Author: Center for Intercultural Dialogue

Wendy Leeds-Hurwitz, the Director of the Center for Intercultural Dialogue, manages this website.

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)

“Collaborative

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

Feel free to share with interested colleagues across the globe.

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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)

“Job

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)

“Job

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.

Bielefield U Research Group Funding 2024-26 (Germany)

FellowshipsVisiting groups (not individuals), Center for Interdisciplinary Research, Bielefeld University, Germany, 2024-26. Deadline: 23 April 2024.

The Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) is Bielefeld University’s Institute for Advanced Study. It offers opportunities—with respect to time, space, and funding—for outstanding interdisciplinary research. ZiF is open to scholars from all disciplines post-PhD, based in Germany and abroad. They can propose a research project to be conducted with a curated group of (preferably) international colleagues.

To support the work of groups on-site in Bielefeld, ZiF allocates financial resources and provides infrastructure as well as organisational support. If their collaborative application is successful, ZiF will host these groups on its campus.

• Duration: one stay at ZiF of a duration between one and three months
• Funding Amount: up to EUR 50,000 to cover the costs for travel and accommodation, workshops
and/or conferences on-site; personnel expenses (buy-outs) cannot be covered, but an allowance
of 1.000 EUR per month will be paid as a compensation for any additional costs
• Timing: a period of up to three years (several stays at ZiF)
• For deadline on 23 April: Projects can start from April 2025
• For deadline on 28 November: Projects can start in October 2025
Visiting Groups can, for example, explore new research topics and partnerships, finalise interdisciplinary publications or conduct small research projects during their stay at ZiF.

• Size: the minimum for each group is three people
• Composition: different disciplines must be involved; international participation is explicitly encouraged
• Groups are expected to be present at ZiF for their collaboration phases. Additional virtual participants may be involved.
• The necessity for interdisciplinary collaboration must stem from the research at hand and be explained in the proposal. The mere involvement of different disciplines does not suffice.
• A gender balance appropriate to the disciplines involved is expected.

U Edinburgh IASH Postdoctoral Fellowships 2024-25 (Scotland)

PostdocsPostdoctoral Fellowships and Bursaries 2024-25, Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities (IASH), University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Deadline: 26 April 2024.

Applications are invited for postdoctoral bursaries from candidates in any area of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Competition for IASH Postdoctoral Fellowships is intense. They also offer targeted postdoctoral opportunities in a number of disciplines, and applicants may prefer to apply for these. If an application to a specific postdoctoral scheme listed below is unsuccessful, it will then be considered as part of the general pool of Postdoctoral Fellowships:

  • Early career researchers in history may be interested in the Daiches-Manning Memorial Fellowship in 18th-Century Scottish Studies or the IASH-HCA Postdoctoral Fellowship.
  • Early career researchers with an interest in digital arts, digital humanities, digital education, digital design and/or digital social sciences may wish to apply for the Digital Scholarship Postdoctoral Fellowship.
  • Early career researchers working in the field of contemporary Islam and Muslim culture can apply for the IASH-Alwaleed Postdoctoral Fellowship.
  • Early career researchers in public theology, including peacebuilding and the arts; theology, politics, and migration; theology and environmental ethics; and/or theology, law and justice can apply for the IASH-CTPI Duncan Forrester Fellowship.
  • Early career researchers wishing to examine specific special collections held at the University of Edinburgh can apply for the Centre for Research Collections Fellowship (based on uncatalogued or barely researched collections) or the RACE.ED Archival Research Fellowship (based on the university’s own archive and related collections to uncover evidence and address the silences in the University of Edinburgh’s colonial legacy).