Exploring emotions in the (re)construction of diaspora identity: Croats in Australia and New Zealand (1945-1991)
Voditelj/ica projekta: Ivan Hrstić, PhD | Početak projekta: 01/03/2021
The scientific purpose of the project is to explore the role of emotions in the development of transnational migrant communities through the analysis of the history of Croatian communities in Australia and New Zealand from 1945 to 1991. The basic theoretical and methodological framework of the research is set within the concept of the history of emotions. The research will prov...
Transformation of Local Communies in the Republic of Croatia. Gobalization challanges and development potentials
Voditelj/ica projekta: Mateo Žanić, PhD | Početak projekta: 01/01/2024
One of the key research questions in the 21st century revolves around the impact of global social changes on local communities. Social risks and crises such as pandemics, climate change, demographic aging, migration crises and wars affect local social relations in various ways. As part of the project implementation Transformation of Local Communities in the Republic of Croatia:...
Dynamics and challenges of migration, re-migration and immigration in the Republic of Croatia
Voditelj/ica projekta: Rebeka Mesarić-Žabčić, PhD | Početak projekta: 01/01/2024
The research focus of the interdisciplinary project proposal is the Republic of Croatia, which became a member of the EU on July 1, 2013. Taking into the framework of observation the historical picture of how Croatia is a kind of basin of migration, re-migration and immigration and the circulation of labor force is continuously taking place, from 1945 to the present day, the pr...
Croats in the Benelux countries – migration, integration and identity
Voditelj/ica projekta: Rebeka Mesarić-Žabčić, PhD | Početak projekta: 14/01/2026
The aim of the project “Croats in the Benelux countries: migration, integration and identity” is to investigate the migration processes of Croatian citizens towards Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg, with a special emphasis on young and highly educated emigrants. The research will analyse statistical indicators, motives for emigration, reasons for choosing the...
