Bruno Riccio

Bruno Riccio is a Full Professor of Cultural Anthropology at the University of Bologna's Department of Education Studies 'Giovanni Maria Bertin', where he directs the MODI research center (Mobility, Diversity, Social Inclusion). He holds visiting professorships at institutions like the University of Sussex and UCAD Dakar. With a Laurea in Politics from Bologna and MA/DPhil in Social Anthropology from Sussex, his work bridges migration studies, development, and multiculturalism.

Education:

• Laurea in Politics, University of Bologna
• MA and D.Phil. in Social Anthropology, University of Sussex

Research Focus:

His research explores West African transnational migration, co-development, citizenship, and racism. Key areas include Senegalese migration dynamics, mobility policies, and multiculturalism in Italy. He has conducted fieldwork in Senegal, Italy, and Cambodia.

Publications & Grants:

Over 150 articles in journals like Journal of Ethnic and Migration Studies and books on migration anthropology. Major grants include MIGCHOICE (West African Migration Interventions), NADIHO (Return Migration), and involvement in the ERC-funded F-Word project on fascist youth practices.

Professional Roles:

• Co-founder of Italian Society of Applied Anthropology (SIAA)
• Editorial roles in Antropologia Pubblica, Mondi Migranti, and afriche e orienti
• Doctoral board member at University of Milan-Bicocca

Key Contributions:

Developed frameworks for analyzing migration policies, co-development impacts, and transnational citizenship. His work critiques Italian multiculturalism while advocating for inclusive integration systems.

Labs/Teams:

Leads MODI and collaborates with global networks like UCAD Dakar, the University of Sussex, and the ERC's F-Word project.