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Top-100 Global University Ranking by Reputation

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Times Higher Education did it again.

It published its annual table on the world’s best Universities by reputation. Harvard took the first place, remaining number one for the fourth consecutive year.

Unsurprisingly, 8 out of the top 10 Universities are based in the US, while Cambridge and Oxford represent the two best European Universities. Both institutions jumped two places compared to last year’s ranking, beating the Boston based Massachusetts Institute of Technology, as well as Stanford University.

Which University do you think should be added to the list?

1-9

  1. Harvard University, United States
  2. University of Cambridge, United Kingdom
  3. University of Oxford, United Kingdom
  4. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, United States
  5. Stanford University, United States
  6. University of California, Berkeley, United States
  7. Princeton University, United States
  8. Yale University, United States
  9. California Institute of Technology, United States

10-19

  1. Columbia University, United States
  2. University of Chicago, United States
  3. University of Tokyo, Japan
  4. University of California, Los Angeles, United States
  5. Imperial College London, United Kingdom
  6. ETH Zürich – Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich, Switzerland
  7. University of Toronto, Canada
  8. University College London, United Kingdom
  9. Johns Hopkins University, United States
  10. University of Michigan, United States

20-30

20-21. New York University, United States
20-21. Cornell University, United States

  1. London School of Economics and Political Science, United Kingdom
  2. University of Pennsylvania, United States
  3. National University of Singapore, Singapore
  4. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russian Federation
  5. Tsinghua University, China
  6. Kyoto University, Japan
  7. Carnegie Mellon University, United States
  8. University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  9. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States

31-40

  1. King’s College London, United Kingdom
  2. Peking University, China
  3. University of Washington, United States
  4. Duke University, United States

35-36. Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich, Germany
35-36. McGill University, Canada

  1. University of British Columbia, Canada

38-40. Heidelberg University, Germany
38-40. University of California, San Francisco, United States
38-40. University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States

41-50

41-43. University of California, San Diego, United States
41-43. University of Melbourne, Australia
41-43. Humboldt University of Berlin, Germany

  1. University of California, Davis, United States
  2. Karolinska Institute, Sweden
  3. University of Texas at Austin, United States
  4. Northwestern University, United States
  5. École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Switzerland
  6. Georgia Institute of Technology, United States
  7. University of Manchester, United Kingdom

51-60

Australian National University, Australia
Delft University of Technology, Netherlands
Free University of Berlin, Germany
Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
Panthéon-Sorbonne University – Paris 1, France
Paris-Sorbonne University – Paris 4, France
Seoul National University, Republic of Korea
University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
University of São Paulo, Brazil

61-70

University of Sydney, Australia
École Normale Supérieure, France
Leiden University, Netherlands
National Taiwan University, Taiwan
Pennsylvania State University, United States
Technical University of Munich, Germany
University of California, Santa Barbara, United States
University of North Carolina, United States
University of Southern California, United States
Wageningen University and Research Center, Netherlands

71-80

Boston University, United States
Brown University, United States
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Hong Kong
Michigan State University, United States
National Autonomous University of Mexico, Mexico
Purdue University, United States
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, United States
Saint Petersburg State University, Russian Federation
University of Minnesota, United States
University of Pittsburgh, United States

81-90

Utrecht University, Netherlands
Durham University, United Kingdom
Ohio State University, United States
Texas A&M University, United States
University of Copenhagen, Denmark
University of Helsinki, Finland
University of Queensland, Australia
University of Warwick, United Kingdom
Uppsala University, Sweden
Washington University in St Louis, United States

91-100

École Polytechnique, France
London Business School, United Kingdom
Mayo Medical School, United States
Monash University, Australia
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Pasteur Institute, France
RWTH Aachen University, Germany
University of Bristol, United Kingdom
University of Maryland, College Park, United States

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EssayMama Essay Writing Contest 2015

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Deadline: 1 October 2015
Open to: writers and editors
Prizes: 1st place – $500; 2nd place – $350; 3rd place – $200

Description

We are happy to announce that it’s time for a new essay writing contest from EssayMama writing service! EssayMama Writing Contest is a great opportunity for both young and experienced writers to express themselves. So don’t hesitate – enter the contest and win great prizes! Entry Fee – $ 0!

The Competition will give ten young film directors from Central and Eastern Europe, as well as Austrian ones, the chance to present their work personally at the international LET’S CEE Film Festival, to compare their work directly to that of other excellent young filmmakers, and to exchange thoughts with their colleagues.

Submission Guidelines

Type Essay (800 – 1300 words) – one participant can send only one essay!

Topics:

  1. What is the role of social media in education?
  2. A college student’s dilemma: to study or to work?
  3. Online learning: is it effective nowadays?
  4. Why don’t teens read like they used to?
  5. Importance of essay writing in education
  6. What are the effects of illiteracy for the civilization??
  7. The ideal education system: what does it look like?
  8. Causes and effects of academic procrastination

Language English only

Formats .doc, .rtf, .odt, and .docx

100% unique All submissions will be checked via PlagTracker.

 

Participation in the contest automatically constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and the rejection of any claim.

 

Mail title should be [EssayMama Essay Writing Summer Contest], your name.

Submit to  contest@essaymama.com

Prizes

Why compete in EssayMama Essay Writing Contest?

Get cash.

  • 1st place – $500
  • 2nd place – $350
  • 3rd place – $200

Get published.

Get fame and popularity! Three best works will be published on the EssayMama Blog.

For more information please visit the official website.

Intern in Washington, D.C. or Abroad

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Intern in Washington, D.C. or Abroad

How far could a student internship at the U.S. Department of State take you? Just for starters, it would give you a coveted inside look at diplomacy in action, and the range of careers and responsibilities found in the Foreign Service and Civil Service.

Think of it as test-driving a career before you decide what you’re going to do with your life. You’ll gain valuable work experience that you can apply to virtually every endeavor — whether you work in government or the private sector. Most of all, you will feel good about doing something worthwhile for your nation.

At the U.S. Department of State, we like to say that we represent America to the world. As an intern here or abroad, you will, too. The U.S. Department of State Student Internship Programis an unpaid internship with the opportunity to work in U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices around the United States. This program is designed to provide substantive learning experiences in a foreign affairs environment. Please subscribe to receive email updates regarding this program.

For internship program details such as duties of an intern, participating offices and bureaus, types of internships, and housing information, please view and download the Student Internship Program Brochure.

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U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid) This unpaid program, for students with a minimum of 60 credit hours or greater, provides the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies and Consulates throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. and at Department offices spread around the United States. This unpaid program is designed to provide substantive experiences in a Foreign Affairs environment.

View or download the Student Internship Program Brochure (pdf).

 Open: Deadline to apply is July 15, 2015. Subscribe to receive email updates
Eligibility Requirements–

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Have good academic standing
  • Successfully complete a background investigation
  • Be able to receive either a Secret or Top Secret clearance (34kb, pdf).
  • You may be subject to random drug testing.

Furthermore, you must be:

  • A student. This means you have been accepted for enrollment, or are enrolled as a degree-seeking student in an accredited college or university
  • A full- or part-time continuing college or university junior, or graduate student (including graduating seniors intending to go on to graduate school). An applicant is considered a junior if he/she will have completed all sophomore credits (60 or more hours or 90 quarter hours) by the time the internships begins and will be entering at least the junior year immediately upon completion of the internship.

IMPORTANT: You are eligible to apply for the Department’s unpaid internship program if you have not yet completed your registration at a college or university for graduate or post-graduate studies (including law school) or are awaiting an admissions determination for graduate or post-graduate studies (including law school). However, if selected for an internship, you must provide proof that you have registered, or have been accepted for enrollment for studies in the semester or quarter immediately following the internship before you can begin your internship.

We seek a broad range of academic majors; in fact, regardless of your major there’s an opportunity for you.

For overseas assignments, applicants must present evidence of medical insurance coverage. All students must be available to begin their internship within the appropriate application timetable. View and download the Student Internship Program Brochure.

Compensation and Benefits–

Unpaid Internships:

  • May be able to earn college credit.
  • Unpaid assigned to the U.S. qualify for SmartBenefits Metro Transit Subsidy

The U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program is an unpaid internshipwith the opportunity to work in U.S. Embassies throughout the world, as well as in various bureaus located in Washington, D.C. This program is designed to provide substantive experiences in a foreign affairs environment. More information will be available over the next few months. Please subscribe to receive email updates regarding this program.

How to Apply–

We are currently accepting applications for the U.S. Department of State Student Internship Program (unpaid).

Apply now at USAJobs.gov.

All applications are submitted online through the “Gateway to State” system, which also screens applications to make sure that they are complete, and that applicants meet the eligibility criteria.

You can also visit the Career Resources Download Center for a list of Position Descriptions.

For more information on how bureaus select interns, and more detailed information on the application process, please view and download the  Student Internship Program Brochure.

Technical Difficulties: Please contact the helpdesk (mgshelp@monster.com) or phone (866-656-6830) if you are having technical difficulties.

The UN Youth Summer School on Diplomacy in Bucharest, Romania

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Deadline:  30 June 2015
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 30 years old
Venue: 20 – 26 July 2015 in Bucharest, Romania

Description

The UN Youth Summer School on Diplomacy is an educational programme that provides a unique space for learning and networking for students from Romania and their peers from all around the world. Here, distinguished speakers will contribute through diverse perspectives and experiences towards a better understanding of the topics covered, encouraging new thinking and inspiring debates.

This year’s Summer School on Diplomacy will take place between the 20th and 26th of July 2015 in Bucharest, Romania with the general theme Ukraine: Beyond the Headlines. The project aims to deepen and consolidate knowledge on regional and global challenges to peace and security, conflict analysis and resolution, as well as the art of diplomacy and negotiations.

The programme will comprise lectures, debates and workshops touching on current political, cultural and social challenges posed by the complex security situation that characterizes the European continent, with global implications.

The curriculum addresses general issues and theoretical aspects of International Relations, Security Studies, Peace Studies and Diplomacy in an effort to offer a comprehensive image of the crisis that arguably started in March last year with the illegal annexation of Crimea by the Russian Federation. It was a geopolitical move deemed to belong to the 19th century that shocked the international community and, more specifically, woke the European Union from its post-historic dream. More precisely, the focus will be on the historical evolution of the relationship between Ukraine and Russia with an emphasis on the status of Crimea, the International Law aspect of the ongoing conflict and its geopolitical significance, in order to build a better understanding of the stakes and try to formulate viable solutions.

Eligibility

In order to be considered eligible to apply, you must fulfill all of the following criteria:

  • The UN Youth Summer School is open to students currently enrolled in a bachelor’s, master’s or PhD programme, recent graduates and young professionals;
  • Age limits: 18 – 30 years old;
  • Please note that the working language of the Summer School is English; therefore participants should have good knowledge of the language;.

Costs

  Participation fees :

  • 100 euros (without accommodation)  Early Registration (until June 07) – 80 euros
  • 150 euros (with accommodation)       Early Registration (until June 07) – 130 euros

The participation fee includes: 

– accommodation (if applicable) – 7 nights: 19/20, 20/21, 21/22, 22/23, 23/24, 24/25, 25/26.
– lunches throughout the conference;
– coffee breaks and snacks throughout the conference;
– conference materials;
– certificate of participation;
– access and benefits for certain social events (food and champagne at the Diplomatic night, entrance at the Laser Tag event, entrance and first drink at theClub night)

 

The Socials Pack – 15 euros (to be paid together with the participation fee), includes:

– food and drink at the Romanian Night

– participation at the Bucharest City Tour

Application

In order to register, please download and fill out the application form and send it together with your CV at:   summerschool@unyouth.ro . 

The selection of participants will take place on a weekly basis. After receiving the confirmation e-mail, selected participants will have one week to pay the participation fee in order to secure their place.

If you have any questions, write to:  summerschool@unyouth.ro.

The official web-page.

Summer School ‘Multicultural Azerbaijan: Learn, Explore, Share’

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Deadline:  30 June 2015
Open to: international students who are willing to broaden their horizons, learn the experience of Azerbaijani multiculturalism.
Venue: 22 july — 02 august 2015, Baku, Azerbaijan

Description

Baku International Multiculturalism Centre launches the Summer School named “Multicultural Azerbaijan: learn, explore, share” for students, who are interested in developing and deepening their knowledge about Azerbaijani multiculturalism and sharing experiences with one another. Summer School program provides the great opportunity to explore new topics regarding Azerbaijani multiculturalism and benefit from Azerbaijani experience to make a progress in this field in their country.

What are the goals of the Summer school?

Drawing on an increasing interest in the study of one semester special course “Azerbaijani multiculturalism” at 7 (seven) various universities the Summer School «Multicultural Azerbaijan: learn, explore, share» aims at bringing together undergraduate and graduate students of those universities studying this course. Along with the seminars on Azerbaijani history, language, ethnography, culture, the participants will be given the opportunity to experience the realities of Azerbaijan, such as to travel Azerbaijani regions, in which they can explore traditions, different customs and traditions of different ethnic groups. In general, we can identify 3 goals of the course:

  • To obtain knowledge about Azerbaijani ethnology, culture and history;
  • To raise awareness about the “Azerbaijani multiculturalism” course not only in theory but also in practice;
  • To meet friends from all over the world and cooperate with them in the future.

How will you benefit from the Summer School?

While getting knowledge about Azerbaijan, students will obtain practical experience of some key points in studying Azerbaijani multiculturalism. Students are expected to share their experiences, gained during the summer school, among the students of their universities and other universities in the country. Besides, the course provides students with the unique opportunity to collect the materials, photos and information regarding Azerbaijani history, culture and ethnography and utilize them not only in their further experiences but also in our future challenges for foreign students.

All participants will receive certificates at the end of the Summer school.

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to motivated students who are willing to broaden their horizons, get familiarized with Azerbaijani culture and learn the experience of Azerbaijani multiculturalism.

Undergraduate and graduate students may apply. Participation in summer school is available for every student but the preference will be given to those who attended the course “Azerbaijani multiculturalism” which has been delivered at 7 (seven) universities.

Costs

All expenses (travel, accommodation, meals) will be covered by Baku International Multiculturalism Centre.

Application

We kindly ask you to attach the scanned (pdf) version of your passport. For Azeri student scan of identification card.

*The filled blanks must be forwarded to this mail :  info@multikulturalizm.gov.az

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to:  info@multikulturalizm.gov.az

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A Common Word Among the Youth – Fully Funded Programme

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Deadline: 10 June 2015
Open to: young people aged 18-35 who are to promote religious and cultural harmony
Venue: 4 – 9 September 2015, Rabat, Morocco

Description

Applications are now open for the ‘A Common Word Among the Youth’ (ACWAY) programme. This is an all-expenses paid programme that includes several training courses, two international conferences, civic activities, a TV documentary and the opportunity to be a part of a unique global network of young people. ‘A Common Word Among the Youth’ is a global initiative that will be led by young people, of different faiths to build bridges of co-existence by means of dialog and action. In ‘A Common Word Among the Youth’, the aim is to develop a multi-religious network of active youth who will deliver grass-root activities such that they become the agents of change for the coming generations.

The programme will consist of:

  • Selection and training of 100 young people from around the world representing the world’s major religions to become advocates of co-existence and religious harmony;
  • Two international conferences to provide opportunities for the young people to network and present their projects and activities to the international community;
  • Grass-root activities delivered by the young people on co-existence and inter-faith relations;
  • An online social media platform for the young people to interact and showcase their projects and activities.

In addition to the above the following pilot campaigns will be arranged:

  • A TV documentary with some of the young leaders involved highlighting the challenges and barriers to co-existence and some of the solutions;
  • A comprehensive media campaign on co-existence and cultural diversity, using TV, Radio, print media as well as social media.

Eligibility

To be eligible applicants have to meet following requirements:

  • Age between 18-35 (on 1st January 2015);
  • Regard oneself as being a follower/believer of one of the following religions;
    • Buddhism;
    • Christianity;
    • Hinduism;
    • Islam;
    • Judaism;
    • Any other religion not mentioned above;
  • Desire for promoting religious and cultural harmony;
  • Experience in community activism and/or inter-religious related activities;
  • An evidenced commitment to effecting positive change. This commitment can come in many forms; ranging from a high level of involvement in community initiatives to social entrepreneurship or from leading responsible business practices to public service;
  • Leadership ability;
  • Ability to generate and articulate impactful ideas;
  • Ability to work as part of a team with people from different backgrounds and religions;
  • Very good command of the English language (all elements of the programme will be conducted in English);
  • Prepared to travel abroad (to the Middle East/Europe/US);
  • Prepared to commit time to the project (attend the training courses, conferences, delivering campaigns and other project related activities). This would span over 12 months in your spare time taking into account your study and/or work commitments;
  • Happy to be included in photos and filming that could be used in social media as well as TV and print media.

Costs

The following costs will be covered by ACWAY:

  • Flights;
  • Visa;
  • Accommodation;
  • Food;
  • Airport transfers (as long as you arrive/depart on the specific dates);
  • Course material;
  • Activities/Visits.

How to apply?

The deadline for application is 10 June 2015. For successful application is necessary to register online and fill the Application form HERE. It is possible to nominate the candidate. For nomination please fill the Nomination form HERE.

For more information please follow the official website and FAQ section.

International Youth Conference 2015 in Pakistan

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Deadline:  14 June 2015 at 23:59 PST GMT+5
Open to: participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old, linked to an organization or network
Venue: 25 – 30 September 2015, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Pakistan

Description

The State of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is a youthful state. After the catastrophic Earthquake in 2005, youth of this region has taken the challenge and actively engaged themselves in rebuilding and reorganizing the social structure and life with the cooperation of the international community. They have much to share with and learn from youth around the world on this ongoing journey.

Furthermore, the State of Jammu and Kashmir is known as heaven on earth. Azad Kashmir has a peaceful environment with extensive places of tourist interest to be seen. Azad Jammu and Kashmir, a peaceful, beautiful and full-of-nature place in the world, will also inspires the conference delegates to join hands together for humanity and harmony  while taking full advantage of the entertainment and tourism opportunity in the area.

Youth is more than half of the world’s total population. Youth is supposed to be the leading stakeholder of the planet earth in various aspects. At an individual level young people are playing an important role for development and progress in their communities with new and innovative ideas and practices and effective approaches to addressing issues. Collectively, youth, inspired with strong visions and equipped with relevant skills, can work together through participation and partnership to make a better world. To foster the cooperation, communication and to build strong relationship among the youth of this planet, Kashmir Youth Parliament is going to organize International Youth Conference 2015, Azad Kashmir, to offer a platform for youth as future leaders of the world to hone their leadership, diplomacy, cultural, intercultural communication, critical thinking and self-development skills.

IYC2015 aims to explore how full potential of the youth from around the world can be effectively utilized to collaborate for common goals of progress and development and to minimize the challenges and issues in variety of perspectives. Participants will develop the concepts and skills needed to positively impact their communities.

This conference brings together youth leaders and activists, and youth leaders from all over the world together to increase their awareness of youth rights and responsibilities, while also providing them opportunities to strengthen their leadership and diplomatic skills. Our goal is to empower youth by providing the tools and knowledge that will help them develop into future leaders who will instigate positive change in our world, and to start a dialogue on global challenges and their solutions to inspire, equip and connect youth to make a difference on the following leading topics:

  • Rights and responsibilities of the youth as global citizens
  • Youth Development beyond 2015
  • Cross cultural harmony and Peace development

The conference features a variety of activities such as:

The grand opening ceremony on the first evening, where cultural performance, introduction etc. government officials, diplomats, International media persons and Youth leaders will also join.

Plenary sessions, where highly experienced, known and appreciated speakers will be invited to contribute to discussions at the conference. To mention a few: Famous Journalists, professionals, youth experts; representatives from Kashmir Youth Parliament, ICRC, United Nations officials , Dignitaries from Pakistan Government, and many more.

Interactive workshops on the following topics:

  • Environmental protection and sustainable development
  • Youth roles and responsibilities as a global citizen
  • Gender equality, and women empowerment
  • Developing youth leadership
  • Globalization and Youth
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Youth participation in Democracy

Cultural performances and Exhibition of cultural and traditional items, for delegates to share the beauty of their own culture and appreciate the cultural diversity represented the conference;

Drawing the declaration of the IYC 2015, Azad Kashmir;

Tree-planting for solidarity and sustainability. A plantation activity in which every delegate will plant a tree, attached with his/her tag name. We will send the picture of that plant every year to the delegate.

Visits to Kashmir Youth Parliament office and join the session of its Parliament.

Cultural excursion and City tour, including with a cultural evening with a dinner hosted by Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir.

Eligibility

Youth leaders from all the continents of the world with a wealth of experience in Youth NGOs and Voluntary Organizations, or with experience in youth activism and active citizenship and having a keen interest in youth empowerment and coordination with youth of Azad Kashmir aged between18-35.

Costs

There is no participation fee but participants have to pay for their own airfare and visa fee. All other costs on the ground, including food and accommodation and local transport, will be covered by IYC 2015.

Application

The selection of the participants will be based on responses to essay questions regarding motivation as well as past and future involvement in issues to be tackled during the Conference.  In addition, the organizers will take a look at your professional and/or educational and/or volunteering background to see how it is positioning you in a way that would help you disseminate what you will learn. Also, the applicants’ level of English proficiency will play a role in the selection process. Lastly, balance in terms of region and gender will be respected in the final selection. Please fill in the online application form and submit it before the 14th June 2015 23:59 (PST). We will inform you about the results of the selection of participants on 05 July.

In order to apply, register HERE.

If you have any questions, write to : info@iycajk.org.

The official web-page.

Youth4Education campaign at USA

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Youth4Education campaign we just recently launched here at NYLC. It is a wonderful opportunity to fully engage young people’s voices in the making systemic change within their academic and civic community.

Applying for the Lead Activist grant allows the young person to attend our National Youth Leadership Training this summer (July 9-14), fully funded. They will also have the opportunity to attend our annual conference as well to demonstrate the work they’ve put into the campaign all year.

I hope you consider sharing this with your respective young leaders. We are particularly looking for young male leaders to support and participate in this effort. The extended deadline to apply is June 10th, 2015. Please visit our website to learn more: www.nylc.org.

My best,

Ah Vang-Lo

Programs Professional Development Manager

National Youth Leadership Council

1667 Snelling Avenue North, Suite D300

Saint Paul, MN 55108

PH 651-999-7362

FX 651-631-2955

www.nylc.org

Call for Trainers for Training Course in Georgia

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Creative Development Center is pleased to announce Call for Trainers for participation in ToT in facilitation of simulation games in frames of the project “Revising regional memory”. Training will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia, on 10 – 14 June.
In the frames of our project, we plan to organize meeting for young people from Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia. The meeting will serve as a platform for discussion on how decisions were made in Soviet Political system, and how inheritance affects our everyday life on different levels.
With ToT we want to give a chance to young trainers to gain new skills in facilitating and creating simulation games in theory and practice. The main goal of the project is to analyze how soviet past affects our socio-political systems and their development in the future in post-soviet Countries through use of the innovative non formal education methodologies, such as simulation games.
Project foresees different activities
In the first phase, we will invite 2 facilitators from each country to attend ToT in facilitating the simulation Game. ToT will consist of sessions on how to create simulation game how to facilitate it. On the meeting participants will also create working plan for the upcoming activities;
 Afterwards Local trainers will work online on creation of the simulation game together with invited expert and finally take part in regional meeting in Autumn.

All participants must be:
– Able to work independently in English
– Motivated to contribute to the seminar
– Available for the full duration of the event (ToT in June, Online work in July-August-September, Regional Meeting in the beginning of October)
Dates and venue:
The training course will take place in Tbilisi, Georgia from 10 to 14th June. All travel as well as accommodation costs will be covered by organizers. There is NO participation fee.
Working languages
The seminar will be held in English
Deadline for application:
All those who are interested to apply for the seminar are invited to send application pack by May 28, 2015 at cdcgeo@gmail.com.Application pack should include:
 CV
 Cover letter describing your trainer experience and why you are interested in simulation games. 
All questions should be sent to davidmirvelashvili@hotmail.com.
Results will be announced no later than June 1.
Project is supported by Friedrich Ebert Foundation.

2015 International Summer School in Czech Republic

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Deadline:  as soon as possible
Open to: undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world
Venue: 13-18 July 2015 in Prague and Český Krumlov, Czech Republic

Description

2015 International Summer School „Classical Liberalism in Philosophy, Economics and Politics“ organized jointly by the CEVRO Institute [school of legal and social studies], Ohio University and Florida State University, and in partnership with The Faculty of Social and Economic Studies, J. E. Purkyne University and Liberální Institut which will be held in Prague and Český Krumlov from 13 – 18 July 2015, is looking for participants.

Sessions and debates will focus on topics covering political philosphy, history, economics, and economic policy.

Classes in Prague: Monday – Wednesday

Classes in Český Krumlov:  Thursday – Saturday

Final Ceremony: Český Krumlov, Saturday

Full program available here.

Eligibility

The Summer School is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all over the world, regardless of their major, who are interested in broadening and deepening their knowledge of classical liberalism and the fundamentals of the free market

Costs

US students:

Conference fee for US students is $1000 (includes housing, airfare, and a daily food allowance). Application form with instructions here.

Accommodation in Prague in Mosaichouse, in Cesky Krumlov in this beautiful small Pension Rosa.

Non-US students:

Conference fee for non-US students (European, Czech,  Slovak, African, Latin American…)  covering all sessions and coffee breaks, two nights in Český Krumlov and transfer from Prague to Český Krumlov and back, is 2.500 CZK/EUR 100

Non-US students have to find accommodation in Prague themselves. There is plenty of hotels/hostels in the center of Prague. If you need assistance, feel free to contact our travel agent Michaela. If you book the hotels through her, she can get you substantial discounts.

E-mail her at michaela@startour.cz and mention the summer school.

Use PayPal for payment in EUR. Your PayPal transfer will be your registration for the summer seminar (make sure you enter your e-mail address when making the payment.)

For payment in CZK use bank transfer to Raiffeisenbank; Account no.: 2261283001

 

 

(Students of CEVRO Institute do not pay the fee – only 1000 CZK for accommodation in Český Krumlov – and can get credits for attending the summer school.)

For more information, registration and assistance please contact:

US students: Joshua Distel (Joshua.Distel@gmail.com)

European students: Josef Šíma (josef.sima@vsci.cz; +420-777 069 323)

The official web-page.