When, Why, and How Humans Move

Drawing on ancient records, genetic research, and personal stories, prof. Ian Goldin looks at key moments of migration across every continent and era, examining the effects of empire, slavery, and war. Addressing today’s challenges, Goldin explores how climate change and conflict drive new waves of migration and offers practical policies for managing it, envisioning a more inclusive future where migration is seen as a potential force for progress.

Ian Goldin is the Oxford University Professor of Globalisation and Development and founding Director of the Oxford Martin School, the world’s leading centre for interdisciplinary research into critical global challenges. He served as Advisor to President Nelson Mandela, has been knighted by the French Government and is the author of three BBC series. His most recent book, Age of the City, was selected by the Financial Times as one of its best books of 2023. His website is iangoldin.org.

In conversation with Paul Van Zyl, the co-Founder and…