees, asylum seekers, migration policies, and integration. Published by Oxford University Press, it annually presents the Early-Career Researcher Prize to recognize the accomplishments of emerging scholars who have made impactful contributions to the field. The winning article is chosen by the editorial team and international advisory board and is made available for free for one year.
