Marie Bassi

Marie Bassi is a Lecturer in Political Science at the ERMES Laboratory (University of Côte d'Azur). Her research focuses on migration studies, border politics, and solidarity networks in Europe and North Africa.

• Key research themes: Sociology of migrations/diasporas, Social movements, European policy, Italy's migration governance
• Teaching: French political life, Migration Studies, Political sociology, European Union institutions

Her recent publications analyze migrant encampment in Sicily, border violence in the Mediterranean, and activism around migration. These works engage with critical border theory, migrant political economy, and non-state actor dynamics.

Labs/Teams: Core member of ERMES, co-organizer of Political Studies seminars, and head of the Migration Studies Master’s program. She frequently collaborates with international researchers and participates in EU-focused migration conferences.