University College Dublin is proud to host the 8th Annual Universitas 21 Summer School on Conflict Resolution July 11-19, 2011

The programme
The 2011 U21 Summer School will be a multidisciplinary exploration of Conflict Resolution. Participants will learn about the dynamics of conflict across a range of areas: politics, international organisations, war, labour relations, social and ethnic conflict, and ethics. They will critically examine the various ways in which conflict shapes the world we live in, and learn the skills which are critical to resolving it.

Case studies which are of particular relevance to the Irish experience will be considered in detail: for instance, students will gain unique insights into the Northern Ireland Peace Process and Good Friday Agreement, and hear first-hand from the key players involved in the process. This will coincide with a visit to Belfast where students will tour the peace walls, stop in Armagh, and visit the stunning Giant’s Causeway.

The Summer School will culminate in group projects where students will integrate what they have learned during the programme and employ their knowledge and skill in negotiation and mediation to resolve conflicts.

About University College Dublin
University College Dublin (UCD) is Ireland’s largest university. It is located in Dublin, the capital of Ireland, on a purpose-built, leafy campus of 148 hectares. The university has over 24,000 students, including 4,500 international students from 110 countries. It consists of 7 colleges, 38 schools, and 14 research institutes.

UCD is ranked within the top 100 of world universities, and emphasises research and innovation. It offers Ireland’s most comprehensive range of degree programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level, and also delivers a range of programmes at five overseas campuses. Some 3,200 students undertake UCD degrees in Singapore, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, China and Spain. UCD has been a member of Universitas 21 since 2006.
Participation in the academic programme

Staff members from across the U21 network who are active in teaching or research relating to any facet of Conflict Resolution are invited to contribute to the academic programme Academic staff members who wish to discuss their potential involvement in the Summer School should contact Caroline Vasicek (details below).

Universitas 21 Summer School on Conflict Resolution
Registration
Each U21 member can send up to 4 students and 2 staff members with an interest in Conflict Resolution. Registration forms will be available for download through the U21 website in February and the deadline for students and staff to register will be 20 April 2011.

Fees

Registration for the UNSW nominated students will be paid by UNSW and a travel scholarship of $500 will be given to students towards travel.

€650 per student, to include accommodation, breakfast and lunch each day, Welcome and Farewell dinners, weekend trip to Belfast, Armagh and Giant’s Causeway. Students will need their own spending money for dinners on free nights, transfers to and from the airport, and personal costs while exploring Dublin and Belfast. Fees should be collected by the sending institution, and then paid to UCD by bank transfer. Further details will be made available in the coming months.

Contact
Caroline Vasicek u21summerschool@ucd.ie

How to apply:

UNSW students who wish to attend these courses should complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to m.kofod@unsw.edu.au by 4th April 2011. UNSW will be providing funding for 4 students who will be selected to represent UNSW.