DiploNews – Issue 459 – 16 January 2023

Upcoming study opportunities

⛄ Applications closing soon! Winter 2023 online courses

👉🏼 Application deadlines for certificates issued by Diplo: 10 February 2023

For further information and to apply, click the course titles above or visit Diplo’s course catalogue.

◆ Need financial assistance? Scholarships are available.

Thanks to support from the government of Malta, partial scholarships are available for applicants from developing countries to attend upcoming Diplo online courses. These scholarships cover 30%–60% of course fees and can be applied to most 2023 online courses. Browse our course catalogue and contact us at admissions@diplomacy.edu for further information.

Upcoming events

◆ 8th Geneva Engage Awards (1 Feb)

Join us for the 2023 edition of the Geneva Engage Awards! This annual event:

Recognises International Geneva actors in their social media outreach and online engagement
Examines International Geneva’s global footprint by looking at social media engagement of Geneva-based organisations and Geneva’s web relevance
Examines the links between different actors in International Geneva through connections, mentions, and interactions on social media

This year we are introducing the Accessibility Award to recognise efforts for enhancing website accessibility.

Register and join us on Wednesday, 1st February 2023, 13:00–14:30 CET (12:00–13:30 UTC), online via Zoom or in Geneva at the WMO Building Attic (7bis Avenue de la Paix). Learn more and register!

Main takeaways from our recent events

◆ Trends and Predictions for 2023

He might not have a crystal ball, but for the past 13 years, Dr Jovan Kurbalija has successfully predicted what we can expect in the new year. This year, he was joined by a team of experienced professionals, creating a dynamic exchange of opinions. Watch the recording and explore our resources!

Blogs and publications

◆ 2023 predictions: 12 digital governance and diplomacy trends

Dr Jovan Kurbalija and the Diplo Team have analysed what we can expect in 2023 in digital governance and diplomacy. Find out the top 12 changes we can expect this year. Read the blog post!