Overview

The Conference will include a series of workshops. By "workshops" we understand a format emphasizing interaction and exchange of information among participants, based on papers and other ideas.

The topic of our workshop series is cultural diversity, multilingualism and global understanding.

The program starts with a registration and first networking afternoon (31 May 2010).

On the first day workshops will cover basic ground asking questions such as: How to achieve effective diversity management and cross-culture communication, e.g. in UN peace operations? What is the role of language and terminology for a better communication in the UN system, and UN peace operations in particular? 

The second day is dedicated to cross-cultural dialogue and the practical side. We will start by taking the broader global education perspective, before we will focus on new ways of communication. The opportunities offered by new social media will be presented and trained.

Participants are invited to submit a paper or to deliver an oral presentation on an aspect of their interest. In our call for papers section you can find more information on content proposals and formal requirements.

Partner events: The workshops will be held in connection with the Academic Council of the United Nation's system (ACUNS) annual meeting in Vienna as well as the TermNet Summer School. 

For information on accommodation options and directions please consult the logistics section.

Learn more about the workshops' sponsors and the Go4Diversity Project.