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Martijn Stronks studied law and philosophy at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and Cape Town University, South Africa. After his studies he became Editor-in-Chief of the Dutch migration law journal Asiel&Migrantenrecht. Martijn works at the Amsterdam Centre of Migration and Refugee Law (ACMRL) of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Since 2025 he is head of ACMRL.
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Martijn Stronks studeerde rechten en filosofie. Na zijn studie werd hij hoofdredacteur van Asiel&Migrantenrecht. Hij is verbonden aan het Amsterdam Centre for Migration and Refugee Law van de VU waar hij sinds 2025 leiding aan geeft.
Research
Martijn Stronks research focusses on two interrelated themes: time and mobility. His legal and philosophical dissertation analysed the role of time in European Migration Law, the manuscript that was based on this dissertation appeared in the Cambridge Asylum and Migration Studies Series. Next to his interest in time and (migration) law, he is developing a research agenda argueing that the field of migration law should be broadend to include the field of mobility law.
Next to academic articles and contribution, Martijn has extensively written for NRC, a Dutch newspaper and regularly contributes to De Groene Amsterdammer, a Dutch weekly.
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Martijn Stronks' onderzoek richt zich op twee samenhangende thema's tijd en mobiliteit. Zijn juridisch en filosofisch promotieonderzoek handelde over het begrip tijd in het Europese migratierecht, het daarop gebaseerde boek verscheen in de Cambridge Asylum and Migration Studies Series. ZIjn recentere onderzoeksagenda poogt het veld van migratierecht te verbreden naar 'mobiliteits recht'.
Naast academische bijdragen, schrijft Martijn regelmatig voor NRC en De Groene Amsterdammer.
Education
Philosophy of International Law and Migration (master)
Citizenship (minor)
Fundamental Rights in Europe (bachelor )
Pleitoefening (bachelor)
Migration Law Clinic (master)
Thesis supervision (bachelor and master)
Grants
NWO-onderzoekstalent 2012
Prizes and Awards
Winnaar Volzin Essayprijs 2013
Nominatie voor Anil Ramdas essayprijs 2017
Ancillary activities
- De Groene Amsterdammer | Amsterdam | Medewerker | 2024-01-01 - present
- Nederlands Juristenblad | Den Haag | Medewerker | 2026-01-01 - present
Ancillary activities are updated daily
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What are they waiting for? The use of acceleration and deceleration in asylum procedures by the Dutch Government
Reneman, M. & Stronks, M., 1 Aug 2021, In: Time and Society. 30, 3, p. 302-331 30 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Filosoferen over corona #5: Het klimaatregime en Bruno Latour
Stronks, M., 8 May 2020, In: De Groene Amsterdammer.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Popular
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Kroniek van het migratierecht
Battjes, H., Cornelisse, G., Ismaïli, N., Reneman, M., Slingenberg, L., Spijkerboer, T. & Stronks, M., 28 Nov 2025, In: Nederlands Juristenblad. 2025, 37, p. 3182-3193 12 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Professional
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The Role and Meaning of Time in European Migration Law
Stronks, M., Mindus, P. & Stern, R. T., Aug 2025, In: European Public Law. 31, 3, p. 291-304 14 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article › Academic › peer-review
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Time and Temporalities in European Migration Law
Stronks, M. (Editor), Mindus, P. (Editor) & Thorburn-Stern, R. (Editor), Aug 2025, In: European Public Law. 31, 3, p. 291-447 57 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Special issue (Editorship) › Academic › peer-review
Courses
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Introduction to Hiroshi Motomura's Borders and Belonging
Stronks, M. (Speaker)
11 Jun 2025Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Popular
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Groene Meetup, Spui25: Mini College Jean Baudrillard en nagesprek
Stronks, M. (Invited speaker)
19 Jun 2025Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Popular
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Invited panelist: Expertbijeenkomst Vluchtelingen in de wachtstand
Stronks, M. (Participant)
1 Dec 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Seminar › Societal
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Borders and belonging: what migration tells us about ourselves
Stronks, M. (Organiser)
11 Jun 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Seminar › Societal
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The Movement Machinery
Stronks, M. (Invited speaker)
20 Mar 2025Activity: Lecture / Presentation › Academic
Prizes / Grants
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1e prijs in Essaywedstrijd 'Heb Vertrouwen' van Tijdschrift Volzin
Stronks, M. C. (Recipient), 2013
Prize / Grant: Prize › Academic
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DocenTalent 2018 Faculteit Rechtsgeleerdheid Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Stronks, M. C. (Recipient), 26 Jun 2018
Prize / Grant: Prize › Academic
Press/Media
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Immigratiedienst belooft politiek steeds dingen die ze niet kan waarmaken
27/05/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Chaos bij taskforce die achterstallige asielaanvragen moet wegwerken
4/09/20
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Toestroom stopt niet
Stronks, M., Slingenberg, L. & Spijkerboer, T. P.
14/04/23
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Expert Comment
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Asielzoekers stuiten op hekken van tijd
15/01/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Nog altijd geen regeling voor gevaccineerde ongedocumenteerden zonder QR-code
8/11/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment