Euroculture Krakow

🎓 Exciting News! The results of the 22nd edition of the Academic Ranking of World Universities have been announced! This prestigious list highlights the top 1,000 universities worldwide. 🏆

🇵🇱 This year, eight Polish universities made it to the list, with the Jagiellonian University in Kraków and the University of Warsaw leading the way among Polish institutions.

🎖️As before, the top spots were claimed by Harvard University, Stanford University, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

👉 To view the full results, visit: shanghairanking.com

📣 Check out an article on "Forced Migration and Period Poverty," written by one of our talented students for The Euroculturer Magazine.

👉 How does forced migration contribute to period poverty? Explore the connections between these crucial issues. 🌍

Forced Migration and Period Poverty Forced Migration is an involuntary movement of a person, or people, from their home region due to persecution, conflict, violence, and human rights violations. Period poverty means inaccessibility…

📖 Explore the latest study published by Ifa - Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen, which examines the role of AI in the cultural sector and international cultural relations. The study also outlines potential pathways for ethical AI usage and its coexistence with cultural professions.

👉 Access the study here: https://ow.ly/rkaP50SSGcP

📖 Read the latest study published by Ifa - Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen in which the role of AI in the cultural sector and international cultural relations is explored, as well as possible paths towards an ethical use and co-existence of AI and cultural professions.

You can find it here: https://ow.ly/rkaP50SSGcP

📣 We are thrilled to present the article Laura Bonjean wrote for our student-run publication, The Euroculturer Magazine. Laura's piece, "First-ever EU Law to Combat Gender Violence and Its Issues," delves into the pioneering EU legislation aimed at tackling gender-based violence and the challenges it encounters. ⚖️

📌 This is a must-read for anyone interested in human rights and legislative advancements in the EU! 🌍✨

First-ever EU law to combat gender violence and its issues In May 2024, the European Council adopted a directive aiming at fighting gender violence, the first of its kind. This directive is a positive milestone regarding women’s rights and show real …

We're excited to share a thought-provoking article by one of the talented Euroculture students for The Euroculturer Magazine. In this insightful piece, Elidad Addo explores how cultural perspectives influence laws and rights in Ghana, with a special focus on LGBTQ+ rights. 🌍🏳️‍🌈

Check it out 👇

LGBTQ+ in Ghana: Freedom Through the Lens of Social and Cultural Perspectives Have you ever encountered a situation that starkly contrasted with your personal values and upbringing, shaping your judgment of that event? Imagine living outside your home country, where your rig…

Dear Euroculture Students,

📢 Applications for the 2025 Blue Book Traineeship are now open!

👉 Apply for a paid, 5-month internship at the European Commission. Work in a dynamic environment with colleagues from across the EU and beyond.

Requirements:
✅ University degree (min. 3 years)
✅ Excellent (C) level in English, French, or German
✅ Good knowledge of a second EU language
✅ No prior work experience over 6 weeks in any EU institution

🤩 Apply now for the March 2025 session. Apply here: https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/index_en

Applications for the next round of the Blue Book Traineeship are now OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🎉

Are you passionate about the EU?
Curious to work with us from the inside?
Are you ready to work in a dynamic environment with colleagues from all over our Union and beyond?

If yes, you just might be the perfect candidate for our !

Check the formal requirements and file your application:
✅ a university degree of at least 3 years of study;
✅ an excellent (C) level of English, French or German;
✅ a very good knowledge of a second EU official language;
✅ no prior work experience of more than 6 weeks in any EU institution.

Registration for the March 2025 session is now open. Your desk is waiting for you. 😉 https://traineeships.ec.europa.eu/index_en

📢 Join us for the International Conference "The World on the Move: Understanding Migration in a New Global Age" 🌍

🗓️ Date: 17-19 July 2024 (Wednesday-Friday)
📍 Location: Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University

👉 This conference is organized by the Interdisciplinary Social Sciences Research Network, Global Studies Research Network, and the Jagiellonian University in Krakó. It's a unique opportunity to explore migration in the context of our rapidly changing world.

🎙️ Keynote Speakers:

📌 Phillip Kalantzis-Cope, Chief Social Scientist, Common Ground Research Networks, Illinois, USA
📌 Rafal Soborski, Professor of International Politics, Richmond American University London, UK
📌 Marcin Galent, Assistant Professor, Institute of European Studies, Jagiellonian University
📌 Jan Brzozowski, Professor, Institute of European Studies, Jagiellonian University
📌 Elżbieta Mirga-Wójtowicz, Professor, The Centre of Migration Research, University of Warsaw
📌 Michał P. Garapich, Professor, London Metropolitan University, UK

🤩 Don't miss this chance to hear from leading experts and engage in discussions about migration and its impact on the global stage.

📚 The programme and more information about the conference: https://thesocialsciences.com/2024-conference/

📢 Dear All,

👉 We're excited to invite you to the 8th International Congress of Contemporary Educational Research, starting today at the Faculty of International and Political Studies, Jagiellonian University, ul. Reymonta 4.

📌 This year's theme is "Education, science, art, and society in the 21st century: innovative approaches and competences."

📍 The event is organized by the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow and the Contemporary Educational Research Association (CEAD-Mugla) in Turkey.

📸 Today, we are thrilled to share some photos of our students from the Euroculture Krakow programme during the Intensive Programme in Strasbourg (1-7/07/2024)!

🇪🇺 This year’s IP focused on the theme: “Dissonant Heritage and European Citizenship.”

✨ In the first photo, you can see Tama, Lucie, Julien, and Mahsa touring the plenary hall of the Council of Europe and the European Parliament with Professor Bożena Gierat-Bieroń from the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow, who participated in the Intensive Programme as a tutor.

Dear All,

📣 Today we are delighted to share some pictures from our walking tour around Nowa Huta!

🏢 During the tour, our students explored the youngest district of Krakow, Nowa Huta, established after World War II.

📸 Many thanks to our Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow student Elisa Massetti for the wonderful pictures.

🎉 We are excited to share another thrilling project prepared by our Euroculture Kraków students Mahsa, Sara, Caoilfhinn, and Lucie within the framework of the Eurocompetences II course.

🎙️ "Home Away From Home" is a podcast series exploring the unique experiences and challenges of international students. Each episode features personal stories and practical advice, offering insights into life abroad.

🤝 This student-driven podcast fills a gap in resources for international students, combining personal anecdotes with practical guidance in an engaging format. The goal is to foster awareness and support within the academic community through storytelling.

🏠✈️🗣️The pilot phase includes ten episodes on themes such as Housing, Travel, Language Barriers, Cultural Clashes, and more, available on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38iNHF8md5AYo6xl4WvtAj?si=059a132e9df249e7&nd=1&dlsi=7890764fd00f409c

📲 Follow them on Instagram at .students for updates and additional content.

📣 Dear All,

🎬 You are invited to join the documentary screening & discussion to celebrate World Refugee Day - „Echoes of Resilience - Voices from Ukrainian Youths in Kraków”.

🗓 Friday, 21 June
🏠 Room 039 (Faculty of International and Political Studies, Władysława Reymonta 4)
🕔 17:00 - 20:00

👥 Discussants:
1. Dr. Karolina Czerska-Shaw
2. Bożydar Pająk
3. Tania Holiuk

📌 Organized by our Euroculture students, Julien Sonntag and Muhammad Utama, this event is part of their Eurocompetence II class project.

👉 "Echoes of Resilience" highlights the lives of young Ukrainian refugees and activists in Kraków, showcasing their resilience and commitment to supporting Ukraine through unique documentary storytelling with personal narratives.

We look forward to seeing you there!

📣 Dear Euroculture Students,

💪 Wishing you the confidence and focus you need to do your best on the upcoming exams! Remember, the harder you study, the luckier you'll get 😃

We’re rooting for you! 🍀📚✍️

📣 On Saturday, 8th of June, a group of international students from the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow and the Inter-faculty Individual Studies in the Humanities programme of the Jagiellonian University took a field trip to visit the Jagiellonian University Vineyard in Łazy and the Okocim brewery. 🍇

📚 The trip was organised as part of the course ‘History and Sociology of Food and Drink in Poland’. 🍴

☀️ In spite of the weather forecast, it turned out to be a bright sunny day, perfect for strolling among the grape vines! We talked about why a French-origin hybrid like Seyval blanc is more popular with vintners in Poland than in its home country, how a brewery impacts the security and prosperity of local workers, and much, much more.

🍻 As an added bonus, our guide for the historical portion of the brewery tour was a first-year student from our Faculty of Political and International Studies, Adam Surmacz, who drew on his deep local knowledge and anecdotes passed down through his family.

📷 Pictures: by Monika Simpson

Dear All,

📣 The Student Think Tank for Europe Asia Relations (STEAR) kindly invites you to a thought-provoking discussion entitled "Cultural Diplomacy and Intercultural Relations: Means to Foster Mutual Understanding and Intercultural Dialogue?”

👉 This will be a discussion with Prof. Paschalidis, a distinguished expert in Cultural Relations. Together, we will explore how cultural diplomacy and intercultural relations can foster mutual respect, dialogue, and understanding between Europe and Asia.

📅 Date: 15 June 2024
🕒 Time: 11.00 - 12.30 GMT (12.00 - 13.30 CEST)
📍 Location: Online via Zoom
👥 Who: Open to everyone (registration mandatory)

👉 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1mO_0NnSNnGv8quq8EDkjn5GbRQxgLLw-rbyhpE9Wvlo/edit?pli=1&chromeless=1&edit_requested=true&pli=1

📍 Register now to learn more about current cultural relations strategies, the context of geopolitics, and different actors and explore together with us and our guest speaker how we as YOUTH can help shape intercultural understanding and dialogue.

🚀 See you there!

Dear Euroculture Students,

📣 We are glad to invite you to the "European Picnic" organized by the Jagiellonian University's European Studies Student Association.

🎉 The year 2024 is very special for many of us - the 20th anniversary of Poland in the European Union, the 30th anniversary of the Institute of European Studies of the Jagiellonian University - so we have many reasons to celebrate!🥳

We invite everyone (students, lecturers, friends of the Association and anyone willing to relax for a while moment before the session) at ⭐European Picnic 2024⭐!!!

👉 The event will be a great opportunity for integration, rest and fun, and the key point of the program will be a great knowledge quiz about the European Union (with attractive prizes!)!🏆✨

🏢The event will now be held at 17:00 in room 010 at the Faculty of International and Political Studies, located at 4 Reymonta Street.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Dear All,

📢 Join us in person or online on May 27th for our upcoming lecture featuring Sabine Zwaans!

▶️ Link: meet.google.com/csc-nkad-ore

Join us in person or online on May 27th for our upcoming lecture featuring Sabine Zwaans!

Link: meet.google.com/csc-nkad-ore

Dear Euroculture Krakow alumni, students and friends,

🎉 Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow celebrates its 30th anniversary!

👇Check out the photo contest dedicated to this event and share your pictures under the original post on the Institute of European Studies page 😉

Dear All,

🎉 Join us in celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow 🙂

👉 Share your favourite memories from your time connected with the Institute by posting photos in the comments below.

🤩 Alumni, PhD candidates and students of the Institute are all welcome to participate! Three lucky winners will receive UJ sweatshirts.

📸 Deadline: May 5.

Winners will be announced on May 9th, during our anniversary celebration. Save the date and stay tuned for updates 😉

📣 Dear Students,

We are delighted to extend an invitation to you for the 22nd Visegrad Summer School!

🗓️ Save the dates: July 1st - July 10th, 2024.

🎓 The Visegrad Summer School is a 10-day programme aimed at educating and integrating young people from V4, Central-Eastern Europe, and Western Balkans countries. Topics covered include policy, new technologies and trends, cultural management, human rights, and universal tolerance. During VSS, 30 participants will attend workshops and lectures focusing on the future of the media landscape.

Apply if:

👉 You are passionate about public affairs 🌍
👉 You are interested in journalism, media, diplomacy, politics, and international relations 📰🤝🌐
👉 You want to engage with experts through lectures and workshops 🎓💬
👉 You seek to collaborate with outstanding young professionals from V4 countries 🤝🌟
👉 You aim to conduct your own research project 📝

📝 Application forms are available at the following links:
https://forms.gle/QEgNJW3Y97GeKWLh7 – for people with a Google account
https://forms.gle/FQaTca7u8BQQMNT37 – for people who do not wish to log in but to fill in & send attachments (CV and/or recommendations) by e-mail to: [email protected]

📆 Call for applications will last until April 10, 2024.

📧 For any inquiries, please feel free to contact the organizers of the event at [email protected].

🔍 For more information, visit: https://www.visegradsummerschool.org/how-to-apply-2024

We look forward to your participation!

PSSST! PSSSST! 🫴
We are delighted to let you know that call for applications to 22. Visegrad Summer Scholl is on! This year we put in spotlight Future of Media. So do not wait and send your candidature.
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The Visegrad Summer School is a 10-day program aimed at educating and integrating young professionals from the Visegrad Group countries, Central and Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans. Our areas of interest include: international relations, new technologies, development trends and social and cultural management.

More info on eligibility: https://www.visegradsummerschool.org/how-to-apply-2017

👉The application form is available at the following links:
https://forms.gle/QEgNJW3Y97GeKWLh7 – for people with a Google account
https://forms.gle/FQaTca7u8BQQMNT37 – for people who do not wish to log in but to fill in & send attachments (CV and/or recommendations) by e-mail to: [email protected]

Call for applications will last until April 10, 2024.

We are waiting for you – as every year – at Villa Decius in Krakow!🤝

📣Our Euroculture Krakow students who joined us for the 2nd/4th semester on the integration trip to Morskie Oko 🏔️

📣 Some exciting updates from last week: the representatives of Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow took part in the "World Education Fair" in Albania! 🇦🇱

🤩 It was a fantastic experience engaging with students from different parts of Albania. We were delighted to see the interest in our Euroculture Krakow programme 🙂

🙌 A special thanks to Integral Programe Edukimi for organizing such a standout event! We're already looking forward to coming back next year.

📣 Tune in to an insightful conversation featuring Magdalena Góra, an associate professor of political science at the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow. She discusses Poland's democratic resurgence in an engaging interview with Meghna Chakrabarti on Boston's WBUR Radio.

📻 WBUR, affiliated with Boston University, is renowned as one of the leading NPR stations in the United States.

👂 Don't miss out on this compelling talk – we highly recommend listening to or reading the transcript!

Lessons from Poland’s democratic resurgence For almost a decade, Poland's democracy was in retreat. But last fall, Poland successfully elected a pro-democracy government coalition. What can the rest of the world learn?

Dear Students,

📢 We invite you to join the Europaeum 2024 Summer School at the University of St Andrews, taking place from 27 to 31 August 2024!

➡️ Explore "Marginalised Histories – Cultural Heritage and Archives" in the dynamic landscape of inclusion and diversity 🌍

🔍 Addressing absence and marginalization in cultural histories, this event examines historiographical practices, ethical considerations, and the role of institutions in preserving previously under-represented or lost histories.

🎓 Open to master’s and doctoral candidates at Europaeum member universities, you can participate in discussions or present a 15-minute paper on your research. Themes include histories of marginalised communities, visual culture, materialist approaches to the archive, ethical practices, and European policies of cultural heritage.

🗣️ Hear from experts like Professor Glyn Davis, Professor Tom Rice, Dr Lucy Fife Donaldson, and Dr Dora Osbourne.

🏛️ Successful applicants receive free accommodation and travel expense reimbursement.

📧 Submit your application to [email protected].

⏰ Deadline for submissions: April 2, 2024. For application details, visit this webpage: https://europaeum.org/cfa-the-2024-summer-school/?fbclid=IwAR2tCz6G5hRRg2nbgsmoVfAwK5xl1hiCYKEd8lAlHRm4a0jsx8HpyP5nykk

CfA: The 2024 Summer School - Europaeum The Europaeum 2024 Summer School: Marginalised Histories – Cultural Heritage and Archives University of St Andrews, 27–31 August 2024 Cultural heritage institutions in Europe and beyond are increasingly rethinking how...

Dear Students,

📣 On the occasion of the upcoming Easter holidays, the KNE UJ Charity Section (Koło Naukowe Europeistyki UJ), together with the Global Observer from The Association of International and Area Studies is organizing a charity collection for children from an orphanage!

🍬 What are we collecting? Sweets, board games, toys, and handmade items like postcards!

📅 When? The collection will run from March 4 to April 5.

📍 Where? Baskets for the collection can be found on the 5th floor near the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow secretariat and later also on the first floor! 🧺

🐣 We also invite you to a charity event during which there will be a presentation about interesting facts about Easter in different countries, egg painting and also an Easter movie night during which we will be watching the movie "Hop"

🏢The event will take place at the Wydział Studiów Międzynarodowych i Politycznych UJ.

➡️ We will announce the date, registration form and room number soon! We encourage you to actively participate in the event and the collection 😊

We are excited to welcome Euroculture Krakow students joining us in the 2nd/4th semester at the Institute of European Studies at the Jagiellonian University in Krakow! We hope you'll enjoy Kraków and studying with us. Many exciting days are ahead ☺️

Dear All,

📣 We are delighted to extend a warm invitation to you for a guest lecture by our Erasmus guest, Professor Emidio Diodato from the University of Perugia 🌍

📚 Title: Sport and Global Politics in a Shifting World Order
🗓 Date: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
⌚ Time: 1:15 p.m
📍 Venue: Room 543, Institute of European Studies, ul. Reymonta 4

👉 Emidio Diodato holds the position of Full Professor of International Politics and Political Science in the Department of International Human and Social Sciences at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, Italy. His research expertise lies in geopolitics, foreign policy, and international relations theory.

Dear Euroculture Krakow Students, we wish you the best of luck on your exams 💪🌟🤞

📣 Dear Students,

📚 As the exam session started today, we wish each and every one of you the very best. Remember, you've put in hard work, dedication, and countless hours of study – now it's time to showcase all that you've learned.

💪 Believe in yourself, stay calm, and approach each exam with confidence. Good luck to each of you! 🤞