Dr. Livia Tomas Eggimann
Dr. Livia Tomas Eggimann
ZHAW
School of Social Work
Institute of Diversity and Social Integration
Pfingstweidstrasse 96
8037 Zürich
Work at ZHAW
Position
Education and Continuing education
Education
- PhD / Sociology
University of Neuchâtel
01 / 2019 - 08 / 2023 - Master of Arts / Culture, Politics and Religion in pluralist Societies
University of Fribourg
02 / 2016 - 02 / 2019 - Bachelor of Arts / Social Sciences
University of Bern
09 / 2012 - 02 / 2016
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Publications
Articles in scientific journal, peer-reviewed
Tomás, L. (2024). Factors influencing transnational mobilities in old age : climate, finances, attachments, and life course events. Swiss Journal of Sociology, 50(3), 401–424. https://doi.org/10.26034/cm.sjs.2024.6166
Other publications
- Tomás, L., Łysienia, M., & Kurt, S. T. (2025). Navigating across disciplines in migration and mobility research : a practical and reflective account. nccr – on the move. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18300839
- Tomás, L., & Ludwig-Dehm, S. (2025). Precarious work in Switzerland : experiences of crises of a hospitality worker. Nccr – on the Move. https://nccr-onthemove.ch/blog/precarious-work-in-switzerland-experiences-of-crises-of-a-hospitality-worker/
- Tomás, L. (2025). Online interviews checklist. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15037858
- Tomás, L., & Goncalves Leal, H. (2024). Des limites (im)perceptibles : l’(im)mobilité pendant la pandémie. nccr – on the move. https://nccr-onthemove.ch/blog/des-limites-imperceptibles-limmobilite-pendant-la-pandemie
- Tomás, L., & Goncalves Leal, H. (2024). (Un)merkliche Grenzen : (Im)Mobilität während der Pandemie. nccr – on the move. https://nccr-onthemove.ch/blog/unmerkliche-grenzen-immobilitat-wahrend-der-pandemie
- Tomás, L. (2024). Internationale Mobilität im Alter : Luxus oder Flucht aus der Prekarität? nccr – on the move. https://nccr-onthemove.ch/blog/internationale-mobilitat-im-alter-luxus-oder-flucht-aus-der-prekaritat/
Publications before appointment at the ZHAW
- Tomás, L., & Molina, JL. (2024). A relational analysis of migration in old age: How transnational ties affect migration decisions. International Migration, 62(2), 167-181.
- Nedelcu, M., Tomás, L., Ravazzini, L. & Azevedo, L. (2024). A retirement mobilities approach to transnational ageing. Mobilities, 19(2), 208-226.
- Tomás, L., & Bidet, O. (2024). Conducting qualitative interviews via VoIP technologies: reflections on rapport, technology, digital exclusion, and ethics. International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 27(3), 275-287.
- Tomás, L., & Ravazzinim L. (2022). Inclusiveness Plus Mixed Methods: An Innovative Research Design on Transnational Practices of Older Adults. The Gerontologist, 62(6), 816-822.