Migration Summer School

2026 MIGSS

"Migration and Social Determinants of Health: Exploring Intersections of Race/Ethnicity and Public Health"

The 10th Migration Summer School (MIGSS) is a comprehensive 5-day program conducted in English and focuses on the systemic inequalities that affect the health outcomes of various racial and ethnic groups.

Online applications for this program are now closed. For help, please contact info@elgs.eu.

2026 MIGSS
Program Migration Summer School
Language English
Duration 5 days
Running Period 13 - 17 July, 2026
Location(s) Athens

The 10th Migration Summer School (MIGSS) focuses on the systemic inequalities that affect the health outcomes of various racial and ethnic groups. It examines how social determinants, such as socioeconomic status, education, access to healthcare, and living conditions, contribute to the disparities observed in health. Additionally, the discourse encompasses the quality of life experienced by these communities, highlighting how factors such as cultural barriers, discrimination, and lack of resources can hinder overall well-being. Furthermore, it underscores the importance of occupational safety for migrants and refugees, who often face unique challenges in the workplace. These individuals may encounter hazardous working conditions, exploitative practice and limited access to occupational health resources, putting their health at further risk. This subject calls for a comprehensive understanding of the intersectionality of race, ethnicity, and health, advocating for equitable policies and interventions that address these disparities and promote inclusivity in healthcare and occupational settings.

Through lectures, workshops, and discussions, participants will explore social determinants such as socioeconomic status, education, healthcare access, and living conditions. The program emphasizes the quality of life in affected communities, revealing how cultural barriers, discrimination, and limited resources can significantly hinder overall well-being. This program is organized by the European Public Law Organization (EPLO) and will take place from July 13 to July 17, 2026 at the EPLO’s seaside premises in Legrena, Sounion.

Our summer course is perfect for:

  • Practitioners
  • NGO professionals
  • Researchers
  • Post-graduate students from various disciplines, including Public Health, Nursing, Sociology, Social Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights, Economics, and others.

As this program is interdisciplinary by nature, it is open to all disciplines (such as Sociology, Social Policy, International Relations, Human Rights, Economics et al.) and applicants from an undergraduate level of studies and beyond are welcome, including but not limited to postgraduate students, PhD candidates, researchers, and NGO professionals. Doctoral students and researchers will have the opportunity to present their PhD/research at the PhD Seminar, provided a minimum of five students are enrolled in the seminar.

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the critical intersection of race, ethnicity, and health, advocating for equitable policies and interventions that foster inclusivity.
  • Engage with leading academics and experts who are actively working in the field of migration, health disparities, and social inclusion, gaining valuable insights and knowledge.
  • Experience on-site visits to accommodation facilities and NGOs, providing practical perspectives on the challenges and resources available to migrant and refugee communities. 

Credits information

8 ECTS: Participants who wish to obtain ECTS are required to submit an essay of approx. 5.000 words at the end of the Summer School on a topic related to the lectures of the MIGSS and supervised by a lecturer of their choice. Deadline for essay submission: 1st September 2026.

Certificate

Participants will be awarded a certificate of attendance at the end of the program, after demonstrating their full and active participation throughout the 5-day course.

The program does not require written work to be submitted or exams to be taken.

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