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Managing Conflicts and Urban Development in Multiethnic Communities:
International Training for Policymakers

The Managing Multiethnic Communities Program (MMCP) of the Local Government and Public Service Reform Initiative (LGI) of the Open Society Institute (OSI) - Budapest, Hungary announces a call for applications for a six-day introductory training on ethnic diversity and urban development.

Venue: Budapest, Hungary
Dates: May 18-23, 2009
Deadline for application: March 6, 2009
Selection notification: March 18, 2009

Trainers: Katalin Pallai and Ana Vasilache

Eligibility:
* Public policymakers and public managers from local or national governments
* Policy advisors, consultants, urban planners, and project managers working on EU-funded projects from national or international organizations
* Trainers of local governments and faculty staff from public administration and public policy higher education

This training will present recent thinking and practice in addressing social/economic inequalities and participatory planning and constructive conflict management tools. It will combine personal and institutional approaches and will build participants' knowledge and skills as needed to manage effectively multiethnic communities. The workshop is based on participatory and experiential learning methods and makes use of real life case studies.

The working language for this training is English.

For more information and to apply, please visit: http://lgi.osi. hu (see: Events) or directly to: http://lgi.osi. hu/documents. php?id=2425.

This training is part of an on-going series of Diversity Trainings offered by MMCP. For more information on MMCP, visit: http://lgi.osi. hu/documents. php?id=36.
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Dear C.E.E.O.L. readers from the Bulgarian Psychological Society,

I would like to thank you again for your interest in the Central and Eastern European Online Library, the most comprehensive collection of articles from and about Central and Eastern Europe.

2008 was a successful year for us, C.E.E.O.L. is proud to have added 50 new publications, especially on politics, culture and society, sociology, and history. Please find the list of newly added periodicals below.

We would also like to draw your attention to the open access periodicals that we have in C.E.E.O.L. You can find the list of the periodicals that offer FREE ARTICLES here: http://www.ceeol. com/freeperiodic als/

The library now offers 360 full text humanities and social science periodicals from Central and Eastern Europe, accessible via www.ceeol.com, and we hope that you will find something that is of interest for you. We are happy to further welcome you on our website.

Warmest regards,

Cosmina BERTA

Central and Eastern European Online Library (C.E.E.O.L.)

Offenbacher Landstr. 368

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R O M A N I A
“ALEXANDRU IOAN CUZA” UNIVERSITY OF IASI
FACULTY OF PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES
3, Toma Cozma Str., 700554, IASI
Tel: (+40) 232 20 10 28; Fax: (+40) 232 21 06 60

ANNOUNCEMENT

We are pleased to welcome you to the International Conference of Applied Psychology: “Applied Psychology: diversity and consistency” between September 25th and 27th 2009. The workshops will be hosted by “Best Western Hotel” from Gura Humorului, Suceava, Romania.

The event is organized by the Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, “Alexandru Ioan Cuza” University of Iasi.

Contact:
E-mail address: cipa09@uaic.ro

Website: http://www.psih.uaic.ro/~npa09/

Abstract submissions can be made via the conference website.

The 150 ? conference fee can be paid on arrival.

The organizers are waiting for your subscription until July 1st 2009.

Thank you!

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Dear Colleagues,

Submission of abstracts, registration, and payment is now available via the online registration and submission system.

The 8th Biennial Conference of the Environmental Psychology Division of the German Association of Psychology (8. Tagung der Fachgruppe Umweltpsychologie) will take place September 6th - 9th, 2009, in Zürich, Switzerland. The conference primarily addresses the following topics: Behavioral Interventions, Conservation Behavior, Environmental Decision Making, Environmental Risks, Living in Built Environments, Methods in People Environment Studies, Mobility Behavior, Consumer Behavior, Psychology of Noise Annoyance, Psychology of Sustainability.

Submission of symposia of 4 to 5 thematically related presentations (especially from different research groups with a multidisciplinary composition) are encouraged. Note that our poster sessions will have an interactive format involving short oral summaries of each poster. Contributions from all areas of environmental and conservation psychology are welcome (Deadline for submission of abstracts: April, 30th, 2009). Conference language will be English.

Three renowned scientists in different fields of Psychology (Paul Slovic, Frances E. Kuo, Wander Jager) will give keynote addresses. There will be plenty of opportunity to meet with colleagues and peers.

Conference host is the Social Psychology Division at the Department of Psychology of the University of Zurich and the Workgroup of Modeling Social Systems at the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology.
For more information, see http://www.sozpsy. uzh.ch/conferenc e.html.

I hope to see you in Zürich.
For the organizers,
Florian Kaiser

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Florian G. Kaiser, Professor
Otto-von-Guericke University
Department of Psychology
P.O. Box 4120
D-39016 Magdeburg
Germany

phone:+49 391 671 8470 (sec.)
fax: +49 391 671 1963

email: florian.kaiser@ ovgu.de
website: http://home. tm.tue.nl/ fkaiser/

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Study Psychotherapy in Vienna!

English-Taught Degree Programmes at Sigmund Freud University:

The Sigmund Freud University in Vienna, Austria is now accepting applications for admission for the 2009-2010 academic year for our undergraduate and post-graduate programmes in Psychotherapy Science and in Psychology. Please visit our website ( http://www.sfu. ac.at/english ) to learn more about our English-taught programmes.

Sigmund Freud University offers psychotherapy training in a variety of methods, including Psychoanalysis, Systemic Family Therapy, Behaviour Therapy, and Person-centred Psychotherapy. We run our own inhouse Outpatient Clinic, providing Psychotherapy services in German and English.

Sigmund Freud University is a small private university with a focus on the human sciences. Class sizes are kept small, and all students receive a great deal of attention and individual supervision. On-campus accomodations are available.

We also hold cultural exchange and study abroad programmes with collaborating institutions in countries including France, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, Russia, China, and the United States.

Cosmopolitan, modern and diverse, the city of Vienna is home to a number of international organization, including the United Nations and OPEC. It is also rich in culture, history, and tradition. This combination provides the optimal atmosphere for a stimulating and fulfilling university experience.

For more information, please visit our website at h ttp://www.sfu. ac.at/english, or contact me and I will be happy to answer any questions.

Warm regards,

Dr. Albina Colden, M.Phil., Ph.D.
Visiting Professor,
Head of International Programmes

Sigmund Freud University
Schnirchgasse 9a
A 1030 Vienna, Austria
Tel.: +43 1 798 409871
Fax: +43 1 798 409820
http://www.sfu. ac.at/english

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Dear Colleagues from the Bulgarian Psychological Society,

The Invited program for the 11th European Congress of Psychology is almost finished, and you
can take a look at www.ecp2009. no and be sure to find something that matches your field of interest.

Please follow this link to read more exciting news about the Congress: Newsletter ECP09.

With best regards
Your congress organizers

The 11th European Congress of Psychology - Oslo, Norway 7 - 10 July 2009
ecp2009@psykologfor eningen.no

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Dear Colleagues,

The British Psychological Society Special Group in Coaching Psychology (BPS SGCP) is holding it's 2nd European Coaching Psychology Conference in December 2009. Our 1st European conference in December 2008 was a great success and an opportunity for coachng psychologists from around Europe to come together and share knowledge.

As a professional body we are working to ensure best practice in the discipline of coaching psychology through the development of standards for training and accreditation, and by encouraging the sharing of research in journals and at conferences.

We would be very grateful if you could post the attached call for papers on your website.

You can also find more details about the SGCP at www.sgcp.org. uk

Many thanks and best wishes

Vicky
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Vicky Ellam-Dyson
Chair, Special Group in Coaching Psychology
(British Psychological Society)
Mob: +44 (0)7734 209132
vickyellamdyson@ googlemail. com

Coaching: www.unfoldcoaching. com
Research: http://vickyellamdy sonresearch. webs.com/

BPS Special Group in Coaching Psychology
www.sgcp.org. uk

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THE SPECIAL GROUP IN COACHING PSYCHOLOGY

2nd European Coaching Psychology Conference
15th and 16th December 2009


Changing Perspectives


In a climate of change and uncertainty, one thing that can be assured is that we consistently offer an excellent, engaging and professional event that brings together a diverse community of coaching psychologists and coaches to network, develop their practice and deepen their knowledge base.


We are inviting you to consider presenting your work at the 2nd European Coaching Psychology Conference.

We know you will enjoy taking part

Participants in previous years’ events describe their experience as one of warmth, openness and energy. We have masterclasses, keynote papers, research and case study presentations, skills-based sessions and discussion sessions.

Call for Papers: Deadline 15th June 2009

This year, the themes of the conference are:
Hope and Wisdom Engagement
Transition Performance
Health and Wellbeing Developing practice
We are calling for symposia on these topics.
We encourage you to use the SGCP resources to network with colleagues to create symposia. Individual papers are welcomed as poster submissions.
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For further information and submission details see the SGCP website: http://www.sgcp.org.uk/conference/conference_home.cfm or email sgcpcom@bps.org.uk
The 2009 membership fee to join SGCP is £8.50. SGCP membership benefits include membership rates at our events and free copies of the ‘International Coaching Psychology Review’ and ‘The Coaching Psychologist’.
Join now and obtain the discounted conference fee.

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Mhm... there is some investigations in abroad. In this topic.

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Stanford University will host the 2009 Summer Institute in Political Psychology (SIPP) this coming summer. Directed by Stanford Professor Jon Krosnick, SIPP is a three-week intensive training program introducing graduate students and professionals to the world of political psychology scholarship.

SIPP was founded in 1991 at Ohio State University, and Stanford has hosted SIPP since 2005, with support from Stanford University and from the National Science Foundation. Hundreds of participants have attended SIPP during these years.

The 2009 SIPP curriculum will be designed to accomplish one preeminent goal: to produce skilled, creative, and effective scholarly researchers who would do more and better work in political psychology as the result of their attendance at SIPP. To achieve this goal, the training

experience is designed to: 1) provide broad exposure to theories, empirical findings, and research traditions; 2) illustrate successful cross-disciplinary research and integration; 3) enhance methodological pluralism; and 4) strengthen institutional networks.

The schedule of activities mixes lectures with opportunities for students to talk with faculty lecturers and with each other in structured and less formal atmospheres. Some of the topics covered in past SIPP programs include race relations, conflict and dispute resolution, voting and elections, international conflict, decision-making by political elites, moral disengagement and violence, social networks, activism and social protest, political socialization, and justice.

On-line applications are currently being accepted. For more information, please visit the SIPP website at www.stanford. edu/group/ sipp.

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SOUTH-EAST EUROPEAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY - SOFIA, 30.X.-1.X1. 2009

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We are pleased to welcome you to Sofia, Bulgaria

for

THE SOUTH-EAST EUROPEAN

REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY - 2009

Southeastern Europe Looking Ahead:

Paradigms, Schools, Needs and Achievements of Psychology in the Region

Bulgaria, Sofia - 30.X - 1.XI. 2009

www.RCP2009.wordpress.com

The Regional Conference of Psychology - 2009 (SEERCP2009) “Southeastern Europe Looking Ahead: Paradigms, Schools, Needs and Achievements of Psychology in the Region” will allow us to demonstrate the achievements and enhance the capacity-building collaboration of the psychologists in the region and the world.

SEERCP2009 will help psychologists representing the countries in the region to share and increase their professional knowledge of what is going on in their countries, to learn about the paradigms, schools, needs and achievements of psychologists across the region and other parts of the world.

Join us at SEERCP2009 in Sofia! Let’s work and grow together!

We are delighted to present a preliminary program of the event and invite you to submit your abstracts and additional proposals for active participation

Conference Program includes:

2 Plenary sessions with Keynote addresses and brief country reports

8 Symposia with Paper and Poster Presentation sessions in the following areas:

Clinical and Counseling Psychology - with a focus on Positive Psychology in Psychotherapy and Mental Health Research and Practices

Adolescents’ Health Psychology - with a focus on understanding Health Behavior, Lyfestyles and Needs of young people in SEE region

School and Educational Psychology - with a focus on Prevention of Bullying in Schools, Youth and Family Problems

Organizational Psychology - with a focus on Developing Human Capital and Organizational Effectiveness

Applied Social Psychology - with a focus on Mass Media, Crime and Civil Society Research

Psychological Assessment - with a focus on Test Standards and Professional Training of Test Administrators

Disasters Management - with a focus on Crisis Intervention Models and the need of Professional Network development

Applied Psychology as a Profession - with a focus on Teaching Psychology, Professional and Ethical Standards of Psychologists, EuroPsy and National Certification of Psychologists, Capacity Development of Psychologists’ Associations and Practices, Psychology and Public Issues.

The SEERCP2009 will also allow to work together in more than

20 Round tables, Open Forums and Future Search Discussions, Training and Demonstration Workshops, Info Exchange and AdHoc Meetings, Book and Tests Exhibitions

Conference Program Highlights

Abstract Submission Form

Registration Form



For submissions and contacts: office@psychology-bg.org ICQ: 323 546 406

Host-organization: The Bulgarian Psychological Society (BPS)

with the support of

The International Association of Applied Psychology

The International Association of Cross-Cultural Psychology

The International Union of Psychological Science

The European Federation of Psychologists’ Associations

The European Health Psychology Society

BPS, Copyright © 2007-2009

COMPANY FOR INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS Ltd.

SEERCP2009 SERVICES PARTNER

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I posted the first post of the month and it is about the London
Conference. Nothing special just a few observations on the speech PM
Maliki gave while speaking to everyone at the conference.

I do have the entire text of his speech and am thinking about posting
it after awhile just really have not made a decision as of yet.

There is another Investment Conference in October 2009. This time I
will be there as it is in Baghdad.

PM Maliki did mention that he needed 187 billion dollars from 2007-
2010 for the reconstruction and the energy sector.

That is all for now.

American Contractor

http://www.americancontractor.com

email: americancontractor@gmail.com

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Dear Colleague,

We are pleased to announce the 6th International Conference on the Dialogical Self
(30 September--3 October 2010) in beautiful Athens, the capital of Greece.


You can find more details on www.dialogicalscien ce.cognitiveanal ytic.gr

The deadline for the submission of papers is 31 December 2009.

The conference will include the following format:


-paper presentations
-posters
-symposia
-workshops
-panel discussions

The conference will be organised by

the International Society for Dialogical Science,

www.Dialogicalscien ce.org

in cooperation with the

Institute for Cognitive Analytic Therapy
(Greece Based)

www.cognitiveanalyt ic.gr

Best regards,

Hubert Hermans (Chair Scientific Committee)
Stavros Charalambides (Chair Organising Committee)

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THE SOUTH-EAST EUROPEAN

REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY – 2009

Southeastern Europe Looking Ahead:

Paradigms, Schools, Needs and Achievements of Psychology in the Region

Bulgaria, Sofia, 30 october – 1 November 2009



Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is both a privelege and a great pleasure to invite you to take part in the SEERCP2009 – THE SOUTH-EAST EUROPEAN REGIONAL CONFERENCE OF PSYCHOLOGY – 2009: Southeastern Europe Looking Ahead - Paradigms, Schools, Needs and Achievements of Psychology in the Region, Bulgaria, Sofia, 30 October – 1 November 2009.

On behalf of the Program and Organizing Committee of the SEERCP2009, I would like to assure you that in Sofia you will meet interesting colleagues, great speakers and contributors, participate in a scientific program covering a wide specter of psychological fields, and enjoy the opportunity to join meetings, workshops and social events with colleagues and friends from across the region and the world.

SEERCP2009 will be hosted by the Bulgarian Psychological Society under the auspices of IAAP, IUPsyS, EFPA, IACCP, and EHPS. The scientific program of the conference will include plenary sessions, 8 symposia and a wide variety of workshops, open forums and round tables.

By July 30, 2009 you can submit abstracts of your papers, posters and presentations or your additional proposals for panels, thematic disccussions, round tables, training workshops, lectures or exhibitions addressing the SEERCP2009 domains.

We encourage thematic discussions, round tables, training workshops, symposia, and poster sessions that reflect the interactive and capacity-building nature of the conference and are jointly organized by people or institutions that represent different academic and applied approaches; or a combination of academic and applied psychology agencies, as well as collaboration of institutes of different countries in SEE region. All writen materials and papers presented at SEERCP2009, will be published in the Bulgarian Journal of Psychology by the end of 2009.

Official language for communication at SEERCP2009 is English.

Please, feel free to send us your Registration forms and Abstracts, and all your comments, questions and suggestions! In case you need our support for visa application do not hesitate and inform us about the support and information you may need to organize your travel to Bulgaria.

For updates on progress with SEERCP2009 preparations, please visit out website: http://www.RCP2009. wordpress. com or write to us at office@psychology- bg.org,in order to receive all available information and developments regarding the scientific and social program of the SEERCP2009.

Looking forward to seeing you in Sofia!



Dr Plamen Dimitrov,

President of the Bulgarian Psychological Society, Co-President of the SEERCP2009 Program and Organizing Committee

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The International Society for Justice Research wishes to announce
its upcoming biennial conference, to be held in Banff, Alberta,
Canada, August 21-24, 2010. The theme of the meeting is "Rights
and Equality in the Global Community." The conference is an
interdisciplinary, international forum for the presentation and
discussion of research on justice and fairness. Researchers of
all relevant disciplines are invited to propose papers, posters,
or symposia on the conference theme or any other justice-related
issue.

An initial "Intention to Submit" to the conference is due
October 9, 2009.

Please visit the conference website for details regarding the
Intention to Submit:

http://wcmprod2. ucalgary. ca/isjr2010/

Sincerely,

Carolyn Hafer
ISJR President