From Unrecognized Talent to Shared Prosperity: Social Investment in Refugees and Newcomers through Higher Education
The From Camp to Campus Consortium Fall School and Staff Training explores the benefits of applying the social investment theory to refugees and migrant newcomers in higher education. Titled From Unrecognised Talent to Shared Prosperity: Social Investment in Refugees and Newcomers through Higher Education, the event is organized by UCLL and will take place in Leuven, Belgium, from 16 - 20 November.
The From Camp to Campus Fall School and Training brings together professionals, academics, policymakers, and practitioners committed to improving access to higher education for refugees and newcomers, as well as participants with a broader interest in the topic. Grounded in the principles of social investment, the programme explores how higher education can serve as a powerful tool for inclusion, participation, and long-term societal benefit. Through expert lectures, panel discussions, workshops, site visits, and networking activities, participants will gain practical and policy-relevant insights into key issues, including:
· the social, cultural, economic, and political benefits of investing in refugees and newcomers
· current legal, demographic, and economic developments shaping policy and decision-making
· recognition of foreign qualifications and prior learning
· admissions procedures and access pathways to higher education
· language, preparatory, and foundation programmes
· social and student support services
· policy development and innovative practices across Europe
For anyone who wants to learn more about the bigger picture on migration and higher education, the From Camp to Campus Fall School provides an opportunity to learn from leading experts, exchange experiences with colleagues across sectors, and explore evidence-based approaches to reducing brain waste and strengthening inclusive higher education systems.
Programme and Registration here!
Participants may register for one day, several days, or the full five-day program. Those who complete the entire Fall School are eligible to receive an academic microcredential worth 3 ECTS credits.
Practical information
The Fall School is organized as part of From Camp to Campus (S003124N), a research project funded by FWO – Research Foundation Flanders.
Participation in the Fall School is free of charge. A sandwich lunch will be provided. Participants are responsible for their own travel to Leuven, accommodation, and other meals.
Participants wishing to obtain 3 ECTS academic credits will be charged an administrative fee of €150.
