ASPIRE Academy, Romania‏

ASPIRE Academy is a week-long summer program for driven and talented
undergraduate students across Eastern Europetaught exclusively in English.

The Academy exposes participants to world-class leadership and entrepreneurship
skills through case studies, lectures from Harvard University instructors and
discussions with successful local entrepreneurs. For more details on the
Program: http://www.aspireacademy.ro/program.html

The ASPIRE Difference
You might ask how is ASPIRE different from other summer programs in the region?
This is what we believe sets ASPIRE apart:

* The Harvard University Connection - all instructors are Harvard University
affiliated, while several of our organizers are alumni or current graduate
students at the Harvard Business School or Harvard Kennedy School of Government.
* The Connection with notable local entrepreneurs - for a complete list of
speakers, click here.
* The Georgetown University international peer instructors - ASPIRE students
will be divided into cohorts, each led by a Georgetown current undergraduate
international peer who will aid students in drafting their final project.

* The Activities - each night is peppered with action: leadership and tango,
drama and social photography and team building.
* The Students- through the recruiting process, ASPIRE aims to
welcome like-minded, exceptional candidates who will create a strong
professional network.
* The Location- ASPIRE Academy will be hosted in the premier location of
AnaHotels in Poiana Brasov, a place of learning, reflection and relaxation. The
City offers a mix of old and new and with no doubt you will enjoy taking a
stroll through Brasov's medieval, narrow streets, packed with history.

IRIR 2011 Summer School, Moeciu de Sus, Romania, 28 August-2 September 2011‏

CALL FOR APPLICATION: IRIR 2011, Summer School, Moeciu de Sus, Romania, 28
August-2 September 2011
 
 
 
Romanian Institute for Recent History - 2nd edition Summer School
 
Was communism a way of modernizing society?
 
 
 
Moeciu de Sus (Brasov County), Romania, August 28-September 2, 2011
 
 
 
We expect 20 participants, MA and PhD students in the fields: history,
political science, philosophy, architecture, art, law, journalism, theology,
letters, sociology, psychology, interested in Romania's recent past.
 
 
 
Send an application to Scoaladevara@irir.ro. Your application should consist
of your CV and an essay / research study of 5-10 pages on issues, topics and
approaches and which should answer the question "Was communism a way of
modernizing the society?", with suggested topics (not necessarily limited
to)such as:
 
� Memory of repression (Gulag, marginalizing, exclusion) vs memory of
accomplishment (industrialization, education, promoting women rights, the
increase of the life standard, sports achievements);
 
� Daily life, economy, society, institutions, propaganda and culture;
 
� The new man;
 
� One-class society;
 
� Cohabiting nationalities;
 
� Passive submission and participation vs combat and resistance;
 
� Communist mythology;
 
� Obedience, tradition, conformism and harmony in communist Romania;
 
� Members of the working class vs citizens;
 
� Elites

� adhesion.
 
Participants' works will be evaluated by a scientific committee.
The deadline for submitting applications: July 17, 2011.
The organisers will cover the cost of meals, accommodation, events, tours
and educational materials. Transportation costs are covered by the
participants.
Please notice that all papers should be submitted in Romanian. The language
of the Summer School will be Romanian.
For more information and the Summer School Rules and Regulations, please
visit: www.irir.ro

Summer School, Understanding International Criminal Law, Sibiu, Romania, 23-31 July 2011‏

The experience of the past century bitterly reminds us of the atrocities that took place in different parts of the world in a state of impunity from national authorities and international community. The brutal legacy of the last 100 years called for the need to establish a new field of law that would allow international bodies to exercise jurisdiction over individuals for a series of very grave crimes that "deeply shocked the conscience of humanity".

We warmly invite you to this summer school in order to study a field about which little is known, but represents an unprecedented milestone in the development of international law. In the course of the event, you will be guided through the essential notions of international criminal law.

The interactive and practice-oriented approach provides the best conditions to acquire knowledge and insight on the subject matter, while the inter-cultural dimension allows you to improve your appreciation of other peoples. Therefore, this summer seminar will greatly contribute to your development, by broadening your horizons and your understanding of the international legal system and also by opening the way to a possible career in the field.

The event is scheduled to take place 23-31 July 2011 in Sibiu, Romania. It will consist of a series of daily lectures and seminars, followed by a simulation of the International Criminal Court.

The Lectures will feature international specialists that will deliver presentations on different aspects of the matter and will engage in dialogues with the participants.

During the Seminars, the participants will be divided into groups and benefit from the expertise of our trainers. They will focus on the practical approach of the knowledge accumulated during the conferences and are designed to prepare the participants for the simulation of the ICC.

The Simulation of the International Criminal Court is a stage of the project that will stretch over several months.

After registration, the participants will be divided into teams of 3 and appointed as prosecutors, defense attorneys or judges. The teams will be comprised of students from different countries, in order to:

_facilitate inter-cultural exchanges;
_encourage dialogue;
_accustom the participants with international working environment.

Each group of 3 teams (prosecution, defense, judges) will be appointed a case, but all cases will have a common context.

Registration

The project is addressed to law students who:

_have successfully completed at least 2 years of study
_are interested in international law and criminal law
_wish to develop a career as a judge, prosecutor, attorney or diplomat
_have little or no previous experience in or knowledge of international criminal law
_are interested in learning about new things
_are highly motivated and ambitious
_are driven by curiosity and competition

The registration process will be open until June 18, 2011 .

In order to apply, please send your CV and letter of motivation at uicl@bismun.org .

Please indicate in the letter of motivation the 2 preferred positions that you wish to apply for (prosecutor, defense attorney or judge), in the order of your preference.
Registration

The participation fee is 100 EURO or 410 LEI.

The participation fee covers:

_accommodation for 9 nights
_3 meals a day
_coffee breaks
_conference materials
_use of all the conference facilities at the venue

Very important: Please do NOT transfer any money until we have confirmed you as a participant!

2nd International Conference- Matter and Materials in/for Cultural Heritage, Craiova, Romania, 24-28 August 2011‏

We are pleased to inform scientists and professionals in the field of conservation and restoration of cultural heritage as well as anybody interested in this area, about the 2nd International Conference "Matter and Materials in/for Cultural Heritage" (MATCONS 2011) to be held on 24-28 August 2011 in Craiova, Romania.
The first International edition of MATCONS was organised in Craiova in 2009 and its great success convinced us to maintain the same structure consisting in Plenary Sessions on general interest topics, Parallel Sessions on specific conservation and restoration subjects, training modules, a Round Table and a thematic excursion.
During the conference, the traditional National exhibition of restored heritage objects from workshops and laboratories across Romania will be displayed.
We cordially invite you to participate in this highly stimulating and practically oriented event and would be glad to welcome you to MATCONS 2011 in Craiova.
Scope
The Conference is aimed at providing a platform for presentation and discussion on the capabilities of Chemistry, Physics, Engineering and Technology to answer specific conservation-restoration needs raised by the conservation-restoration community. The Conference will focus not only on the scientific research and its direct application to the treatment and analysis of cultural heritage but also on the practical problems of intervention facing conservators and restorers and innovative possibilities for the conservation practice. It will offer the opportunity to share methods, studies and strategies regarding conservation, to deepen the interdisciplinary aspects, as well as the development of research and education in heritage conservation, bring out the activity of young conservation professionals and encourage networking.
Plenary lectures will provide the state-of-the-art of the international research in the field of conservation and restoration.
The official languages of the Conference are English and Romanian. A simultaneous interpretation service will be provided during the Conference.
Registration
The Registration Form must be returned by e-mail to the Conference Secretariat matcons2011@yahoo.com .
Deadline for the registration is June 10th, 2011.
The registration is valid only if accompanied or followed by the copy of the Registration Fee payment.
Registration fee
Regular participant EUR 150.00
Students (Certificate required) EUR 75.00
Registration fee includes:
• Attendance to all Scientific Sessions, Round Table, Training Course, National Exhibition of Restauration
• Conference material
• Social events
• Lunches, dinners and coffee breaks
Deadline for the registration fee payment is July 1st, 2011.
Social Programme
A Piano and Opera Arias Concert will be given by Master students of the National University of Music of Bucharest.
Group visits will be organised on request at:
• Casa Baniei, the ethnographic section of Oltenia Museum
• Historical churches in Craiova
A thematic excursion will be organised on 27 and 28 August at UNESCO and protected national sites in Oltenia.
Details on social and excursion programme will be made available soon.

Black Sea Summer University 2011, Constanta (Romania). Dead Line : 12 July 2011

Welcome to Black Sea Summer University 2011, an international summer program in business strategy. It takes place between July 29th and 6th of August 2011 in Constanta, Romania.
Designed for for senior students and young professionals with high potential to become the leaders of tomorrow, BSSU develops the essential building blocks for future success. During the 10 days of stay in Constanta you will gain new insights into the impact of globalization on business organizations and how managers could and should react.
The theme of the Black Sea Summer University 2011 is
"Strategy and Innovation"
The lectures will focus on the creation of competitive advantage in a global context, foreign market entry, emerging economies, and more, blending theory and practical, real life case studies to great effect.

for more information

EMBA program in Bucharest, Romania‏

January 2012 will see the launch of a unique Executive MBA program in Bucharest,
offered by the Pilkington Ratiu Business School.

We are putting together top professors from Harvard Business School, INSEAD,
Ashridge School of Business and Columbia Business School and top executive from
Romania and London.

The admissions process has started and we are looking at business professionals
with at least 5 years of work experience that already have or are developing a
track record of leadership in their domain. The elite program is aimed at a
selective group of individuals, who will be pioneers in their field.

You can download more information and a fuller presentation of the program at
the following web address: http://www.prbs.eu/brochure.pdf

Summer Seminar - Searching for a decent international Society, Vama Veche, Romania, 15-20 August 2011‏

The Luxembourg Institute for European and International Studies (LIEIS) is a
forum of academic and intellectual discussions and research, as well as a
platform of training and upgrading for undergraduates and young professionals
from both western and eastern countries.
Summer Seminar on
Searching for a decent international society
Vama Veche, Romania
15 - 20 August 2011
One of LIEIS’ constant themes of research and debate has been the European
integration process as well as developments in the wider Europe and in the world

at large. The topics have been explored for the last 17 years under the form
of summer schools organized by the Institute in cooperation with the Black Sea
University Foundation, and, later on, with the European Cultural Centre in
Romania.

The ambition of the 2011 seminar is to have a critical look at the international

society, the political, economic, cultural and strategic relations, the
structures and mechanisms, the distribution of power and wealth. Is the system
sufficiently just, does it allow a fair access to material and non-material
resources? Does it provide adequately for the maintenance of peace? What are the

dominating values and what should they be: tolerance, empathy, solidarity? Are
new institutions for global governance required?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- students, young researchers and professionals from both Eastern and Western
Europe
- young representatives of higher education, of specialized institutions, of
political parties, of NGO’s, of the mass media.
The cost of 395 Euro includes participation fee, accommodation in double rooms
with own bathroom and all meals.
*** The LIEIS offers a grant covering the fee of 395 Euro to the students whose
application is accepted.

VENUE
The course will be held at Vama Veche, an exceptional youth holiday village,
which is situated at about 50 km south of Constantza, the main Romanian port on
the Black Sea coast, close to the Bulgarian border.
***The working language is English.
***Application deadline: 18 June 2011
All candidates are kindly requested to send the filled in Application Form
together with:
· Curriculum vitae
· Letter of intention
· Two-page essay on one of the topics
addressed by the seminar
to the EUROPEAN CULTURAL CENTRE
Centrul European de Cultură, Bucureşti
49-51, Sfinţii Voievozi St., 010968, 4th floor, apt. 16, Bucharest-1, Romania
Phone/fax: 4021 650 32 80 E-mail: cti@clicknet.ro