Ben Brindle is a Senior Researcher at the Migration Observatory. His research interests include net migration, the economic impacts of migration, work visas and other visa policies. He has also worked on various Migration Observatory projects, including an analysis of Hong Kong BNOs' integration into the UK economy and society, and migrants' experiences of the UK immigration system.

Previously, Ben worked in the Migration Research Division at the International Organisation for Migration, where he supported the preparation of research papers and reports for publication on various migration topics. These included the Covid-19 Analytical Snapshot Series, the Migration Research Series, and the 2022 iteration of the World Migration Report.

Experience

  • 2026–present
    Senior Researcher, Migration Observatory, University of Oxford
  • 2023–2026
    Researcher, Migration Observatory, University of Oxford
  • 2020–2020
    Researcher, International Organisation for Migration

Education

  • 2022 
    University of Brighton, PhD (Economics)
  • 2018 
    University of Southampton, MSc Social Research Methods
  • 2017 
    University of Brighton, Business Management and Economics

Contact Ben for

  • General
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  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration