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James Dennison is a Part-time Professor at the Migration Policy Centre of the European University Institute in Florence and the 2025/26 Pierre Keller Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School. He directs the Observatory of Public Attitudes to Migration (OPAM) at the Migration Policy Centre, focusing on understanding public perceptions and attitudes toward migration across different regions and contexts.
Dennison holds a PhD from the European University Institute and has held academic positions at prestigious institutions including Harvard University, Stanford University, the University of Stockholm, and the University of Oxford. His international academic experience has contributed to his broad perspective on migration studies and political behavior.
His primary research interests include political attitudes, behavior, and communication, with a specific focus on migration and quantitative methods. Dennison's work examines attitudinal formation, social scientific methodology, and political behavior across diverse geographic areas including Europe, the Far East, and the Arab world. His research employs rigorous quantitative approaches to understand complex social phenomena related to migration and political attitudes.
Dennison's recent publications demonstrate a clear trend toward examining migration narratives, public opinion on immigration, and strategic communication approaches. His work bridges academic research with practical policy applications, focusing on how evidence-based solutions can address migration challenges. The interdisciplinary nature of his research combines insights from political science, sociology, and communication studies to develop comprehensive understandings of migration dynamics.
Among his notable recognitions is the prestigious appointment as the 2025/26 Pierre Keller Professor at the Harvard Kennedy School, highlighting his significant contributions to the field of migration studies and political behavior.
Dennison has secured numerous grants and international collaborations throughout his career. He regularly advises major international organizations including the United Nations, European Commission, OSCE, IOM, and ICMPD, as well as political parties, NGOs, and private sector organizations. His evidence-based approach helps these entities develop effective strategies for managing migration-related challenges and implementing evidence-based solutions.
As director of the Observatory of Public Attitudes to Migration (OPAM), Dennison leads a research team focused on tracking and analyzing global attitudes toward migration. His work includes developing the Migration Communication Campaigns Database, which provides valuable resources for researchers and policymakers interested in understanding how communication strategies influence public perceptions of migration.
