Global Entrepreneurship Summer School

Deadline: May 31th, 2013

Who can apply?
You have to be enrolled in any university at any time during 2013 and you have to be between 18 – 27 years old. Example: If you are enrolled only until February 2013 you can apply even if you won’t be enrolled in September 2013.”Enrolled” applies in our definition also to MBA or PhD students.

When do you need to have time for a trip to Germany?
Sep 17 – Sep 27 2013

Application process
This year we will accept 35 outstanding students from around the world who will get an invitation to Munich. In addition we will accept 15 virtual participants. All applications will go through a very strict, but fair selection process. The deadline for Early Bird applications will be April 30, 2013. The regular deadline will be May 31, 2013 (GMT -12). We will inform everybody at the latest during the last week of June about their application status.

Accommodation
Participants won’t have to pay for their accommodation. We will provide accommodation from Sep 17 until Sep 27 either in the guesthouse of the LMU or at other places such as appartments of other participants from Munich.

Global Scholarships
International students who are invited to Munich will automatically receive a travel scholarship. The Global Entrepreneurship Summer School will contribute 50% of your total travel costs (mostly flight tickets) up to a cap of € 500,-. Just to remind you, accommodation, travel during your stay and lots of food during the week is also included!

Food & travel in Munich
We will provide you for free some exclusive dinners as well as many snacks and coffee during the whole week. In addition we will cover your travel expenses for the public transport in Munich throughout the whole week.

Tuition
We will charge a tutuion fee of € 79,- for early bird applicants and € 119,- for regular applicants per selected participant. (Note: Previously we mentioned here that this only applies to students from Germany. We changed that recently due to the following reason: For our international guests the fee covers part of the the medical insurance including an ambulance transport or even a emergency transfer back home. We will get back to those applicants who have applied before 26.03. if you get selected on how to handle that individually.)

If you are a student from Germany and you can provide accommodation to an international participant you won’t have to pay a tuition fee – no matter when you apply.

Please apply here with your CV and motivational letter (max. around 200 words) as PDF attachments 
If you have any questions please check first our FAQ Page and if you still have questions please send a mail toinfo@globalsummerschool.org.  We are glad to be of further assistance to you.

Further information: http://www.globalsummerschool.org/?page_id=33

the UN-REDD Programme Photo Contest organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

Deadline: April 25th, 2013

THE CONTEST

The objective of this photo contest is to create awareness worldwide of the meaning behind Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation (REDD+) and its linkages to food security. The contest will harness photo talent from around the world in order to illustrate and convey the many linkages between REDD+ and Food. Photographers can submit individual photos inspired by the theme:Nurture forests for the future -Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) for Food Security.

Read the terms and conditions of the photo contest here.

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) within the UN-REDD Programmebelieves that REDD+ can also ensure food security through good agriculture practices, biodiversity conservation, livelihoods diversification, good governance and better land management. That is exactly what we would like you to capture through your lenses!

The UN-REDD Programme, a collaborative initiative between FAO the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), this year is celebrating its 5^th anniversary supporting countries in implementing REDD+  as a way to create an incentive for developing countries to protect, better manage and wisely use their forest resources, contributing to the global fight against climate change.

This can become a powerful and stunning image!

The image should depict one or more of the following activities:

• Farmers producing more on less land using agro-ecosystems and thus avoiding clearance of new forest
• Good agricultural practices: such as agroforestry, alley cropping, agrosilvipastoral, inter cropping of trees and crops, trees produced on farms, tree apiculture, trees on pasture, etc
• Protected areas, forest reserves, conservation
• Forest dependant people in forest ecosystems, especially women and indigenous peoples
• Trees as suppliers of fruits, edible leaves, nuts, medicine, etc
• Livelihoods diversification and good land management.

How do trees connect to food security? Forests and trees are sources of food for millions of the world’s poorest people.

What does REDD+ look like? REDD+ is about keeping trees standing and managing our forests in a sustainable way.



JUDGING

A shortlist of the best 25 photos submitted to the contest will be selected to be presented during an exhibit at the International Conference on Forests for Food Security and Nutrition 13-15 May 2013 to be held at FAO headquarters in Rome, Italy. The selected photos will also be used for future communications material (printed information material, dissemination of information through social media and website with information on REDD+ topics, etc).

 Read more

Further information: http://www.fao.org/forestry/food-security/photocontest/en/#.UV8OD5Ow2tY

Inspire Change Video Competition by Connect 4 Climate

Deadline: May 1st, 2013



Further information: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=583498905008771&set=a.254404314584900.68667.220286284663370&type=1&theater

26th International Youth Leadership Conference

Deadline: June 27th, 2013

This is the official application form for the International Youth Leadership Conference in Prague. Please read over the following information carefully before submitting your application. If you have any questions, send an email toapplications@iylcprague.org and you will be answered promptly.

Application Process
All applications must be submitted online with the form below.

Eligibility 
The IYLC will select Conference participants in a manner that ensures relative uniformity of educational levels, while providing for a high level of geographic diversity. All nationalities are welcome to apply.
For the purposes of group cohesion, each applicant will be evaluated according to the following criteria:


Application Deadline: June 27th


Eligibility 
The IYLC will select Conference participants in a manner that ensures relative uniformity of educational levels, while providing for a high level of geographic diversity. All nationalities are welcome to apply.
For the purposes of group cohesion, each applicant will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

1. Educational level and area of study.

2. Command of English - You do not have to be a native English speaker, however, the IYLC is conducted in English.

3. Age - If you are older than 26, please consider attending as an observer.

4. Quality of short essay or professor recommendation.

2nd round: February 15th, 2013
3rd round: March 1st, 2013
4th round: March 15th, 2013
5th round: April 1st, 2013
6th round: April 15th, 2013
7th round: May 1st, 2013
8th round: May 15th, 2013
9th round: June 1st, 2013
10th round: June 15th, 2013
11th round: July 1st, 2013
Included in this price:

• 5 nights accommodation at the Conference Venue

• All meals

• All local transportation

• Airport greeting

• All field trips, site visits, guest lectures, panel discussions and workshops

• All receptions and networking events

• Certificate of achievement

Final payment deadline: July 15th 
Please do not make any conference fee payments until you receive the official Acceptance Notification from us. It is strongly recommended, that all of the necessary visa and travel arrangement are made before the conference fee is paid. The conference is limited to 120 participants. The only way to guarantee your place is to pay. Please do not wait until the last minute to make arrangements for payment.
All questions regarding the conference and payment procedures can be directed to payments@iylcprague.org 
We accept the following modes of payment:
1. Wire Transfer
2. American Express
3. Pay Pal

Early Bird Discounts 
The Early Bird Discount* is a limited-time offer available to all accepted applicants, who make their final conference payments in a specified time frame:

30% (9900 CZK) Early Bird discount will apply to all payments made
through February 15th (Fee: 23100 CZK).

20% (6600 CZK) Early Bird discount will apply to all payments made
through March 15th (Fee: 26400 CZK).

10% (3300 CZK) Early Bird discount will apply to all payments made
through April 15th (Fee: 29700 CZK).

5% (1650 CZK) Early Bird discount will apply to all payments made
through May 15th (Fee: 31350 CZK).

*Please note that Early Bird discounts may not be combined with other types of discounts and scholarships we offer.
All questions regarding the conference and payment procedures can be directed to payments@iylcprague.org

Rounds of acceptances

We review applications in rounds, during which each applicant will be notified of their acceptance or rejection status within 3 days: 

1st round: February 1st, 2013

Securing your place at the IYLC

To secure your place at the Conference we need you to pay a non-refundable deposit of 3000 czk. Once you are ready to make your final payment, the deposit will be deducted from your Conference Fee. Given the limited spaces available and the number of applications received this year, we can only guarantee your place on the conference upon receipt of your deposit.

Conference Fee: 33000 CZK

(If you are interested being a facilitator, read more here.)

Further information: http://www.iylcprague.org/application

Amsterdam International Water Week

Deadline:May 15th, 2013

The call for papers for the Amsterdam International Water Week is now open!

The Amsterdam International Water Week invites you to submit Your papers for the International Water Week Conference: Integrated Water Solutions for a green economy
Timeline for programme development:

• Outline paper submission closes: May 15th, 2013

• Authors notified of acceptance: July 8th, 2013

• Advanced Programme: July 15th, 2013

• Submission of Full Paper: September 1th, 2013

• Authors may submit papers for either oral or poster presentations

• Papers submitted must be limited to two A4-size pages (including figures and tables)

• Papers have to contain adequate information to allow a sound review

• On the basis of the papers received, a stringent review will be undertaken by the Programme Committee to select papers for the conference in its appropriate format – Oral or Poster.  The selection criteria includes high technical quality, relevance to the themes/topics and depth of information content.   Papers that are deemed commercial in nature will not be accepted.

• If selected, authors are strongly encouraged to submit full papers (maximum 8 pages) which will be further peer-review for publication in IWA’s relevant scientific journals.*

• At least one author of each selected paper must register and attend the conference to present the paper.

• Authors must meet their own expenses to attend the conference, including registration fees, travel and accommodation.

katharine.cross@iwahq.org

Download the Call for papers

To submit Your Paper click here

Paper Submission Procedures

For more information about the call for papers:

Katharine Cross Programmes Coordinator International Water Association (IWA)

*Publication Papers selected for oral presentation are invited to submit full papers to be peer reviewed for publication in IWA Publishing’s journals Water Science and Technology, Water Science and Technology: Water Supply, or Water Practice and Technology.  Specifications for the formatting of papers are available on the IWAP website. at http://www.iwaponline.com/wst/i2a.htm.

Further information: http://www.internationalwaterweek.com/2013/03/11/call-for-papers-now-open-2/

Transparency International Summer School

Deadline: May 1st, 2013

The aim of the Summer School is to provide student leaders from across the region with an opportunity to learn first-hand from professionals working in the anti-corruption field. The School seeks to provide students with a peer-to-peer learning and integrity-building platform that links international experience with transparency and integrity to the current situation in post-communist countries and beyond.

Participants of the Transparency International Summer School on Integrity  learn about the causes of corruption and practical ways in which societies can become more transparent and accountable.

The School staff  offer students state-of-the-art professional guidance and compelling case studies showing long-term sustainability through transparent and integrity. Led by leading anti-corruption professionals, the School seeks to create an environment that brings discussions about transparency and integrity from a high public policy level into the classroom and the everyday life of students.

University students earn 6 ECTS credits upon successful completion of the course.

The language of instruction is English.

Applicants wishing to apply shall submit the following documents:

1) Application form (save as.doc)
2) Europass CV.

The completed application form with the CV should be sent to admissions@transparencyschool.org. Only fully filled applications will be considered. The copies of the diplomas and letters of recommendations are welcome but not compulsory. The final deadline for the submission of application documents is 1 May 2013.

Fees

For 2013 the course participation fee is set at 400 EUR. The fee covers accommodation, meals, study material and extra-curricular activities. Participants are expected to cover their own travel expenses (including visas, insurance, etc.). Students may be granted (partial) tuition fee waivers in exceptional cases.

Scholarships

A limited number of competitive scholarships is available. Full scholarships cover transportation, tuition and board expenses. Students seeking a scholarship are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Students may be also offered partial scholarships that cover a part of their expenses.

Students from the following countries can apply for a full scholarship (the full list of eligible countries is to be confirmed by 1 April 2013): Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Egypt, Estonia, Georgia, Jordan, Latvia, Lebanon, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, Morocco, Palestine, Romania, Russia, Ukraine, Syria and Tunisia.

For further questions regarding the application procedure, fees, scholarships or general enquiries, please contact us at admissions@transparencyschool.org.

Further information: http://transparencyschool.org/application-scholarships/

Bayer Young Environmental Envoy Indonesia 2013

Drop Your Green Ideas to Create Change!

Deadline: May 17th 2013

If you are an Indonesian citizen studying in a college or university of any institution in Indonesia, with green ideas and passion to promote environmental protection in your community, take up the challenge to become a Bayer Young Environmental Envoy.
The Bayer Young Environmental Envoy (BYEE) is a global environmental education program for the youth organized by Bayer and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) with the aim of developing young environmental leaders and boosting the level of environmental awareness among the youth. Entering its 10th year in Indonesia, BYEE invites young Indonesians to come up with practical solution to improve environmental awareness and protection.
Deserving students from all over Indonesia will be selected to be Bayer Young Environmental Envoys (BYEE) and will participate in a live-in Eco-Camp held in a local venue. The top two envoys will join youth delegates from 18 other countries around the world on a weeklong all-expense paid trip to Germany onNovember 10 - 15, 2013. It will be an opportunity to gain new insights on the broad spectrum of environmental protection measures employed by industry, municipalities, and the state environmental authorities in Germany. 

Eligibility for entry

•  Indonesian citizen, college/university student enrolled in any institution in Indonesia as of April 1, 2013 (students graduating in April 2013 are eligible to join)

• 18 to 24 years old by September 1, 2013

• Actively involved in environmental activities or projects

• Willing to travel overseas

• Should be able to work well within a group

• Good oral and written English communications skills

Children and relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity, or persons, whether they are related or not, living with any of the following are not eligible to join the contest:

• Employees of Bayer, their agencies or independent contractors engaged in the project

• Individuals or companies engaged in the development, production, or distribution of materials for the project

How to joinWrite your individual proposal of a simple environmental project in your community or school which demonstrates that environmental protection and economic growth can go hand in hand.

Proposal format and related rules
    - Part II Project Proposal (in English)

1. The current situation and environment related problems in your local area or school. (max. 250 words)

1. If any, current practical solutions to the problem that had been carried out by either government/industry/NGOs or your school/community (max. 500 words)

1. Your proposed personal project, including its objectives and deliverables, which will help to alleviate the problem (max. 1500 words)

1. Budget, manpower, facilities, as well as institutions/groups involved in the project. Please make sure that all necessary resources are within your reach. (max. 1 page)

1. The economic and environmental benefits of the project, and how your project reflects sustainable environmental practices. (max. 250 words)

1. When necessary, insert graphics, photos, diagram or any supporting visuals that explain the problem solving process that you propose.            

The proposal should not exceed 10 pages in total. Any relevant graphic, photos, or diagram must be incorporated in the proposal, NOT in separate files.
Project proposals which are adaptations/upgrades of already existing projects are acceptable, but the entry will be judged solely on the basis of new elements introduced and their added value.
Pre-existing work or accomplishments prior to the official start-up date will not be given any credit.
While the project proposal should be the applicant’s own concept, the project itself may be carried out by any number of people, with the applicant taking significant role in its implementation.
Incomplete entries will not be processed.

Submission procedure
Prepare your project proposal
Fill up the application form
With the application form, attach the following personal documents:
- A 4x6 cm ID color photo of yourself
- Certificate of cumulative GPA (IPK, minimum 2.5) from your institution
- Copies of identification card (KTP/SIM)
- Endorsement letter from a faculty member OR the school academic department head or college/university dean or academic vice-president or president
- If any, proof of environmental award received.
Judging and selection

• Applicants will be shortlisted based on the content of their project, leadership and environmental know-how and involvements.

• A panel of judges will interview each of the shortlisted candidates to determine their intelligence and understanding of environmental issues, their communication and people skills, as well as the feasibility of their project proposals.

• All applications should reach PT Bayer Indonesia by May 17, 2013.

• Successful finalists should implement their respective projects starting June 28, 2013. A premature start-up of the proposed project will be ground for disqualification.

• The project must be completed or come close to completion by September 26, 2013.

• Successful finalists who qualify for the final round will be required to attend an environmental live-in workshop called the BYEE Eco-Camp.

• All charges for the travel, accommodations, and upkeep of interviewees and Eco-Camp participants will be shouldered by PT Bayer Indonesia. 

• At the end of the Eco-Camp, the finalists will be asked to make a presentation before another panel of judges. They will be given the formal title of Bayer Young Environmental Envoy at an awarding ceremony.

• Two of these finalists will be declared as the Top 2 Bayer Young Environmental Envoys and will be given the opportunity to participate in a weeklong all-expense paid study trip to Germany on November 10 - 15, 2013.

• The judges' decision is final for all aspects of the competition.

Communications Dept.
PT Bayer Indonesia
MidPlaza 1, 11th floor
Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10 -11, Jakarta 10220

Entries must reach PT Bayer Indonesia by May 17, 2013

For further queries, please call 021 570 3661 ext. 1517 or send email to byee.indonesia@bayer.com
Communications Dept.
PT Bayer Indonesia
MidPlaza 1, 11th floor
Jl. Jend Sudirman Kav 10 -11, Jakarta 10220
Entries must reach PT Bayer Indonesia by May 17, 2013

Further information: http://www.byee.bayer.com/en/indonesia.aspx

Fully-funded Fellowship for Theater Project 2013

Deadline: 07/01/2013

Are you excited about reaching out to people through theater? Do you want to start a venture that will impact people in your home country? Then apply for the unique one year D&F Academy Theater Project! Come to the D&F Academy Hamburg for ten weeks and learn how to write and stage a theater piece. During the subsequent ten months you will create your own venture in your home country as part of the D&F Academy DreamMaker Program. Apply till January 7th,2013 at www.dfacademy.org

Web Link: http://dfacademy.org/

Change the world: Fellowship for Peace Project 2013

Deadline: 11/02/2013

Are you passionate about promoting peace and conflict resolution? Do you want to work on an innovative venture of your own? Then apply for the unique one year D&F Academy Peace Project with Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Scilla Elworthy. Come to the D&F Academy Hamburg for ten weeks from July to September 2013 to learn how to spread inspiring stories of peace worldwide! Apply online by February 11, 2013 at www.dfacademy.org

Web Link: http://dfacademy.org/

G(irls) 20 Summit 2013

Deadline: December, 30th 2012

The G(irls)20 Summit brings together one girl, aged 18-20, from each G20 country, two weeks before the G20 leaders meeting to look at their agenda thru the lens of the economic empowerment of girls and women and the importance of inclusion.

The delegates participate in panel discussions, attend workshops and caucus to discuss and promote tangible, scalable solutions toward financial prosperity & the economic and political empowerment of girls and women, culminating in a delegate led press conference and communiqué that provides a blueprint on how the G20 leaders can utilize and engage one of the best resources in the world – girls and women.


The empowerment of girls and women is one of the most effective tools for economic, political and social development. With 3.5 billion girls and women in the world, it is imperative to the economic growth and political stability of countries that they are included in the decision making process. As we look for innovative, sustainable and socially responsible solutions to global economic and social challenges, the involvement of half the world’s population can make a significant difference.

To highlight the prowess of girls and women and their role in development and innovation, prior to the G20 leaders meeting in Russia, twenty-one girls, one from each G20 country plus representatives from the European and African Unions, will come together for the third G(irls)20 Summit that will be held June 13th to 21st 2013. The G(irls)20 Summit themes will parallel the themes of the G20 leaders meeting.

Delegates will participate in panel discussions, attend workshops on subjects such as media relations, social media and business planning, and caucus to discuss and promote tangible, scalable solutions toward economic prosperity. The Summit culminates in a delegate-led press conference and communiqué that provides a blueprint to G20 leaders on how to utilize and engage one of the best resources in the world – girls and women.

If you are a passionate, forward thinking, solution oriented young woman from a G20 country or can represent the European or African Union and will be 18-20 years of age at the time of the Summit (June 13th to 21st), you are invited to apply.

With the support of a number of partners, we are committed to ensuring that the experience is accessible to all, and will be assisting with the costs of the Summit for delegates selected to attend, including flights and accommodations.

CLICK TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION

Global Power Shift (International Climate Change Gathering) by 350.org

Deadline: December, 16th 2012

I would like to inform you (for those you are not yet informed) about the Global Power Shift (International Climate Change Gathering) that 350.org is organizing in Istanbul from 10th to 17th June 2013. Please apply by the 16th December if you are interested about attending. Good luck  
Hello,
I’m writing to let you know about Global PowerShift, an international gathering that will take place in Istanbul, Turkey from June 10-17, 2013. This gathering will bring together 600 young organizers from around the world to skillshare, trade tactics and connect on how we will be the generation that turns the tide on the climate crisis. Organizers who attend Global PowerShift will then return to their own countries and help to organize a regional gathering, developing regional campaigns, goals, actions and networks. As co2 levels and sea levels rise exponentially - so must our movement.
We know that the ecological crisis is merely a symptom of an unjust system and unsustainable culture. To accomplish the deep systemic change needed to avert complete catastrophe we will need to bring together a wide diversity of movements and thus we strongly encourage young organizers from a diverse backgrounds and struggles to apply. You can apply here, and please share this email with anyone you think might bring unique skills to this historic gathering. Application deadline is December 16th, and all expenses will be covered for participants.

The ICD Young Leader's Forum Annual Conference 2012

Event Introduction

The ICD Young Leaders Forum Annual Conference 2012 is part of the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy’s Annual Academic Conference during which Cultural Diplomacy initiatives; key political, economic and social shifts and the changes in the International System are discussed. The aim of the conference this year is to reflect on the role of new actors, new initiatives and new targets in terms of key international issues and on how Cultural Diplomacy takes place. 


In today’s rapidly globalizing world, the exploration of cultural diplomacy initiatives within the sphere of International Relations is vital. With the transition from the traditional bi-polar international structure towards a more multi-polar world understanding state perspectives, different cultures and different traditions is important if the international system is to remain stable. The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy recognizes that all areas of the international system must be addressed and the Annual Young Leaders Meeting and Academic Conference provide the opportunity to discuss the past year, present initiatives and the future of Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations.

Conference Participants »

The conference is open to applications from young professionals, students and scholars, private sector representatives, governmental and diplomatic officials, civil society practitioners, journalists, and other interested stakeholders from across the world.


If you would like to reserve a position, please click on the "Apply Now" link below:

Certificate of Attendance

All participants will be awarded an official certificate of attendance upon completion of the program, which provides details about the speakers and topics at the conference. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD's Advisory Board. 

Conference Locations

Based in Berlin, the conference will be hosted at a number of important political, historic, and cultural locations across the city. 

Conference Speakers

Speakers during the conference will include leading figures and experts from the arts, civil society, international politics, academia, diplomacy, and the private sector from across the world. These speakers will include a number of individuals from the ICD Advisory Board (for further information about the Advisory Board please click here).

Participant Papers »

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy encourages research and progressive thought on the fields of culture, globalization, and international relations. As such, the ICD welcomes participants of the conference to submit relevant papers addressing topics within these fields particular to their interests and passions. Participants can submit papers written in the past for other purposes or ongoing research, or written specifically for the conference. Groups of students are also allowed to submit collaborative pieces of work.

Further information: http://www.culturaldiplomacy.org/youngleadersforums/index.php?en_aylfcd-2012

Global Summit 2012

Deadline: August 14, 2012

THE GLOBAL SUMMIT™ is a social, economic and environmental forum uniting the solutions that benefit the greatest number of beings with those who have the power to help bring them into being: YOU!

United by the belief, “Through collaboration, powerful changes can happen!”, The Global Summit was launched in 2008 in San Francisco by hundreds of social innovators, sustainable business leaders and visionary organizations. Together they laid the bedrock for a new system of collaboration with the potential to change history.

Measurable outcomes of The Global Summit:

1. A global citizen driven policy-making system incorporating and responding to the people on the front lines of the planet’s most pressing issues.

2. Deliver a universal framework for collaboration in sustainable development measured by Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and in alignment with the Earth Charter principals.

3. Catalyze sustainable solutions via the dissemination & transfer of sustainable technology in energy, ICT, transportation, agriculture, health, water, waste, housing & education.

Facilitated by sustainability think-tank, Empowerment WORKS,  The Global Summit™ is a 100% public benefit initiative with all proceeds supporting community based sustainable development.

Beyond each Summit, impact is advanced by a growing network of Partners In Empowerment (PIE), local partner Summits, education and collaboration tools.

Uniting people hands-on, and online in shaping solutions to the issues that most affect them, The Global Summit advances a whole system approach to social, economic and environmental change.

Through The Global Summit, each participant meets their specific, individual goals within the broader context of creating a more sustainable future for Humanity.

In preparing for its third biennial meeting, The Global Summit has embraced humanity’s greatest living example of a peaceful convergence and is now set to coincide with the Summer and Winter Olympic Games through 2020.

Preceded by an inspirational cultural benefit soiree August 15, The Global Summit 2012 will be held August 16- 17 in the heart of London’s city center (venue: 200 Aldersgate/ St.Paul’s).

SPACE  LIMITED.  REGISTER HERE.

Further information: http://www.theglobalsummit.org/about-us/

ICERI 2012

Deadline: July 19, 2012

On behalf of the Organising Committee we are glad to invite you to take part in the fifth Annual Edition of ICERI2012 (5th International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation) that will be held in Madrid (Spain) on the 19th, 20th and 21st of November, 2012.


ICERI2012 will be an International Forum for those who wish to present their projects and innovations, having also the opportunity to discuss the main aspects and the latest results in the field of Education and Research.


The general aim of the conference is to promote international collaboration in Education and Research in all educational fields and disciplines. The attendance of more than 700 delegates from 70 different countries is expected.


We invite you to submit your abstracts and to attend in order to share your achievements in the fields of education and collaborative research. The deadline for submitting abstracts is July 19th, 2012.
There will be three presentation modalities: Oral and poster presentations (in-person) and virtual (for those who can not attend in person)


Two ISBN publications will be produced with all the accepted abstracts and papers that will be included in our digital library database of innovation projects in Education and Research.


In addition to the technical aspects of the programme, our website provides you with useful information on the beautiful city of Madrid, with an enormous cultural richness and lovely places of interest. 
We look forward to seeing you in Madrid!

Further information: http://www.iated.org/iceri2012/

The Rethink Awards Competition 2012

Deadline: July 20, 2012

Hello everyone -My school is helping to sponsor an international case competition with the potential to win 5,000 Euros for the best sustainable business model. Please see the link below for more information and I encourage you to participate with all your sustainable business ideas!.


Further information: http://www.aup.edu/graduate/mcsbm/news/flyers/Rethink2012a.pdf

ISFIT 2013

Deadline: September 30, 2012

ISFiT - The International Student Festival in Trondheim, Norway is the world’s largest student festival with a thematic focus. About 450 students from all over the world attend the festival. The themes have changed over the years, but have always been related to social and political topics with international relevance.

World figures often attend ISFiT and past speakers include His Holiness the Dalai Lama, former Director-General of WHO Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland and Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Dr José Ramos-Horta, Professor Wangari Maathai and Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr Desmond Tutu. Using modern technology, former US president Bill Clinton has relayed his thoughts about the global significance of ISFiT to plenum ceremonies at the festival.

As students are the future leaders of the world we believe that their voices should be heard and international networks established. Thus, the purpose of ISFiT is to be a meeting place for discussion and debate, an arena where ideas are born, friendships are made and valuable lessons are learned. The festival aims at fostering inspiration and being a starting point for international cooperation amongst students. ISFiT is a non-profit festival.

The ISFiT participants take part in different workshops, which highlight the festival theme in various ways. Several lectures and thematic meetings will be arranged, where well-known international speakers share their views with the participants and others. The ISFiT audience is also welcome to join a vast cultural programme of concerts, art exhibitions and performing arts.

In order to organize ISFiT, more than 350 students in Trondheim work voluntarily, making sure every detail goes as planned. ISFiT has been arranged in Trondheim, Norway every second year since 1990.

Further information: http://www.isfit.org/about/pages/7