Spring School

ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023

  ExPoSTEAM Diplomacy 2023 - II edition (Padua, 22-23 may 2023 - Florence, 24 may - Rome, 25-26 may)

ExPoSTEAM Diplomacy
Experts and Politicians in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics Diplomacy.

Spring School in techno-scientific Diplomacy 2023

University of Padua, 22-23 May 2023
Historical Archives of European Union, Florence, 24 May 2023
CNR, Rome, 25 May 2023
European Space Agency, ESRIN, Frascati (Rome)
26 May 2023 University of Roma Tre, 25-26 May 2023

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The second edition of Spring School in Techno-Scientific Diplomacy, organized by the University of Padua in partnership with the University of Roma Three, is a research workshop that aims at creating an experimental Master. Through an innovative and original approach, the Master will allow the participants to understand the nexus among science, diplomacy and decision-making processes, in a world with an expanding technological density that requires techno-scientific diplomatic initiatives in support of quick and adequate responses to growing challenges.
The Spring School intends to provide full relevance to the role of science and technology in the international context. Specifically, considering the European and the international perspectives, Italy has developed important techno-scientific skills that have stimulated experiences of cooperation and competition in a dynamic diplomatic framework. Based on the evidence gathered so far through international history, archival research and oral history, the Spring School will offer participants the opportunity to learn from the past experiences and use them to identify and address future challenges. Through its interdisciplinary approach, the Spring School aims to create a network of scholars, diplomats and scientists interested in understanding the international context and trained in a complex notion of expertise.

The course will combine an interdisciplinary and hybrid approach. Students will acquire the following capabilities in relation to techno-scientific diplomacy:

  1. understanding the evolution of international relations from the Cold War to current scenarios;
  2. obtaining an in-depth overview of diplomacy in bilateral negotiation and multilateral arenas at the European and international level;
  3. developing oral (public speaking) and editorial (reporting and copywriting techniques) skills aimed at deepening negotiation techniques;
  4. strengthening hard skills, such as the knowledge, comprehension and awareness of the topics covered during the course, and soft skills, such as hands-on experience, crisis management, team building, problem solving, research capabilities, and role playing;
  5. enriching their curricular background through the development of knowledge and professional skills in the field of techno-scientific diplomacy, with the aim of facilitating their access to careers in the field of International Relations and diplomacy.

Teaching methodology of the Spring School

The Spring School will be structured around lectures, simulations of policy briefing, research workshops on current and historical case studies, in-person and online interviews with practitioners and experts in techno-scientific diplomacy, and ad-hoc meetings in preparation of the School’s activities. Students will broaden their understanding of techno-scientific diplomacy and will strengthen their hard and soft skills by putting into practice the theoretical knowledge acquired in the workshops.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in an oral history project involving practitioners of techno-scientific and space diplomacy, thanks to an agreement between the University of Padua and the Historical Archives of the European Union (eui.eu) located at the European University Institute in Florence. The Archive will process the interviews and make them accessible to researchers.

The working language of the Spring School will be English. Participants who complete the program will be awarded a certificate of attendance.

Application criteria and requested material

  • The Spring School is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, PhDs and PhD students in techno-scientific fields, Humanities, and Political and Social Sciences.
  • Applicants are requested to fill the application form, attaching the CV and a cover letter, by 21 April 2023. For further information, please contact the Scientific Secretariat and the Coordinator.
  • The Spring School does not charge enrolment fees; the Scientific Secretariat will provide support for some travel and accomodation solutions.

Scientific Committee

David Burigana (Coordinator, University of Padua - david.burigana@unipd.it)
Marilena Gala (University of Roma Tre)
Mauro Elli (University of Milan Statale)

Scientific Secretariat

Olga Dubrovina (University of Padua - olga.dubrovina@unipd.it)

The Spring School is funded by the University of Padua, by the Department of Political, Legal and International Studies, and by PRIN 2017 Science, Technology and International Relations: case studies in Italian foreign policy, with the patronage of CISAS Center for Space Studies and Activities “Giuseppe Colombo” of the University of Padua.


ACADEMIC YEAR 2021-2022

  IPSE – International Politics & Security - III edition (April 27 and May 11-14, 2022)

III  edition – 2021/2022
IPSE – International Politics & Security

The Changing Nature of Conflicts.
Global Diplomacy and International Threats.

April 27, 2022
May 11-14, 2022

 Thanks to a recently confirmed NATO contribution, students will participate for free

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PLEASE NOTE: The results were communicated to each candidate via mail.
If you did not receive an email, please write at ipsespringschool@gmail.com 

Leading Institution and Partners Universities

Coordinator and Leading Institution:
Prof. Valentine Lomellini 
Dept. of Political Science, Law and International Studies
University of Padua

Partners Universities

  • Georgetown University (USA)
  • European University Institute
  • College of Europe (Bruges)
  • Humboldt Universität (Berlin)
  • Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University
  • St. Andrews University (Saint Andrews)
  • Saint-Cyr Research Center, Saint-Cyr French Army Academy
  • Moscow State Institute of International Relations (Moscow)
  • Osservatorio sulla Criminalità Organizzata – Università degli Studi di Milano (Milan)
  • University of Urbino - PhD Program in Humanities
  • University of Genova



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The program may be subject to changes, which will be communicated on this page.

Contents

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 12 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 3rd edition of the IPSE Spring School will be organized in April/May 2022 in presence, in Padua.

The Spring School comprises two days of keynote speeches and student workshops to be organized in April. During the workshops the students will work on archive documents related to terrorism and will start to elaborate articles to be presented in the second part of the event. Based on the experience o previous editions the Spring School gathers students from Middle East, South Africa, China, East European countries, Russia.

The Spring School will continue in May with other three days of plenary sessions, panels and a final workshop where students will present their papers.

The purpose of the event is threefold; first, to increase the level of the debate on conflict management and terrorism, engaging both academics and policy experts, second, to provide crises scenarios for the following regions: Europe, the Mediterranean and the Middle East. Third, to increase the awareness of the young generation, also improving their resilience and resistance in front of disinformation and fake news.

The first edition (May 27-30, 2020) was dedicated to the analysis of the terrorist threats and security politics and the main topics were the impact of terrorism over international and national systems; mobility and security; cybersecurity; radicalization.

The Second edition (May 24-28, 2021) was dedicated to the concept of crisis and the topics focused on 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, opened a debate on memory and terrorism at international level.

Each year hundreds of students apply for the Spring School and the best ones are selected to participate in the event. Previous editions gathered applications from universities like St.Andrews – United Kingdom, Moscow State University – Russia, Université de Paris – France, Université de Fribourg - Switzerland, Central European University - Austria, Università di Milano – Italy, Università degli Studi di Padova – Italy, Università di Roma 1 La Sapienza – Italy, Università Macerata – Italy, Università di Pisa – Italy, Università di Torino – Italy, La Scuola Universitaria Taranto – Italy, Tallin University – Estonia, SNSPA – Romania, Tbilisi University – Georgia, University Skopje – North Macedonia, University of Hyderabad – India, University of Istanbul – Turkey, UNAM – Mexico, Università Al Qalam Katsina – Nigeria, University of Punjab – Pakistan, MANAS University - Kyrgyzstan.

Participants' background
Admissions are reserved to up to 40 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
The event will be held in Padua, Italy

Junior Conference
The students that want to present their research during the Junior Conference (May 14, 2022) should express their willing in the application form.
The selected students will receive a confirmation e-mail.

TOPICS Junior Conference: International relations, global diplomacy, security studies, terrorism, European studies.

Deadlines

  • Application – April 18, 2022 (the results will be published on April 20, 2022)
  • Abstract for Junior Conference – May 2, 2022

Scientific Coordinator

Prof. Valentine Lomellini (University of Padua)

Academic Supervisor
Octavia Moise, PhD (coordinator)

Administrative team:
Bianca Guerreiro
Marco Vianelli

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

  ExPoST Italian Diplomacy - I edition (April 4-8 - Padua, April 26-29 - Rome)

ExPoSTID ExPost Italian Diplomacy.
Experts and Politicians in Science and Technology in Italy for a preventive multilateral diplomacy.

Spring School in techno-scientific diplomacy 2022

University of Padua - April 4/8, 2022
University of Roma Tre - April 26/29, 2022

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The Spring School in Techno-Scientific Diplomacy 2022, organized by the University of Padua and the University of Roma Tre, is a research workshop that aims at creating an experimental Master. Through an innovative and original approach, the Master will allow the participants to understand the nexus among science, diplomacy and decision-making processes, in a world with an expanding technological density that requires techno-scientific diplomatic initiatives in support of quick and adequate responses to growing challenges.
The Spring School intends to provide full relevance to the role of science and technology in the international context. Specifically, considering the European and the international perspectives, Italy has developed important techno-scientific skills that have stimulated experiences of cooperation and competition in a dynamic diplomatic framework. On the ground the previous evidence gathered from the ExPOST ID project and through international history, archival research and oral history, the Spring School will offer participants the opportunity to learn from the past experiences and use them to identify and address future challenges. Moreover, thanks to its interdisciplinary approach, the Spring School aims at creating a network of scholars, diplomats and scientists interested in understanding the international context.

The course will combine an interdisciplinary and hybrid approach. Students will acquire the following capabilities in relation to techno-scientific diplomacy:

  1. understanding the evolution of international relations from the Cold War to current scenarios;
  2. obtaining an in-depth overview of diplomacy in bilateral negotiation and multilateral arenas at the European and international level;
  3. developing oral (public speaking) and editorial (reporting and copywriting techniques) skills aimed at deepening negotiation techniques;
  4. strengthening hard skills, such as the knowledge, comprehension and awareness of the topics covered during the course, and soft skills, such as hands-on experience, crisis management, team building, problem solving, research capabilities, and role playing;
  5. enriching their curricular background through the development of knowledge and professional skills in the field of techno-scientific diplomacy, with the aim of facilitating their access to careers in the field of International Relations and diplomacy.

Teaching methodology of the Spring School

The Spring School will be structured in lectures, simulations of negotiations, research workshops on current and historical case studies, in-person and online interviews with practitioners and experts of techno-scientific diplomacy, and ad-hoc meetings in preparation of the School’s activities. Students will broaden their understanding of techno-scientific diplomacy and will strengthen their hard and soft skills by putting into practice the theoretical knowledge acquired during the workshops.
Students will also have the opportunity to participate in an oral history project involving practitioners of techno-scientific and space diplomacy, thanks to an agreement between the University of Padua and the Historical Archives of the European Union (eui.eu) located at the European University Institute in Florence. The Archive will process the interviews and make them accessible to researchers.

The working language of the Spring School will be Italian and English. Participants who complete the program will be awarded a certificate of attendance.

Application criteria and requested material

  • The Spring School is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students, PhDs and PhD students in techno-scientific fields, Humanities, and Political and Social Sciences.
  • No registration fee is required. The Spring School will not provide reimbursement for travel, lodging and meals, but will provide scholarships. For details about the amount, payment methods and delivery times, please contact Dr. Alessia Chiriatti alessia.chiriatti@unipd.it"
  • Applicants are requested to fill the application form, attaching the CV and a cover letter, by February 20, 2022. For further information, please contact the organizing committee.

Organizing committe

  • Coordinator Alessia Chiriatti (alessia.chiriatti@unipd.it)
  • Giordana Pulcini (giordana.pulcini@uniroma3.it)
  • Francesca Campani (francesca.campani@unipd.it).

The Spring School is funded by the research project "ExPoSTID ExPost Italian Diplomacy. Experts and policy makers in Science and Technology in Italy for a preventive multilateral diplomacy" (Fondo Integrativo Speciale per la Ricerca (FISR)2020-COVID of the Ministry of University), coordinated as PI by David Burigana - Associate Professor of History of International Relations at the Department of Political Science, Law, and International Studies (University of Padua), in cooperation with Marilena Gala, Associate Professor of History of International Relations at the Department of Political Science (University of Roma Tre) and Lucia Coppolaro - Associate Professor of History of International Relations at the Department of Political Science, Law, and International Studies (University of Padua).

ACADEMIC YEAR 2020-2021

  IPSE – International Politics & Security - II edition

II  edition – 2020/2021
IPSE – International Politics & Security

CRISIS MANAGEMENT and CRISIS’ IMPACT over NATIONAL and INTERNATIONAL SYSTEMS
May 24-28, 2021

LEADING INSTITUTIONS AND PARTNERS UNIVERSITIES

Coordinator and Leading Institution: Prof. Valentine Lomellini (Dept. of Political Science, Law and International Studies – University of Padua)

Partners Universities:
College of Europe (Bruges): Federica Mogherini
Humboldt Universität (Berlin): Gabriele Metzler
Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University: Alya Aglan
St. Andrews University (Saint Andrews): Bernhard Blumenau
Saint-Cyr Research Center, Saint-Cyr French Army Academy: Frédéric Dessberg
Moscow State Institute of International Relations (Moscow): Guylnara Gadzhimuradova
Osservatorio sulla Criminalità Organizzata – Università degli Studi di Milano (Milan): Mariele Merlati and Christian Ponti
University of Urbino - PhD Program in Humanities: Andrea Baravelli, Anna Tonelli
University of Genova: Fabrizio Coticchia

 

We are honored to inform that we received more than 70 applications for this year’s edition of the IPSe  Spring School from universities like St.Andrews – United Kingdom, Moscow State University – Russia, Université de Paris – France, Université de Fribourg - Switzerland, Central European University - Austria, Università di Milano – Italy, Università degli Studi di Padova – Italy, Università di Roma 1 La Sapienza – Italy, Università Macerata – Italy, Università di Pisa – Italy, Università di Torino – Italy, La Scuola Universitaria Taranto – Italy, Tallin University – Estonia, SNSPA – Romania, Tbilisi University – Georgia, University Skopje – North Macedonia, University of Hyderabad – India, University of Istanbul – Turkey, UNAM – Mexico, Università Al Qalam Katsina – Nigeria, University of Punjab – Pakistan, MANAS University - Kyrgyzstan.

After a hard selection process, the organizers decided to increase the number of accepted participants to 40, as the quality of the applications was remarkable. Nonetheless, all students that submitted their application will have the possibility to register for the keynote sessions on the 24th of May.

All applicants have been contacted regarding the selection outcomes. 


Click here to download the flyer
The program may be subject to changes, which will be communicated on this page.

CONTENTS
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 (24th-28th of 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
Octavia Moise-Zanellato (coordinator)
Danilo delle Fave (tutor)

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

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ACADEMIC YEAR 2019-2020

  IPSE – International Politics & Security - I edition

I edition – 2019/2020
IPSE – International Politics & Security

Terrorism and Security Politics
May 27-30, 2020

Due to the Coronavirus Emergency, given the current exceptional situation, the Scientific Committee has decided that the Spring School will be free for all admitted participants, and decided to hold the Spring School as scheduled, through a telematic Platform. The program may be subject to changes, which will be communicated on this page.

DEADLINE: April 7, 2020

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Ranking 

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 10 European Universities, involving worldwide well-known experts that study in-depth this phenomenon from a multidisciplinary perspective.

In the last decades, due to a pressing rise of terrorists attacks, the studies related to political violence have known a new wave of interest among academics, scholars, intellectuals in general. 
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 first edition (May 27-30, 2020) is dedicated to the analysis of the terrorist threat and security politics. Main topics will be: the impact of terrorism over international and national systems; mobility and security; cybersecurity; radicalization. 
Given the seminar structure of the Spring School, IPSE wants to be a fertile moment of discussion among senior scholars and young researchers on the most updated research in the field.

PARTICIPANTS' BACKGROUND

Admissions reserved to up to 35 among 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 (the on line application form is available below).

WORKLOAD

The Spring School, in English language, consists of 8 hours/day of organized activities (keynote speech, debates, seminars).
The Teaching Methodology consists of: seminars, traditional classes, workshops; final project (optional).

PARTICIPATION COSTS

Given the current exceptional situation, the Scientific Committee has decided that the Spring School will be free for all participants.

SCIENTIFIC COORDINATOR: Prof. Valentine Lomellini (University of Padua)

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