Month: March 2024

Alliance for Peacebuilding: Policy and Communications (USA)

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Associate/Senior Associate of Policy and Communications Alliance for Peacebuilding, Washington DC, USA. Deadline: open until filled; posted 8 March 2024.

The Alliance for Peacebuilding (AfP) is announcing an exciting opportunity for a new Policy and Communications Associate position that will be a key cross-cutting employee supporting AfP’s technical capacities and new Fieldbuilding Strategy. This position will oversee and coordinate the creation of communications content across AfP’s three technical capacities in (1) Partnerships & Convening, (2) Learning & Evidence, and (3) Policy & Advocacy. This position will also spearhead the design of reports, publications, media engagement, public and private events, social media, graphics, the AfP website, and others. In addition, the Associate/Senior Associate will support AfP’s Policy & Advocacy team in its efforts to elevate peacebuilding and conflict prevention in laws, policies, and foreign assistance. This position will strengthen the unity and effectiveness of the peacebuilding community’s policy voice by building strong and active relationships with policymakers and civil society allies. Candidates should have experience in strategic communications and policy, as well as be able to successfully self-start in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Associate/Senior Associate reports to the Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy.

German Institute for Global and Area Studies: Research Fellow – Religion for Peace (Germany)

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Research Fellow: Religion for Peace: Investigating Messengers and Messages for Interreligious Peace, German Institute for Global and Area Studies, Hamburg, Germany. Deadline: 21 April 2024.

The German Institute for Global and Area Studies (GIGA)/Leibniz-Institut für Globale und Regionale Studien is an independent Social Science research institute based in Hamburg. It analyses political, social, and economic developments in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Middle East, and links this knowledge to questions of global significance. It combines region-specific analysis with innovative comparative research on accountability and participation, peace and security, globalisation and development, and global order and foreign policies. The GIGA seeks to appoint a Research Fellow. It is a 75% position, with a contract of 2 years, preferably starting on 15 August 2024.

The successful candidate will work in the project Religion for Peace: Investigating Messengers and Messages for Interreligious Peace, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). Religious leaders are active for (interreligious) peace in many contexts and, for example, use their rhetoric to advocate for peace. The effectiveness of religious leaders’ rhetoric depends on the interplay of religious leaders being the messengers and the contents of their words—the message itself. This project (re)tests the (comparative) effectiveness of religious leaders as peace messengers and effective content of peace messages. The project also examines effects of an intervention designed and conducted with a Togolese civil society organization that aims to promote interreligious cooperation.

NOTE: The GIGA strongly encourages concurrent work on a doctoral degree. The Research Fellow would become a member of the GIGA Doctoral Programme.

Malta Biennial: Intercultural Dialogue (2024)

Events

Redazione. (13 March 2024). Malta’s first biennial opened under the banner of intercultural dialogue. Finestre sull’Arte.

“The first Malta Biennial…March 13 to May 31, 2024…focuses on themes such as intercultural dialogue, migration, colonial history, the environment, and memory.

In an era marked by global challenges and tensions, the Biennale aims to stand as a beacon of hope, using culture and art as a bridge to a more harmonious and inclusive future. The works on display thus explore crucial themes such as migration, colonial history, the environment and memory, urging the viewer to think critically and participatively about the most pressing issues of our time.

This Biennale is not only meant to be a celebration of contemporary art, but also a statement of intent and a concrete commitment to promoting intercultural dialogue and global solidarity through artistic expression. With its rich history and unique location in the heart of the Mediterranean, Malta has always been an important center of creativity and innovation, a crossroads of cultures and identities that intertwine and mutually enrich each other. Against this backdrop, the Malta Art Biennale aims to reaffirm the crucial role of art in shaping our world in profound and meaningful ways, inviting the public to consider the issues, of urgent relevance, that artists raise through their works.”

PLURAL+ Youth Video Festival 2024

Film Festivals
Plural+ Youth video festival on migration, diversity, and social inclusion, a UNAOC and IOM initiative. Deadline: 31 May 2024.

PLURAL+ is a youth video festival that encourages and empowers global youth to explore the issues of migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia and to share their creative vision with the world. PLURAL+ is a joint initiative of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) that invites the world’s youth to submit original and creative videos focusing on the themes of migration, diversity and social inclusion. By supporting the distribution of youth-produced media, PLURAL+ recognizes youth as powerful agents of positive social change in a world often characterized by intolerance, and cultural and religious divisions..

Every year, PLURAL+ gives young people around the world the opportunity to express their vision and their creativity through multimedia production. PLURAL+ invites young people of up to 25 years old to submit original and creative short films focusing on the themes of migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia. PLURAL+ video entries are five minutes maximum and can be of any genre (animation, documentary, music video, comedy, etc.) as long as they convey a message that can contribute to making the audience think in constructive ways about the cross-cutting issues of migration, diversity, social inclusion, and the prevention of xenophobia. In addition, videos can be in any language as long as English subtitles are provided.

Looking for Women Activists in the Philippines

“Collaborative

The following message is posted at the request of Dr. Lora Forsythe, at the Natural Resources Institute, Faculty of Engineering and Science, of the University of Greenwich, UK. Deadline: 6 April 2024.

“I am currently working on a grant proposal to the British Academy for research in the Philippines and Brazil. We already have a partner in the Philippines (Center for Agrarian Reform and Rural Development) but this grant is research focused, so ideally we are looking for an academic (with a PhD) who can work with us on our study on women activists in the Philippines, and how they are engaging with issues around climate change. Our previous research has involved indigenous women, but we are not sure yet if we will choose to focus specifically on indigenous women or women more broadly.”

If this describes you, or you know someone it describes, please get in touch with her directly.

Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange 2024 (Austria)

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2024 Global Case Study Challenge Virtual Exchange/COIL, Global Work Competency Laboratory, Klagenfurt, Austria, 2 October-28 November 2024. Deadline: 1 July 2024.

 

GCSC 2024The Global Case Study Challenge (GCSC) is an award-winning 8-week teaching and learning program for BA and MA-level students. It’s a high-impact career-oriented virtual exchange focusing on collaborative global virtual teamwork and the development of intercultural, digital communication and sustainability competencies.

2024 is the 7th edition of the multiple award-winning GCSC. To date, 2200 students and 70 educators from 40 universities across 25 different countries have worked together in the GCSC in 485 Global Virtual Teams

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Korean International Cultural Exchange Research Grants 2024

Grants

Call for submissions: Proposals for the 2024 Korean-American Communication Association and Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange Research Grants. Deadline: 5 April 2024.

Empowering Research in Korean Communication Studies: KACA-KOFICE Grant Initiative

The Korean-American Communication Association (KACA) and the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) are pleased to announce the continuation of their collaborative research grant initiative, designed to support innovative research in the field of Korean culture and communication.This joint effort will provide funding opportunities ranging from $500 to $1,000 to support 2 to 4 scholars in their research projects, contributing to the evolving landscape of communication studies.

Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Exploring the global phenomenon of K-contents (e.g., K-pop, K-drama) and its impact on fandom worldwide
  • Investigating strategic communication strategies within the cultural context of Korea
  • Analyzing the dynamic relationship between K-culture, social media platforms, and interactive communication
  • Developing effective media strategies tailored specifically for K-contents to enhance their reach and impact
  • Addressing other pertinent issues at the intersection of Korean culture and communication

Knappitsch Guest Post: Empowering Remote-Ready Graduates

Guest Posts
Empowering Remote-Ready Graduates: The Transformative Role of Virtual Exchange in Career-Oriented Education. Guest post by Eithne Knappitsch.

The integration of Virtual Exchange (VE) and Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) into career-oriented education represents a significant evolution in preparing students for the modern workforce. These innovative educational models not only bridge geographical and cultural gaps, offering a responsible form of international exchange, but also align closely with the shift towards competency-based learning, equipping students with the necessary skills and competencies for remote work and leadership in virtual teams. Recent studies indicate that Higher Educational Institution (HEI) educators are increasingly aware of the potential of VE in contributing to innovation and skills development.

Download the entire guest post as a PDF.

U Colorado International College of Beijing: Communication (China)

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Instructor of Communication, University of Colorado Denver International College of Beijing, China. Deadline: 1 April 2024 or until filled.

The University of Colorado Denver Department of Communication invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track teaching position at the International College of Beijing (ICB). The job will commence in Beijing in Fall 2024. Depending on the performance of the individual hired, multi-year renewals are possible. They seek to hire a colleague who can teach a wide array of Communication courses ranging from introductory level communication courses required for the major to upper-division courses supporting one or more of the Department’s pathways and certificates in global and intercultural communication, media and cultural studies, health communication, and strategic communication. The ability to teach courses related to digital media is preferred.

The ICB is a unique international collaboration embodying best practices in international and intercultural communication, so the ideal candidate will function not only as a classroom teacher and student advocate, but as a cultural ambassador helping to merge U.S.-style pedagogy with Chinese cultural practices.

Centenary College of Louisiana: Director of Global Studies (USA)

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Director of Global Studies, Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana. Deadline: 3 April 2024.

Leads the coordination of all Centenary intercultural and internationally-focused programs. Markets, promotes, and facilitates intercultural and study abroad opportunities. Pursues new opportunities for students to engage in global service or study abroad. Supports international degree-seeking and exchange students at the College.