European Solidarity in the Making

About

Join the winter school ‘European Solidarity in the Making’ to explore what European solidarity stands for in the global context of international migration. Experts from various disciplines will introduce you to its social and political implications. During a field trip to Brussels, you will engage with policymakers on current EU issues and tensions, while activities with migrant support initiatives in Antwerp provide first-hand experience of the reality on the ground. You will also have the opportunity to share your reflections with peers and present the outcome to the organisers and social partners.

Course leader

Barbara Segaert, barbara.segaert@ucsia.be

Target group

The winter school is designed for PhD candidates and final-year Master’s students. It welcomes participants from diverse disciplines and backgrounds, with the aim of creating an interdisciplinary and intercultural group, as peer-to-peer learning is an essential part of the experience. Young professionals holding a Master’s degree are also encouraged to apply.

Participants should have a good command of English.

Course aim

One of the persistent challenges is how to face the migration crisis, which is the focus of attention of this second edition of the winter school. There is an urgent need for more solidarity amongst member states in receiving global migrants, who appeal for human dignity, a moral obligation as stated by the late Pope Francis:“Above all I ask leaders and legislators and the entire international community to confront the reality of those who have been displaced by force, with effective projects and new approaches in order to protect their dignity, to improve the quality of their life and to face the challenges that are emerging from modern forms of persecution, oppression and slavery.”

Fee info

The tuition fee includes course material, coffee breaks, lunches, social activities and farewell dinner. It does not include travel and accommodation.