| ACADEMIC EVENT SECTION CSi Conference 2024: Intelligence & National Security in Changing World The Cambridge Security Initiative (CSi) is organizing an annual conference that will be held at Cripps Court at Magdalene College, Cambridge, from July 25-26, 2024. The conference addresses the most pressing security challenges facing governments, private industries, and citizens in the globalized world. The conference participants can look forward to hearing about the incredible power challenges to global order represented by China and Russia. Global instability, terrorism, regional conflicts, and technological innovations will also be themes for discussion. The conference attendees will have the opportunity to gain direct insight into the problems of Intelligence and National Security from former senior officials, intelligence and security practitioners, and academic experts. |
| SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENT SECTION #1: Hortus Botanicus Leiden Visit the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands, founded in 1590 in the Leiden city center. Walk through the garden and observe orchids, lotuses, water lilies, and unique trees. Visit exquisite greenhouses and finish your walk in the lovely Hortus Grand Cafe. |
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| #2: Polish Tatra Mountains and village Zakopané Those staying at Krakow for the summer might like to visit Polish Tatra Mountains and the picturesque village of Zakopane. The charming village on the foothill of the mountains is reachable in 1.5 hours by car from Kraków. Hike in nature, experience wilderness, rocky cliffs, forests, waterfalls, fresh air, and traditional food and culture. |
| CALL #1: Sport and Politics: Contexts, Connections, Confrontations Magazine Acta Universitatis Carolinae – Studia Territoritalia is preparing a special issue focused on relations between sport and politics. Articles concerning all different aspects of relations between sports and politics are welcome. Submissions should be sent to stuter@fsv.cuni by July 15, 2024. |
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| #2: Political Trust, New Cleavages, and Political Polarization The international journal Acta Politologica invites submissions of manuscripts covering various issues related to the Political Trust, New Cleavages, and Political Polarization. If you are interested in publishing in the Special Issue, please submit the abstract of your intended article to the editors (acpo@fsv.cuni.cz) in the range of 250 to 500 words no later than September 15, 2024. |
| IMPORTANT DATES EPS Excellence and Leadership Award The Call for Excellence and Leadership (ELA) has been launched, and all first-year students are invited to apply. See the details of the call on the EPS website. The deadline is August 31, 2024. |
| HINDSIGHT MA Thesis Congratulations to all of you who successfully managed to submit your MA Thesis! |
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| READING TIP: The Castle, 1926 (author: Franz Kafka) Dark and sometimes surreal novel focuses on alienation, bureaucracy, and endless frustrations of a human creature who attempts to stand against the system and reach an unattainable goal. This plot can be very relatable for those who are dealing with the European Union  FREQUENT QUESTION / DO NOT FORGET When does the EPS student status end if I graduate during the summer? All EPS students have their student status until the end of September, regardless of the partner university you defend the thesis. In other words, even if your defense takes place in July at UPF, you have a student status until the end of September. Fingers crossed for finishing your EPS studies! |
| Do you have any hints, ideas, or tips for interesting events, calls, books, films, podcasts, etc.? Do not hesitate to reach us at eps@fsv.cuni.cz. Your feedback and contribution are highly appreciated. |
