Friday, February 19, 2016

2nd IRCVM International School in Spain

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2nd IRCVM International School: "Medieval Archaeological Fieldwork in the Catalan Pyrenees"

Events

Summer & Winter Schools

Provided by: HeySuccess Desk

Location (s)

  • Spain

Required Language (s)

English

Overview


The University of Barcelona, the Institute for Research on Medieval Cultures and the PhD. program DCM are happy to announce the 2nd IRCVM International School: "Medieval Archaeological Fieldwork in the Catalan Pyrenees". The course will offer the chance to its participants of gaining first hand experience of excavations at the medieval site of Els Altimiris, a monastic settlementdating from the 5th-8th centuries, located 900 meters above sea level in an incomparable location in the Catalan Pyrenees.

Details

Description:


This course will enable participants to gain first-hand experience of excavations at the medieval site of Els Altimiris, a monastic area dating from the 5th-8th centuries, located 900 meters above sea level in the Catalan Pyrenees. 
To access the digging site, participants will hike for approximately one hour, giving them the chance to develop personal relationships and teamwork skills alongside their practical fieldwork experience, as well as enjoy the astonishing landscape, the wilderness. 
The course lasts two weeks and is based mainly on fieldwork. Participants will dig every day.  The participants will visitmedieval monuments, castles or other archaeological sites in same area, and at the same time they will attend several workshops and lectures linked with the fieldwork, such as analysis of ceramics or the use of GIS (Geographic Information System) for research. 
Aims 
During fieldwork, participants will learn to apply a wide range of techniques and procedures for the management of archaeological sites, thus introducing the students to tools and techniques, drawing of structures, compilation of archaeological records, archaeological photography, measurement instruments, security protocols, and sample collection for analytical work. 
Considerations for prospective participants 
The course is intended for those with a high level of training, and is particularly suitable for outstanding students from other universities. This course has been offered at the UB since 1992 and has regularly been attended by students from the Open University of Catalonia, the University of Zaragoza, the University of Poitiers, Michel de Montaigne University Bordeaux 3, and the University of Toulouse II. The course has contributed to the training of a number of successful archaeology professionals, researchers specializing in the Middle Ages. 
The course is organized by leading professors in the field, with the backing of a renowned archaeology school. Therefore, the main focus is to offer participants one of the most attractive training experiences available to students anywhere in the world, in particular offering students from America and Canada who may not encounter these sorts of sites in their countries to obtain first-hand practical experience of medieval archaeological excavations.
Opportunity is About:

Eligibility

Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate:

In order to apply, the prospective participants need to be enrolled in a university as BA or MA students during the course 2015-2016, and they will receive a certificate, in case they need to transfer the credits to their home institution. 
Please, be aware that to access the archaeological site there is a one-hour walk ascending through the forest (see the profile and get more information about the route here. 
Participants are responsible for their own health insurance.Participants from the European Union, can request the European Health Insurance Card (more information here).
The organization will hire a liability insurance.

Dates:

Deadline:
April 30, 2016
Program Starts:
July 22, 2016
Program Ends:
August 05, 2016

Cost for a participant:

Not Funded

The course fees are 1,750 EUR, and are inclusive of all meals, accommodation and transfers.

Read more at http://www.heysuccess.com/opportunity/2nd-IRCVM-International-School-Medieval-Archaeological-Fieldwork-in-the-Catalan-Pyrenees-13388#ePSzxgxWXtCJCz0p.99
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Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems Events in Vienna

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Alternative Economic and Monetary Systems (AEMS) - Vienna

Events

Conferences

Provided by: HeySuccess Desk

Location (s)

  • Austria
Vienna

Required Language (s)

English

Overview


AEMS is a new academic Summer School that approaches the topic of economic alternatives by considering natural boundaries and the human factor to be equal parts of the equation.

Details

Description:


Our goal is quite ambitious: To help solve some of societies’ problems by presenting viable alternatives to processes and developments that are putting enormous strains on economic, ecologic and social boundaries. In addition to various new and classical concepts from the field of economic sciences, students are also provided with up-to-date scientific data from natural and social sciences. This enables them to have a level-headed discussion of economic and monetary reform while asking: What is our leeway?

The lectures, workshops and discussion panels cover a variety of topics, from the reform or re-definition of money, an overhaul of the aim of economic activity towards solidarity and cooperation, tax reform, a reform of financial markets, all the way to a change in consumer culture and the reduction of resource consumption.

The economy of the future 

Summer School in Vienna, July 27 - August 14, 2016 

The significant problems we face cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them. Albert Einstein 

The preliminary program for 2016 is complete! 

Applications will be accepted as late as June. If you're in need of a scholarship, please be sure to apply until April 25. However, if you apply after this date, you might still qualify for unclaimed and additional slots. 
There are many alternatives!
AEMS is an academic Summer School that offers a new approach: An evaluation of economic alternatives that considers natural boundaries and the human factor to be equal parts of the equation. Our goal: To help solve some of societies’ problems by presenting viable alternatives to processes and developments that are putting enormous strains on economic, ecologic and social boundaries. 
In addition to various new and classical concepts from the field of economic sciences, students are also provided with up-to-date scientific data from natural and social sciences. This enables them to have a level-headed discussion of economic and monetary reform while asking: What is our leeway?
The lectures, workshops and discussion panels cover a variety of topics, from the reform or re-definition of money, an overhaul of the aim of economic activity towards solidarity and cooperation, tax reform, a reform of financial markets, all the way to a change in consumer culture and the reduction of resource consumption. Oh, and did we already mention that you will be able to experience the effects of energy-efficient architecture first-hand by living in one of Austria's most modern dormitories?  
What AEMS is:
AEMS offers room for critical thinking and the possibility to openly discuss and deconstruct ideas and concepts with distinguished experts from various scientific fields. The participants will be able to move beyond the widespread limitation of higher education that lacks extensive exchange between scientific disciplines.
The lectures, workshops and discussion panels cover a variety of topics, from the reform or re-definition of money, an overhaul of the aim of economic activity towards more solidarity and cooperation, the perks of tax reform, reformatory ideas for the financial markets, all the way to changes in consumer culture and the reduction of resource consumption. In addition,  participants will have the possibility to experience the effects of energy-efficient architecture first-hand by living in one of Austria's most modern dormitories.
Opportunity is About:

Eligibility

Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate:

Dates:

Deadline:
June 30, 2016
Program Starts:
July 27, 2016
Program Ends:
August 14, 2016

Cost for a participant:

Partially Funded Not Funded

Read more and apply at http://www.heysuccess.com/opportunity/Alternative-Economic-and-Monetary-Systems-(AEMS)-Vienna-13392#uKbvyltywd3qtHqt.99
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Saturday, February 13, 2016

Summer Schools in Heritage Management - Initiative for Heritage Conservation in GREECE

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Summer Schools in Heritage Management - Initiative for Heritage Conservation (IHC)

Events

Summer & Winter Schools

Provided by: Ana Filipovic

Location (s)

  • Greece
Athens

Required Language (s)

English

Overview


The IHC, in striving to achieve its mission by fostering research and good practices in heritage management, offers many opportunities for learning new skills or developing the skills and knowledge you may already have.

Details

Description:


Four summer schools to be held in Athens with field trips to some sites in Greece;
  • An Introduction to Heritage Management.
  • Digital Tools for Heritage Management.
  • Engaging local communities in heritage management through Archaeological Ethnography.
  • Heritage Interpretation.
Opportunity is About:

Eligibility

Description of Ideal Candidate:

Field school programs are designed for students new to a respective field, but also for professionals already in a field who wish to pursue research, training, and professional development.

Dates:

Deadline:
March 01, 2016

Cost for a participant:

Fully Funded Partially Funded Not Funded

  • The participation cost for this program is $5000. This covers all course costs including: registration; tuition; program materials; travel, shared accommodation; one meal per day (excluding free days). Airfare and optional purchases are not included in the program cost.
  • There are a number of scholarships available for this field school– full and partial scholarships are awarded after acceptance into the program, so please apply early for eligibility.

Read more at http://www.heysuccess.com/opportunity/Summer-Schools-in-Heritage-Management-Initiative-for-Heritage-Conservation-(IHC)-13162#szBOXCW1r6MjkmO0.99
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