Libyan Universities at the Forefront of Migration Studies: A Three-Year Path of Cooperation and Capacity Building
After three years of intensive work, the HGRA Project has come to an end. During this period, it actively engaged six Libyan higher education institutions to strengthen Libya’s capacity to manage and mitigate the impact of migration, both as a country of origin and as a destination country, together with European partners: UNIMED, as coordinator, […]
Gulf of Sidra University Hosted Online Dissemination Conference
On January 15, 2026, Gulf of Sidra University successfully hosted an online dissemination conference within the framework of the HGRA Project, bringing together academics, researchers, and policymakers to discuss the role of migration research in addressing contemporary challenges. The conference opened with welcome remarks from Prof. Ibrahim Gaidan, President of Gulf of Sidra University, and Marcello […]
HGRA Training for Trainers Week in Tunis
From 1 to 4 December 2025, the HGRA Project ran an intensive Training for Trainers week in Tunis, led by Sapienza University of Rome. The training marked a key milestone in a broader process to equip Libyan partner universities with the practical tools needed to design and develop their own Master’s programmes in Migration and […]
HGRA Dissemination Conference in Rome Highlights the Role of Libyan Universities in Addressing Migration through Higher Education
Rome, 5 November 2025. The HGRA Dissemination Conference at Sapienza University of Rome presented the results and insights of the HGRA Project. The event was organised by Sapienza University of Rome and UNIMED, in collaboration with Gulf of Sidra University, the Libyan partner leading the dissemination tasks. The conference offered a platform to reflect on the […]
HGRA 3rd Online Validation Roundtable, Work Package Led by Sapienza University of Rome, Italy – February 24, 2025
The primary objective of the meeting is to conduct a thorough validation of the design of Teaching Modules intended for a Program focusing on Migration and Development. This validation process is intricately tied to the preliminary findings that were deliberated upon during the 2nd Roundtable session. Under the esteemed guidance of Sapienza University of Rome […]
Approaches & Initiatives: the role of HEIs in Addressing Migration: the 2nd workshop at Sebha University
https://hgraproject.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/WS-Sebha.mp4 Recap of the Insightful Workshop: “Approaches & Initiatives – The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Addressing Migration” Migration remains a pivotal component of the socio-political and economic landscape in the Mediterranean and North African regions. Libyan higher education institutions (HEIs) play a vital role in navigating the complexities associated with migration by fostering […]
2nd Thematic Roundtable WP Led by Sapienza University of Rome, Italy 21th January 2025
On January 21, 2025, the 2nd Thematic Roundtable, a significant milestone within the framework of the HGRA project led by Sapienza University of Rome, was successfully concluded. This event marked a crucial advancement in our endeavor to enhance local capacities and empower beneficiary universities in developing academic modules focused on Migration and Development. Throughout the […]
Empower Libyan universities to tackle migration issues in higher education: the first roundtable and workshop of the HGRA project
The Erasmus+ capacity building project ‘HGRA – EnHancing manaGement and studies on migRation issues in LibyA’ aims to strengthen the role of Libyan universities in addressing immigration challenges comprehensively. Central to this mission is the empowerment of universities to build capacity and prepare competent cadres equipped to address immigration issues effectively. Through tailor-made curricula, specialised […]
