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“What future for international cooperation?” From 29 to 31 January 2025 - 75007 Paris Press accreditation at media@sciencespo.fr   Paris, 28 January 2025 - Driven by the ambition to understand our times in order to make a difference, Sciences Po has been training the men and women who will face the major challenges of tomorrow since 1872. Launched in 2016 by the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA), Sciences Po's School of International Affairs, which is one of the most prestigious in the world and welcomes more than 1,500 students of 110 different nationalities, the Youth and Leaders Summit is an international crossroads for meetings and debates for the leaders of today and tomorrow. For its 10th edition, entitled ‘What future for international cooperation?’, the summit will look at the challenges facing international cooperation and the changes needed over the next 25 years. Discover the programme here. For three days, the event's various presentations and round tables will focus on the importance of preserving the foundations of our international cooperation through robust multilateral institutions, effective diplomacy and a commitment to shared values and goals, in a context marked by the erosion of traditional alliances and the emergence of frameworks and behaviours that increasingly prioritise individual nation-states and/or regions. Numerous leaders and officials from the public and voluntary sectors will be present at this 2025 edition to discuss the future of international cooperation with Sciences Po students, including: Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General, OECD Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Director-General, World Trade Organization Agnès Callamard, Secretary General, Amnesty International HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of the Board, King Faisal Center for Research and Islamic Studies Antonio de Aguiar Patriota, Ambassador of Brazil to the United Kingdom Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, United Nations Stefano Sannino, former Secretary-General, European External Action Service, European Union About Sciences Po Since 1872, Sciences Po's mission has been to shape free minds capable of understanding the world, in order to transform it. It places academic excellence and social inclusion at the heart of its values. Its unique academic objectives are defined by a multidisciplinary approach rooted in the humanities and social sciences, a strong international perspective, and the ability to combine fundamental knowledge with professional expertise thanks to its 280 permanent faculty members and 4,300 adjunct faculty. A world-class research university with 11 research centers, Sciences Po takes social responsibility seriously, proposing solutions to major contemporary issues including environmental and digital transformations, changes in public policy, and the fight against inequality and discrimination. The defense of academic freedom – an essential condition for democracy and social progress – is also at the heart of our academic project. Each year, Sciences Po trains 15,000 students, 50% of whom are international, on seven campuses (Dijon, Le Havre, Menton, Nancy, Paris, Poitiers, Reims) within the Undergraduate College, and in seven schools at Master's level (international affairs, public affairs, law, journalism, management, research, urban planning). 3,500 professionals also receive continued professional training.   Press contact : Katell Fagon : media@sciencespo.fr / 01 45 49 50 79

The fourth Franco-German research prize will be given to exceptional scholars under 40 whose work contributes to solving the future challenges of Europe.   Berlin, 17 January 2025. European Union scholars are again invited to submit their works from the social sciences for the Henrik Enderlein Prize. The research prize in honour of the Hertie School’s late President is aimed at young researchers under 40 whose work exhibits scholarly excellence and a practical contribution to public debate on the future of Europe. It is endowed with 10,000 euros in total and was first awarded in 2022. Applications will be accepted until 28 February 2025. For more information on the submission process, please visit the Henrik Enderlein Prize webpage. The Henrik Enderlein Prize is jointly awarded by the Hertie School, Sciences Po, the German Federal Foreign Office and the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. The final winner will be chosen by an international Jury chaired by Hertie School President Cornelia Woll. This year’s winner will be recognised during a festive event in Paris this summer.   Past winners of the prize include political economist and sociologist Alexandros Kentikelenis (Bocconi University), political scientist Filip Kostelka (European University Institute) and legal scholar Vladislava Stoyanova (Lund University). Showcasing the powerful impact of academic research “We are proud to carry on this tradition in celebration of late Hertie School President Henrik Enderlein. Enderlein was an advocate for a strong, peaceful and forward-thinking Europe. By showcasing academic research that engages policymakers and civil society in Europe, we are honouring his legacy,” says Hertie School President Cornelia Woll. International jury decides on the winner A high-calibre nine-member jury chaired by Hertie School President Cornelia Woll will decide on the winner. Jury members include: Thierry Mayer, Professor of Economics at Sciences Po Dorit Geva, Professor of Politics and Gender at the University of Vienna Jakob Vogel, Professor of History at Sciences Po Christine Musselin, Vice President for Research at Sciences Po; Thurid Hustedt, Professor of Public Administration and Management and Dean of Graduate Programmes at the Hertie School Caroline Soder, Deputy Commissioner for Franco-German Cooperation at the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs Johanna Stilo, Deputy Commissioner for Franco-German Cooperation, German Federal Foreign Office Anja Wehler-Schöck, Member of the Editorial Board at Tagesspiegel     About the Hertie SchoolFor 20 years, the Hertie School has been teaching, researching, and debating good governance and public affairs in the heart of Berlin and Europe. The social science university offers master's degrees, doctoral programmes, and executive education to train change-makers in government, business, and civil society. True to its motto "Understand today. Shape tomorrow." the university conducts interdisciplinary research, provides international and practice-oriented education, and serves as a forum for public debate. Six Centres of Competence strengthen its expertise in European affairs, international security, fundamental rights, sustainability, digital governance, and data science. The Hertie School was founded in 2004 by the non-profit Hertie Foundation and has been generously supported by it ever since. It is a member of the European university alliance CIVICA, publicly recognised, and accredited by the Accreditation Council as well as the German Council of Science and Humanities. www.hertie-school.org About Sciences PoSince 1872, Sciences Po's mission has been to shape free minds capable of understanding the world, in order to transform it. It places academic excellence and social inclusion at the heart of its values. Its unique academic objectives are defined by a multidisciplinary approach rooted in the humanities and social sciences, a strong international perspective, and the ability to combine fundamental knowledge with professional expertise thanks to its 280 permanent faculty members and 4,300 adjunct faculty. A world-class research university with 11 research centers, Sciences Po takes social responsibility seriously, proposing solutions to major contemporary issues including environmental and digital transformations, changes in public policy, and the fight against inequality and discrimination. The defense of academic freedom – an essential condition for democracy and social progress – is also at the heart of our academic project. Each year, Sciences Po trains 15,000 students, 50% of whom are international, on seven campuses (Dijon, Le Havre, Menton, Nancy, Paris, Poitiers, Reims) within the Undergraduate College, and in seven schools at Master's level (international affairs, public affairs, law, journalism, management, research, urban planning). 3,500 professionals also receive continued professional training. Press contactsHertie School, Nick Cosburn+49 (0) 30 259 219 – 226pressoffice@hertie-school.orgSciences Po, Katell Fagon+33 (0) 1 45 49 50 79media@sciencespo.fr  Auswärtiges Amt+49 (0)30 5000 2056presse@diplo.de Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères+33 (0) 1 43 17 43 57secretariat-presse.cabaeu@diplomatie.gouv.fr

Discover the English and French PDF versions of Understanding our times.   Paris, 5 December 2024 - Facing up to today's profound ruptures, “Understanding our times” is Sciences Po's humanities and social sciences magazine designed to shed light on the major contemporary issues and to support public and private decision-making.  Published twice a year, “Understanding our times” aims to give as many people as possible access to the excellent scientific output of Sciences Po researchers, focusing on a major social and political issue. This second issue, coordinated by Jean-Philippe Cointet, director of the Open Institute For Digital Transformations and Medialab researcher, looks at the impact of digital transformations on our democracies. Twenty researchers from several Sciences Po research centres are analysing the harmful effects of virality on our public space and formulating methods to counter them, they measure the influence of social networks on media coverage of news stories, give the European regulator ideas on how to regulate platforms, and examine the democratic impact of recent developments in artificial intelligence. “Since its founding 150 years ago, Sciences Po has sought to understand the times and challenges of today's world. Technological and digital transformation are at the heart of its research and teaching. The goal is to equip future generations to contend with the consequences of social media use, the growing penetration of digital technology, and the accelerating development of artificial intelligence (Al). The second issue of Understanding our times reflects Sciences Po's ambition to provide a new take on digital technology, seen through the lens of European values now challenged by geopolitical and technological upheaval.” Luis Vassy, President of Sciences Po. The 3rd issue of “Understanding our times”, to be published in spring 2025, will be devoted to conflicts, in their various forms.     About Sciences Po Since 1872, Sciences Po's mission has been to shape free minds capable of understanding the world, in order to transform it. It places academic excellence and social inclusion at the heart of its values. Its unique academic objectives are defined by a multidisciplinary approach rooted in the humanities and social sciences, a strong international perspective, and the ability to combine fundamental knowledge with professional expertise thanks to its 280 research professors and 4,600 part-time lecturers. A world-class research university with 11 research centers, Sciences Po takes social responsibility seriously, proposing solutions to major contemporary issues including environmental and digital transformations, changes in public policy, and the fight against inequality and discrimination. The defense of academic freedom – an essential condition for democracy and social progress – is also at the heart of our academic project. Each year, Sciences Po trains 15,000 students, 50% of whom are international, on seven campuses (Dijon, Le Havre, Menton, Nancy, Paris, Poitiers, Reims) within the Undergraduate College, and in seven schools at Master's level (international affairs, public affairs, law, journalism, management, research, urban planning). 3,500 professionals also receive continued professional training.   Media contacts Romain Becker & Katell Fagon : media@sciencespo.fr / 01 45 49 50 79