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- International Institute for Geo-Information Sciences and Earth Observation (ITC)
- International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
- Maastricht Graduate School of Governance, Maastricht University
- Research School for Resource Studies for Development (CERES)
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- United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
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African Studies Centre (ASC)
De Universiteit Leiden biedt als enige universiteit in Nederland een bachelor waarin heel Afrika aan bod komt. De docenten behoren tot de internationale top van hun vakgebied. In het tweede semester van je tweede jaar ga je een half jaar naar een Afrikaans land om een tweede Afrikaanse taal te leren (Swahili leer je in je eerste jaar). De meeste studenten kiezen voor de mogelijkheid om naar Ghana te gaan. De opleiding is kleinschalig: het contact met de docenten is heel persoonlijk en je leert je medestudenten goed kennen.Tijdens de bachelor Afrikaanse Talen en Culturen leer je niet alleen de talen, maar ook de achtergronden van de politieke, culturele en economische ontwikkelingen van het continent kennen. Je verdiept je in verschillende volkeren, de boeiende geschiedenis en literatuur en de vaak roerige politieke processen. Heel Afrika komt aan bod; je kunt je daarnaast richten op een regio van je persoonlijke interesse waarbij je je toespitst op geschiedenis, literatuur of taalkunde.
Studenten kunnen gebruik maken van de gespecialiseerde bibliotheek van het Afrika-Studiecentrum Leiden, het enige academische kennisinstituut van Nederland dat zich volledig richt op de bestudering van Afrika. Het ASCL is een interfacultair instituut van de Universiteit Leiden.
The Bachelor African Languages and Cultures is taught in Dutch.
Start: September
African Studies Centre (ASC), Netherlands
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
The course is about disaster risk reduction and humanitarian aid in conflict settings. It will teach you to develop accountable, high-quality and ethical responses to disaster in conflict-affected areas. The E-course is meant primarily for practitioners, but also open to students or otherwise interested people. It stimulates participants to think about humanitarian aid, disaster risk reduction (DRR) and disaster response in contexts where conflict is ongoing, lingering, or has characterized the setting in recent times, as well as about the hard choices and dilemmas faced by humanitarian actors in conflict settings. Moreover, you will learn to distinguish the different challenges and effective, positive examples of aid in three types of conflict settings. Through videos, interviews, guest lectures and realistic case-studio, learning becomes both relevant and fun; everything you learn will be applicable for practice in the field.International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Netherlands
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United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER); United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS); United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
The main purpose of the 2-year Master of Science programme is to provide postgraduate students with detailed knowledge, critical understanding, strategies and the tools required to take and interdisciplinary approach towards environmental risks and human security. Deadline for applictions 15 December 2019United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER), Finland
United Nations University, Institute for Environment and Human Security (UNU-EHS), Germany
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), Netherlands
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
Policy issues are becoming more complex, and policymaking has become a structured interaction between networked actors, with national governments and international organisations playing central roles in human development. More than ever, there is a clear need for specialists in policy analysis who can work in international and multi-level policy processes, taking on duties in the analysis of policy problems and the implementation and evaluation of solutions. In order to perform well in this domain, actors require a combination of theoretical background knowledge, technical skills and the opportunity to practise them, as well as a solid understanding of key policy fields.The Master of Science in Public Policy and Human Development programme is a double-degree programme of Maastricht University’s Graduate School of Governance and University Nations University’s institute UNU-MERIT. In 2018, the programme was re-accredited by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO) and received the official EAPAA accreditation by the European Association for Public Administration Accreditation.
The starting point of the MPP programme is to stimulate students to gain an understanding of the basic idea of good governance. The emphasis of the programme lies with the question of how can public policy be dealt with in the most effective and efficient way.
Start: September
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United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), Netherlands
Centre for International Development Issues Nijmegen (CIDIN)
The Anthropology and Development Studies (ADS) Master in Nijmegen has a unique interdisciplinary approach, which combines fine-grained analysis of local issues with an assessment of possible avenues for change. This programme allows you to conduct your own research project in one of three thematic domains – diversity, nature or civil society – and teaches you how to communicate your findings to various audiences.Have you ever wondered?
Why 'cultural difference' has come to be seen as our main social problem? How successful private development initiatives are? How do we organise the 'integration' of refugees in a context that celebrates 'own responsibility'? Are local communities the best protectors of the environment? Does it make sense for individuals to start their own development project?
Is ths Master's programme something for you?
- This unique interdisciplinary Master's programme allows you to specialise in one of three ‘hot’ domains that encompass urgent social issues and are subject to intense academic debate.
- Our small scale programme offers an intensive learning environment where you work closely with your peers and our expert staff.
- By learning to design and conduct your own research, and communicate your findings to various audiences, you develop a skills set that prepares you for a wide array of jobs.
- You are stimulated to design your research in dialogue with NGO’s, municipalities or other stake holders, which provides you with work experience and a crucial network.
- Our extensive international network offers you plenty of opportunities to arrange a research project that meets your interests, in the Netherlands or across the globe.
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Centre for International Development Issues Nijmegen (CIDIN), Netherlands
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
Convened by the Department of Food and Resource EconomicsOpens external of the University of Copenhagen in Denmark, the course course will engage in the ‘degrowth’ / ‘postgrowth’ discourse through the perspectives of the complementary and established traditions of i) political ecology, ii) feminist scholarship, and iii) ecological economics. The course will survey theoretical contributions to degrowth from various schools of thought, while emphasizing praxis in multiple social spheres and similarly, scholar-activism. The course unfolds within a frame of Degrowth in Europe, emphasizing what European peoples and states can and must do, starting within our own region.Expected learning outcomes
The course aims to enable and advance critical engagement with degrowth scholarship and praxis. Learning outcomes include:
1. Knowledge of key arguments and areas of consensus within degrowth studies from the perspective of academic traditions of Political Ecology, Feminist scholarship, and Ecological Economics.
2. Analytical and evaluative skill development in relation to research within the field of degrowth studies, drawing on academic traditions of Ecological Economics, Political Ecology and Feminist scholarship.
3. Competence to critically discuss current and imagine new policies and practices.
Dates and application deadline
The course will take place from 11-15 May 2020.
The application deadline is 1 February 2020.
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Netherlands
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African Studies Centre (ASC)
The research master's in African Studies at Leiden University is unique in continental Europe for the interdisciplinary range of subjects offered and the variety of perspectives.Why study African Studies (research) at Leiden University?
The two year’s research master’s programme in African Studies at Leiden University bridges the often artificially drawn boundaries between the humanities, such as history and literary studies, and the social sciences, such as anthropology, political science and economics. As a result you have the opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge about different aspects of the African continent and its peoples, at the same time you are not bound by boundary constraints of any of the more traditional disciplines focusing on Africa. Small classes ensure that you have plenty of direct contact with your lecturers and a high level of guidance and support throughout your studies.
Develop and practise your research skills
An important aspect of this programme is developing your ability to conduct original and interdisciplinary research. You will have the opportunity to spend an entire year (of which six months consists of fieldwork in Africa) to execute your own research project. This will provide you experiences into working and conducting research in Africa. You will take in-depth courses that will guide you through social theory, methodology development, and proposal writing; you will write a scientific publication, and practice your debating and presentation skills. This will enable you, upon graduation, to initiate independent PhD or policy research, advise and participate in policy development and implementation, or offer training to businesses wanting to do trade in Africa.
Start: September
- English
African Studies Centre (ASC), Netherlands
Maastricht Graduate School of Governance, Maastricht University; United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT)
Policymaking is a complicated business. Decisions have to be made quickly or secretly, based on limited knowledge or expertise, while covering wide briefs and remaining in force for a number of years. The stakes are high, so preparation is essential. To answer these pressing needs, our Evidence-Based Policy Research Methods (EPRM) course aims to equip participants with the fundamental tools for designing and analysing evidence-based research.EPRM trains participants in:
- Translating policy issues into research questions
- Analysing qualitative and / or quantitative data
- Grasping the state-of-the-art in a particular field
- Designing, writing and disseminating proposals for evidence-based research, either in the workplace or in a broader research environment
This programme is for working professionals who are keen to improve their research skills, but unable to leave their job for a longer period. The programme assumes participants will spend a significant amount of time on the course in parallel with their regular job.
Essentially, the programme fills the gap between a Master’s degree and a research career or academic PhD education. After completion of this programme, participants are better equipped to engage in research activities or, indeed, to apply for a full PhD programme. Overall, our course covers research skills that transcend different disciplines, so all qualified participants are welcome.
- English
Maastricht Graduate School of Governance, Maastricht University, Netherlands
United Nations University, Maastricht Economic and Social Research Institute on Innovation and Technology (UNU-MERIT), Netherlands
Centre for International Development Issues Nijmegen (CIDIN)
The Advanced Master in International Development (AMID) programme of the Radboud University Nijmegen (RU) is a one-year dual Master programme. The starting point for AMID is that positive social change can only be realised in collaboration between different actors such as government, private sector, NGOs and knowledge institutes. The complexity of problems requires a combination of innovative and critical thinking with specialized practical skills. AMID offers recently graduated Master students a programme that combines academic training and practical experience. Trainees work four days a week at an organisation engaged in issues related to sustainable development and attend lectures at the university on Fridays.Entry requirements
The programme is open to graduates from different academic backgrounds who are highly motivated to contribute to international cooperation and sustainable development. It is directed at recent graduates (max. 3 years after graduation) at the start of their professional career. The academic background of applicants should have a link with international cooperation and development. Examples of the study backgrounds of AMID graduates are Development Studies, Social Geography, International Business, Business Administration, International Management, International Finance, Anthropology, Public Health, Nutrition, Public Administration, Tropical Forestry or – Land use, International Relations and International Law.
- English
Centre for International Development Issues Nijmegen (CIDIN), Netherlands
International Institute of Social Studies (ISS)
n October 2019, ISS professor Karin Arts will be teaching about Children's Rights and the Right to Development as part of the free online course 'Operationalizing the Right to Development in Implementing the Sustainable Development Goals' organized by the University for Peace. Running now the fourth time, this course will be held from 9 October to 5 November 2019. There is no fee for this interactive e-learning module though registration is required. The deadline for registration is 31 August 2019.International Institute of Social Studies (ISS), Netherlands
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