International Student Union Conference in Malmö, Sweden - will for the first time bring together the students with different cultural backgrounds representing Student Unions from all over the world.
Why is the International Student Union Conference in Malmö taking place?
When is the Conference taking place?
What is the Aim of the Conference?
What are the Themes of the 2012 Event?
What will we talk about?
What will be the outcome?
Which companies and organizations will be present at the Conference?
Who supports the Conference?
Who can participate?
What is expected from the participants?
What will be the official language of the conference?
What about finances?
Why is the International Student Union Conference in Malmö taking place?
In light of the vital role that students play in tackling the numerous global challenges of the day, there exists a need for platforms to assist in their development and grooming. Student unions have often been instrumental in catering to the various extra-curricular needs of students, as well as training its members on the tenets of leadership and cooperation. With the plethora of student unions that exist throughout the world – each with its own unique mode of operations – there should be a greater emphasis on collaboration. Such collaborations could be beneficial in augmenting the dynamics within each union’s operations as well as highlighting common goals and issues that could be resolved through a unified effort.
When is the Conference taking place?
May, 23-25, 2012
What is the Conference’s Aim?
It aims to establish a large communion where Unions have the possibility to present and discuss various ideas and issues.
We hope that the conference will forge a more unified and systematic basis for Unions to lobby for and implement the importance of students on the political agenda. The purpose of the international Student Union Conference is not only to uphold the importance of today’s youth, but also to bring about interconnectivity and cooperation that will aid in the improvement of student unions – as the bridging factor between education and leadership. Furthermore, with consideration to the numerous nationalities that will be participating in the event, the conference will increase awareness of other cultures and further develop a sense of acceptance and understanding of diversity.
What are the Themes of the 2012 Event?
· Education Quality,
· Student Influence,
· Student Mobility,
· International Cooperation and Collaboration with the Private Sector,
· Internalisation.
What will we talk about?
1. We are going to hold strategic discussions about increasing importance of students at the global political agenda,
2. we will conduct an international comparison of the interplay between students and student unions, and
3. we will debate devoted to the enhancing students’ access to the professional realm.
What will be the outcome?
The conference will produce a Manifesto on Education and Student Influence addressed to the governments all around the globe. The Manifesto will be the compilation of the selected through voting students’ proposals that can be used to improve the quality of education and enhance student influence. The goal behind this manifesto is to assert a set of common goals that governments should strive towards in order to improve the well-being of education and youth alike. Furthermore, this document will illustrate a unified initiative by students, for students. It would be a pioneering effort that would reflect international and intercultural cooperation for the sake of better opportunities for today’s youth.
Which companies and organizations will be present at the Conference?
It is important that the corporate and public sector supports the Conference’s strivings. Representatives of internationally renowned companies, such as RIM, AEVY and Universum Communications, will be participating at the conference.
Who supports the Conference?
Who can participate?
Student Unions from all over the world have been invited to take part in the Conference. If you are a representative of a Student Union and have not received an invitation, you can check with us if there are any available places left by April, 16. In order to find this out please, contact Katherina Schuchlenz.
What is expected from the participants?
The participants are expected to share information on the operations of the unions they represent, as well as suggest certain steps on how the governments should improve the education quality and increase the influence of students. All the participating unions will select 21 most significant propositions, which will be encapsulated in the Manifesto (see question ‘What will be the outcome?’).
What will be the official language of the conference?
English is the official language of the conference. Interpreters can be assigned at your request. Please contact LauraWohlfart with regards to this issue.
What about the finances?
If you are going to take part in the Conference you have to provide for the transportation and housing in Malmo yourself, or seek funding from your own university. However, participation in the Conference is free of charge. Lunch, dinner and coffee breaks will also be provided for, free of charge for its participants.
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