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Master of Arts in Human Rights and Conflict Management

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The Master of Arts in Human Rights and Conflict Management at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (Pisa, Italy) is designed to provide students from different cultures and backgrounds with a deep understanding of the linkages between human rights and conflict management theory and practice. The curriculum, strongly field oriented, prepares participants for working with NGOs, governments, aid agencies, the UN system and regional organisations, also operating in the context of complex emergencies and joint operations. The Programme is divided into two didactic modules, running between mid January and the end of July 2014, followed by an internship or field experience of min. 3 and max. 6 months, starting from August 2014, and a presentation of the students' final dissertation in spring 2015. Key features: � 1 year post-graduate professionalizing and field-oriented programme � Interdisciplinary nature of the programme with a methodology characterized by a combination of theory and practic...

Top Dissertation Structuring Tips

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The hardest part of gaining a Master�s degree apart from the extensive research it requires is the dissertation writing process. Many students have a problem with the structuring process which, if mastered would make the whole process easy and straightforward.  The dissertation structure is critical first because it displays the work in a way you can work easy. The structure also makes the research look live and real. It facilitates the research mapping process, which is the biggest challenge you would face without. Top dissertation structure tips 1.   Always plan your structure in a visually clear manner. According to experts, using a diagrams, gaps and text and images to actually map out how the dissertation will look works wonders. It enables you visualize the whole project and this makes work much easier. 2.   The Introduction and a conclusion are the parts that must never miss out on a dissertation. There are also smaller bits of the paper you must understand to ensu...

XVI Summer School of Economics in Belgrade

The Institute of Economic Sciences, Belgrade, is organizing the 16 th annual Summer School of Economics on July 15 th � July 19 th 2013 . It was started in 1998, triggered by the need to provide education about emerging market economy and contemporary economic trends that were excluded from the formal system of education at the time. Since the Summer School gathers students from the entire region of the Western Balkans, it not only offers students the opportunity to learn from distinguished lecturers, both from Serbia and abroad, but also the chance to meet their peers from the region, and establish friendships and networks that will be important in their future careers. The focus of the previous Summer Schools was on economic policy, and its related fields, such as social policy, education and labor market policies, issues of poverty and inequality, etc. Students had the opportunity to attend lectures from leading experts in the field of economic and social policy. A f...

Youth Future Conference 2013 in Bonn

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From September 1st to 7th, the European Conference on Sustainability for young adults (18-28 years) will be held in Bonn. This conference is organised by a German group of students within the network of the Youth Future Project. Imagine that YOU can come together with 100 other young people from all over Europe, 20 junior scientists and about 6 Laureates of the Right Livelihood Award (�Alternative Nobel Prize�) and the German Environment Prize. Together, on an eye-to-eye level and from an interdisciplinary and multi-perspective angle, you will work on challenges and innovative solutions in the field of sustainability . During workshops, lectures, and discussions you will learn about the views and actions of important activists in the field of sustainability and you can gain an integrated understanding of the multidimensional challenges of environmental problems. We want to enable you to make new personal experiences and encounter new methodological approaches to sustainabil...

9th Annual PSSI Summer School

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The 9 th Annual PSSI Summer School �NATO�s Security Challenges� will be held on July 7�12, 2013 in Mer�n , Czech Republic, in cooperation with NATO�s Public Diplomacy Division. Objective: The main objective of Summer School is to offer a high-profile study course for students currently enrolled in Master�s degree programs, based on presentations, interactive workshops and simulations with international security experts from academia and government fields. Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in Master�s degree programs in Political Science, International Relations and Economics and other relevant fields from NATO�s member and partner countries. Agenda includes topics such as: Cybersecurity Energy security NATO-Russia relations NATO and the US Pivot Afghanistan after 2014 US and EU perspective on NATO�s security challenges Invited Speakers: Jir� Schneider , First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Czech Republic; Dr. Andrew Monaghan , Research Fellow, Chatham House, U...

6th International Black Sea Symposium 2013 in Athens

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The 6th International Black Sea Symposium on �Empowering Civil Society in the Black Sea region: a tool for Innovative Social Change� will be held in Athens, Greece, from 4 to 6 July 2013. In its sixth year, the International Black Sea Symposium (IBSS) project builds on the success and positive impact of its previous five editions and brings together the next generation of stakeholders with an interest in the Black Sea area.  The ICBSS will welcome young professionals and international experts, for an intensive course on Black Sea issues. The event�s working language will be English.   This year�s Symposium introduces a new dimension, the civil society , as a key element to economic growth, sustainable development and social change. In this context, this year�s Symposium will focus on the following specific topics: Mapping social innovation in the EU Good EU practices on social innovation will be presented giving emphasis on sharing experiences and learning from eac...

Summer Scholarships for Study Trip in Turkey

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey offers short summer scholarships for a study trip for successful and motivated graduate students (MA, MPhil, PhD, etc.) interested in Ottoman and Turkish studies.  The aim of the project is to provide wide-ranging first hand information on Turkey, its culture, history and politics; and to promote social and academic exchanges among the participants and their Turkish counterparts.  Eligibility  � Applicants to the study trip must be graduate students in Turcology, History, Political Science, International Relations, Sociology, Journalism, Law or Public Administration.  � This year�s scholarship programme is open to students from the following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Russian Federation, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, USA.  Modalities  � All travel and accommodation expenses of the study trip will ...