European solidarity in the global context of international migration
The UCSIA Winter School examines European solidarity in the global context of international migration.
Theory
Experts and policymakers from various disciplines explore the social and political implications of migration and discuss current issues and tensions dominating the EU agenda together with the students.
Action
The programme is unique as students not only engage in lectures and discussion sessions, but also have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a short-term service-learning experience at local social organisations suppporting refugees and migrants in Antwerp.
Field trip to the European Parliament
The programme also includes a field trip to Brussels to visit the European Parliament and to discuss the topic with ngo’s and policy makers. At the end of the week, students share their reflections with migration experts, community partners and with their fellow students.
UCSIA Winter School 2026
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Participation
Would you like to join the next edition of the UCSIA Winter School
The course is open for master and doctoral students from all disciplines. Participants from professional organizations are also welcome to join.
The programme for the UCSIA Winter School 2026, which will take place from 2 to 6 February 2026, will be communicated in June 2025.
Previous editions
Dignity amidst Despair:
Migration Challenging European Solidarity
UCSIA Winter School 2025
From 3 to 7 February 2025, UCSIA and the Antwerp Summer & Winter University organized the first edition of the UCSIA Winter School with the title ‘Dignity amidst Despair: Migration Challenging European Solidarity’. 15 students from various disciplinary fields and 11 different countries participated in this first edition.
