South African BRICS Youth Association
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3rd BRICS+ SUMMER SCHOOL SOUTH AFRICA 2024

3rd BRICS+ SUMMER SCHOOL SOUTH AFRICA 2024

About the BRICS+ Summer School South Africa 2024:

The BRICS Summer School is a program that brings together students and scholars BRICS and Global South. Its purpose is to provide participants with an intensive and multidimensional knowledge of BRICS, encompassing its historical context, foundational principles, current initiatives, and future aspirations. The summer school seek to enhance participants’ understanding of the history, principles, and significance of BRICS cooperation, emphasizing its economic, political, and cultural dimensions.

Furthermore, the summer school seeks to promote academic and cultural exchange among the BRICS countries. The key objectives include fostering cooperation, mutual understanding, and collaboration in various fields, addressing global challenges, promoting cultural awareness, building networks, and nurturing leadership skills. The program aims to strengthen ties between the member nations and enhance their collaboration in education, research, business, and technology, ultimately contributing to the development of a shared BRICS identity on the global stage.

The objectives of the Summer school are to:

  1. To provide a platform for students, researchers, and professionals to gain a deeper understanding of the BRICS+ countries and their role in the global economy.
  2. To foster networking and collaboration among participants from different countries and backgrounds.
  3. To promote knowledge sharing and exchange of ideas on a range of topics related to the BRICS+ countries, including economics, politics, culture, and society.
  4. To enhance the skills and capabilities of participants through interactive lectures, discussions, and workshops conducted by experts in various fields.
  5. To promote cultural exchange and understanding among participants from different countries and backgrounds.
  6. Foster mutual respect and common understanding between BRICS+ Youth.
  7. To strengthen youth cooperation between BRICS+ youth on various issues affecting youth and identify common interests for further collaborations  
  8. Develop a cohort of young BRICS+ policy makers and influencers who are key players in the new era of development.

Benefits for participants:

The summer school brings together students and experts from different countries and backgrounds, providing an opportunity to build valuable connections and networks for future collaboration.

The summer school offers a platform for sharing knowledge and experiences on a range of topics related to the BRICS countries, including economics, politics, culture, and society.

Participants can enhance their skills through interactive lectures, discussions, and workshops conducted by experts in various fields.

The summer school provides a unique opportunity to learn about the culture and traditions of the BRICS countries, enabling participants to develop a better understanding and appreciation of different perspectives.

Participation in the summer school can contribute to personal growth, providing an opportunity for self-reflection, new perspectives, and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Successful participants will receive a certificate of participation, which can be added to their academic or professional portfolio.

Participant Criteria for BRICS+ Summer School 2024

Open to undergraduate and postgraduate Students, researchers, academics, unemployed youth, young professional, youth activists, entrepreneurs from diverse academic disciplines.

Participants should exhibit a keen interest in the BRICS+ countries, their policies, and their role in the global economy.

Priority will be given to applicants with a background in research, and those who have demonstrated their ability to produce academic papers or publications.

Proficiency in English is essential, as it will be the primary language of instruction and communication during the summer school.

Participants should possess innovative thinking and creative problem-solving skills to contribute actively to discussions and projects.

Ability to work effectively in diverse, multicultural teams and actively engage in collaborative projects.

Individuals with leadership qualities, or those who have demonstrated leadership in academic, community, or extracurricular activities, are encouraged to apply.

Participants should be highly motivated to actively participate in all aspects of the summer school, including the pre-event preparation and post-event deliverables.

Commitment to engaging in the development of a full paper, policy brief, and a newspaper article post the summer school, requiring an additional 2-3 months commitment after the event.

Target audience :

  1. Youth aged between 18-35 years old.
  2. Learners from grade 9-12
  3. Young inspirational leaders from BRICS+ and Global South Countries. 
  4. Students, researchers, academics, unemployed youth, young professional interested in international relations, Young community leaders, youth activists, entrepreneurs etc. 

Financial conditions for participation:

  1. SABYA will provide shared accommodation and meals during the period of the school for all participants.
  2. Participants or sending organizations are responsible for their travel costs to Johannesburg, South Africa and back.
  3. SABYA will provide visa application support and assistance with issuing a permission to enter South Africa for international participants who are required to acquire a visa.
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Theme :
Education for Sustainable Development
Date :
03-05 September 2024
Venue
University of Johannesburg
Format:
In-Person
Participation:
Free
Last Date to Apply
31 July 2024

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