Bernard Ryan

Professor Bernard Ryan is a Professor of Migration Law at the University of Leicester since 2013, previously holding the same title at the University of Kent. He holds a PhD from the European University Institute and a degree from University College Dublin. His research focuses on migration law, Brexit implications, asylum policies, and citizenship rights, with particular attention to EU legal frameworks and integration policies.

He co-chairs the Migration and Law Network, promoting migration law studies, and chairs the University of Leicester's Migration Mobility and Citizenship Network. His work addresses contemporary challenges such as post-Brexit citizenship rights, migrant labor protections, and extraterritorial immigration control. He has authored over 50 publications on topics including EU border regimes, labor migration, and legal responses to the migration 'crisis.' His recent work critiques policies like Rwanda asylum relocation and emphasizes migrant voices in pandemic responses.

Notably, he has engaged with EU legal reforms, employer sanctions, and the interplay between immigration law and social integration. His research often bridges legal theory and policy practice, with contributions to debates on citizenship requirements, asylum frameworks, and post-Brexit rights negotiations. Despite no explicit awards listed, his extensive publications and network leadership highlight his scholarly influence.