International Online School in Forced Migration
Forced migration and refugee movements are defining issues in the world today. While needs are growing, the political will to provide protection to those who are displaced is, in many countries and regions, declining, as states respond to conflict and the climate crisis by preventing people from moving and curtailing rights. The need for intellectual engagement and leadership on forced migration has never been more important. Yet, the challenge for practitioners and policy-makers is finding the time or space for reflection and learning. Our International Online School, recognised worldwide as a leading event of its kind, provides you with this space.
In response to growing demand, and to ensure that our widely acclaimed teaching is as accessible as possible, the Refugee Studies Centre’s International School in Forced Migration will be held twice during the 2026-2027 academic year:
- 7 -11 December 2026
- 21 - 25 June 2027
The School reflects our commitment to the highest academic and pedagogical standards in research and teaching. It offers a programme of study on forced migration that is rigorous, evidence-based, and inclusive.
Participants receive access to pre-recorded lectures, readings, and exercises ahead of time, preparing them for a week of live seminars, discussions, and debates led by leading experts. Alongside the academic content, the programme includes networking and social opportunities to foster lasting professional connections.
Testimonials
Previous participants have provided this feedback:
“The Summer School offers a unique opportunity to learn from world-leading scholars and practitioners in the field of forced migration in an environment that is both intellectually rigorous and genuinely welcoming.”
“The course succeeds in helping participants think beyond the scope of their daily work through extraordinary perspectives, inspiring lecturers, and highly qualified professors.”
“One of the most life changing weeks I have ever had. You pushed me past my comfort zone, made me realize that each event is nuanced.”
“The course gave me a richer, deeper understanding of the many factors influencing migration, and the many fields of study that can give insight into the topic.”
“The teaching approach encourages participants to consider their own thinking process first – a key trait that sets rigorous forced-migration scholarship apart from mere advocacy.”
“The inclusion of perspectives beyond the legal and practical – such as historical, anthropological, and psychosocial approaches – offers valuable insights that enrich professional practice and stimulate relevant research questions.”
“The course promotes knowledge exchange with people from different regions and backgrounds, creating rich conversations.”