Events

The international community acknowledges the increasing and persistent cases of mass

atrocities and crimes against humanity occurring on a vast scale.

Understanding the complexity in bringing these crimes to an end, the Reykjavík Congress on

Human Rights aims to argue and debate the notion of the responsibility to protect from a

human rights perspective, taking into account the divergent dimensions in restraining or

promoting international intervention.

Through the discussions and exchange of this conference, we aim to consider the current

most vehement cases of human rights violations, and further comprehend the varied issues

and approaches to these mass atrocities and crimes against humanity from a theoretical

perspective, analyzing the complex layers and structures, and taking into account the ethical

dilemma surrounding the responsibility to protect and international intervention.

The 2013 Congress will create and publish a discussion document that will be presented to

the international commun

The Global Leadership Education Group is found by graduate students in Boston University in 2012. 

Mission: We foster the next generation's social and global responsibilities on human rights and environmental issues.

The Global Education Conference Network holds weekly Google+ Hangouts on Air events for educators who are interested finding out about opportunities for project-based learning and connecting to other schools around the world. This is an informal, drop in opportunity for educators to get to know one another and share. 

On April 4, interested participants are welcome to pitch any projects that they are organizing or share any valuable resources that they have used in their classrooms. We also will be discussing plans for our face-to-face Global Education Summit at the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Conference. (This is different than our official online conference which will take place during November of 2013). 

Find out how to participate here: 
http://goo.gl/eLsPr

The Creativity Workshop in Prague will help you be more creative in your personal and professional life. To this end, the Workshop uses the tools of creative writing, memoir, art, photography, storytelling, mapmaking, and guided visualization.

Home to Kafka and Mozart, Prague is a charming city of grand pastel colored buildings, world-class music, enchanting puppet theatres, and verdant parks.

Class will take place in the famous Old Town district, which is primarily for pedestrians only. The Workshop meets for 5 days, 3 1/2 hours per day. You will have the rest of the time to take in this breathtaking city, famous for its blocks of original Baroque and Art Nouveau buildings.

The Creativity Workshop is attended by people from many different countries and professions, including business, education, psychology, the sciences and the arts. Experts agree that creativity is key to success in all professions. It also helps individuals feel more fulfilled, relaxed, and happier. Travel outside our

Part of a free webinar series - Global Learning for Educators

Global learning calls for a new approach beyond traditional school-community partnerships. It requires that students not only learn about other countries and cultures, but also apply their learning to complex local and global issues. As districts, schools, and educators strive to connect learning in and out of school, innovative models are emerging that redesign partnerships, staffing, time, curriculum, and use of technology. Learn about the framework and get a series of tools for creating expanded learning programs that bolster students’ global competence and academic success through project-based learning, service learning projects, internships, and other learning experiences outside of school hours and walls.



Presenters: Alexis Menten, Director, Afterschool and Youth Leadership Initiatives, Asia Society
Elizabeth Colby, Extended Learning Coordinator/Afterschool Director, Newfound Regional High School, Bristol, New Hampshi

The 2^nd edition of the New Perspective in Science Education Conference will take place in Florence, Italy,  on 14 - 15 March 2013.

The objective of the New Perspective in Science Education Conference is to promote transnational cooperation and share good practice in the field of innovation for science education. The New Perspective in Science Education Conference is also an excellent opportunity for the presentation of previous and current projects in the science field.

The Call for Papers, within the New Perspective in Science Education Conference, is addressed to teachers, researchers and experts in the field of science education as well as to  coordinators of science and training projects.

Experts  in the field of science teaching and learning are therefore invited to submit an abstract of a paper to be presented  during the New Perspective in Science Education international conference. The abstract should be written in English (between 200 and 500 words) and sent via e-mail to science

The Creativity Workshop in Istanbul will help you be more creative in your personal and professional life. To this end, the Workshop uses the tools of creative writing, memoir, art, photography, storytelling, mapmaking, associative thinking, body relaxation and guided visualization. We carefully choose our worldwide locations, such as Istanbul, for their uniqueness and inspirational qualities.

The Creativity Workshop will take place in Sultanahamet, the historic district of Istanbul, at Hotel Sultania 
You will be walking distance from the ABlue Mosque, Agia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace.

Join us in Yokohama for the next Flat Classroom® Conference Japan 2013 to be held on March 8-10, We invite YOU to REGISTER now.

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Flat Classroom Conference and Live Events Inc. invite you to attend the Flat Classroom Conference Asia 2013, to be held at the Yokohama International School, Japan.

The conference joins students and teachers and education leaders together at the same event, with the purpose of working through a challenge-based and action-based process to develop new educational models.

Join education leaders, teachers and students in Yokohama, Japan March 8-10, 2013 for a life-changing event.

We have 4 x exciting new training workshops coming up this month in Studio Photography & a masterclass in Starting Out in the Profession, both hosted at Drew Studios in Bethnal Green. Plus 2 days of Inclusive & Sensory Photography training, both at Shape Arts. For more information & details of how to book, please see our website.

http://www.photovoice.org/whatwedo/training/training-workshop

The e-Learning Course in Cultural Diplomacy in the USA offers a curriculum exploring the role of the United States on the global stage and the importance of Cultural Diplomacy in promoting and maintaining amicable relations with other nations. In an increasingly globalized world, the future role of the US is under question, and this e-Learning Course will explore and analyze the ways in which this traditional “superpower” will have to adapt if it is to remain competitive in light of the increasing economic and political power of the four BRIC countries: Brazil, Russia, China, and India. As these countries grow in economic strength, it is imperative that the United States promote fruitful international relations so as to establish a positive framework in which to negotiate and cooperate with developing economic powers. Cultural Diplomacy will be a key tool in establishing this framework, providing a peaceful and enriching vehicle for the creation of a mutual understanding. The key objec

The Creativity Workshop in New York City will help you be more creative in your personal and professional life. To this end, the Workshop uses the tools of creative writing, memoir, art, photography, storytelling, mapmaking, and guided visualization. New York City is famous for its museums, cultural life, shopping and restaurants. It is a great place to recharge your energy and find inspiration.

The Workshop meets for 3 hours a day. You will have the rest of the time to wander around the city.

The Creativity Workshop is attended by people from many different countries and professions, including business, education, psychology, the sciences and the arts.

Experts agree that creativity is key to success in all professions. It also helps individuals feel more fulfilled, relaxed, and happier.

Part of a free webinar series - Global Learning for Educators

Language teaching is fundamentally about much more than learning how to introduce oneself, chat about the weather, or ask what time it is. At its core, effective language teaching provides students with the necessary tools to recognize and apply patterns in language and culture, and creates a learning environment in which students are asked constantly to make meaning for themselves. The best language programs are more than mere classes within the walls of a school—they are jumping-off points for explorations in and beyond the target language that offer students the opportunity to interact and communicate across linguistic and cultural borders, and to develop a range of cognitive and academic skills that can be applied across subject areas. As such, they are the basis for all the learning that happens in schools that offer a global education.
 Through this lively session, understand the fundamental principles for creating lang

Overview:

Operating under a joint partnership, The Euro-Mediterranean University (EMUNI), and the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy are the first institutions to offer a Master of Arts degree program that will educate students from around the world in several academic disciplines related to International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy with an emphasis on Euro-Mediterranean Studies. The MA Program is designed therefore to provide students with an in-depth awareness and expertise in the discipline of International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy, within the context of the Euro-Mediterranean region.

Key Objectives of the Program:

• ·To provide students with an in depth understanding of the theory and practice of international relations within the contemporary interdependent world placing a particular emphasis on cultural diplomacy within this framework
• ·To educate students about cultural diplomacy within the context of the political, economic and cultural pillars upon which sustainable inte

MA in International Relations and Cultural Diplomacy: Babes-Bolyai University (BBU) in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)

Where: Germany: Berlin; Romania: Cluj-Napoca

When: Year Round

Next Program Start:

Spring Semester: February 18th - May 17th, 2013;

Summer Semester, Start: June 10th – September 06th, 2013

The Key Objectives of the program are:

•To provide students with an in depth understanding of the theory and practice of international relations within the contemporary interdependent world placing a particular emphasis on cultural diplomacy within this framework

•To educate students about cultural diplomacy within the context of the political, economic and cultural pillars upon which sustainable international relations are based.

•To analyze soft power and hard power strategies within the international relations discourse in the recognition that each element is mutually important and compatible in what Prof. Joseph Nye has characterized as “smart power.”

The MA in

The Institute for Cultural Diplomacy: The MA degree is offered and awarded by the Babes-Bolyai University (BBU) in cooperation with the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy (ICD)

Where: Germany: Berlin; Romania: Cluj-Napoca

When: Year Round

Overview: The MA program in Cultural Diplomacy and the Global Economy is a two-year program consisting of two semesters in Berlin and two at the Babeş-Bolyai University.

The Key Objectives of the program are:

•To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the theory and practice of global economics and Cultural Diplomacy, as well as the basics and foundations of how the fields work together.

•To explore the historic and recent developments in international economics and cultural diplomacy and to prepare students for future developments in the evolving global economy.

•To analyze the developments in the field of cultural diplomacy and to create and apply strategies of how cultural diplomacy can further influence, support, and strengthen the activity of

The e-Learning Course program in Cultural Diplomacy and the Media

(February 4^th- 28^th 2013; March 4^th-29^th 2013; April 1^st-26^th 2013)

 The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) (CCDS) has developed the Distance Learning department in order to offer and enable different programs to individuals who are interested in field of cultural diplomacy and related areas to have an opportunity to increase their knowledge and experience in this fascinating field. Each program includes four main courses, which are taught in our Masters and PhD programs. In addition, the program offers access to high profile guest lectures, reading material and professional networking opportunities to promote one’s own projects.

Certificate/Accreditation - All students will be awarded an official certificate accredited by the Institute for Cultural Diplomacy’s academic board upon completion of the program. Each certificate will be signed by members of the ICD Academy and Advis

The e-Learning Courses in Cultural Diplomacy in Africa

(February 4^th- 28^th 2013; March 4^th-29^th 2013; April 1^st-26^th 2013)

The Center for Cultural Diplomacy Studies (of the ICD Academy for Cultural Diplomacy) (CCDS) has developed the Distance Learning department in order to offer and enable different programs to individuals who are interested in field of cultural diplomacy and related areas to have an opportunity to increase their knowledge and experience in this fascinating field. Each program includes four main courses, which are taught in our Masters and PhD programs. In addition, the program offers access to high profile guest lectures, reading material and professional networking opportunities to promote one’s own projects.

Further to the History and Evaluation of The cultural Diplomacy Field and its applications, this program will emphasize how cultural diplomacy can be used as an increasingly useful tool for building cooperation both regionally and globally, and explores avenues th