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Global Issues Conference 2 - Call for Student Participation

 Global Issues Conference

Worldwide, April 4^th to 8^th, 2016

Call for Student Participation

DEADLINE: December 11^th, 2015

After the success of the 1^st Global Issues Conference, the organizers are pleased to announce the Call for Papers for GIC 2. As before, the conference is aimed at developing the interconnected nature of the global arena today and encourages discussion and sharing of local opinions. The Global Issues Conference 2 will facilitate further student-centered discussions on a wide range of topics which impact young people and their futures across the globe.  

Conference Format

During the weeklong conference, there will be multiple sessions covering topics which have an impact across the globe. The conference will operate online and enable faculty-sponsored undergraduate and graduate students from our Global Partners in Education (GPE) to deliver pre-prepared presentations in a variety of sessions. Each session will be chaired by a faculty member of the GPE organisation and include up to 5 presentations from various institutions.

Conference Results

Selected student papers will be published in a special edition of the Global Partners in Education Journal and certificates will be provided to all participating students and faculty sponsors.

Call for Participation

As the GPE encompasses a wide range of academic disciplines and interests, the session topics should provide a global perspective. We encourage presentations on the following topics, presentations on any topic will be considered:

·         International Business and Economics

·         Global English and Global Languages

·         Women’s Issues Around the World

·         Global Leadership

·         Global Education and/or Methodology

·         Human Rights and Children’s Rights Worldwide

·         World Health Issues

·         Contemporary Politics and Social Challenges

·         Migration and Immigration

·         Sport, Leisure and Tourism

·         Pop Culture, Music and Film

Please send a 200-300 word abstract.

 Provide a letter of support from your faculty sponsor and your intent to participate

 by December 11^th to: GPEGLOBALISSUES@ecu.edu

Organizers: Chris Brighton, Krosno State College, Poland and East Carolina University, USA