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23 October

• RAMSAR Convention on Wetlands : Portfolio of project funding opportunities
  The Ramsar Small Grants Fund (SGF) was established in 1990 as a mechanism to assist developing countries and those with economies in transition in implementing the Convention and to support the conservation and wise use of wetland resources, with a strong human and social dimension. The newly-released SGF Portfolio 2009 (PDF) describes 28 project proposals that have been favorably evaluated by Ramsar personnel and are available for funding by aid agencies and organizations with an interest in their objectives and likely benefits. Alexia Dufour provides the details here, and visit the Small Grants Fund page on this Web site.
  More information: http://www.ramsar.org/cda/ramsar/display/main/main.jsp?zn=ramsar&cp=1-26-76^22286_4000_0__

• Call for application to the Asian Waterbird Conservation Fund
  From Katherine Leung, AWCF Administrator: "The 'Asian Waterbird Conservation Fund' has been established to provide financial support to projects at site of importance for migratory waterbirds in the East Asia - Australasian Flyway. Cathay Pacific placed an initial donation of HK$500,000 (approx. US$65,000) into the Fund which is administered by WWF Hong Kong. At present, the maximum amount that can be applied for each project shall not exceed US$4,000. Nine projects have been funded since the first round of application in June 2006. You may visit our website <http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/maipo/awcf/projects.php> for details. There will be a single call for applications to the Fund each year with the deadline currently being 31 October 2009.
  More information: http://www.wwf.org.hk/eng/maipo/awcf/

22 October

• Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009
  After months of deliberation, judges of the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2009 competition have completed the mammoth task of selecting the winning photos from a record 43,135 entries from 94 countries. Owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine, the annual competition is the most prestigious of its kind and this year is proudly sponsored by Veolia Environnement. A sneak preview of what to expect from their global search for the best and most creative visions of nature has been revealed in anticipation of the announcement of the competition winners on October 22, 2009 and the exhibition of the best 95 images opening at the Natural History Museum the following day. This year the competition has seen a record increase of entries, up 33 per cent from 2008, with a growth of entries from countries like China and Russia.
  More information: http://www.veoliaenvironmentalservices.co.uk/pages/wildlife.asp

21 October

• Winner of the Cultural Policy Research Award 2009 announced at opening of ENCATC Annual Conference
  Davide Ponzini is the winner of the Cultural Policy Research Award 2009. This was announced by an international jury during a ceremony on 22 October in Barcelona, positioned along ENCATC's 17th Annual Conference in Barcelona. The CPRA jury had shortlisted 6 finalists from 31 applications received from 14 countries. The shortlisted candidates presented their research project at the 3rd Forum of Cultural Policy Researchers on 21 October.
  More information: http://www.encatc.org/pages/index.php?id=7

• Rhônalpins heritage prizes 2010
  In order to promote local actions, Rhônalpin Heritage grants every year since 1995 the “Rhônalpins Heritage Prizes”. This operation is aimed at valuing all the forms of heritage in Rhone-Alps. It is funded by the Rhone-Alps Region and EDF in the Rhone-Alps and comprises an EDF Trophy. This competition is open to associations, private owners or craftsmen, and to the local communities, under the condition that their dossier relates with an operation implemented in the territory of the Rhone-Alps region and accessible to the public. The projects or accomplishments will have to be about (without being restrictive) operations regarding monumental, archaeological, historical, scientific, industrial, artistic, crafts, landscaping, ancient or contemporary heritage, excluding all interior adaptation for personal use.
  More information in French: http://france.icomos.org/fr/news/2009-10/2-patrimoine_aa_la_une/128-prix_rhaonalpins_du_patrimoine_2010.htm

20 October

• PRIZES - EUROCLIO wins EESC Prize for Civil Society
  EUROCLIO is pleased to announce that it has won the ex-aequo second European Economic and Social Committee prize for civil society. The award is given out to organizations who strive for an innovative and long-lasting approach to promote European integration. EUROCLIO would like to thank the German Association of History Teachers who took the initiative to nominate EUROCLIO for this award and received overwhelming support from different EUROCLIO Member and Partner organizations all over Europe. The prize will be presented by the EESC President Mario Sepi on the 4th of November during the Plenary Session of the EESC Committee in the building of the European Parliament in Brussels.
  More information: EUROCLIO Newsletter 2009-10 (Page 5) http://www.euroclio.eu/joomla/index.php/component/option,com_docman/Itemid,408/

• AWARDS - UNEP Award "Champions of the Earth". Deadline for Applications: 31 October
  UNEP invites nominations from individuals who have made a significant contribution globally, regionally and beyond, to the protection and sustainable management of the environment and natural resources. Deadline for receipt of nominations for 2010 is on 31 October 2009. Candidates will be judged by a senior UNEP panel. Persons may nominate themselves, their own organizations, or a third party whom they believe should receive recognition. All nominations must be supported by three referees. Press clippings, testimonials and photographs may be sent to support the nomination. Please do not send books, videos etc. Short-listed applicants will be contacted for further supporting information. For more information e-mail: championsoftheearth@unep.org
  More information: http://www.unep.org/champions/nomination.asp

• JOB OFFERS - Programme Specialist (P-4) for Ocean Observation. Deadline for candidature: 23 November 2009
  Organize, plan and secure the mobilization of resources to implement the GOOS Africa programme. Lead, Promote, coordinate and organize the development of operational oceanography in Africa through the implementation of the Global Ocean Observing System among Member States of the Commission. Enable applications of remotely sensed earth observations in support of the sustainable development of Member States through partnerships with earth observation agencies and the Group of Earth Observation (GEO).
  More information: http://recrutweb.unesco.org/pdf/SC452.PDF

• JOB OFFERS - Consultant for training workshop on elaboration of the management plan for the site of Ani (Kars province, Turkey). Deadline for Application: 28 October 2009
  In the framework of the MDG-F Joint Programme ‘Alliances for Cultural Tourism in Eastern Anatolia’, the UNESCO Office in Venice is looking for qualified candidates to fill in the post of Consultant for training workshop on elaboration of the management plan for the site of Ani (Kars province, Turkey). Interested candidates should submit applications by 28 October 2009 via registered mail or electronically (Letter of Intent, CV, support documents in English) to Training on Management Plan Ms N. Serra Aytun at : s.aytun@unesco.org. Please refer to the TOR-s for full information in relation to this consultancy vacancy notice.
  More information: http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=46697&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

• JOB OFFERS - UNEP - Professional Positions - Seeking Environmental Leaders
  More information: http://www.unep.org/vacancies/default.asp?vac_level=P

• JOB OFFER - Seeking United Nations Volunteer (UNV) - Project Assistant. Kenya
  United Nations Volunteers offer their services in various technical areas. They are highly qualified in their areas of expertise with solid professional experience and motivated by a desire to help. UNEP has recently received funding from the Government of Norway to help maintain and restore ecosystem integrity in the Congo Basin for biodiversity conservation, regional stability and improved human livelihoods. The long-term objective includes the establishment of a transboundary protected area and a regional cooperation mechanism in the Mayombe Forest between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Luki); Republic of Congo (Dimoneka) and Angola (Cacongo in Cabinda province).
  More information: http://www.unep.org/vacancies/default.asp?vac_level=Volunteers

• JOB OFFER - Internship at the Nordic World Heritage Foundation. Oslo (Norway) - Call for applications. Deadline: 30 November 2009
  Here is the internship position offered by the Nordic World Heritage Foundation (NWHF) and the African World Heritage Fund (AWHF) with the support of Fredskorpset (FK Norway). Please send your application letter, Form and Curriculum Vitae -CVs (English version) together with copies of Diplomas/Certificates by E-mail to: jacobn@dbsa.org with copies to info@awhf.net.
  More information: http://unjobs.org/vacancies/1256060826627

• François Houtart (Belgium) and Abdul Sattar Edhi (Pakistan) to share 2009 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence
  The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, has decided, following the unanimous recommendation of the International Jury, to award the 2009 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence to the following two laureates, dividing the $100,000 amount of the Prize equally between them:
  • François Houtart (Belgium) for his life-long commitment to world peace, intercultural dialogue, human rights and the promotion of tolerance, and in recognition of his outstanding efforts to advance the cause of social justice in the world
  • Abdul Sattar Edhi ((Pakistan) for his life-long efforts to ameliorate the conditions of the most disadvantaged groups in Pakistan and South Asia, and to promote the ideals of human dignity, human rights, mutual respect and tolerance.

  More information: http://portal.unesco.org/en/ev.php-URL_ID=46735&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201.html

19 October

• INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION - International Union of Architect (IUA) A Fresh look at 20th Century Architectural Heritage. Deadline for online participation: 26 March 2010
  The International Union of Architects was founded in Lausanne (Switzerland) on 28th June 1948, to unite the architects of the world without regard to nationality, race, religion, or architectural doctrine, and to federate their national organisations. From the 27 delegations present at the founding assembly, the UIA has grown to encompass the key professional organisations of architects in 124 countries and territories, and now represents, through these organisations, more than 1,300,000 architects worldwide. Over time, the UIA has become an accomplished non-governmental organisation, an incomparable professional network of architects that reaches all continents.
  More information: http://www.uia-architectes.org/image/PDF/enews/EN_0809.pdf

• JOB OFFERS - UNDP/MDGF: Roster of evaluation consultants. Deadline for Applications: 30 October 2009
  In December 2006, UNDP and the Government of Spain signed a major agreement to programme €528 million through the UN development system towards key MDG and related development goals. The UNDP-Spain MDG Achievement Fund (MDG-F) seeks to accelerate progress towards attainment of the MDGs in participating countries by supporting policies that promise high impact, scaling-up of successful models, and innovations in development practice. The Fund will operate through UN Country Teams and actively strives to strengthen inter-agency coherence and effectiveness. Substantively the MDG-F will focus on the following seven key development challenges which are widely acknowledged as central to the achievement of MDGs and internationally agreed development goals: Democratic governance; gender equality; basic social needs including youth and employment; economic and private sector development; environment and climate change; conflict prevention and peacebuilding; cultural diversity and development, private sector children and nutrition.
  A robust results monitoring and evaluation framework is under development in order to track and measure the overall impact of this historic contribution to the MDGs and to multilateralism. The MDG-F Secretariat is the operational coordination unit for the Fund and services the Steering Committee and other Trust Fund mechanisms. The Secretariat is aninter-agency UN resource that finances and supports national efforts to achieve key Millennium Development Goals seatedin the Partnerships Bureau of UNDP headquarters. The Secretariat is delegated by the Steering Committee to ensure policies and strategies decided by the Steering Committee are implemented and adhered to. The Secretariat also coordinates the proposal review process and manages the Fund’s overall monitoring and evaluation strategy.
  More information: http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=12870

12 October

• FELLOWSHIPS - A 7000 Euro Grant For the Realization of a Cultural Project Concerning the Mediterranean World. Deadline: 31 December 2009
  You are a native of a Mediterranean country. Born after 31 December 1980 you will be under 30 years of age in 2010. You wish to undertake a project furthering the knowledge and understanding of Mediterranean cultures. Every year the Marc de Montalembert Foundation offers through competitive selection a 7000 euros grant to enable the implementation of such projects.
  The grant is meant to incite research and appreciation of the region's cultural diversities. Candidates will be required to travel outside their native country to pursue their research on a subject of their choice. The Foundation expects concrete results from the project. Whatever form of expression chosen by the candidate - written, oral, visual, ... - the outcome must be an original piece of work which, if it deems it worthwhile, the Foundation can consider helping to promote. Should the candidate so desire, the elaboration of the final result of the project can be carried out while in residence at the Marc de Montalembert Foundation on the island of Rhodes. The subjects treated by grant beneficiaries between 1994 and 2009 come under the headings of: "Sculpture", "Literature", "Music", "Painting", "Architecture", "Sociology", "Photography", "Ethnography", "Art History", "Musicology".
  More information: http://www.fondationmdm.com

• Civil Society Dialogue - Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture
  This created the opportunity for Istanbul to apply for the title of European Capital of Culture 2010. Istanbul is a fast –changing metropolis with all problems and challenges associated with such large urban forms in developing countries. It is the unofficial capital city in terms of the creative energy and transformative dynamism it generates as a result of being the centre of finance, media, culture and communications and the service industries of Turkey. But at the same time, it is an urban phenomenon of huge contrasts and tensions as a result of the devastating experience of the last three decades of internal and external migrations, economic transformation, and exposure to global financial and speculative flows and growing disparities in wealth and access to resources.
  More information: https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/europeaid/online-services/index.cfm?ADSSChck=1256204168944&do=
  publi.getDoc&documentId=96779&pubID=129068

• Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2010: Call for Nominations
  Singapore International Water Week is calling for nominations for the Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize 2010. The Lee Kuan Yew Water Prize is an international award that recognises outstanding contributions towards solving global water problems. This can be done through applying groundbreaking technologies or implementing innovative policies and programmes, which benefit humanity. The Water Prize is named after Singapore's first Prime Minister and present Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew, who through his foresight and leadership, has enabled Singapore to attain a sustainable supply of water. The Water Prize will be the highlight of the Singapore International Water Week 2010, which includes Water Leaders Summit, Water Convention, Water Expo and Business Forums. The winner will receive S$300,000, a gold medallion and an award certificate.
  More information: http://www.unesco.org/water/news/newsletter/220.shtml#news_3

9 October

• Call for applications: PhD Programs 2010 - Management and Development of Cultural Heritage. Deadline for Applications: 4 December 2009
  The program trains both researchers and professionals, able to operate at the highest levels of management of Cultural Heritage and Landscape, in both public and private institutions. The program integrates concepts and methods from several domains (humanities, economics, law, information technologies, material sciences) in the analysis of cultural heritage and landscape. The program provides a consistent multidisciplinary path where students are provided with competencies which nowadays cannot be obtained but through particular self-training initiatives. The job market today has to rely on various professional figures - thus incurring conflicts and standstills in the decision-making process - or is forced to choose only one competence among all the needed ones. A distinctive feature of the program is the involvement of Ph.D. students in projects, both on local and international scale, so as to make them familiar with the complex management of cultural heritage and landscape.
  More information: http://www.imtlucca.it/phd_programs/call_for_applications/index.php

• JOB OFFER - Assistant Professor in Museum Studies, University of Canberra (Australia)
  Now is an exciting period of growth and renewal at the University of Canberra and we have new opportunities for ambitious academics. By joining the University of Canberra you can be part of a high-performance, high-remuneration University with a bold vision and clear strategy.
  More information: http://www.canberra.edu.au/hr/jobs/positions-vacant/academic/092123

• JOB OFFER - Archaeologist, Austral Archaeology. Sydney (Australia) Deadline: 23 October 2009
  Austral Archaeology Pty. Ltd. is a leading cultural heritage firm. We have the capability to conduct Aboriginal and historical projects across Australia, with offices in Adelaide and Sydney and close links with an affiliated company, Austral Tasmania Pty Ltd, based in Hobart. The company is one of the longest established cultural heritage consultancies in Australia and provides advice and services in relation to both historic and Aboriginal cultural heritage. The company maintains an independently certified quality management system compliant with AS/NZS ISO9001: 2008. We require a suitably qualified archaeologist to join our Stanmore office in Sydney NSW. Ideally the candidate will have some experience in both Aboriginal and Historical Heritage. The advertised position would suit a person with one to two years experience or a recent graduate.
  More information: http://www.icomos.org/australia/images/Email_News_2009/E-Mail_News_No._407_Australia_ICOMOS_Inc.htm

• JOB OFFERS - Assistant Professor and Post-doctoral Fellow recruitment program. Deadline: 20 November 2009
  IMT is a dynamic centre for young researchers. A combination of private and public funds enables the School to compete on an international level to attract top junior faculty. IMT Research Fellows are resident researchers pursuing advanced studies based in a Research Area. IMT competitions for Research Fellows offer positions for both Assistant Professors and Post-Doctoral Fellows and involve evaluation by current junior and senior researchers. Assistant Professors and Post-Doctoral Fellows are usually appointed for a fixed term from one year up to three years. All contracts may be renewed once, for up to six years. Assistant Professors differ from Post-doctoral Fellows on the basis of experience, scientific curriculum and compensation. The remuneration package is competitive at the international level and includes generous research funds. Additional benefits may be negotiated with selected applicants.
  More information: http://www.imtlucca.it/faculty/positions/assistant_professor_recruitment_program.php

8 October

• PRIZES - (in French) Remise du prix Clio de l'archéologie - 5 novembre 2009. Paris (France)
  Le prix Clio a surtout pour vocation de faire connaître les efforts mis en œuvre aux quatre coins du monde par la recherche française pour faire progresser la connaissance du passé, en un moment où il apparaît, plus que jamais, que « l'avenir appartiendra à ceux qui auront la mémoire la plus longue ».
  Depuis sa fondation, le prix Clio a permis d'encourager des chercheurs spécialisés dans des domaines différents et de valoriser des travaux effectués dans des pays très divers. Parmi la cinquantaine d'élus, on retiendra notamment Françoise Dunand, pour ses recherches dans les oasis occidentales d'Egypte, Pierre Leriche pour celles qu'il a effectuées en Bactriane, Jean-Luc Lamboley, historien de Rome, pour ses fouilles d'Apollonia d'Illyrie (en Albanie), Michel Orliac pour ses études consacrées à l'île de Pâques, Jacques Gaucher et Christophe Pottier pour leurs recherches à Angkor, Eric Crubezy, spécialiste des coutumes funéraires des populations sibériennes, Béatrix Midant Reynes, qui a largement renouvelé la question des origines de la civilisation pharaonique ou Corinne Castel-Nogrette qui a révélé l'existence, dans la steppe syrienne d'Al Rawda, d'une « ville » du troisième millénaire avant J.-C.
  More information in French: http://www.clio.fr/WM_SITECLIO/nouvellesdeclio/articles/
  la_remise_du_prix_clio_de_larcheologie.asp

• FELLOWSHIPS - (in French) Appel à projets du collectif de chercheurs francophones Littératures au Sud. Date limite: 15 novembre 2009
  Le présent appel à projets du collectif de chercheurs Littératures au Sud s’adresse à des chercheurs, des équipes ou des laboratoires travaillant en français, pour favoriser leur mise en réseau par des recherches et des publications communes. L’aide qui peut être apportée par l’AUF concerne essentiellement les échanges par le financement de missions ou de stages, ainsi que la fourniture de documentation et de consommables. Le Collectif réaffirme la nécessité de la littérature comme un des enjeux de la formation de l’individu, de l’éducation et du développement. Non seulement elle a « un rôle aigu et précieux » à jouer dans la mondialisation en cours, celui d’une « mise en relation » qui est « un réel apprentissage du monde » (E. Glissant ) mais elle débouche aussi sur des formations utiles dans les nouveaux métiers de la culture, de l’édition et des médias. Dans cette optique le collectif propose une liste non limitative de thèmes et de perspectives autour desquels pourront s’articuler divers types de projets : recherche en équipe sur deux ou trois ans, colloque, publication collective, base de données, etc.
  More information in French: http://www.auf.org/communication-information/appels-offres/appel-a-projets-du-collectif-de-chercheurs-francophones-litteratures-au-sud.html

• (in French) JOB OFFER - Appel international à candidatures 2010-2011 : Bourses de doctorat. Date limite : 18 décembre 2009
  Le nouvel appel international à candidatures aux mobilités pour l’année universitaire 2010/2011 vient d’être lancé. Cet appel concerne les bourses de doctorat. Les mobilités de doctorat s’effectuent au sein du réseau des établissements membres de l’AUF. Elles conduisent les étudiants et/ou enseignants-chercheurs francophones à l’extérieur de leur pays et leur permettent de préparer une thèse de doctorat. Ces mobilités doivent :
  • être utiles au développement des universités et des pays du Sud,
  • faire l’objet, chaque année, de recherches menées alternativement dans le pays de l’établissement d’accueil et dans le pays de l’établissement d’origine.
  • la co-tutelle ou la co-direction seront favorisées.

  Le dossier de candidature doit obligatoirement et UNIQUEMENT être complété et validé via le lien ci-dessous (ouvert jusqu’au 18 décembre 2009, minuit heure de Paris). Aucune candidature ne sera prise en compte passé ce délai de rigueur. Les résultats de la sélection par le Conseil scientifique de l’AUF seront rendus publics via le portail de l’AUF et par les bureaux régionaux.
  More information in French: http://www.auf.org/communication-information/appels-offres/bourse-de-mobilite-2010-2011.html

• JOB OFFER - (in Frech) L’Agence universitaire de la Francophonie recrute : Un vice-recteur à la vie associative et au développement
  L’Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF), organisme international au service de l’enseignement supérieur et de la recherche en français, recherche un vice-recteur à la vie associative et au développement pour ses Services centraux de Montréal, en poste à Montréal, Canada. Pour afficher le descriptif de ce poste, veuillez cliquer sur le lien suivant : http://www.auf.org

6 October

• GRANTS - PhD grants available, University of Minho, Portugal- Deadline for Application: 15 November 2009
  The Department of Civil Engineering at University of Minho / Portugal wants to hire two PhD students, in the framework of externally funded R&D contracts. The work will be developed in the framework of structural engineering, namely with respect to: (1) seismic vulnerability of historic masonry structures; (2) health monitoring and innovative NDT techniques for structural diagnosis. We are looking for motivated individuals with sound knowledge of mechanics of materials and structures, able to develop individual work, capable of innovation, and strongly attracted to the field. Very good knowledge of English is an important requirement. The grant value is about 1000 euro/month for a PhD (tax free), being the city of Guimarães well below the average living cost in European Union (EU15).
  The works should be started as soon as possible, being the PhD grant for a preliminary period of 12 months, which can be renewed up to 36 months. Applicants should send until November 15, 2009 a copy of their Curriculum Vitae, plus a letter of motivation, together with a copy of their graduate certificate to Professor Paulo B. Lourenço, University of Minho, Portugal, e-mail: sec.estruturas@civil.uminho.pt.
  More information: Additional information about the Masonry Group at University of Minho can be found at http://www.civil.uminho.pt/masonry

• AWARDS - The Waterfront Center and the Cultural Landscape Foundation Team up to Present the First Joint Heritage Award
  The Waterfront Center and the Cultural Landscape Foundation are teaming up for the first annual Excellence on the Waterfront Cultural Heritage Award to honor work that integrates surviving cultural landscape fabric into a revitalized waterfront project. The first such award will be bestowed during the Center’s 27th Annual International Conference in Seattle, Washington, on October 23, 2009, and will recognize a particular landscape of national significance. Subsequent awards will be presented at the Center’s annual conference held each fall in a different city.
  More information: http://www.tclf.org/features/WC_award/

5 October

• COMPETITIONS - The training programme "Cultural diversity 2030" is looking for a logo. Deadline for propositions: 30 October 2009
  In the framework of the international U40 training programme "Cultural diversity 2030", 50 young experts from all around the world have met in June 2009 in Paris to explore their vision of cultural diversity for 2030 and discuss about the implementation process of the UNESCO Convention for the Protection and the Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. To promote the objectives of the Convention, the U40 group has decided to support projects and activities aiming to sensitize on cultural diversity all over the world. The group is now launching a call to find a logo. Cartoonists, artists as well as schools of art and design are invited to participate and propose a logo by 30 October 2009. Contact: Anna Steinkamp: steinkamp@unesco.de, with the mention "Logo U40" as reference.
  More information: http://www.unesco.de/3201.html?&L=2

• (in Italian) Concorso di idee per la realizzazione del logo della Facoltà di Agraria dell’Università degli Studi di Foggia (Italia)
  La Provincia di Foggia, consapevole dell’importanza di consolidare il rapporto sinergico esistente con l’Università degli Studi di Foggia per favorire lo sviluppo del proprio territorio, nonché della necessità di avvicinare i cittadini alle istituzioni, indice un concorso di idee per la realizzazione del “logo della Facoltà di Agraria dell’Università degli Studi di Foggia”, che rappresenterà la Facoltà di Agraria nell’ambito di ogni attività istituzionale, nei documenti e sul sito web dell’Università di Foggia. Il concorso prevede la realizzazione di un LOGO rappresentativo della Facoltà. I candidati sono liberi di realizzare il LOGO nell’ottica a loro più congeniale. Il LOGO deve comunque garantire la riconoscibilità, la visibilità e l’unicità della Facoltà di Agraria di Foggia, esaltando al contempo tanto gli aspetti di forte vocazione agro-zootecnica ed alimentare della provincia di Foggia quanto gli aspetti di forte innovazione che caratterizzano l’attività didattica e scientifica svolta presso la Facoltà di Agraria di Foggia. Il logo deve avere le caratteristiche dell’originalità e non deve essere già utilizzato sul mercato. Il logo dovrà essere realizzato a colori e in bianco e nero e deve essere altresì suscettibile di riduzione o di ingrandimento, senza con ciò perdere di forza comunicativa.
  More information: http://www.tafter.it/2008/09/29/31-10-08-concorso-di-idee-per-la-realizzazione-del-logo-dellateneo-federato-della-scienza-e-della-tecnologia/

• Become a Citizen ambassador by uploading a video in Youtube
  On the occasion of the opening of the general debate atf the General Assembly of the UN, the Department of information of the United Nations announced last Wednesday a campaign entitled “Citizen ambassadors for the United Nations” that encourages people from all over the world by means of videos uploaded in the UN channel in Youtube.
  More information in French: http://www.youtube.com/user/unitednations

• FELLOWSHIPS - Dialogue with civil society in Istanbul 2010 - call for aid
  The city of Istanbul will be, with Essen (Germany) and Pecs (Hungary), one of the three European Culture Capitals in 2010. Within this framework, the European Commission started a program of aid entitled '' Dialogue with civil society: Istanbul 2010 European Culture Capital''. The program will distribute aid to the active non-governmental organizations active in the domain of culture which carry out joint projects with partners of the European Union, aimed at enhancing the wealth and cultural capacity of Istanbul. The deadline for presentation of proposals is 2 December.
  More information in French: http://www.en.istanbul2010.org/proje/GP_536516

• (in French) AWARDS - Initiative de Coopération Culturelle Asie - Europe – appel à subventions
  L'Asie-Europe Foundation (ASEF) vient de publier son nouveau programme Europe Cultural Partnership Initiative, comme partie intégrante de ses plans de promotion des relations multilatérales entre l'Asie et l'Europe par le biais du développement et la stimulation d'initiatives stratégiques avec des opérateurs du cinéma, des arts vivants et des nouveaux médias. L’ASEF offrira des aides d’une valeur comprise entre 5000 et 15.000 EUR aux festivals, centres culturels ou des arts, instituts de recherche ou équipements scéniques pour les initiatives de collaboration qui seront réalisées en 2010 et auront une dimension clairement eurasienne. Les demandes devront être envoyées avant le 30 octobre (pour le cinéma et les nouveaux médias) ou le 30 novembre (pour les arts de la scène).
  More information in French: http://www.culture-asef.org/english/txt/2009/asia_europe_cultural_partnership_initiative

1 October

• BERKELEY PRIZE 2010 - Essay Competition on Historic Preservation / Heritage Conservation. Deadline for submission: 1 November
  Each year the PRIZE, whose primary goal is to foster a larger awareness and understanding of the social art of architecture, sponsors an Essay Competition, a Travel Fellowship Competition, and an Architectural Design Fellowship Competition. All are open to undergraduates studying architecture throughout the world. A total of $9500 in prize money is awarded to the Essay Competition winners with a guaranteed $4000 first place prize. The Travel Fellow(s) is given round-trip air-fare and a stipend to attend a significant architectural event in the summer of 2009. The Architectural Design Fellow(s) is given a $2500 honorarium and money to fund prizes for a local design competition. Students are asked to submit a 500-word Essay Proposal in response to a posted Question. The 2010 PRIZE Question revolves around the topic of Historic Preservation/Heritage Conservation. The Proposals are due on November 1, 2009. Approximately 25 student semifinalists are invited to expand their proposal into a 2500-word essay due in mid-February, 2010. From this pool, 5-7 Finalist essays are forwarded to the 2008 BERKELEY PRIZE Essay jury, who will select First, Second, and Third place winners. The entire operations of the Prize, including all submittals and judging are done on-line.
  More information: http://berkeleyprize.org/

• International National Trusts Organization (INTO): E-bulletin July 2009
  The July 2009 Issue of the INTO E-Bulletin can be consulted at:
  http://www.internationaltrusts.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/INTO-e-bulletin-July-20092.htm

• JOB OFFER - Project Archaeologist & Technical Archaeologist, Heritage Insight, Melbourne (Australia)
  Heritage Insight Pty Ltd is a small archaeological consulting firm based in Richmond, Melbourne whose operations extend mainly through Melbourne and Regional Victoria. We are seeking two people to join our friendly team of heritage professionals in Melbourne, with some opportunities to also work at locations interstate. The Project Archaeologist will have at least two years’ full-time experience working as an archaeologist at a project management level in a heritage consulting environment. The person will demonstrate an ability to independently conduct and supervise all aspects of a heritage consulting project. They will also be skilled in liaison and consultation with clients, Indigenous communities and government heritage agencies. A demonstrated record of timely project delivery is also essential.
  More information: http://www.icomos.org/australia/images/Email_News_2009/E-Mail_News_No._405_Australia_ICOMOS_Inc.htm

• JOB OFFER - Senior Heritage Consultant, ERM Australia Pty Ltd (Melbourne office)
  ERM is the world's leading provider of environmental, health and safety, risk and social consulting services. We have 145 offices in 41 countries, employing over 3,500 professionals, providing the best global platform in the industry. For more than 30 years, we have been delivering innovative solutions to leading business and government clients to help them manage environmental risks and challenges within their organisations. In doing so, we have become one of the world’s largest and most successful environmental consulting firms offering a range of compliance assurance, impact assessment planning, site investigation and remediation, and corporate advisory services. Our people are outstanding, and our workplace is energised. We actively strive to be the preferred place for environmental and other professionals to grow and build meaningful and rewarding careers.
  More information: http://www.icomos.org/australia/images/Email_News_2009/E-Mail_News_No._405_Australia_ICOMOS_Inc.htm

• JOB OFFER - Senior Archaeologist (Aboriginal Heritage), Austral Archaeology Pty Ltd. Sydney (Australia)
  Austral Archaeology Pty. Ltd. is a reputable cultural heritage firm. We have the capability to conduct Aboriginal and historical projects across Australia, with offices in Adelaide and Sydney and close links with an affiliated company, Austral Tasmania Pty Ltd, based in Hobart. The company is one of the longest established cultural heritage consultancies in Australia and provides advice and services in relation to both historic and Aboriginal cultural heritage. The company maintains an independently certified quality management system compliant with AS/NZS ISO9001: 2008.
  More information: http://www.icomos.org/australia/images/Email_News_2009/E-Mail_News_No._405_Australia_ICOMOS_Inc.htm