Dear All,

Please find below the Political Science Department's Postgraduate Bulletin for 9 December 2004, listing news of interest to postgrads in the Department, and upcoming seminars.

Regards, Ben.


1. Postgraduate Room closed Wednesday 15 December
2. University closure over Christmas and New Year
3. Georgetown University 2005 Symposium for Graduate Students in International Affairs


Issues of this bulletin are archived on the web at:
http://www.politics.unimelb.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/bulletin.html 

Department news and upcoming seminar info is posted at:
http://www.politics.unimelb.edu.au/new/


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1.

Postgraduate Room closed Wednesday 15 December

Please note that the Department's Postgraduate Room will be unavailable for use on Wednesday 15 December.  Apologies for any inconveniece this may cause.


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University closure over Christmas and New Year

The University will be closed from Saturday 25 December, and will reopen on Tuesday 4 January.  The Department office will be closed on Friday 24 December, and other parts of the University may also be closed on this day.


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Georgetown University 2005 Symposium for Graduate Students in International Affairs

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
Women In International Security (WIIS)
2005 Summer Symposium for Graduate Students in International Affairs

"International Security Challenges: Forging Global Responses"

June 9 - 14, 2005
Georgetown University, Washington, DC

Overview: The Women In International Security (WIIS) Summer Symposium is an intensive six-day program in Washington, DC encompassing seminars on security issues with leading policy experts, career development workshops, a crisis simulation, student research presentations, and unique networking opportunities.  Past Symposium participants comprise an active network of women leaders around the world.  The 2005 Symposium will focus on crucial security challenges, including proliferation of weapons of mass destruction; regional conflicts in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia; terrorism; human trafficking; and infectious diseases; and governmental and non-governmental strategies to effectively address these challenges.

Eligibility: This program is open to graduate students currently enrolled in a master's or doctoral degree program in international relations, political science, history, security studies, public policy, conflict resolution, law, relevant sciences or other fields relating to international affairs. Both women and men may apply.

Costs: WIIS covers the costs of accommodation, most meals, and the Symposium program itself. There is a registration fee of $125 for accepted students. Limited fellowships are available for travel.

For more information or to download an application:
http://wiis.georgetown.edu/programs/summer_symposium.htm

APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 4, 2005.

Applications must be mailed. WIIS will not accept any applications via fax or email.
Due to a highly competitive selection process, late applications will not be accepted.


Ben.Harper
Research and Graduate Studies Administrator
School of Political Science, Criminology & Sociology
The University of Melbourne
VIC  3010
AUSTRALIA
61 3 8344 6571
http://www.politics.unimelb.edu.au/courses/postgraduate/