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“Connecting now for the future” conference at Montreal, Canada
“Connecting now for the future” is an important opportunity for a broad range of professionals to meet, exchange ideas and reflect on issues and practices in relation to the transition to independent living among youth at risk. It is addressed to youth, decision-makers and service-providers in community-based networks and in the public health system, as…
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ISA Forum of Sociology Barcelona Spain 2008
First ISA Forum of Sociology Sociological Research and Public Debate Barcelona , Spain September 5 – 8, 2008 Growing Up in a Liquid World: Youth Questions and Public Debates Introduction The idea of the Forum gathers and redefines the traditionally organised Research Council conference and the interim conferences of Research Committees. It will be an…
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Can policies enhance fertility in Europe? Vienna, Austria December 2007
International Conference Can policies enhance fertility in Europe? Vienna/Austria 6–7 December 2007 Organiser: Vienna Institute of Demography Speakers include: John Bongaarts, William Butz, François Herán, Massimo Livi-Baci (tentative), Ronald Rindfuss, Arland Thornton, Laurent Toulemon (tentative), et al. Call for papers The unprecedented, low fertility levels in Europe have raised considerable concern among policymakers. The European…
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Are we there yet? Melbourne, Australia May 2007
A conference for youth workers, young people, educators, policy-makers, academics and researchers, and for anyone interested in youth affairs in Australia. International insights and comparative perspecitives are very welcome! Hosted by the Youth Affairs Council of Victoria in partnership with Australia’s other State and Territory non-government youth affairs peak bodies, and supported by the Department…
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IN MEMORIAM : Dr. Sibylle Hübner-Funk by Lynne Chisholm & Sylvia Trnka
Sibylle Hübner-Funk, RC 34 President from 1990 to 1994, passed away on 5 May 2014 in Munich, Germany. Sibylle was born on 6 January 1943 in Silesian Wroclaw. At the end of the Second World War, she fled with her family to live in western Germany, growing up in the town of Giessen. After her…
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Call for Papers: “Interactive Futures: Young People’s Mediated Lives in the Asia Pacific and Beyond”
There is a call for papers to be presented in a conference this Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd December, 2014 in Monash University Caulfield Campus, Melbourne. It’s theme is Interactive Futures: Young People’s Mediated Lives in the Asia Pacific and Beyond and this conference explores young people’s engagement with new modes of mediated communication, self-expression…
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New Book on Youth Studies by Jim Côté, our RC34 President
The burgeoning field of youth studies encompasses multiple viewpoints, presenting a confusing picture to novices and experts alike. This insightful text goes to the heart of the fundamental issues and debates that characterize this developing field, giving readers a clearer understanding of its current progress and future prospects. James Côté’s lively, debate-focused overview of the…
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New Book on Sri Lankan Youth
A new book on Sri Lankan Youth entitled, “Youth and Social Transformation Improving Life Chances of Youth in Sri Lanka” edited by S.T. Hettige, Elvira Graner and Harini Amarasuriya, was recently launched by Friedrich Ebert Stiftung and Social Policy Analysis and Research Center, University of Colombo.
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Dr. Kate Tilleczek opens new Qualitative Research Lab at the University of Prince Edward Island!
It’s been an exciting year for Kate and the Young Lives Research team at UPEI. The lab has seen major transformations, with the completion of the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI) funded Qualitative Research lab and col-laboratory. With the addition of new qualitative equipment, software, and training sessions, the lab is advancing Qualitative research at…
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Postgraduate Diploma 2014: Youth Studies and Policies in Latin America
Postgraduate Diploma 2014 “Youth Studies and Policies in Latin America” Virtual modality Academic Coordination: Rene Bendit / Ana Miranda Training Coordinator: Agustina Córica Accreditation: Certificate of Postgraduate Diploma issued by FLACSO Argentina Teaching Staff Abdala Ernesto; Balardini Sergio; Bendit Rene; Bonder Gloria; Casal Joaquín; Cerbino Mauro; Corica Agustina; Cuervo Hernán; De Ibarrola María; Jacinto Claudia;…