[Discussion] EUROPE AND THE BALKANS INTERNATIONAL NE WSLETTER - Issue n°3 - May 2005

[Sule Tarakcioglu]

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>>> EUROPE AND THE BALKANS INTERNATIONAL NEWSLETTER
>>> Issue n°3 - May 2005
>>>
>>>
>>> JOINT UNIVERSITY STRUCTURES AT THE CITY OF MOSTAR
>>> A new project in which the "Centre for Central Eastern Europe and the
>>> Balkans" is a partner has been approved by the European Commission.
>>> Federica Gorni of the "Centre for Central Eastern Europe and the 
>>> Balkans"
>>> participated in the first steering committee from 25 till 27 April 2005 
>>> in
>>> Granada with other project partners: the University of Granada, the
>>> University Dzemal Bijedic of Mostar, the University of Mostar and the
>>> University of Oulu (Finland).
>>> This project has been conceived as an approach to promote 
>>> inter-university
>>> cooperation among BIH and EU universities by joint managing of shared
>>> infrastructures and facilities. The specific goal of this Pilot Project 
>>> is
>>> the creation and initial endowment of an Applied Biology Training
>>> Laboratory and an EU Language and Culture Training Centre. These 
>>> facilities
>>> will be held by the University of Mostar and the University Dzemal 
>>> Bijedic
>>> of Mostar and will be devoted to the organization of national or
>>> international under-graduate training Courses applying the European 
>>> quality
>>> standards.
>>> Info: federica.gorni@poloforli.unibo.it
>>>
>>> SEMINAR: "CONSISTENCY AND QUALITY CONTROL SCHEMES, 28-29 APRIL 2005
>>> In the framework of the Tempus project "Reform of the Law Faculty
>>> Curriculum of the University of Sarajevo, the "Centre for Central 
>>> Eastern
>>> Europe and the Balkans" has recently organised the Seminar "Consistency 
>>> and
>>> quality control scheme" at the University Residential Centre of 
>>> Bertinoro
>>> on 28th  and 29th April 2005. The main scope of the seminar was to 
>>> present
>>> the quality control schemes of the Universities involved in the project 
>>> and
>>> discuss about the scheme to be adopted at the Law Faculty of Sarajevo
>>> University according to the Bologna process requirements. 
>>> Representatives
>>> of the Universities of Bologna, Sarajevo, Graz (Austria) and Orebro
>>> (Sweden) have attended the meeting.
>>>
>>> ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF NATIONALITIES: 2005 WORLD CONVENTION
>>> COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY, 14-16 APRIL 2005
>>> Stefano Bianchini, Director of the "Istituto per l'Europa 
>>> centro-orientale
>>> e balcanica" and Francesco Privitera, Deputy Director of the "Istituto 
>>> per
>>> l'Europa centro-orientale e balcanica" have recently attended, along 
>>> with
>>> the Network's prominent members Craig Nation, Dusan Janjic, Henry
>>> Huttenbach and Francesco Caccamo, the 2005 World Convention -organized 
>>> by
>>> the Association for the Study of Nationalities- that was held at the
>>> Columbia University, 14-16 April. Prof. Bianchini chaired the panel On 
>>> the
>>> Versailles shadows? "The legacies of Versailles and the Yugoslav peace
>>> treaties", whilst Prof. Privitera chaired the panel on "Ethnic
>>> mobilization, conflict, and institutions".
>>> The Board of the ASN has agreed on Dusan Janjic's proposal to hold a 
>>> joint
>>> conference on the Ethnic Relations project in Belgrade, September 2006. 
>>> A
>>> report on the panel will be available on the occasion of the next
>>> newsletter. However, for further information on the Convention and
>>> membership of the Association for the Study of Nationalities, see:
>>>
>>> Association for the Study of Nationalities
>>> Harriman Institute
>>> Columbia University
>>> 1216 IAB, 420 West 118th Street
>>> New York, NY 10027
>>> Tel.: 212 854 8487
>>> Fax: 212 666 3481
>>> Email: <mailto:gnb12@columbia.edu>gnb12@columbia.edu
>>>
>>> CULTURAL TOURISM IN BULGARIA: TRAINING CULTURAL OPERATORS AND DEVELOPING
>>> MUSEUM FACILITIES. INTEGRATED RESEARCH/ACTION PROJECT FOR CULTURAL 
>>> TOURISM
>>> IN MULTICULTURAL AREAS
>>> A new project by the "Istituto per l'Europa centro-orientale e 
>>> balcanica"
>>> has been launched.
>>> The first of three training courses jointly promoted by the School of
>>> Tourism and the Institute on Cultural Tourism in Bulgaria will be held 
>>> from
>>> 30 May to 5 June in Cervia. 22 tourist operators will participate in an
>>> intensive course intended to be the prototype of a special course, a 
>>> School
>>> for Experts in Development, Planning and Management of Cultural Tourism 
>>> in
>>> Bulgaria. Additionally planned is also the creation of an individual
>>> project of a theoretical-applicative nature, which should take the form 
>>> of
>>> structured activity aimed at specific areas, identified during the 
>>> training
>>> course, and tailored to the specific professional profile chosen by the
>>> attendants. The official language of the course is English.
>>> For more information:
>>> Dessislava Krasteva
>>> <file:////ym/Compose?To=dessislava.krasteva@poloforli.unibo.it>dessislava.krasteva@poloforli.unibo.it
>>>
>>> Istituto per l'Europa Centro-Orientale e Balcanica
>>> University of Bologna
>>> Corso della Repubblica 88/a
>>> 47100 Forlì (Italy)
>>> Phone +39 0543 36304/23000
>>> Fax +39 0543 377088
>>>
>>> MASTERS AND COURSES
>>> INTERDISCIPLINARY MASTER IN EAST EUROPEAN STUDIES:
>>> OPEN COMPETITION ACADEMIC YEAR 2005-2006
>>> The Alma Mater Studiorum - University of Bologna, Polo Scientifico
>>> Didattico of the Forlì Campus, Faculty of Political Science 
>>> "R.Ruffilli",
>>> has put into operation, in collaboration with the Institute for Central,
>>> Eastern and Balkan Europe, the second edition of the master's degree
>>> programme MIREES" (Interdisciplinary Master in East European Researches 
>>> and
>>> Studies - MIREES) open to postgraduate students with a degree in: 
>>> Political
>>> Science, Law, Economics, Agriculture, Foreign Languages, Social 
>>> Sciences,
>>> International and Diplomatic Sciences, Communication Science, Italian
>>> Language and Culture, Training and Education Science, and Arts and
>>> Philosophy. Foreign students with degrees in similar fields from BA 
>>> level
>>> upwards or comparable academic qualifications are also admitted.
>>> MIREES aims to develop high quality postgraduate training and education
>>> both in an academic and in a strongly professional perspective. This
>>> master's programme offers specialization in the economics, politics and
>>> international relations, history, sociology, and anthropology of
>>> South-Eastern Europe, Central Europe, the Baltic and CIS areas, as well 
>>> as
>>> in-depth study of one country chosen among those in the area of 
>>> interest.
>>> MIREES is intended to prepare "Area Experts" that can be inserted into
>>> managerial careers in international institutions and organizations, 
>>> public
>>> and private institutions, consulting companies, NGOs and public
>>> administrations involved in developing political, economic, social or
>>> cultural relations with Eastern Europe. Moreover, MIREES, thanks to its
>>> research approach, provides an excellent foundation for PhD studies and
>>> enables the students concerned to speedily complete a subsequent 
>>> doctorate
>>> programme. The MIREES Programme has the duration of 24 months.
>>>
>>> The application form must be filled in and forwarded by, and no later 
>>> than,
>>> 29.04.2005. The application package should be received by 13.05.2005 at 
>>> the
>>> address: Istituto per l'Europa Centro-Orientale e Balcanica - Università 
>>> di
>>> Bologna, Via Marchesi 12, 47100 Forlì (FC), Italy
>>>
>>> For further information:
>>> Dr Chiara Liverani,
>>> <mailto:chiara.liverani@poloforli.unibo.it>chiara.liverani@poloforli.unibo.it
>>> or
>>> Dr Dessislava Krasteva,
>>> <mailto:dessislava.krasteva@poloforli.unibo.it>dessislava.krasteva@poloforli.unibo.it
>>>
>>>
>>> APPLICATION FOR THE XI CERVIA INTERNATIONAL SUMMER SCHOOL "BEYOND THE
>>> ENLARGEMENT. THE WIDER EUROPE AND THE NEW NEIGHTBORHOOD ", Cervia, 5-16
>>> September 2005
>>> Open competition for the XI International Cervia Summer School.
>>> This year's offer will cover the problems of the Enlarged Europe and its
>>> new neighbourhood dimension. Thanks to its scientific and methodological
>>> approach, tested during the past ten editions, the School contributesin
>>> creating strong roots for high standards of self-understanding and
>>> tolerance, looked upon as basic values for the advancing of the civil
>>> societies, the consolidation of political institutions in South-Eastern
>>> Europe, Caucasus and CIS, and the overcoming of conflicts in these 
>>> Regions.
>>> Indeed, these are the basic prerequisites for the integration of this 
>>> Area
>>> inside the EU in the next future, or for the establishment of good
>>> neighbourhood relations.
>>> Taking this consideration into account, the goal of the School deals 
>>> with
>>> the post-Cold War challenges, designed in particular to help the 
>>> South-East
>>> Europe and CIS students to learn about democratic development, human
>>> rights, peace and security issues, as well as the European integration, 
>>> and
>>> to look into emerging patterns of economic growth and commerce based on 
>>> new
>>> technologies, institutions and work practices, on integration factors 
>>> and
>>> the new policies of EU neighbourhood.
>>> Participants from Eastern Europe and the Balkans are eligible for grants
>>> that cover both the course fees and the board and lodging (in double or
>>> triple rooms). As for the travel expenses, a contribution may be 
>>> offered.
>>> The deadline for receiving the properly completed Application Form,
>>> together with a copy of the curriculum vitae and an endorsement letter 
>>> is
>>> the 31st May 2005. Incomplete applications and /or applications received
>>> after this deadline will not be considered.
>>> For further information:
>>> Istituto per l'Europa Centro-Orientale e Balcanica
>>> "Beyond the Enlargement. The Wider Europe and the new Neighbourhood"
>>> Corso della Repubblica 88/A
>>> 47100 Forlì, Italy
>>> Phone: +39 0543 36304/ 23000
>>> Fax: +39 0543 377088
>>> E-mail:
>>> <mailto:dessislava.krasteva@poloforli.unibo.it>dessislava.krasteva@poloforli.unibo.it
>>>
>>>
>>> MIREES's SERIES of CONFERENCES
>>> 2004-2005, Palanreti Palace
>>> This series of conferences is intended as a special programme for MA
>>> students, but open to the public, involving lectures by distinguished
>>> guests and key-note speakers. They constitute an outstanding opportunity
>>> for the MIREE's MA students to improve their knowledge on issues related 
>>> to
>>> the European integration process, the democratic transition in
>>> post-communist countries, and neighbourhood relations in the EU. The aim 
>>> is
>>> to broaden their knowledge of current analysis in politics and 
>>> economics,
>>> as well as to investigate crucial aspects in the history, sociology and
>>> anthropology of post-communist countries. Speakers from the academic 
>>> world,
>>> as well as from the diplomatic area and prominent politicians are 
>>> invited
>>> to contribute with their presentations to fulfil the aim of the Master's
>>> programme.
>>>
>>>
>>> May 17th, 9 a.m. -11 a.m.
>>> International Cooperation and Crisis Management. Protection of European
>>> Citizens
>>> Speaker: Elisabetta Belloni, Head of the "Crisis Unit" of the Italian
>>> Ministry of Foreign Affairs
>>>
>>> May 25th, 11 a.m. -1 p.m.
>>> UN-Russia relations: from competition to cooperation?
>>> Speaker: Prof. R. Craig Nation, US Army War College
>>>
>>> OTHER INITIATIVES
>>> MBA AT SARAJEVO GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
>>> The Sarajevo Graduate School of Business enrolled its first MBA classof 
>>> 26
>>> students in September 2004. The School is a joint venture of the 
>>> University
>>> of Delaware's Alfred Lerner College of Business and the University of
>>> Sarajevo's Faculty of Economics. The partnership is supported by a
>>> four-year, $10 million contract from the US Agency for International
>>> Development awarded to Delaware. Dr Milos Trifkovic, former dean of the
>>> Faculty of Economics at the University of Sarajevo, has been appointed 
>>> as
>>> School's founding dean, whilst Bill Pendergast, former dean of the
>>> Czechoslovak Management Center in Prague, is Delaware's senior
>>> representative in Sarajevo. The new graduate business school will be
>>> operated as a joint venture between the two universities. SGSB offersa
>>> Master of Business Administration programme with instruction providedby 
>>> a
>>> core of 10 to12 members of the Lerner College faculty with support from
>>> economics faculty at the University of Sarajevo and other faculties from
>>> the region. Over time, the School will hire its own permanent, full-time
>>> faculty. Graduate students and those completing the programme will earn
>>> both a University of Delaware MBA degree and a graduate degree in 
>>> business
>>> and economics from the University of Sarajevo.
>>> The School's MBA programme is accredited by the Association for the
>>> Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business by virtue of the 
>>> relationship
>>> with the University of Delaware. It is anticipated that SGSB will
>>> eventually seek accreditation from both AACSB and the European 
>>> Foundation
>>> for Management Development's European Quality Improvement System 
>>> programme.
>>> In addition to the MBA programme, SGSB has launched a programme of short
>>> Courses and professional training. These include subjects such as
>>> presentation skills, budgeting, business planning, and project 
>>> management.
>>> The School also has initiated the first level of training for the 
>>> Chartered
>>> Financial Analyst certification.
>>>
>>> William Pendergast,
>>> <http://it.f314.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=Pendergastw@sgsb.edu.ba&YY=74980&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>Pendergastw@sgsb.edu.ba,
>>> www.sgsb.edu.ba
>>> Senior Deputy Chief of Party
>>> Sarajevo Graduate School of Business
>>> Skenderija 70, 2nd Floor
>>> Sarajevo 71000
>>> Bosnia & Herzegovina
>>> <http://it.f314.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=pendergastw@sgsb.edu.ba&YY=74980&order=down&sort=date&pos=0&view=a&head=b>pendergastw@sgsb.edu.ba
>>> +387 33 560 107 (office)
>>> +387 (0) 61 907092 (mobile)
>>>
>>>
>>> THE III TALLIN SUMMER SCHOOL IN SOCIAL, POLITICAL AND CULTURAL STUDIES
>>>
>>>
>>> The Estonian Institute of Humanities, Tallinn Pedagogical University in
>>> cooperation with the Hungarian Institute in Tallinn, Budapest University 
>>> of
>>> Economics, the University of Bologna-Institute for East, Central and 
>>> Balkan
>>> Europe, and the School of Slavonic and East European Studies-University
>>> College London
>>>
>>> do invite MA and PhD students to submit application to participate in 
>>> the
>>> 31st Tallin Summer School on the relations between modernity, 
>>> colonialism,
>>> nationalism and decolonization analysed with an inter-disciplinary 
>>> approach
>>> and geographical comparisons.
>>> The School will accept up to 32 students and places extra value on each
>>> participant's contribution to the discussion of the issues. The official
>>> language will be English. The Summer School's programme includes a study
>>> trip to the Estonian-Russian border town of Narva as its integral part. 
>>> The
>>> students will be awarded 3 ECTS credits upon full participation and
>>> submission of a 2,500-word academic essay. A number of grants covering
>>> participation and registration fees are available for students from the
>>> University of Bologna, whilst all accepted students from the Estonian
>>> Institute of Humanities and four additional University of Tallin 
>>> students
>>> will be exempted from paying the participation fee. Travel, subsistence 
>>> and
>>> visa costs must be covered by students on their own. Students wishingto
>>> participate are asked to send their application by 15 May 2005. The
>>> Committee's decision on accepted students, based on the academic
>>> background, the geographic and gender distribution among the applying
>>> students, will be notified by 15 June 2005.
>>> The course programme, the application procedure, fees and costs, grants 
>>> and
>>> further information can be obtained at
>>> <http://www.ehi.ee/>http://www.ehi.ee or by e-mail from Loretta Solaroli 
>>> at
>>> <mailto:eurobalk@spbo.unibo.it>eurobalk@spbo.unibo.it.
>>> Other students can contact directly Liis Ruussaar at liis@ehi.ee
>>>
>>>
>>> PUBLICATIONS
>>> FORTHCOMING PUBLICATIONS
>>> The research project «IBEU - Integrating the Balkans in the European 
>>> Union:
>>> Functional Border and Sustainable Security» implemented in the years
>>> 2003-2004 within the V Framework Research Program of the European
>>> Commission resulted in the following forthcoming publication: Luisa 
>>> Chiodi
>>> (edited by), The Borders of the Polity, Ravenna: Longo. Tanja Sekulic
>>> presented her contribution to the IBEU research at the conference 
>>> organized
>>> by the University of Milano Bicocca on the 22th of April 2005: DIETROI
>>> CONFINI. APPROCCI STORICO ANTROPOLOGICI AI RAPPORTI ETNICI NELL'EUROPA
>>> POSTSOCIALISTA / Behind the borders. Historical and Anthropological
>>> approaches to ethnic relations in post-socialist Europe. The title of 
>>> her
>>> paper, included in the forthcoming publication, is: "War-migrant
>>> associations as a resource for integration in the Bosnian repatriation
>>> labyrinth"
>>>
>>> NEW BOOK ON THE EU ENLARGEMENT EASTWARDS AND SOUTHWARDS
>>> Professor Riccardo Scartezzini, University of Trento, Director of theJ.
>>> Monnet Centre of Excellence and Jimmy O. Milanese, University of 
>>> Bradford,
>>> Research Fellow at the "Istituto per l'Europa centro-orientale e
>>> balcanica", Forlí, have edited a new book on "L'Allargamento dell'UE 
>>> nello
>>> scenario geopolitico europeo" by Franco Angeli, 2004. The book is a
>>> collection of papers on the institutional, political, economic and 
>>> social
>>> changes in post-communist countries which have joined or are awaitingto
>>> join the European Union, and on Cyprus and Turkey. The edited book 
>>> covers
>>> the European Union's strategy towards the Western Balkans. The book 
>>> draws
>>> inspiration from a series of seminars held during the academic year
>>> 2001-2002 at the J. Monnet Centre of Excellence, and financed by the
>>> European Commission. Area experts, diplomats and scholars have tried to
>>> analyse the impact of the EU Enlargement process on the reconfiguration 
>>> of
>>> the countries in question. Whilst the first part of this publication 
>>> gives
>>> room to the historical and theoretical analysis of the Enlargement 
>>> process,
>>> the second part is focused on a considerable number of case-studies. The
>>> intention is to highlight the most important effects produced by the
>>> interaction between the democratic transition and the Enlargement 
>>> process
>>> in the countries under scrutiny.
>>>
>>> For order the books, contact:
>>> A. Longo Editore
>>> Via P. Costa, 33 - 48100 Ravenna - Italia
>>> Tel. 0544.217.026 - Fax 0544.217.554
>>> <mailto:longo-ra@linknet.it>longo-ra@linknet.it
>>> www.longo-editore.it
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Istituto per l'Europa Centro-Orientale e Balcanica
>>> Via Sigismondo Marchesi, 12 - 47100 Forlì
>>> Tel. +39 0543 21995  Fax. +39 0543 23351
>>> www.eurobalk.net
>>>
>>>
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