Summer School 2024: An international learning experience

Another Summer School was successfully completed at our main campus in Thessaloniki, bringing together students from a number of European countries creating a unique international learning environment. Built on the success of the previews years, Summer School 2024 on “Global displacement, human rights and unequal development” was organised by CITY College, University of York Europe Campus 27^th of June until the 4^th of July 2024.

The summer school focused on critical humanitarianism and the limitations posed on the migrants’ ability and even ‘right’ in the eyes of the public to express and perform parts of their identity beyond that of refugees or asylum seekers. Participating students came together to think about, discuss the topic. Discussions were carried out in various formats: workshops, lectures, experiential approaches and on-hands experiences both indoors and outdoors. Students got the most out of this exciting experience.

The Summer School included a series of lectures and speeches by academics from the University of York and the University of Sheffield, workshops, as well as field trips which includeda tour at the Castles of Thessaloniki, as well as a day trip to the archaeological site of Dion and Litochoro. In addition, a visit was made to the premises of the NGO Solidarity Now in the center of Thessaloniki.

CITY College's summer schools are renowned for their international character, attracting students from Greece, the UK, and other European countries. Our comprehensive educational program is complemented by a vibrant social program that allows students to immerse themselves in Thessaloniki's rich culture, cuisine, and international character.

The Summer School took place in cooperation with:

• The University of York Migration Network (MIGNET)
• The Department of Politics of the University of York
• The Department of Politics of the University of Sheffield
• The Department of Sociological Studies of the University of Sheffield
• The University of Sheffield Migration Research Group