Location: Sounion Sounion
Migration
Summer School
Migration and Social Determinants of Health: Exploring Intersections of Race/Ethnicity and Public Health
About the program
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.
Participant profile
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 more.
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.
2026 Instructors
Erika Kalantzi
Erika Kalantzi
Manos Moschopoulos
Manos Moschopoulos
Dr. Theodoros Fouskas
Dr. Theodoros Fouskas
Vasileios Kerasiotis
Vasileios Kerasiotis
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.
Application
Applications deadline: June 30, 2026
How to apply
Applicants should submit an updated CV and letter of motivation in English to:
summerschools@elgs.eu
T: +30 211 311 0 671
Practical Information:
- Accomodation
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.
Cost
Summer 2026
550€ which includes: tuition fees, transportation costs only for the study visits arrangement and the welcome lunch.