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The program will take place on the ELGS Campus in Sounion, Greece on 13-17 July 2026
Migration Summer School 2026: Migration and Social Determinants of Health: Exploring Intersections of Race/Ethnicity and Public Health
- A comprehensive 5-day program conducted in English, focusing on the challenges of ethnic and racial inequalities, health disparities, and the precarious conditions faced by migrant and refugee women in their host societies.
- Open to practitioners, NGO professionals, researchers, and post-graduate students from various disciplines, including Public Health, Nursing, Sociology, Social Policy, Political Science, International Relations, Human Rights, Economics, and more.
- 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.
- Doctoral students and researchers will have the chance to present their PhD research or ongoing projects at a dedicated seminar, fostering academic discussion and collaboration.
The Context
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 Legraina, Sounion.
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.
Credits info
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.
Languages
The Summer School program is offered in English.
Addressed to:
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.
Cost
550€ which includes: tuition fees, transportation costs only for the study visits arrangement and the welcome lunch.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit an updated CV and letter of motivation in English to summerschools@elgs.eu, T: +30 2113110 671 by June 30, 2026.
Practical Information
Courses will take place on a daily basis, from Monday to Thursday between 10:00 to 17:00 at the EPLO premises in Legrena, while on Friday participants will take part in field trips in Athens, for which transportation is provided by the program. Accommodation in Sounion is especially recommended for the first four days, to fully attend the courses and participate in the week’s activities, while after the field trip on Friday, participants may choose to extend their stay in Athens or depart as they wish.
Accommodation
Students are invited to secure their own accommodation and transportation. Participants may also choose to stay at the EPLO Guesthouse in Legrena, Sounion. Kindly note that this offer is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. For further information, participants are welcome to contact us.
Facilities
The program takes place at EPLO facilities in Legrena, Sounion, one hour away from Athens by car, overlook the Aegean Sea and are located by the bay of Cape Sounion, where the ancient Temple of Poseidon rests. Participants will have access to EPLO facilities, which include a resource library, study room, and sports facilities.
Students are encouraged to bring a laptop in order to study relevant references and reading material including statistics, maps, reports, scientific articles on aspects of the phenomenon of migration and refugee flows and presentations used by the speakers.
