Organization: UN Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
Registration deadline: 25 Apr 2018
Starting date: 07 May 2018
Ending date: 11 May 2018
Description
The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) in cooperation with John Cabot University (JCU), is organizing the second edition of the Spring School on Transnational Organized Crime and Terrorism: is there a nexus?, which will take place at JCU in Rome, Italy from 7 to 11 May 2018.
Transnational organized crime and terrorism represent two of the most complex threats facing the international community today. When analyzing the nexus between terror and crime, the distinction between these concepts becomes blurred, and can at times converge − investigating and understanding this link may assist in the implementation of informed national and international legal standards in the fight against criminal and terrorist networks.
With these considerations in mind, UNICRI will deliver this one-week intensive course on Transnational Organized Crime and Terrorism to shed light on their potential nexus. More specifically, the curriculum of the course focuses on:
- Transnational organized crime: definitions, organizations and legal framework
- Terrorism: definitions, groups, and legal framework
- Nature of crime-terror relationship
- Organized crime and terrorism in cyberspace
- Terrorist financing
- Impact of crime-terror nexus
- Critical reflections on the crime/terror nexus
The Spring School combines theory-based lectures with roundtable discussions, challenging case studies, and practical exercises. The faculty is composed of leading scholars and academics from JCU and other universities, as well as international legal experts from the United Nations system, international and non-governmental organizations, and civil society.
In this unique learning environment, participants will have the opportunity to interact with internationally recognised experts, meet peers and build lasting professional relationships with young professionals and students from around the world. This intensive experience fosters intercultural dialogue and promotes a deeper understanding of two of the most salient issues faced by the international community.
Entry requirements
The course is designed for university graduates in Law, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Social Science and other relevant disciplines. It is also addressed to young professionals working in governmental institutions, local authorities, international and non-governmental organizations seeking to deepen their understanding of the potential nexus between Transnational Organized Crime and Terrorism.
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Hold a three-year university degree issued by an internationally recognized university in one of the aforementioned areas
- Have a very good working knowledge of English
Applications from students who expect to graduate at the end of the 2017/2018 academic year will also be considered.
Contacts
Email: schools@unicri.it (please indicate “Nexus” in the subject of the email)
Tel: (+39) 06 6789907
How to register:
For additional information on how to apply click here.
Standard applicants
Application deadline: please complete and send the application form to schools@unicri.itby 25 April 2018.
Confirmation of acceptance: the results of the selection process will be communicated via e-mail within 5 working days following receipt of the application, and no later than 26 April 2018.
Payment deadline: full payment has to be finalized within 1 week following confirmation of acceptance, and no later than 2 May 2018 (i.e. candidates should provide UNICRI with proof of payment via E-mail to schools@unicri.it).
Early Bird applicants
A discounted rate, amounting to 1,000 US Dollars, is offered to Early Bird applicants. In order to receive the discount, applicants must apply in accordance with the following deadlines:
Application deadline: please complete and send the application form to schools@unicri.itby 25 February 2018.
Confirmation of acceptance: the results of the selection process will be communicated via e-mail within 5 working days following receipt of the application, and no later than 26 February 2018.
Payment deadline: full payment has to be finalized within 1 week following confirmation of acceptance, and no later than 5 March 2018 (i.e. candidates should provide UNICRI with proof of payment via E-mail to schools@unicri.it).