A humanitarian practitioner interested in higher education in conflicts and crises?
A researcher focusing on international relations, international education or education technology?
A representative of an organization or ministry whose mission includes higher education?
If so, consider attending the University of Geneva‘s Summer School on Higher Education in Emergencies – co-hosted by UNHCR’s Innovation and Education Units.
Participants will:
Explore the latest advancements in post-secondary education in emergency and protracted settings
Collaborate with UN agencies, NGOs and educators
Discuss policy and programming recommendations, innovative solutions, pedagogical approaches and the potential role of universities as humanitarian actors
Examine international policies that impact higher education in conflicts and crises
Analyze and assess the potential of virtual and connected learning, open educational resources and technology
Apply learner-centered design approaches to complex, real-world projects; and
Engage with real-world case studies through collaborative learning and high-level seminars
Faculty include field and academic experts from international programs such as:
