UCSIA organises a lunch discussion (in English) on a topic that goes to the heart of our work and the Solidarity Academy.
UCSIA has many reasons to celebrate:
- We are launching the Solidarity Academy, a new project for the coming years.
- We will present a brand new house style.
- And, on top of that, we may welcome you in our beautifully renovated building.
You are cordially invited!
The first UCSIA Winter School on European solidarity
One of its flagships will be a new winter school, which UCSIA is organizing in close collaboration with our partners from the University of Antwerp. The theme of the winter school is ‘European Solidarity in the Making’.
During the morning sessions, students will attend expert lectures, while in the afternoon they will discover what is happening ‘in the field’ and reflect on their experiences. The topic of the winter school might change every edition. We will start next year in February 2025 with a focus on migration.
Panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities of migration
To introduce the theme of the winter school, we have set up a panel with experts from various disciplines to talk with them about their visions of the challenges and opportunities of migration.
Based on their research, activities and engagement, they will reflect on what they see as their biggest fears and greatest sources of hope. What are their utopias? And yes, what are their dystopias? By organizing this panel, we want to stimulate an open, intellectually enriching debate on one of today’s major challenges.
Due to its extent and impact, migration might induce a feeling of resignation. But without wanting to minimize the huge challenges, there are also many evolutions and opportunities that offer inspiration, trust and guidance.
The experts
Joining us at the table:
- Milena Belloni (Coordinator Network on Migration and Global Mobility, UAntwerp)
- Nathalie Dens (Vice-rector for Social Engagement and International Policy, UAntwerp)
- Helga Corvers (Change Project, Jesuit Refugee Service)
- Benoit Dhondt (Human Rights Lawyer)
Pascal Debruyne (Odisee) will moderate the discussion.
The schedule
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12.00 p.m.
Registrations and start lunch -
12.20 p.m.
UCSIA: A New Building, a New Program and a New House Style
Erik De Bom (deputy director) -
12.30 p.m.
Presentation UCSIA Winter School ‘European Solidarity in the Making’
Barbara Segaert (project coordinator) -
12.40 p.m.
Panel discussion 'Migration Challenging Solidarity? Utopian and Dystopian Visions' -
2.00 p.m.
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