2026 Spring School & Policy Dialogue
How do political processes and the politics of the everyday shape the evidence we produce, and the policies we inform? Join us for the Spring School on Researching Migration & Health in Africa, taking place 27 – 30 October 2026 at the University of the Witwatersrand and online. Organised by the African Centre for Migration & Society (ACMS) and the ARUA Centre of Excellence in Migration & Mobility, this year's Spring School focuses on knowledge production, translation, and evidence-informed policy making in migration and health, with a focus on the African context. The programme creates a dynamic, interdisciplinary learning space integrating academic knowledge, policy expertise, and practitioner experience. Speakers include international and local research experts, NGO representatives, and policy-making actors from South Africa, Regional Economic Communities, and the African region. A high-level policy dialogue will take place on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Participation is free. In-person spaces are limited. Applications for both in-person and remote participation will be submitted online. APPLY here by 9 October 2026 Applicants will need to submit the following: • Bio (max 400 words) • Profile photo • An overview of your experience and motivation for participation (max 200 words) • Summary of current work/studies and […]
