🌞 Summer 2024 Highlights at University of Geneva! 🌞 This year’s summer school was a resounding success, with a 90% satisfaction rate and 97% of participants recommending the course to friends and colleagues. Key motivations for joining included skill development (77%), networking (52%), and lifelong learning (50%). Our dynamic teaching methods - challenge-based learning, world cafés, and weekly group pitches - empowered participants with practical insights into high-impact topics like global health, environmental challenges, SDGs, children’s rights, and international humanitarian law. Looking forward to 2025? Stay tuned for course updates! https://lnkd.in/eJ67K3W #summerUNIGE #LifelongLearning #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Our programme offers a diversity of pluridisciplinary summer schools for students and junior professionals from all horizons, at the gateway of the International Geneva. Mission: We strive to offer active and innovative education, multicultural exchanges, and life-changing experiences through a diversity of high-quality programmes provided by local and international practitioners, in the cradle of peace and multilateralism. Values: We believe that richness comes from the exchange of a vast diversity of students and professors. We promote and cherish inclusiveness in all its dimensions in every one of our activities. We believe that innovative knowledge and life changing ideas come from the power of mutual learning. International Geneva: Step into the heartbeat of multilateralism! Geneva, with its 39 international organisations, 400+ NGOs, and 178 member states, isn't just a city—it's the capital of diplomacy. The University of Geneva is your gateway to this vibrant global stage. Immersed in the city's dynamic international environment. Geneva Summer Schools provide unparalleled networking opportunities, exposing you to world-class expertise.
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https://www.unige.ch/genevasummerschools/
Externer Link zu Geneva Summer Schools - UNIGE
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- Hochschulen und Universitäten
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- 2–10 Beschäftigte
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- Geneva
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- 2012
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- International Organizations, NGO, International Law, Humanitarian Law, Human Rights, Children's Rights, Global Health, Drugs Policy, Sustainability Transitions & Resilience, Science Communication, Digital Technologies, Digital Law, Submerged Prehistoric Landscapes, IP Law, Gender, Discrimination, SDG, Environmental Policy, Science-Policy und Citizenship & Politics
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Geneva Summer Schools - UNIGE hat dies direkt geteilt
Outgoing Director of International Law, Policy & Humanitarian Diplomacy, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Today, I conclude my work as the Director of International Law, Policy & Humanitarian Diplomacy of the International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC. As I wind down for a long awaited sabbatical, I am deeply grateful: ➡️ for my extraordinary journey with the #RedCross ➡️ for the inspiring companionship of our colleagues ➡️ and for unforgettable moments shared with the men, women and children we serve. In parting, I wish to dedicate a piano inspiration to the memory of those who courageously served our mission and never returned - making the ultimate sacrifice in the name of humanity: “I gave it all...” Thank you, farewell & au revoir! ( ⬇️ audio on... 🎶 🔊)
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🌍 In summer 2023, participants joined us from 67 countries, and by summer 2024, this grew to 72! The Geneva Summer Schools at the University of Geneva brought together students, researchers, and professionals from all five continents. 🌐 In 2024, the largest number of participants came from Switzerland, the UK, France, Italy, Germany, South Korea, China, the United States, Brazil, Singapore, India, Austria, Belgium, and Canada. 🇨🇭 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇮🇹 🇩🇪 🇰🇷 🇨🇳 🇺🇸 🇧🇷 🇸🇬 🇮🇳 🇦🇹 🇧🇪 🇨🇦 This global community is the essence of our programme, creating a unique and unforgettable learning experience for everyone involved. 📚 Local students also enjoy the benefits of this global environment, experiencing the internationalization of their academic journeys while staying close to home. Geneva Summer Schools fosters a multicultural experience at the gates of International Geneva. Empower your minds through innovative teaching and discover 15 unique courses tailored for skills development, lifelong learning, and networking. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/eJ67K3W 🏠🎓 #summerschool #multicultural #InternationalGeneva
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It was no doubt an exceptional edition. Huge thanks to all dedicated participants and contributors!
M.Sc. in International Studies | Project management | International development | Children's rights
This summer, I had the honor of being selected for the Children at the Heart of Human Rights program at the Université de Genève. During this intensive training period, we addressed crucial topics such as child participation, forced displacement, the right to nationality, and access to justice, all within an environment of rich dialogue with experts and colleagues from diverse backgrounds. Among the many impactful activities, I also had the opportunity to attend the 97th session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child at the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and meet the Committee members. This experience deepened my understanding of the complexities and challenges in promoting and protecting children's rights. I would like to thank Geneva Summer Schools - UNIGE, especially Dr. Roberta Ruggiero, Dr. Philip D. Jaffé, and Mane Kocharyan, for the exceptional organization and for fostering such important discussions. A special thank you as well to all the lecturers and fellow participants who made this journey so insightful and inspiring. #UNIGE #ChildrensRights #HumanRights
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🌊 Introducing a New Summer School: Microplastics – From Environmental Impact to Policy, Innovation, and Public Awareness Be part of a groundbreaking new program where you'll learn from leading experts and organizations such as UNEP, FOEN, and IUCN. This immersive course, running from June 16 to 20, 2025, combines dynamic lectures, flipped classes, interactive World Café sessions, and a hands-on field trip to Geneva Lake! 📚🌍 Collaborate with diverse teams as you tackle real-world challenges in water resource management, developing practical solutions alongside professionals. 🤝💧 Explore critical topics like microplastics’ environmental impacts, human exposure, innovative detection methods, policy frameworks, and how to engage the public. 🌱🔍 Registration starts in January, so don’t miss your chance to join this exciting opportunity to expand your knowledge, enhance your skills, and contribute to innovative solutions for a global issue. 🚀🌿 Follow the link to learn more about the course ! https://bit.ly/40fXrzw #MicroplasticsSummerSchool #WaterManagement #InnovationForChange
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En 2021, Jérôme Duberry, chercheur à l’Université de Genève et expert en IA et gouvernance démocratique, a animé l’école d’été Design the Future of Global Governance. Les travaux de Duberry se concentrent sur l’intersection des technologies numériques, de l’intelligence artificielle et des processus démocratiques. Dans son podcast, il décompose les complexités de l’IA dans les affaires internationales, en discutant de tout, des considérations éthiques aux défis politiques. Écoutez maintenant en suivant ce lien ! https://bit.ly/3XZPH1T
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✨ A huge THANK YOU to all our amazing Summer School participants! 🙌🌟 This year’s edition was truly special, filled with moments of joy, inspiration, networking opportunities, and skills development. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and energy made this journey unforgettable, and we’re grateful to have shared so many meaningful experiences. From engaging talks to hands-on workshops and countless memories, we couldn’t have asked for a better group! 💫 We hope you left feeling empowered, inspired, and connected—and look forward to seeing where these new skills and friendships will take you next! https://lnkd.in/eJ67K3W #summerunige #Networking #Inspiration #SkillsDevelopment #Memories
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Congratulations to all contributors!
Last week, our SDG Solution Space team visited Paris to co-host the SDG Olympiad at the Learning Planet Institute. ✨ Student representatives from 12 universities across the globe engaged in workshops and roundtable discussions on sustainable development. The event concluded with a pitch session and an award ceremony, showcasing innovative ideas for a sustainable future. Are you ready to meet the winning projects of this competition? 🥁🥁🥁 🥇 1st Place: Plasticonn from the University of Lagos SDG Summer School Plasticonn aims to bridge the gap between plastic collection initiatives and accessibility to plastic collection centers. 🥈 2nd Place: QMorjan from New York University Abu Dhabi Hackathon for Social Good. AI and Quantum-powered platform that helps identify optimal spots to achieve the highest coral restoration with limited resources. 🥉 3rd Place: Planetary Predictor from the University of Geneva SDG Summer School. An interactive and friendly platform to bring Climate Change Modelling to schools. 👉 Meet the Special Award-winning teams here: https://lnkd.in/dtsspmGs 👉 Are you interested in being part of the SDG Olympiad 2025 and advancing student initiatives toward the achievement of the SDGs? Please fill out our interest form. https://lnkd.in/eJYUBTEr Congratulations to all the participants and thanks to our brilliant team, friends, partners, and sponsors for bringing the spirit of the Paris Olympic Games to academia. Geneva Summer Schools - UNIGE, University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet), Politecnico di Milano, Rice University, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, United States International University - Africa, Citizen Science Africa Association, Asian Institute of Technology, Tsinghua University, Imperial College London, Nadine Reichenthal, Christina Hertel, Gaetan Van Beek, Rosy Mondardini, Dunola Oladapo, Denise Soesilo, Berfin Açig, Liza Brenda Sekaggya, Katherine Temple, Michael Adalla, Alexandra Poissonnier, 4EU+ Alliance, European Union, Citizen Science Zürich (UZH / ETH), Citizen Science Academy, Goodwall, Yoma, International Telecommunication Union, Fondation Botnar, ThinkSwiss Scholarships, République et canton de Genève, University of Zurich, Generation Unlimited, UNICEF, United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), İuri Carvalho, Sophie Schegg, Ivonne Arica Ruiz. The SDG Olympiad is a competition designed to upgrade the SDG Summer School program and advance the best initiatives to tackle the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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🌞🎈 Throwback to this year’s “Children at the Heart of Human Rights” summer school. In August we welcomed a wonderful group to Geneva for the 10th edition of this course, coinciding with the centenary of the Geneva Declaration of the Rights of the Child. Participants had talks from children’s rights experts each day, covering a range of subjects and perspectives, as well as the opportunity to visit Palais Wilson and engage with the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child. We hope it was a rewarding learning experience for all. Massive thanks to Prof. Philip D. Jaffé, Dr Roberta Ruggiero and Mane Kocharyan for their amazing organization and direction of the course. 📚🌍 👉 Want to know more about Geneva Summer Schools? Visit our website: https://lnkd.in/eJ67K3W #summerunige #childrensrights #humanrights #rightsofthechild #UNCRC University of Geneva Centre interfacultaire en droits de l’enfant (CIDE) - UNIGE
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#SDG Olympiad - Innovating for the Future ✨ These 25-26 September, the Institute hosted the "Global SDG Olympiad for Environmental and Health Solutions 2024", an exciting innovative global competition empowering students from around the world to tackle real-world challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals 🌟 ☝ Inspired by the UN SDGs and the principle of “leave no one behind,” the SDG Olympiad 2024 is a dynamic and decentralized global competition. Each participating university hosts its own SDG Summer School or equivalent event focused on sustainable development, empowering students to develop innovative solutions to pressing environmental and health challenges. 💡 How it worked: > Local Participation: Universities manage their own SDG events, with local juries evaluating and selecting the best teams based on available infrastructure and resources. The teams were from University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet), Université de Genève, Université Paris Cité - Learning Planet Institute, Politecnico di Milano, Rice University, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, University of Lagos, United States International University - Africa - CitSci Africa Association, NYU Abu Dhabi, Asian Institute of Technology, Tsinghua University, Imperial College London > Evaluation Criteria: Projects are assessed on their potential to produce SDG-relevant data, generate social and environmental impact, and effectively utilize Open-Science tools (software, hardware, open data, or participatory methodologies). Additional criteria include novelty, relevance, feasibility, prototype development, and presentation skills. ------- 👏 Bravo to all participants who brilliantly presented their innovative projects both onsite and online! Special shout out to the winners: Plasticonn project 👏 🙏 Thank you to the speakers and to the amazing jury gathered to ask the right questions and select the winners - not an easy task! Session organisers included: Raphael Costambeys-Kempczynski Muki Haklay Ariel Lindner Gaetan Van Beek Rosy Mondardini Christina Hertel Nadine Reichenthal Edward Stevenette 🌏 Kevin Lhoste Jury members included: Dunola Oladapo Denise Soesilo Berfin Açig Liza Brenda Sekaggya Katherine Temple Michael Adalla Alexandra Poissonnier 🙌 Congrats to the organiser team: the hard work from these past months have resulted in a bright moment! Francois Grey İuri Carvalho Ivonne Arica Ruiz MARIA ANGELICA MEJIA Sophie Schegg #SDGOlympiad #SDGsummerschool #YouthforSDG
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