AUGUST 2010

Open Society Institute Education Support Program Call for application for the external evaluation of the South East Europe education Initiative. In 2007, the OSI Education Support Program has launched the regional initiative Advancing Education Inclusion and Quality in South East Europe to address the rising inequity in education. The major aim of the intended study is to develop an evaluation theory in view of:
• evaluating the overall implementation process and achievements of the different stages of the multi-annual initiative;
• assessing the outputs, and medium-term outcomes of the initiative using as point of reference the initial initiative framework;
• documenting the principal lessons learnt in the implementation of the multi-stakeholder partnership approach to systematic data collection and site intervention undertaken as part of the initiative;
• appraising ways in which the initiative impacted on national education policies and legislations related to the provisions for the parental involvement in the selected countries,
• undertaking case study analysis on the ways in which school level activities have affected the school policies and practices on the parental involvement in the school governance and learning/teaching process.
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AUGUST 2009

Call for papers for the Education Policy and Equal Education Opportunity workshop, organised jointly by the Education Support Program, the Local Government Initiative and the Open Society Foundation Albanian, to be held on March 18-21 in Tirana, Albania. More...

 

JUNE 2008

The International Twinning Program for School Development in Romania facilitates the contacts between approximately 495 schools from Romania assisted within the Knowledge Economy project and various schools from abroad. The schools are encouraged to find twinning partners and subsequently develop projects, with a view to establish sustainable development practices such as international cooperation between schools and between teachers, funding opportunities research, collaborative projects design and development, research of professional development opportunities for teachers. All the twinning projects will be based on the use of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) that is computers, information systems (including mobile phones, for example), Internet and their daily applications (such as email or instant messaging programs). The objectives to be achieved pursue the initiation of communities of practice (network of the schools) to promote sharing of information and resources, providing support for the exchange of experiences/ transfer of knowledge, especially regarding European expertise, promoting best practices at regional/national level and integrate the lessons learned from previous activities / interventions, and creating international school partnerships to be continued through other projects and through the KE educational portal. If you’re interested in joining this program and find a partner school from Romania, please register at http://scoli.ecomunitate.ro/.The twinning program is part of the School Networking component of the Knowledge Economy Project implemented by the Government of Romania, through the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) with the financial support of the World Bank. The subcontractor of the School Networking component is the consortium Education 2000+ Consulting SRL and Center Education 2000+.

 

MAY 2008

Learning Democracy by Doing: Alternative Practices in Citizenship Learning and Participatory Democracy; October 16-18, 2008. Transformative Learning Centre, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, University of Toronto, 252 Bloor St. West, Toronto, Canada.
This international conference will bring together researchers and practitioners interested in the theoretical and practical intersections between social action learning and participatory democracy, and their contribution to nurturing an enlightened and active citizenship. Conference website: http://tlc.oise.utoronto.ca/tlc2008/info.html

 

APRIL 2008

Network of Education Policy Centers Announces the Call for Participation in NEPC Summer School: Linking education research, policy and practice (Hotel Plesnik, Logarska dolina, Slovenia), 21st - 25th July 2008. The program will include lectures, discussions, workshops, tutorials, group work as well as real example policy discussion delivered by leading authorities in the fields of education policy and planning. Applications are invited from: enthusiastic and ambitious policy makers and implementers at local, national and regional level from Eastern and South-Eastern Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia, former Soviet Union, Turkey and Mongolia, and graduate students in education policy from around the globe. More info at: http://ceps.pef.uni-lj.si/nepcsummerschool2008/

 

NOVEMBER 2007

Regional European Meeting on the World Programme for Human Rights Education. We would like to inform you that you are invited to submit examples for a compendium of good practice on human rights education, including citizenship education and education for mutual respect and understanding. Submissions are being accepted for the primary and secondary level schooling sectors, including teacher training institutions. The deadline for submissions is 1 December 2007. You can find further information at the following address: http://www.hrea.org/compendium/

Teacher Education Policy in Europe (TEPE) Conference 2008 - Final call for papers on the theme of: Teacher Education in Europe: mapping the landscape and looking to the future Thursday 21 – Saturday 23 February 2008. Venue: University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Education See: http://www.pef.uni-lj.si/tepe2008/ .

 

OCTOBER 2007

Funding, Equity and Efficiency of Higher Education. November 21- 24, 2007, Congress Centre Bernardin, Portorož, Slovenia. Organizers: Institute for Economic Research Ljubljana, University of Primorska, Faculty of Management Koper. See: Conference programme. Registration form.

 

SEPTEMBER 2007

Institute for Economic Research, Ljubljana and UP Faculty of Management Koper are organising the International Conference: Funding, Equity and Efficiency of Higher Education (November 21-24, 2007, Grand Hotel Bernardin, Portorož).The conference focuses on three great challenges that the higher education financing faces today throughout Europe and across the world. The first of these is how to find additional resources needed to improve quality of higher education, develop new programs, increase its capacity, and guarantee stability. The second is how to increase equality of access to higher education for different socio-economic groups; and the third is how to improve the efficiency of use of available resources. Special attention will be paid to the issue of funding and its impact on equity and efficiency of higher education. The conference will bring together policy makers, rectors, deans and directors of higher education institutions, scholars, students, and representatives of enterprises to discuss the above-mentioned challenges to higher education. The conference will focus on Europe, with special attention to former socialist countries. Keynote speakers  are some of the major world experts in the field ( Dr. Petr Mateju, Dr. George Psacharopoulos, Dr. Jamil Salmi, Dr. Hans Vossensteyn,  Dr. Maureen Woodhall and  Dr. Adrian Ziderman ). Papers by authors from 20 countries (mainly European ones) will be presented. Full details about the conference are available online at www.fhe.fm-kp.si. Deadline for registration is October 15, 2007.

 

JULY 2007

The innovative international MA multi-LEARN programme (Learning and Development in Multilingual and Multicultural Contexts) starts in September 2007 at the trilingual University of Luxembourg. More information. Students can apply until August 26: http://www.uni.lu/formations/flshase/master_academique_multi_learn/admission Expressions of interest of guest lecturers are welcome anytime.

 

JUNE 2007

UP Faculty of Management Koper (Slovenia) is also this year organizing traditional Management Summer School 2007 which is designed for graduate and postgraduate students who would like to upgrade their knowledge in management. It will be held from 19^th of June till 11^th of July 2007. All courses are in English, so good command of English is necessary. Participants can select courses from the field of management. Undergraduate courses are: Strategic Management, Introduction to Economics and Consumer Behaviour. Postgraduate courses are: Management of Technologies, Marketing in Education and Economic Analyses. Participants have to study all the compulsory literature before the summer school starts. One major writing assignment or several shorter assignments will be given in class. Those participants who will fulfil all the described requirements and passed the written exam will obtain ECTS credits and receive the Transcript of Records. Application is possible until 15^th of June on our web side: http://www.fm-kp.si/eng/index.php?showid=542 For any questions please write on international@fm-kp.si.

Management in Higher Education. August 24 to September 1, 2007. Organizers: University of Primorska, Faculty of Management Koper (UP FM) in collaboration with Center for Higher Education Policy Studies (CHEPS). Content: The seminar will provide an overview of history, general developments, trends and topics in higher education (HE) policy, outlining the basic structures of higher education systems and the main stakeholders in the field. The prevailing governance mechanisms in HE will also be explained. The structure of HE funding will be discussed on the basis of international trends and experiences, juxtaposed with the Slovene case. In addition, the seminar will offer an insight into prominent developments in the area of internationalization and their impact on national HE systems. More…

Funding, Equity and Efficiency of Higher Education. November 21- 24, 2007, Congress Centre Bernardin, Portorož, Slovenia. Organizers: Institute for Economic Research Ljubljana, University of Primorska, Faculty of Management Koper. Call for papers prolonged to June 15, 2007.

 

MAY 2007

Institute for Educational Research, Belgrade announced Call for proposals for the 10th International Conference »Educational Research and School Practice - role of education in reduction of poverty effects on children in transitional countries« (15-16 November 2007, Belgrade ). See also sumbission form.

Chamber of Commerce Belgium-Luxembourg South-East Europe is looking for the well qualified experts for the eventual execution of the project “Development of Post-Secondary Non-University Education”. The indicative starting date of the assignment is 2^nd July 2007 and the duration is 160 days (60 for the Team Leader, 50 for both Category II and Category III expert). For more information see: TOR, CV-model, Chamber Mission.

2nd Summer School META Humanities (Mediterranean Summer School of Theoretical and Applied Humanities), located on the Coastal Region of Slovenia, in Koper, from June 22 – July 6, 2007. The Organizers of the Summer School – the University of Primorska Faculty of Humanities Koper (UP FHŠ), and the Science and Research Centre Koper, – are inviting undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and teachers, readers in humanities and social studies, as well as other specialists interested in the search for ideas and answers to the existing issues pertaining to the fields of humanities and social sciences. The dead-line for application is prolonged till June 10, 2007. More...

 

APRIL 2007

2nd Summer School META Humanities (Mediterranean Summer School of Theoretical and Applied Humanities), located on the Coastal Region of Slovenia, in Koper, from June 22 – July 6, 2007. The Organizers of the Summer School – the Faculty of Humanities Koper, and the Science and Research Centre Koper, University of Primorska – are inviting undergraduate and graduate students, researchers and teachers, readers in humanities and social studies, as well as other specialists interested in the search for ideas and answers to the existing issues pertaining to the fields of humanities and social sciences. The deadline for application is May 14, 2007. More...

University of Leeds Summer Short Course at the University of Ljubljana: Monday 23rd July – Tuesday 31st July 2007. Developing Practice in Teaching English to Young Learners. This 8 day intensive course will be run by staff from the School of Education University of Leeds in co-operation with the University of Ljubljana. It is intended for professionals interested in further developing their knowledge and skills in teaching English to young learners (TEYL). The course aims to deepen participants’ understandings of the principles of TEYL and introduce them to approaches, methods and techniques which will encourage and support children's language learning. Leaflet, Invitation Letter, Accommodation.

 

MARCH 2007

A European Discussion of Immigration – Conference in Lisbon Experts and professionals from all over Europe will debate the future of civic education in societies of immigration at the “Rethinking Citizenship Education in European Migration Societies” conference, taking place in Lisbon from April-26 th-28 th, 2007. More...

3-month study-program in science and higher education management offered by the German University of Public Administration in Speyer (http://www.dhv-speyer.de/Studium/Wissenschaftsmanagement/index.htm) jointly with the Institute of Science and Research Management (http://www.zwm-speyer.de/) and brings together research students and professionals in the area of higher education management and research.The program is taught by a distinguished international faculty of researchers and high level practitioners in higher education research and management. (http://www.zwm-speyer.de/) The university and the program is very international but courses are taught in German language. (for more information please see the attached flyer).

2007-2008 Call for Proposals for Curriculum Research Fellowships. The Central European University’s (CEU) Curriculum Resource Center (CRC) funded by the Open Society Institute’s (OSI) Higher Education Support Program (HESP), is launching a new call for applications for its Curriculum Research Fellowship. CRC invites applications from scholars (higher education researchers and teaching faculty) from the region to investigate specific questions related to social science curricula and curriculum design practices in former communist countries. Application form; More...

Vacancies in OSI's General Education Program. OSI’s Education Support Program in London is advertising two positions. The advertisements include a link from the Guardian Jobs page to full job specifications and complete information on how to apply on www.soros.org: Senior Manager: Education Economy and Senior Manager: Education Advocacy

 

FEBRUARY 2007

The International Higher Education Support program (HESP) of the Open Society Institute promotes the advancement of higher education within the humanities and social sciences in Central, Eastern and Southeast Europe; the former Soviet Union; and Mongolia. HESP activities include support for institutions and individuals. HESP is seeking candidates to fill the position of a Program Coordinator working on one of its large regional programs - the Regional Seminar for Excellence in Teaching. The position is available immediately. For more information please use: applications@adminconsult.hu.

 

JANUARY 2007

USAID Armenia education project. USAID/Armenia has launched an ambitious one-year project to help define the future of the education system of the Republic of Armenia. They will be assisting the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia with their initiative to develop a long term national vision and strategic plan for education. They are currently looking for expert consultants who would be able to advise them and the Ministry during the next several months. The scope of work for the lead consultants can be found at http://cit.aed.org/current_rfps.htm (the application deadlines are February 9 and 15). They also anticipate recruiting shorter-term consultants who are domain experts in specific areas in the near future.

The summer school "Integrating Cultures/Negotiating Subjectivities" is initiated in order to create a forum for discussing of how new European subjectivities are to be negotiated throughout the processes of integration of different states and cultures within the changing borders of enlarged Europe. It aims to put forward the alternative futures of Europe by engaging with the world of ideas and ideals of cross-cultural translation. The course is designed as a two-week intensive summer school that is to have a cross-disciplinary structure. More information...

 

DECEMBER 2006

SEE-ERA.NET Joint Call. On November 30, fourteen European countries including all Western Balkan countries jointly published a new call for proposals. This SEE-ERA.NET Joint Call is a pilot case for the cooperation of the participating countries in the field of research funding. The design of the call is based on research on the priorities and needs of the Western Balkan countries with a view to their better integration into the European Research Area. The main theme of the call is networking of scientists, who can only jointly apply for multilateral research projects, network projects or summer schools. Funding will be provided in the thematic areas "Environment", "Information and Communication Technologies", and "Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology". Participating countries are: Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. This initiative is part of the Southeast European Era-Net (SEE-ERA.NET), a project financed by the European Commission. The main objective of this project is to explore and exploit synergies among bilateral Science & Technology agreements of the partner countries. More information in the info package and at the website: http://www.see-era.net/pjc

 

NOVEMBER 2006

The Prospects of Teacher Education in South-east Europe. Most SEE countries struggle with obsolete pre-service teacher education, poor and/or inadequate in-service teacher training. South East European Education Cooperation Network (SEE-ECN) has been implementing a two-year project, with financial support from the Open Society Institute Education Support Program`s RE:FINE program, and Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation with the aim to strengthen the role of teachers in creation of the national teacher education policies, national education systems and ensuring the democratic school governance by providing the direct exchange of the experiences and exposure to the contemporary trends.

As a result of the project, SEE ECN published a book The Prospects of Teacher Education in South-east Europe, which includes several parts: regional overview, the results of a survey, which gathered most important information about pre and in-service teacher education; 12 country reports; final recommendations for future work and suggestions for the relevant EU and national bodies. Final version of Regional Overview is being translated in languages of the region and will be published on project's website. With UNESCO financial support SEE-ECN will organize regional conference for teachers and present the results of the project and discuss possible future follow-up.

For more information, please contact project holder: CEPS - Center for Educational Policy Studies from the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia: Ceps@pef.uni-lj.si

Call for application. Roma Access Program at Central European University 2007. Eligible countries from which young Roma can apply are: Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, FYR Macedonia, Hungary, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Russia, Serbia (including Kosovo), Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Turkey, Ukraine). For further information please see: http://www.ceu.hu/sep/spo

 

OCTOBER 2006

Call for Papers. The “Gheorghe Sincai” Research Institute for Social Sciences and the Humanities of the Romanian Academy, Invites you to participate to the symposium Continuity and discontinuity in East – West relationships. For more information please see: http://icsu-ms.tripod.com/id15.html

Scientific Symposiums 2007, Bulgaria. For complete list of Symposiums please see http://symposiums.sciencebg.net/

O’Brien Fellowships - Call for proposals. The O’Brien Fellowships are awarded annually, upon recommendation by the Faculty of Law to the Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies Office. They are valued at $25,000 per annum, renewable once for Masters (LL.M.) students and twice for Doctoral (D.C.L.) students ( subject to maintaining good standing and providing a satisfactory progress report.) O’Brien Fellows also benefit from a differential fee waiver, meaning that they pay fees at the level of Quebec residents, and one travel grant per year to present their research results at an academic conference. For further information about the O’Brien Fellowship, please see: http://www.mcgill.ca/humanrights/obrienfellowship/

 

SEPTEMBER 2006

On behalf of the OSI Higher Education Support Program (HESP), we are pleased to invite applications to the Regional Seminar for Excellence in Teaching (ReSET). The updated program, in addition to supporting the ReSET Seminar Projects, now offers funding through the new program stream of ReSET Challenges Seminars. Please find enclosed the Call for Concept Proposals and Application information. HESP is seeking applications from academic institutions and associations for funding of the long-term projects aiming to start in the summer of 2007. The ReSET Project Concept Proposals should be submitted electronically to reset@osi.hu no later than October 30, 2006. Detailed information on the program and guidelines for applicants are available at www.soros.org/initiatives/hesp

Center Education 2000+ is looking for two excellent and highly experienced international experts in:
- Programs for Minorities
- Evaluating minorities programs
-Minorities in Former Yugoslavia (Serbia, Kosovo, Macedonia)
The experts are looked for in order to be hired as evaluators of a number of Minorities Programs implemented by the European Agency for Reconstruction in Kosovo, Serbia and Macedonia.
For more details, please see attached letter and ToR.

 

JUNE 2006

Black Sea Conference on University Admission and Exams - Promoting Fairness and Equity in Access to Higher Education, Georgia, 19-20 September 2006. Georgian Ministry of Education is organizing a conference on testing and unified entrance exams for the universities. For more information please open files: general information and agenda and registration.

First Call for papers: 20th Annual World ICSEI Congress, January 3-6, 2007, Portorož, Slovenia Deadline for paper submission: September 10, 2006
The theme of the conference is "Professional Challenges for School Effectiveness and Improvement in the Era of Accountability". The conference will provide the opportunity to address questions of accountability, autonomy, deprofessionalisation and reprofessionalisation in relation to school effectiveness and school improvement in changing and diverse contexts. External testing, quality indicators and other initiatives which are now found in countries all over the world have changed issues of accountability, autonomy and professionalism. The interrelatedness of these three issues provides our starting point to evoke the sharing of different experiences and promote a rich international discourse. You are invited to attend and submit papers to ICSEI 2007 conference, and to present proposals on accountability, autonomy and professionalism and how the relationship among these issues has been considered in research, policy and practice to develop effectiveness and improvement in education. Proposals are invited around following theme:
-          Accountability and autonomy – is there a link
-          Global and national responses in the context of accountability and diversity
-          Professional responses to demands for public accountability
-          Effective practices in educational leadership, learning, teaching
For the details of the conference and submission of papers, please refer to the Conference website http://www.icsei2007.si

 

MAY 2006

Anna Lindh Euro-Mediterranean Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures launched a six months youth campaign on mutual respect between cultures and religions in 35 countries. The Foundation invites young people between 18 and 25 years to submit their proposals on overcoming the present crisis. All participants are free to ask questions to young people from anther country of their choice. The Foundation will provide each participant with answers and comments from a young man or woman from the other side of the Euro-Mediterranean region. All questions and answers will be published, and all proposals will be submitted to the 35 Governments of the Euro-Mediterranean Partnership. The 100 young people contributing the best questions, answers and proposals will receive awards as “youth messengers for dialogue between cultures and religions”. They will be invited to a youth workshop for further developing their ideas in teamwork. More information ..., Participation form.

Management Summer School 2006 is designed for graduate and postgraduate students who would like to upgrade their knowledge in management. The FM Summer School 2006 will be held from June 19 to July 7, 2006 in the ancient city of Koper on the Adriatic coast, only 20 km away from Triest and 150 km away from Venice. Undergraduate and postgraduate students from all over Europe are expected to attend. All information along with the Application Form for the Summer School 2006 are available on the FM’s website www.fm-kp.si .

Call for Proposals - Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative (LGI) - Policy Fellowship 2006/2007. The primary goal of the LGI Policy Fellowship program is to support policy research aimed at stimulating innovative and practical policy reform. Each year broad topics are identified for candidates from different country groups. LGI is currently calling for Fellows for its 2006/2007 program, which will run from October 2006 to October 2007. For more background information about the fellowship program see: http://lgi.osi.hu/documents.php?m_id=81. This year LGI is featuring two topics: Topic 1: "Assessing the 'New Public Management' reforms in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union"; Topic 2: "Spatial Analysis in Addressing Concentrations of Vulnerable Groups". For more information please open attached file.

Global Network of Curriculum Developers (GNCD). In July 2006 UNESCO - International Bureau of Education (IBE - Geneva) created and launched the activity of a Global Network of Curriculum Developers (GNCD). The Network is a community of Practice that gathers an important number of ministries, curriculum developement institutions and individual curriculum developers all over the world. The main aim of the network is to share information on current day curriculum theories, policies and practices, to carry out comparative research and last but not least to create a community of practice around the main issues of current day curriculum development internationally. Hereby we have the pleasure to officially inform you that the FP has started its activity. A number of institutions and individual experts have already expressed their willingness to be members of the network.Those persons/institutions that are intererested to be part of the Network and haven't sent yet their letters of interests are kindly invited to do so in the forthcoming two weeks (by 15 May). Contact addresses for this are:
Al. Crisan (acrisan@cedu.ro)
E. Palade (epalade@cedu.ro)
S. Damian (sdamina@cedu.ro)
www.cedu.ro
Phone: 0040 21 212 07 80
Fax: 0040 21 212 07 79

Fulbright New Century Scholars program. We are pleased to inform you that the Fulbright New Century Scholars program has been announced and the guidelines for the competition have been posted on the CIES website (www.cies.org/ncs). In its 5^th year, NCS will continue to address critical issues in higher education around the globe, and will focus on “Higher Education in the 21st Century: Access and Equity.”  Dr. D. Bruce Johnstone, Director, Center for Comparative and Global Studies in Education at the State University of New York at Buffalo, will serve as the Distinguished New Century Scholar Leader. To create a platform for collaborative thinking and interaction, NCS provides participants with specific opportunities to come together during the program year in a series of three one-week seminars.  NCS scholars also make an international research visit of two/three months as part of the program.NCS award benefits include a travel/research grant in the amount of $37,000.  Costs for attending the seminars (accommodations/meals) are covered separately. Non-U.S. applicants should consult with local Fulbright office for submission of applications and local deadlines. All applications should arrive at CIES no later than July 17^th, 2006. NCS activities will begin February/March 2007 with an orientation and goal setting seminar.

5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education. Call for Papers/Abstracts/Submissions 5th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Education January 6 - 9, 2007. Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu Hawaii, USA Submission Deadline: August 18, 2006 Web address: http://www.hiceducation.org Email address: education@hiceducation.org . The Hawaii International Conference on Education encourages the following types of papers/abstracts/submissions for any of the listed areas: Research Papers - Completed papers. Abstracts - Abstracts of completed or proposed research. Student Papers - Research by students. Work-in-Progress Reports or Proposals for future projects. Reports on issues related to teaching. For detailed information about submissions see: http://www.hiceducation.org/cfp_edu.htm

 

APRIL 2006

Teaching conversational English in Central and Eastern Europe and Newly Independent States. For details please visit the webpage www.bridges4edu.org or contact J.Beth Ciesielski <jbc@bridges4edu.org>

Association for Teacher Education in Europe (ATEE) announces the 31th Annual ATEE Conference: Co-operative Partnerships in Teacher Education ( Ljubljana - Portorož, Slovenia 21-25 October 2006). Co-operative partnerships in teacher education have been widely recognised as a powerful issue in teacher professional development. They can offer meaningful opportunities for closer relations and joint responsibilities for knowledge creation, development and dissemination. Therefore, institutions providing teacher education should organise their work collaboratively in partnerships with schools, the local work environment, workbased training providers and other stakeholders. Furthermore, partnerships can be viewed as a model of active participation in lifelong professional development focused on collaborative planning and implementation of professional development opportunities. This conference will initiate discussion and theoretical perspectives about the potentials for collaborative partnerships in different fields of teacher education. It is also a tremendous opportunity not only for sharing views and good practice in this area but also to establish new partnerships from which all those involved in teacher education may benefit. For further information visit http://www.atee2006.si/

JANUARY 2006

7th Postgraduate Conference at UCL-SSEES (UK) in February '06. UCL School of Slavonic and East European Studies, UK would like to announce the 7th International Postgraduate Conference which will focus on the topics of inclusion and exclusion in Central and Eastern Europe and the countries of the Former Soviet Union. Postgraduate students from over 20 countries, speaking from a wide range of perspectives, will present papers on how change affects the way different groups come to be included or excluded from wider society. For more information, including the programme and registration details, please visit: www.ucl.ac.uk/ssees-pgconf

Call for Proposals
Central Asian Educational Cooperation Network is organising conference on education, which will take place in Kirgyzstan in March 2006. For additional information please see Call for proposals (in Russian language only) or contact organizers: conference@netmail.kg.

SEPTEMBER 2005

Book Launch: Learning to Change: The Experience of Transforming Education in South East Europe Terrice Bassler
"The state of education and educational reform in South East Europe have been a theme of several, mostly international surveys and studies during the last decade. However, almost by rule, they haven't been written by experts from the region and they have almost always had a rather limited and specialized approach. This new book provides us with another experience. Written by distinguished experts from the region, it brings forward not only an expertise but also a touch of individual experiences, thus making the reading really fresh, realistic and original. Most of the main issues of the educational transformation and all main geographical areas of the region are covered. There has been no similar edition so far, at least not by my knowledge."

Prof. Pavel Zgaga
Faculty of Education, University of Ljubljana
Director, Center for Education Policy Studies

Learning to Change: The Experience of Transforming Education in South East Europe (Central European Press), a collection of first-person narratives by education specialists from the region, makes vivid the politics and paradoxes of transforming education systems. Edited by OSI Education Support Program Director (Ljubljana office) Terrice Bassler, the book chronicles the profound effect on schooling caused by the armed conflict, post-communist transition, and increasing openness of the last fifteen years. The stories document the thoughts and feelings of individuals in the classrooms of eleven countries and territories.

A collaboration of recognized leaders from nongovernmental organizations, academia, government service, as well as schools and communities, this work is testament to the recent burgeoning of civil society throughout South Eastern Europe.

Contents include:

Simin Han, Medina Korda, Bosnia and Herzegovina
To Change or Not to Change, Alexandru Crisan, Romania
Debate Was the Question Mark, School Was the Full Stop, Tomislav Reškovac, Croatia
Out of the Tunnel: Romani School Desegregation, Petya Kabakchieva, Bulgaria
Hard Waking Up, Božena Jelušiæ, Montenegro
Everybody’s School, Bardhyl Musai, Albania
From Èoèek to Brahms and Back, Refika Mustafiæ, Serbia
Halim a Thousand Times: “Make a School like a Home,” Lindita Tahiri and Dukagjin Pupovci, Kosova
No Need to Hurry Up? Petya Kabakchieva, Bulgaria
Rites of Passage: Reforming the Matura Exam, Ivan Lorenèiè, Slovenia
Shadows of the War: A Teacher in Serbia, Vigor Majiæ, Serbia
Closer to the Ground, Terrice Bassler
The South East Europe Context: Country Context Data
Chronologies and Milestones of Education: 1990–2004

For further information please contact:

CEU Press
PO Box 519/2
1051 Budapest
H-1397
Tel: +36 1 327 3138
Fax: +36 1 327 3183
Email: ceupress@ceu.hu
http://www.ceupress.com

or:

Open Society Education Program–South East Europe/ Zavod IRC
Šmartinska cesta 106
Sl-1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
Tel: +386 1 548 3770
Fax: +386 1 548 3773
Email: osep-see@zavod-irc.si
http://www.osepsee.net

JANUARY 2005

Job: Program Manager for Transfrontier Cooperation in SEE
The EastWest Institute seeks Program Manager for Transfrontier Cooperation in SEE Department: EWI Center for Border Cooperation (CBC). Location: Skopje or Thessaloniki, but open to other locations in SEE. The Program Manager for Transfrontier Cooperation in SEE is responsible for the overall coordination, management and oversight of EWI's field-based cross-border projects in SEE, part of EWI's Center for Border Cooperation. More information at: http://www.ewi.info/jobs see "current openings".

New Publication
The papers from an international seminar organised by the Public Policy Centre, Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 15-19 July 2004 have been published in: D. Pop (Ed.), New Patterns of Labour Migration in Central and Eastern Europe. Cluj Napoca, Romania: AMM Design and are available online at:
http://www.cenpo.ro/index.php?lng=en&action=1&show=17&expand=9

Erasmus Mundus
The Erasmus Mundus programme is a co-operation and mobility programme in the field of higher education which promotes the European Union as a centre of excellence in learning around the world. It supports European top-quality Masters Courses and enhances the visibility and attractiveness of European higher education in third countries. It also provides EU-funded scholarships for third country nationals participating in these Masters Courses, as well as scholarships for EU-nationals studying in third countries. More details at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/education/programmes/mundus/index_en.html#3

Training course on conflict management
Application deadline: 13 January 2005. The Centre for Non-violent Action Belgrade is organising a training course on conflict management to be held in Tivat, Serbia and Montenegro from 28 January to 7 February 2005. The aim of this training is to provide participants with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the field of conflict management, peace education, intercultural learning and active citizenship. 20 active youth leaders, youth workers, representatives of political parties, unions, employees working in media, governmental structures, local political structures and representatives of non-governmental organisations of at least 19 years of age, working in the field of conflict management or interested in the topic and coming from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Montenegro or FYRO Macedonia may apply. For more information and application form please see http://www.nenasilje.org.

Summer Institute: International Migration, Ethnic Diversity and Cities
June 13th-30th, 2005, International School for Humanities and Social Sciences, Universiteit van Amsterdam. This three-week programme explores features of international migration and the incorporation of immigrants in the cities and states of destination. It is open to advanced undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students as well as professionals working in a field related to the topic of the Summer Institute. Students from 57 countries are now eligible to attend under the NUFFIC scholarship program for short courses. The NUFFIC deadline is Feb. 1, 2005, and before applying to NUFFIC, students must apply to the Summer Institute and be accepted. More information: http://www.ishss.uva.nl/SIM/index.html

The MA Programme MIREES, Italy
The MA Programme MIREES (Interdisciplinary Master in East European Researches and Studies) represents a unique offer in the field of post-graduate training, combining an interdisciplinary programme with a strongly professionally oriented approach. By including an intensive language course, with a wide choice of languages (Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian, Finnish, Hungarian, Polish, Slovak and Russian), MIREES provides its students with considerable insight, hence the qualification of "Area Experts". Thanks to the "Europe and the Balkans" International Network, the Area Experts will have the chance to be inserted into managerial careers in public and private institutions engaged in their geographical area of interest. More information at http://www.eurobalk.net Deadline: 29.04.2005.

Freie Universität Berlin International Summer University, 2005, Berlin
FUBiS is one of the most successful summer programs within Germanys growing academic summer landscape. In 2004 over 400 students from 45 different countries (6 continents) studied at FUBiS in 35 content based and/or German language courses. FUBiS will offer two different summer sessions in 2005 to the international student community. Students have the opportunity to study course within the fields of History, Architecture, German Culture, Literature and Art, Environmental Policy, EU Development, European Studies etc. FUBiS also complemented its curriculum with German language courses on at least five levels of proficiency. Courses are open to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students. Participants must have finished at least one year of university or college education to be eligible. More information at: http://www.fubis.org/


DECEMBER 2004

Course/diploma in European Union Legal Practice
Department of Legal Studies at CEU is introducing an advanced course/diploma in European Union Legal Practice which is open for participants who are not enrolled in its regular degree programs. The program aims to bring together an international mix of participants from all over the world: law students near completion of their law degree, law graduates and legal professionals, who are seeking further credentials and experience in the field. The Total Law* teaching team is a unique blend of well-known academics and senior officials working in European Union institutions, who have also written widely in the field. The particular composition of the team gives the seminar and the workshop both that advanced knowledge and the insider view that is so valuable for the participants. More information about the program is available at http://www.ceu.hu/total_law.html

Job: Senior Program Manager
The Open Society Institute is looking for a Education Support Program Senior Program Manager. More information for download (rtf).

Internship: Regional Environmental Reconstruction Programme for SEE
with the Secretariat of the Regional Environmental Reconstruction Programme for South Eastern Europe (REReP). The Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe. Application Deadline: 31 December. Internship period: 6-10 weeks, starting in January 2005 at the Regional Environmental Center for Central and Eastern Europe head office, Szentendre, Hungary. This internship with the Secretariat of the Regional Environmental Reconstruction Programme for South Eastern Europe (REReP) will provide an opportunity to gain practical knowledge; hands-on experience; and research skills relating to the environmental reconstruction of South Eastern Europe. It is suitable for an ambitious student in an advanced stage of study who wants to focus on the South Eastern European region, and international assistance for environmental reconstruction. More infromation at: http://www.rec.org/REC/Programs/Internship.html

Internships, EC internship for young Roma University graduates
The Commission will be launching an internship scheme from the beginning of May 2005. The scheme, sponsored by the Open Society Institute will be open to ten young Roma graduates in 2005 and each stage will last three months. http://europa.eu.int/comm/employment_social/fundamental_rights/news/news_en.htm

CfA: Study Visit to Croatia and Serbia
YouthNET, a project by Interkulturelles Zentrum (IZ), is a long-term project aiming at the development of youth policy and co-operation as contributions towards tolerance and understanding in Southeast Europe . The study visit is organized by youthNET/IZ and two regional organizers. Theme of the youthNET Study Visit is the YOUTH Programme and youth work realities in CRO and SER, the position of youth in CRO and SER, the presence of the YOUTH Programme, and its importance. The study visit should help participants to understand realities of youth work in Croatia and Serbia and to give a chance to meet projects/partners that were supported by the YOUTH Programme (Ac 1 & Ac 2) in the past. It will be a useful tool to strengthen existing and create new partnerships and to exchange experiences with the YOUTH Programme in the SEE region. More information for download: Invitation for the Study Visit (pdf), Application form (pdf). Website: http://www.iz.or.at

Call for Proposals: Research Cooperation and Networking
The Austrian Science and Research Liaison Offices Ljubljana/Slovenia and Sofia/Bulgaria (ASOs) announce a Call for proposals for projects in Research Cooperation and Networking between institutions in Austria, the ASO countries Slovenia and Bulgaria and South-Eastern Europe (Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro). The call wants to intensify the short-term cooperation in the scientific field of "Governance - Civil Society" with the aim to support the development of long-term scientific collaboration. The call is open from 1. December 2004 to 31. March 2005 (date of post mark), the project activities must be implemented after signing the contract and before May 2006. The funded activities shall enable scientists from Austria, Slovenia, Bulgaria and other South-Eastern European countries to work together on mutually beneficial projects. The main goal is to promote networking, getting in contact with partners and the exchange of research results and know-how. The activities should therefore build on already existing scientific results. Eligible participants are universities, non-university research institutions and tertiary education organizations. The consortium composition must include one partner from Austria, one partner either from Slovenia or Bulgaria and at least one partner from Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, FYR of Macedonia, Romania, Serbia and Montenegro. More information at: http://www.aso.zsi.at/ausschreibung/view?id=303&lang=en

Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development for the Balkans and Areas in Transformation
The programme offers 18 months (95 ECTS) of training for a post-graduate Master's degree. Its main objective is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills for introducing, supporting and co-ordinating processes of change and transformation at the local level. The focus of the programme is local development, with the following characteristics : public, private and non governmental agents are involved; social stability and economic prosperity are strengthened, in agreement with the acquis communautaire/standards in European/EC law. The general approach is comparative and interdisciplinary. More information at http://www.didatticaonline.unitn.it/insegnamenti/master/default.asp

Intensive European Studies Summer 2005
Freie Universität Berlin & Ludwig Maximilian Universität München. Berlin - Munich - Prague. July 17 August 18, 2005. The program is designed in cooperation between the Freie Universität Berlin (FUBiS) and Ludwig Maximilian University Munich (IUC). The course analyses with an interdisciplinary approach the historical development, the economic and political dimension of the project of an integrated Europe and explains the functioning of the institutional setting as well as the key European policies. It discusses the motivations of different member states to join the EU and weights the costs and benefits of such an ambitious enterprise for sovereign states. More information at: http://www.european-study.de

New Publication
"Minority Protection and the Enlarged European Union: The Way Forward." Full text available also online at http://lgi.osi.hu/publications/default.asp?id=261
It can be ordered at: http://lgi.osi.hu/publications_mailorder.php?id=254 LGI, Open Society Institute¨CBudapest, Nador utca 11, H-1051 Budapest, Hungary

European Diploma in Cultural Project Management
by the Fondation Marcel Hicter. Its main aims are to make participants aware of challenges within their field of action and influence and to develop approaches and tools needed for co-operative and creative cultural workforce in Europe.The training is for cultural managers from public and private organizations who are actively involved in the management of cultural and artistic projects in their region, with at least 3 years experience. More information at http://www.fondation-hicter.org

Training Programmes in Leadership for Sustainable Development
Application deadline: mid-December 2004. The LEAD Programme is seeking applications for its training programmes in leadership for sustainable development. The 12- month programme provides training in areas such as systems thinking, cross-cultural communication, conflict management and negotiation, public presentation and team building in a multicultural context. For more information see http://www.lead.org

European Master in Comparative Local Development
The selection process for the Joint European Master in Comparative Local Development for the Balkans and Areas in Transformation is open. The programme offers 18 months (95 ECTS) of training for a post-graduate Master’s degree. Its main objective is to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills for introducing, supporting and co-ordinating processes of change and transformation at the local level. Application information at: http://www.didatticaonline.unitn.it/insegnamenti/master/default.asp

Online Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy
offered by DiploFoundation. The Postgraduate Diploma in Diplomacy (PGD) is designed for diplomats, civil servants and others involved in international relations who would like to improve their knowledge and skills in the field of diplomacy and information and communications technologies (ICT). The program focuses on a broad spectrum of issues, including the work of diplomats in today world, new topics on diplomatic agendas and the use of information and communications technology (ICT) tools for diplomatic activities. The program consists of an introductory workshop in Malta and ten months of online learning, taking advantage of the benefits offered both by traditional, face-to-face learning and online learning. The course is accredited by the University of Malta. Application deadline: Dec. 13, 2004For further information please see http://www.diplomacy.edu/edu/pgd

Bremen Peace Award 2005
In autumn 2005 the Threshold Foundation in Bremen will place for the 2nd time the following Award: Crossing Boundaries / Breaking Vicious Circles * Bremen Peace Award 2005 of the Threshold Foundation for exemplary commitments for justice, peace and integrity of creation. Again persons, initiatives or projects will be honored for a special contribution in one or several of the following areas: Reconciliation, human rights, countering racism, social justice, integrity of the creation, cross-cultural or cross-religious communication. Deadline: January 31. More information at http://www.dieschwelle.de/content/englisch/index.html

IDRC Research Competition
The Peace building and Reconstruction Program of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is inviting research proposals on the theme "Globalization, Violent Conflict, and Peace building". The purpose of the competition is to identify and support promising new research that sheds light on the various conflict-related impacts of globalization, seen as a complex and wide-ranging phenomenon with political, economic, as well as socio-cultural ramifications. For further details consult the Call for Proposals and the Application Kit at: http://www.idrc.ca/peace Deadline: December 17, 2004


NOVEMBER 2004

CfA: Partners for Local Development Foundation
and GTZ Conflict Prevention Program in Serbia - Training for trainers, February 21 - 27, 2005, Serbia. The program will be co-organized by Partners for Local Development Foundation and GTZ Conflict Prevention Program in Serbia in the frame of GTZ ConflictTransformation and Youth Empowerment Project. The following countries will be eligible under this program: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Macedonia, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Serbia and Montenegro (including Kosovo). More information at http://www.fpdl.ro (the EDCM TOT Program will be launched, including on-line application form, in early December 2004) Deadline: ASAP

New Publication
Schleinstein, Alexej: "Managementstile in Europa. Untertitel: Ein interkultureller Vergleich." ISBN: 3-936755-84-1. Verlag Dr. Müller.

IDM - Marie Curie Chair
The Institute for the Danube Region and Central Europe (IDM), Vienna, Austria, intends to establish a Marie Curie Chair for South East European Studies in the field of social sciences, funded by the European Commission, for up to three years. The prospective Chair holder is expected to have achieved scientific excellence in previous research and to have the capacity to inspire the trainees. Furhtermore experience with managing research and supervising thesis work is required. The chair holder is to spend at least half of his/her assignment teaching and training early-stage researchers. The rest of the time will be devoted to his own research.
More information for download (rtf)

IDRC Research Competition
Globalization, Violent Conflict, and Peacebuilding. For further details, please consult the Call for Proposals and the Application Kit at: http://www.idrc.ca/peace .The Peacebuilding and Reconstruction Program of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is inviting research proposals on the theme "Globalization, Violent Conflict, and Peacebuilding". The purpose of the competition is to identify and support promising new research that sheds light on the various conflict-related impacts of globalization, seen as a complex and wide-ranging phenomenon with political, economic, as well as socio-cultural ramifications. Deadline: Dec 17, 2004

Internship at Goldwater Institute
The Goldwater Institute seeks part- and full-time interns for 2005 spring semester. Intern tasks include: assist policy staff as researchers, assist the development and communication teams with the organization of events and mailings, and provide staff with a variety of administrative and clerical assistance. Internships are for undergraduates, regardless of major, graduate students, or recent graduates who share a strong commitment to the values of the Institute. Send a cover letter explaining your interest and availability, your resume, and a short writing sample. Application Deadline: 12/1/05. Website: http://www.goldwaterinstitute.org

Paralegal at the Institute for Justice
The Institute for Justice, the nation's premier libertarian public interest law firm, seeks a highly organized, detail-oriented and energetic person to assist its attorneys with the practical aspects of litigation in state and federal courts. The successful candidate will work closely with lawyers in all phases of the litigation process, from the discovery period through the trial and onto post-trial findings and appeals. The Institute for Justice offers a stimulating and rewarding work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Candidates with 1-3 years of litigation experience and an entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged to apply. Website: http://www.ij.org

Romania on ECMI Ethnopolitical Map of Europe
http://www.ecmi.de/emap/ro.html. Background, Statistics, an array of documents on current situation and international response, including OSCE HCNM Recommendations, State and Parallel CoE FCNM Reports, as well as CoE Parliamentary Assembly resolutions and CoE Venice Commission documents can be found here, as well as EU Enlargement Regular Reports. Extracts of relevant bilateral treaties are also included. Sections on National Legislation, Bibliography and Links round out the entry.

Publication of the fourth issue of the European Balkan Observer (EBO)
This issue contains articles on "Rethinking the Balkans", the Europeanisation process in the region, remaining security concerns and the EU integration process in Bosnia.The European Balkan Observer can be downloaded for free at http://www.wiiw.ac.at/balkan/


OCTOBER 2004

Event Foundation - Project award
The Evens Prize awards a project that contributed to the integration of European citizens in the field of intercultural education. The detailed criteria are to be found in the attached document. The foundation calls upon a committee of independent experts to choose the prize winner. The laureate receives a sum of 25.000 EUR, the second selected 10.000 € and the third prize 5.000€. A second financial injection can be foreseen in year 2. More information on the Evens Foundation and the former Evens Prizes for Intercultural Education can be found at: http://www.evensfoundation.be

New Publications

- "Minorities in Greece - historical issues and new perspectives" History and Culture of South Eastern Europe. An Annual Journal / Jahrbücher für Geschichte und Kultur Südosteuropas. Volume 5/ 2003. Content and Abstracts: http://www.uni-mainz.de/FB/Geschichte/Osteuropa/JGKS/

- "Dayton and Beyond. Perspectives on the Future of Bosnia and Herzegovina". Preface by Wolfgang Petritsch. Edited by Christophe Solioz and Tobias K.Vogel. 2004,224 pp.,pb.,44,– €, ISBN 3-8329-1026-3 (Demokratie,Sicherheit,Frieden, Bd.171) Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, http://www.nomos.de

- "Jahrbuch für Historische Kommunismusforschung 2004". Eds.: H. Weber, U. Mählert, B. H. Bayerlein, H. Dähn, B. Faulenbach, J. Foitzik, E. Neubert, M. Wilke, im Auftrag der Stiftung zur Aufarbeitung der SED-Diktatur. Including:The International Newsletter of Communist Studies X (2004), no 17. Aufbau Verlag Berlin, ISBN 3-351-02684-6

- "Ab Imperio": The collection of articles New Imperial History of the Post-Soviet Space. Kazan': Center for the Study of Nationalism and Empire, 2004. Hard copy in russian language, 655 p., Index, Ill. Eds.: I. Gerasimov, S. Glebov, A. Kaplunovsky, M. Mogilner, A. Semyonov. Full table of contents including article titles and ordering information at http://abimperio.net/nih

International Winter University Macedonia 2005 - Teaching Faculty
International teaching faculty are invited to apply to teach at the International Winter University Macedonia (IWUM 2005) from 17 to 28 January 2005. Nine visiting professors together with nine co-professors from Macedonia will provide an equal number of (ECTS-graded) winter courses in the disciplines of Business Administration, Economics, Law, and Public Administration. If interested, please visit http://www.academictraining.org

Workshops for Early Career Researchers
On December 4th ghee will be a 4 "Workshops for Early Career Researchers" in Sofia/Bulgaria. Details will soon be available at
http://nextwave.sciencemag.org/cgi/content/full/2004/04/22/2


SEPTEMBER 2004

CfA: Confidence-building Measures (CBM) Programme
The aim of the CBM Programme by the Council of Europe is to support pilot projects of which the main objectives the promotion of harmonious intercultural relations within a specific country or between two or more neighbouring countries in Europe. The next deadline for the receipt of project applications is Nov. 18th for projects starting as of 15 April 2005. More information for download at
http://www.coe.int/T/E/NGO/Public/2004_CBM_Programme_description.doc

New Online Project: Book Reviews
Eumap.org is pleased to announce an upcoming new online project: Book Reviews. Eumap.org, the official website of the OSI's EU Monitoring and Advocacy Programme, is dedicated to providing quality information and encouraging public debate on various issues related to human rights and the rule of law in Europe. More information at
http://www.eumap.org/journal/announcements/all/2004/book_review/

Funding for NGOs/Environment
Funding for SEE Community action programme promoting nongovernmental organisations primarily active in the field of environmental protection - Application deadline: October 1, 2004. Programme objectives: Financial assistance under this Call for Proposals may be provided for NGOs, which are involved in contributing to the development and implementation of Community environmental policy and legislation in different regions of Europe. The Programme will also contribute to the strengthening of small regional or local associations working to apply the 'acquis communautaire' in relation to the environment and sustainable development in their local area. The Programme will be open to the participation of European NGOs established (legally registered) in either: the Member States, Bulgaria, Romania,- Turkey, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Albania, Serbia and Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Croatia. More info at:
http://europa.eu.int/comm/environment/funding/intro_en.htm

New Publications from the Center for Policy Studies
The Center for Policy Studies at Central European University (Budapest, Hungary) offers two new publications in its CPS Policy Studies series. 1.) Martin Tisné and Daniel Smilov: "From the Ground Up. Assessing the Record of Anticorruption Assistance in Southeastern Europe." Budapest: Center for Policy Studies, July 2004, and 2.) Dimitrina Mihaylova: "Social Capital in Central and Eastern Europe. A Critical Assessment and Literature Review." Budapest: Center for Policy Studies, July 2004. Both publications can be downloaded in pdf-format at
http://www.ceu.hu/cps/pub/pub_polstud.htm

Electronic Newspaper for Civil Society
ZaMirZine is electronic newspaper for civil society and urban culture covering mostly civil society in Croatia but encourages NGOs from the region to send news, articles and announcements. Feature stories, by renowned journalists, are published daily http://www.zamirzine.net

New literary/photo site for young CEE artists
"Local_Minds" is a new portal for young artists under 35 years of age from the Central and East European states.  Available at http://www.localminds.com, it offers the opportunity to publish works of creative writing and photography in an attempt to capture the specifics of local mentality manifested within artistic productions. The "local_minds" community includes and is opened to writers and photographers from Bulgaria, Macedonia, Romania, Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Albania, Moldova and Byelorussia or to other artists who have a considerable experience within this area.

New Publication
Maria Bucur. "Eugenics and Modernization in Interwar Romania." Pitt Series in Russian and East European Studies. Pittsburgh: University of Pittsburgh Press, 2002.

Job:
Regional Programme Manager, South East Europe, (3-year contract - based in region, travelling approximately 30 % of time to project sites and on assessments). HelpAge International (HAI) campaigns on behalf of the world's older population and provides expertise and grants to older people's organisations in 70 developing countries - assisting them to help the most disadvantaged lead independent lives. Closing date: 30th September 2004. Interviews to be held late October.For further information visit http://www.helpage.org

EIDHR - Call for proposals for microprojects in Serbia and Montenegro
The European Commission has launched a call for proposals for micro-projects taking place in Serbia and Montenegro under the European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR). There are five themes for this call for proposals: Priority A: Human Rights education and training, Priority B: Freedom of expression and independent media, Priority C: Good governance, Priority D: Fight against torture and impunity, Priority E : Fight against racism and protection of minorities. Projects may not exceed 18 months in duration. Grants will support micro-projects carried out by NGOs registered in Serbia and Montenegro. More information at http://www.delscg.cec.eu.int Application deadline: September 15, 2004

New Book:
Melanie Tatur (Ed.): The Making of Regions in Post-Socialist Europe -the Impact of Culture, Economic Structure and Institutions. Case Studies from Poland, Hungary, Romania and Ukraine. Volume I: 2004. 343 pp. Softc. EUR 39,90 - ISBN 3-8100-3813-X Volume II: 2004. 416 pp. Softc. EUR 39,90 - ISBN 3-8100-3814-8

Master in Planning & Management of Co-operation & Training Activities
for CE, EE & the Balkans
The Balkans and Central and Eastern Europe are both a wager to be won and a challenge not to be given up. Since the end of its forced post-war isolation, this area is indeed a node of strategic interests and activities. Against this background, several Italian universities and organizations together with the UNESCO Chair "Peace, cultural development and cultural policies" have joined together to organize an International Master in "Planning and Management of Co-operation and Training Activities for Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans". http://www.formazione.unipd.it/master/pecob/enindex.htm

CfA: Understanding and Teaching Rural Economics
BUTRE and the University of National and World Economy calls for applications to participate in the project entitled “Better Understanding and Teaching Rural Economics”. The goal/purpose of the project is to promote teaching excellence by supporting junior faculty in their academic career in revising and developing current university curricula of Rural Economics on an international and comparative level, and, among others, in developing their understanding about teaching and learning processes. Read more (download rtf)

Job: Environmental Planner
Qualifications & Skills: Relevant university degree preferably in law or related discipline and as a minimum A MSC in environmental planning or management. Specialisation in territorial / physical/ environmental /urban and regional planning. Fluent in oral and written English. Have in the last 10 years participated as a long term expert in providing technical expertise in regional environmental planning in a transition or Accession Countries. Location: Albania, deadline: ASAP. More information: http://www.DevNetJobs.org

European Media Training
The EMT is a project funded by UniCredit Foundation organizing a training program for journalists and other media professionals in Croatia. Applications are now being accepted for the European Media Training Course - Training Programme for Communication Sector Operators in Croatia. Application deadline: September 30, 2004. More information and application for download: http://www.unicreditfoundation.org/eng/index-uk.asp (see: "news")


AUGUST 2004

New Danube Portal
There is a New Danube Portal for co-operation in the Danube Region. Have a look at: http://www.danubecooperation.org/

SEFI Stagiaire
The candidate will be engaged in a university programme or have a university degree and will demonstrate an excellent knowledge of English (both written and speaking) and a correct knowledge of French. Any other language will be an asset. The candidate, citizen of the European Union, feels comfortable with Word, Excel, Outlook Express and the Internet. He/she will be motivated for working in an international organisation environment. Deadline: August 31. More information at: http://www.sefi.be


JULY 2004

Job: Legislative Strengthening Expert
DPK Consulting seeks legislative strengthening experts for anticipated USAID-funded projects around the world. Candidates must have a practical and theoretical understanding of policy formulation and coordination processes at the center of government and of building institutional and individual capacity and support functions for legislative drafting processes.He/she must have significant expertise in the functioning of Cabinet-type bodies and relevant legislative frameworks; a relevant advanced degree; and at least 5 years of progressively more responsible work in or assisting legislative drafting. Prior experience on USAID or other international donor-funded rule of law projects and regional specializations and associated language skills preferred. More information at: http:www.dpkconsulting.com Deadline: ASAP

Jobs within Youth Campaign on Tolerance
- International (EU) Team leader, - Several International (EU) and local short- term experts, - Local Project Manager. Location: Macedonia. Last Date: July 30, 2004. More information on: http://www.icon-institute.de (direkt link: http://www.icon-institute.de/en/p_group/jobbase/currentjobs-Dateien/jobs_current_551605_01.htm )

Proposals for Micro Projects
The European Initiative for Democracy and Human Rights (EIDHR) opened a call for proposals for "micro" projects-small projects under 100,000 Euro (USD 129, 590) designed for grassroots NGOs and administered by the European Commission (EC) Delegations. The EC has identified four thematic priorities, which include: (1) democratization, good governance and the rule of law; (2) abolition of the death penalty; (3) torture and impunity, and international tribunals and criminal courts; (4) racism and xenophobia, discrimination against minorities and indigenous people. Each EC Delegation identifies priorities and has different deadlines for proposals. For information on proposal guidelines, and deadlines, go to: http://europa.eu.int/comm/europeaid/projects/eidhr/cfp-micro_en.htm

Elitestudiengang Osteuropastudien / East European Studies
Ziel des viersemestrigen interdisziplinären Master-Studiengangs ist die Vermittlung von Regionalkompetenz für Ostmittel-, Südost- und Osteuropa. Die Studierenden sollen befähigt werden, Entwicklungen und Situationen in Osteuropa zu analysieren und in ihre jeweiligen politischen, gesellschaftlichen, rechtlichen, wirtschaftlichen, historischen und kulturellen Zusammenhänge einzuordnen. Neben Fach- und Sprachkenntnissen in einer bzw. mehreren osteuropäischen Sprache(n) werden Schlüsselqualifikationen vermittelt, die es den Studierenden ermöglichen sollen, nach ihrem Abschluss verantwortungsvolle Aufgaben in den Bereichen Politik, Wirtschaft, Kultur und Wissenschaft zu übernehmen.
Der Studiengang wird von der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München in Kooperation mit der Universität Regensburg und der Friedrich- Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg angeboten. Bewerbungsschluss für WS 2004/2005: 31. Juli 2004. Weitere Infos: http://www.geschichte.uni-muenchen.de/goese/ENB-Osteuropastudien.shtml

New Public Policy Database
Students might be interested in a new public policy database produced by the Center for Policy Studies at the Central European University, Hungary. The Policy Documentation Center is a free on- line collection of policy proposals, analyses, and background reports produced by think tanks and research institutes from Central and Eastern Europe and countries of the former Soviet Union. Fully searchable, the database contains hundreds of documents that cover topics from security policy to education reform. http://pdc.ceu.hu

Community Activist Network Project
Balkan Sunflowers and Service Civil International announce the Community Activist Network, a project available to volunteers from participating European countries. The Community Activists Network (CAN) will place 20 international volunteers for 6-month periods in Kosovo, particularly focusing on marginalized, minority, ethnically mixed, and traumatized communities. The volunteers will live in the community, in host families. While they will initiate and provide some project appropriate to their own skills, their primary responsibility will be to identify, train, inspire and support youth and young adults who want to help their own communities as activists. With these partners, they will find ways to contribute to those communities. The program will provide intensive training to both the international and local volunteers. Location: Serbia and Montenegro. Deadline: 31 July 2004. More information at: http://www.usbsf.org

European Law Programme
The LLM in European Law Programme provides the opportunity to study in depth several key aspects of European Union law. The School of Law has considerable research strengths in the field, with staff working under the auspices of the School's Institute of European Law. In 1998, in recognition of outstanding expertise in European affairs, the University of Birmingham was one of the first universities to be awarded the title Jean Monnet European Centre of Excellence by the European Commission. The LLM in European Law is open to students with no prior knowledge of EU law, but such students are expected to take the module Judicial Protection in the EU.
Complete information about our LLM programme is available at: http://www.law.bham.ac.uk/prospectus/llm/

Job: International Consultant in Education
The World Bank is funding an Education Participation Improvement Project (EPIP). The Project Management Unit (PMU) is an integral part of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology. It is headed by a local Project Director. The Project intends to hire an International Consultant.The International Consultant will be working with the PMU and under the supervision of the Permanent Secretary / MEST and Principal International Officer (PIO/MEST/UNMIK). Details for download 1(rtf) and 2 (rtf)

The Pre MBA
Preparation for masters courses in business and business-related subjects in English speaking universities. The Pre MBA is an intensive course for mature business professionals and graduate students of business. It is designed by specialist staff in the Business School at Oxford Brookes University and language experts in the International Centre for English Language Studies. It prepares for entry to masters programmes in business or Business-related studies at Oxford Brookes and other UK and European universities and gives you a competitive advantage in your future studies
Course information: Age: 22+, Length: 6 weeks, 26th July - 3rd September. More information at: http:www.brookes.ac.uk/icels

The IAPSS Journal
The International Association for Political Science Students welcomes academic papers on "The Influence of Political Doctrines and Cleavages on Contemporary Party Systems" for the forthcoming issue of POLITIKON - The IAPSS Journal. The International Association for Political Science Students is a worldwide organization with member associations and individual members in almost thirty countries. The foreseen vision based on trust and values shared within the community is about to be fulfilled by offering a social network, academic development and organizational experience for promoting activity.More information at: http:www.iapss.org

Transcend Peace University (TPU)
Johan Galtung, the Rector of TPU and one of the founders of peace studies, invites you to join practitioners and students from around the world online.TPU is the worlds first truly global, on-line Peace University designed for government and NGO practitioners, policy makers and students at any level working in the fields of peace, conflicttransformation, development and global issues. There will be certificates; for single courses, diplomas for clusters of courses and eventually BA, MA; and PhD degrees. Participants may combine online and onsite courses. In the 2004 September Semester TPU will offer 13 courses. Starting Date: September 27, 2004. Ending Date: December 17, 2004. Deadline: September 17, 2004. Cost per one Course: For EU, North American and South-East Asian/Australian participants 300 Euros. For all others 150 Euros. For more information visit: http:www.transcend.org/tpu

Language and Diplomacy Online Course
This course explores how language works and how it can best be put to work in the service of diplomacy and international relations. It promotes language awareness as a means of improving diplomatic and political skills. Close attention is paid to case studies of treaties, presidential speeches, public announcements, government advertising and media material in order to link theoretical discussion to practical examples. Next starting date: 4 October 2004. Application deadline: 1 Sept. 2004. For further information or to apply visit: http://www.diplomacy.edu/Edu/language Deadline: September 1, 2004


JUNE 2004

Job Announcement: Research Analyst - BiH
The Corporation for National and Community Service is looking for highly motivated individuals interested in joining its team of committed employees in meaningful work to build the capacity of the nonprofit sector and foster a nationwide culture of citizenship, service and responsibility. The Corporation for National and Community Service is a federal government corporation. In partnership with state and local governments and non-profit organizations, they administer the AmeriCorps service program, which includes national and state grant programs, VISTA and the National Civilian Community Corps, the National Senior Service Corps and Service- Learning. More information at website: http://www.ohr.int

Initiative in the field of Cultural Policy Training and Education
The European Cultural Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative in the field of cultural policy training and education. The Cultural Policy Education Group - CPEG - addresses universities, lecturers, students, scholars, and cultural operators dealing with cultural policy issues and professional education. CPEG is based on the recognition of a growing demand to provide students and professionals in the cultural field with theoretical and practical knowledge on contemporary issues of cultural policy. The initiative represents a logical amendment of the Foundation's existing cultural policy activities in SEE and CEE. CPEG intends to provide an expert platform which engages in the development and discussion of cultural policy education and promotes enhanced academic training opportunities on the subject. The initiative concentrates on cultural policy courses and universities in CEE and SEE and involves individual partner institutions from other parts of Europe. More information at http://www.policiesforculture.org

Database for Eastern and Central Europe
The database http://www.ost-mittel-europa.de/ is an online database for contacts to Eastern-Central and Eastern Europe in the fields of politics, economics, culture and science. The database provides information about institutions, commercial enterprises, non-profit organizations, projects and initiatives concentrating their activities in Eastern-Central and Eastern Europe. The page has integrated also a listing of offerings for collaborations and for professional positions. For institutions, associations and companies, Ost-Mittel-Europa.de offers the opportunity to present an address and link to the own homepage as well as indicating the main activities, projects, cooperation partners and a concise overview of any publications. There is no charge for non-commercial institutions from Eastern-Central and Eastern Europe.

OSI Education Support Program/ Teachers College (TC)
at Columbia University, New York and the World Bank , Post-graduate Distance Course in International Education Policy Studies (2004). The Education Support Program (ESP) OSI Budapest and Columbia University (Teacher’s college) are pleased to announce the second joint post-graduate course in international education policy studies to be offered in English. The course will be structured around producing an actual sub sector analysis report and a policy brief. This distance course will run over 14 weeks from September 8, 2004 until December 10, 2004. More information for download (rtf-format)

World Culture Open (WCO)
It serves as an open environment where individuals and organizations engaged in the creative arts, holistic wellbeing and humanitarian service can share, celebrate and experience the wisdom inherent in diverse cultures to build bridges and achieve personal and collective peace, harmony and balance. Nominate for WCO awards: three individuals or groups from any country in the world you believe represent humanity at its best in three focus areas -- the creative arts, holistic wellbeing and humanitarian service. Nomination form for 2004 WCO Awards (deadline July 15): http://www.worldcultureopen.org/award

Job Vacancy: Program Officer - Freedom House
Serbia - Freedom House is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes liberty and democracy throughout the world. Freedom House is seeking a Program Officer for its programs located in Serbia. The Program Officer will assist in all areas of program management and program operations for all aspects of Freedom House grant programs in Serbia. These will include, but are not limited to: program development, grant solicitation, research, proposal review and evaluation, liaison with grantees and other partner institutions, translation as necessary, oversight of maintenance of grant database, and other duties as assigned. Deadline: June 25, 2004. Homepage: http://www.freedomhouse.org

Job vacancy: Programme officer at SALTO-YOUTH SEERC
The SALTO-YOUTH South East Europe Resource Centre has announced a job vacancy for a programme officer. The programme officer will be expected to take responsibility for planning, preparing, implementing, evaluating and following up various activities, tools and services that will be defined together with the co-ordinator of the Resource Centre. SALTO-YOUTH South East Europe Resource Centre is placed in Ljubljana, in Slovenia. The job vacancy is open to candidates coming from Programme countries and candidates coming from countries of South East Europe according to the definition of the YOUTH programme. The full job description is available at http://www.salto-youth.net/see Deadline: 24 June 2004

Martin Ennals Award for Human Rights Defenders
The Martin Ennals Award (MEA) calls for nominations for its 2005 Award. Nominees must currently be involved in work for the promotion and protection of human rights. Special account is taken of those who have demonstrated an active record of combating human rights violations by courageous and innovative means. The Award aims to encourage individuals and organizations, in particular those who are working in conditions hostile to fundamental human rights and are in need of protection. The Award ceremony is normally held in Geneva, at the North-South Media Festival.
The deadline for nominations is October 1, 2004. Website: http://www.martinennalsaward.org/en/nomination/index.html

International Student Camp
August 18 - 27, 2004, Poland. The camp is organized for the third time in row by the Young Diplomats' Center - association of students and graduates, Institute of International Relations, Warsaw University. There will be ca.120 students from all over Europe in Zabinki. Program of the camp includes different kinds of activities and fosters on non-formal education, integration and intercultural learning. The camp strives to create an international community of young people and to give them an opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and gain better understanding of cultural diversity. All these factors have a significant meaning in the year of the European Unification. More information at website: http://www.zabinki.cmd.org.pl Deadline: July 15, 2004

The World Bank - The Youth Voice Group
The World Bank invites young people (15-25) to submit applications to become members of the Youth Voice (YV) group. The Youth Voice initiative is part of the larger World Bank effort to engage young people in a dialogue on development priorities. The World Bank is launching this initiative in several countries in Europe and Central Asia, as well as in other regions of the world.The World Bank would like to select a group of up to ten young people to become members of this initiative. Initially, selected members will participate in this initiative for approximately 6 months (until December 31, 2004), with the possibility to participate for an additional 6 months.Requirements:Age: preferably between the ages of 15-25. A passion/interest in discussing and analyzing issues of concern to young people in your country. Language: English language preferred, but not required. Basic knowledge in operating a computer and in Internet access. Commitment to dedicate some time to this initiative. Team work ability. Ability to work under time pressure. Critical thinking, responsibility, creativity. Deadline: ASAP. You can find more information at: http://www.worldbank.org.ba

Innnovative Strategies in International Cultural Cooperation
August 19 - 21, 2004, Amsterdam, the Netherlands. In association with the Felix Meritis Foundation, and financially supported by the Social Transformation Programme Central and Eastern Europe (Matra) of the the Netherlands. This course examines models, preconditions and parameters for developing productive forms of international cooperation in a bilateral and multilateral frame, taking into account the roles of public authorities, private foundations, and commercial sponsors. The course is designed for cultural operators, civil servants, artists, and foundation staff members. The course is limited to a maximum of 25 participants. A limited number of scholarships are available for students from most Central and Eastern European Countries and Turkey and are financially supported by the Social Transformation Programme Cental and Eastern Europe (MATRA) of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs. These scholarships cover course fee and accommodation but do not cover any travel expenses to the Netherlands. Deadline: July 20, 2004 More information at http://www.amsu.edu/courses/cultural/artm12004.htm

International Filmmaking Seminar
08th - 16th of July 2004, Sarajevo, BIH. Moving pictures, we are surrounded by them, not even realizing anymore how much they affect us. Some might just call it "TV" but it is more than that. It is art! By producing your own movie you will see that many different aspects of art are combined in one genre.This seminar is not only about learning how exciting art is but also about meeting people from other European countries who have the same interests as you do! Together you will discover similarities and differences of each other. At the end of the seminar you will be able to express your common thoughts in a self-made movie / documentary! This seminar is not only for people who are already moviemakers. It is for young interested Europeans who have creativity and enthusiasm to work with people from different countries. To apply you should be aged between 16 and 22 years, coming from either South Eastern Europe or the European Union. Good English skills are required in this workshop. Costs (travel, accommodation, catering) are covered by Schueler Helfen Leben and the European Union! More info at: http://www.schueler-helfen-leben.de.

Diplo Online Course in Bilateral Diplomacy
The objective of this postgraduate level online course is to acquaint participants with bilateral diplomacy; one of the essential building blocks of international relations. Teaching of basic theory is combined with concrete experience resulting from the actual practice of diplomacy. The course should give participants a complete overview of the content and methods of bilateral diplomacy, with practical examples that equip them to analyse international affairs. Who should apply: Practicing diplomats or other civil servants who would like to refresh or expand their knowledge of this important topic with an experienced practitioner; Students of diplomacy or international relations with a particular interest in bilateral relations; Students or practitioners in other fields who wish to gain insight into the world of diplomacy. Deadline: ASAP. More information at http://www.diplomacy.edu/Edu/bilateral

Global Junior Challenge (GJC) 2004
The GJC is a global award for the use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in education and training. It is promoted by the DigitalYouth Consortium, a non-profit organisation founded by the Municipality of Rome, Italy and six major ICT companies. Dedicated to young people and to schools, the award seeks to identify and reward best practices on the use of new technologies in education and training of youngsters. For 2004, the GJC award will pay special attention to a new category of projects: "women and equal opportunities." Projects under this category must be working to realise equal opportunities between women and men in every sphere of their professional life, specifically through the innovative use of ICTs. The aim is to contribute to the achievement of the goal of gender balance in decision-making in the ICT sector. Another GJC 2004 theme will be the fight against the "Digital Divide" and the innovative use of ICTs to reduce poverty in the world. For more information visit http://www.gjc.it/2004/index.asp Deadline: June 30, 2004

Postgraduate Studies in Cultural Management and Cultural Policy in the Balkans
The postgraduate programme is organised by the University of Arts in Belgrade, in partnership with the French universities Lyon II, Institute of Political Studies in Grenoble and Paris IX Dauphine. The programme is open to graduates with University Degree and professionals with proved experience in the field of culture (at least two years) from the Balkan region, who have strong knowledge of French and/or English. The postgraduate studies aim to train the future managers of cultural organisations and cultural project leaders by providing necessary theoretical and practical tools for development and implementation of cultural policies and cultural projects.The francophone students are invited to apply for financial support at the French Embassies in their countries. More information at http://www.arts.bg.ac.yu and http://www.ecumest.ro

Job: Project Manager of the Transfrontier Institution
The EastWest Institute (EWI) is an independent, nonprofit, international institution working to address the most dangerous fault lines of the 21st Century and to help build fair, prosperous and peaceful civil societies. EWI now seeks a Project Manager of the Transfrontier Institution-building Service for SEE: Kosovo and its Neighbours, who will be responsible for the overall management of the project, including its implementation, financial management, oversight of logistical preparations, and running the project meetings and other events. Deadline for applications: June 10, 2004. More information at: http://www.ewi.info

Job: Programme Officer
Alto-Youth South East Europe Resource Centre in Ljubljana, in Slovenia, has announced a job vacancy for a programme officer. The programme officer will be expected to take responsibility for planning, preparing, implementing, evaluating and following up various activities, tools and services that will be defined together with the co-ordinator fo the Resource Centre. The job vacancy is open to candidates coming from Programme countries and candidates coming from countries of South East Europe according to the definitions of the YOUTH programme. Applications must be sent by 24 June 2004. Full job description with the description of the working environment, duties and tasks, requirements, duration of employment and application procedure are available at http://www.salto-youth.net/see.

MAY 2004

Training Course on Working in International Youth Structures
October 5- 16, 2004, Strasbourg. The training programme of the Directorate of Youth and Sport is aimed at young people who are in a position to act as "multipliers". The programmes are based on a philosophy of participation, democracy and intercultural exchange in order to promote the building and strengthening of an open and democratic European society. The knowledge and experience gained at international seminars and training courses can be used all over Europe by young people in the work of their associations and adapted to the needs of their societies. Participants should be responsible for representing their organisation in international youth structures. More info at http://www.coe.int. Deadline: June 4, 2004

Research Director and Program Manager
Open Society Institute, Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative - Research Director LGI/OSI, the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative of the Open Society Institute, a non-profit organization based in Budapest, seeks candidates for the above position. Deadline: June 4, 2004. More information at website: http://lgi.osi.hu/

Finance Manager
Location: Bosnia (Sarajevo). Requirements: CPA preferable or accounting degree with three to five years of relevant experience; Knowledge of fund accounting, procurement and financial management of USAID or UN cooperative agreements; At least two years experience managing funds for development projects; At least one year spent in a conflict zone or emergency area; Excellent organizational and communications skills. Duration: Three months. Deadline: ASAP. More information at http://www.theirc.org

Job: Program Director - Belgrade
The Belgrade-based Humanitarian Law Center is the leading human rights and humanitarian law NGO dealing with the legacy of the armed conflicts in ex-Yugoslavia. To help implement its mandate triggering and facilitating the process of Dealing with the Past, utilizing the instruments of Truth-telling, Justice and Reconciliation the Center is currently recruiting for the position of Program Director. More information at website: http://www.hlc.org.yu

The Balkan Youth Partnership Program
The Balkan Youth Partnership Program provides possibilities to representatives of NGOs from different Balkan countries that are working with children and youth, for visit to organisations and institutions, aimed to improve activity of their organisations and increasing of their efficiency, and creation of better opportunities for children and youth. The Partnership Program is open for all NGOs that are working with children and youth in Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania and Serbia. For more information visit http://www.balkanyouth.org

Master of Arts in East European Studies by distance learning 2004-2006
Institute for East European Studies / Freie Universität Berlin. The Institute for East European Studies at the Freie Universität Berlin invites applications for the MA program East European Studies by distance learning. For more information please visit http://www.ees-online.org/ The application deadline is June 30th , 2004.

M.A. Osteuropastudien
Osteuropakompetenz: multidisziplinär - international. Das Osteuropa-Institut (OEI) der Freien Universitt Berlin bietet seit dem Wintersemester 2003/04 den Studiengang Osteuropa-Studien (Master of Arts) an. Bewerbungsfrist für Studienjahr 2004/05: 15. Juli 2004. Mehr Informationen unter: http://www.oei.fu-berlin.de/

Job: Project Coordinator, Banja Luka
Nansen Dialogue Network is a Balkan-wide project of nine centres working on the development of dialogue and reconcilliation in the region.In line with its programme of activities for 2004, Nansen Dialogue Centre Banjaluka is looking for a full-time Project Coordinator based in Banjaluka. More information at website: http://www.nansen-dialogue.net Deadline: May 14.

New Publication:

- Christoph Zuercher, Jan Koehler (eds.): "Potentials of Disorder: Explaining conflict and stability in the Caucasus and in the former Yugoslavia", published as part of the "New Approaches to Conflict Analysis" series of the Manchester University Press. It is possible to order this book online at http://www.manchesteruniversitypress.co.uk or http://www.amazon.com.uk

Miscellaneous News Archive
Miscellaneous News from October 2003 to April 2004 can be found at the "Archive"