Welcome to our Summer School Programme — a dynamic platform designed to bring together students, researchers, and professionals for an engaging and enriching academic experience. This series of events offers a unique opportunity to explore contemporary topics, exchange ideas, and gain practical insights from experts across diverse fields. Through interactive sessions, discussions, and collaborative learning, participants will deepen their knowledge while building meaningful connections within a global community. Whether you are looking to expand your academic horizons or engage with real-world challenges, our Summer School provides an environment that fosters innovation, critical thinking, and growth.
Explore the events below to discover the different programmes available and find the one that best aligns with your interests.
Global South Immersion: US–South Africa Academic 10-Day Exchange Program in Johannesburg, South Africa, 14-24 October, 2026.
In today’s interconnected world, students of international relations and global studies must combine classroom learning with lived experience. This 10-day program, hosted by the African Center for the Study of the United States (ACSUS) at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in Johannesburg, offers American university students a unique opportunity to engage with South Africa’s political, economic, and cultural dynamics.
Participants will explore themes of African agency, US–South Africa relations, international development, and decolonization through academic lectures, policy dialogues, and cultural immersion. Through a combination of scholarly engagement and visits to key historical and political institutions, students will gain firsthand insight into the complexities of South Africa’s role in global affairs.
DST Two-Week Academic and Cultural Exchange Program in Johannesburg, South Africa, 01st – 1tth December, 2026.
In an interconnected world, future leaders must not only study global issues but experience them in their cultural and historical contexts. This two-week program offers young women , in partnership with the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Southern Africa Alumnae Chapter, NAFSA, the African Center for the Study of the United States at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), and multiple Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), a unique opportunity to explore South Africa’s social, cultural, and political landscape.