The presentation will share findings from an analysis of more than 600,000 public social media posts using natural language processing, machine learning, and predictive inference techniques.
Her research examines how migration-related information-seeking behaviour changed before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering new insights into the role of online platforms in shaping migration aspirations.
In particular, Melissa Tornari will discuss how, although most users focus on visa procedures, foreign education, and employment opportunities, clear differences emerge in the aspiration-setting processes of users from Morocco compared with those from Kenya and Nigeria.