19/06-01/07/2016 - International Summer University: Europe at the Crossroads (Hungary)

The XXI. International Summer University in Kőszeg at the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg which will take place from 19 June to 1 July 2016 focuses on the issue of the current European crisis: the crisis of democracy and European identity.

The main topics:
- Global disparities and its social effects;
- Responses to global crisis;
- The role of the EU in global governance;
- Sustainability;
- The migration crisis;
- The future of democracy in a world of inequalities;
- Cultural heritage and the creative industry;
- Creative cities, smart cities;
- KRAFT – regional development in Central Europe.

Eligibility:
Students, young professionals and academics from all around the world;
Willing to deliver a presentation or a statement addressing the topic of the Summer University, or highlighting their own creative ideas & solutions;
Willing to get engaged in a dialogue about the shared future, the complexities of current transformations, and the growing social responsibility in re-imaging Europe.

How to Apply?
The application package must include the following documents:
1) Completed application form;
2) Motivation letter (including a 200-word summary of your possible presentation or statement);
3) Curriculum Vitae (including information on your previous study abroad if any: programs, countries, dates attended).

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