The International Politics and Security Spring School (IPSE)

The International Politics and Security Spring School (IPSE)

Mon, 24 May 2021 - Fri, 28 May 2021

Online

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Organized by: International Politics & Security


Contact: ipsespringschool@gmail.com

IPSE – International Politics and Security Spring School originates in the MA Program in European and Global Studies, held by the Department of Political Science, Law and International Studies of the University of Padua.

IPSE addresses the main changes in International Politics & Security, thanks to an historical and integrated approach: it relies on a network of 11 European Universities, involving worldwide well-known experts that study this phenomenon from a multidisciplinary perspective.

From history to political science, from sociology to economy and international relations, IPSE offers a unique opportunity to learn the most relevant scientific developments in this area of knowledge. IPSE is open to MA and PhD students, and early postdoctoral students who have a specific interest in these topics.

The Second edition (24-28 May 2021) is dedicated to crisis management policies and approaches.

Main topics will embrace the impact of terrorism over international and national systems; mobility and security; populism as a potential threat to democracy and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Nonetheless, the commemoration of 20 years since “9/11”, the terrorist attack on the Twin Tours, will open a debate on memory and terrorism at international level.
Given the structure of the Spring School, IPSE represents a fertile moment for discussion on the most updated research in the field among senior scholars and young researchers, including undergraduate students.

PARTICIPANTS' BACKGROUND

  • Admissions are reserved to up to 30 MA, PhD students and early postdoctoral students with the following background: European Studies, Political Science, Sociology, International Relations, Law, Economics, History of International Relations, Contemporary History and open to other disciplines;
  • A good level of English is needed (B2).Students coming from partner universities are selected and nominated by partner universities;
  • UNIPD and external students are selected by the University of Padua;
  • All students are asked to upload a CV and a motivation letter when applying.

WORKLOAD AND CREDITS

  • The Spring School which is to be held in English, consists of 6 hours/day of activities (keynote speech, debates, seminars);
  • The Teaching Methodology consists of: seminars, traditional classes, workshops; final project (optional).

LOCATION
Due to the Covid-19 emergency all the activities will be held via online platform.

PARTICIPATION COSTS
Given the Covid-19 situation, no fees are required.

SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR
Prof. Valentine Lomellini (University of Padua)

ACADEMIC SUPERVISORS
Dr. Matteo Albanese (University of Padua)
Dr. Octavia Moise-Zanellato (SNSPA/ National University of Political Studies and Public Administration, Bucharest)

CONTACT
For further information write to: ipsespringschool@gmail.com