Jolanta Urbanikowa, UW

UNICA STUDENT CONFERENCE REVISITED University of Warsaw 24 –

Jolanta Urbanikowa, UW Jubilee  5th Conference  10 years: thematic evolution from reflection and analysis to action  The need for thorough evaluation and revamping? or face-lifting? new impetus? new incentives?

Jolanta Urbanikowa, UW Basic figures  213 students, 13 tutors  30 UNICA universities  23 European capitals  8 working groups  60 Polish volunteers – animators, assitants

Jolanta Urbanikowa, UW Themes  „Let’s win Europe: Chances and Challenges for the Young people” Labour market in the 21st century Inequality in modern world Youth mobility and migration New times, new lifestyles, new health issues Formal/non-formal education Europe’s political future The contemporary global issues (new problems and challenges) New technologies. The influence on the modern society.

Jolanta Urbanikowa, UW Outcomes  A forum to discuss important questions significant for the young to share different national and local perspectives for intercultural dialogue in a multilingual setting  overcoming stereotypes and prejudices  integrating  Conference skills, time management, language and intercultural skills + knowledge  Promotion of Poland, Warsaw and the University of Warsaw

Jolanta Urbanikowa, UW Conclusions  Follow-up activities  More feedback  Lessons learned  Rational and deliberate decision needed  What is value added  More commitment of students into the UNICA activities

Jolanta Urbanikowa, UW Where to?  6th UNICA Student Conference Criteria for participation Host Theme Format

Jolanta Urbanikowa, UW Acknowledgements Thanks to Klementyna Kielak Sylwia Salamon Marta Wąsowska  International Relations Office University of Warsaw  Student volunteers of the University of Warsaw