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Turkish university latest Vi core member

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Details: Tuesday, 02 August 2016 10:33; Vlasta Macku

The Istanbul Commerce University (ICU), the first university member from Turkey, became the Vi's 62nd core member today.

Founded by the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce in 2001, the university aims to provide solid professional qualifications to its graduates with an approach that combines theory and practice, and integrates up-to-date scientific and technological developments. Students also get exposed to the international environment through numerous ICU exchange programmes, and have the opportunity to establish connections with the business world.

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Rwandan university 61st core Vi member

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Details: Friday, 15 July 2016 15:39; Vlasta Macku

The University of Kigali (UOK), the first Vi member from Rwanda, joined the Virtual Institute today, extending the reach of UNCTAD's academic network to 128 institutions worldwide.

Created in 2013, UOK has experienced fast growth in its academic offer and number of students, now numbering more than 3,000. Its objective is to provide quality higher education and prepare graduates to compete successfully in national and international labour markets. The focus is on practical hands-on experience, small-sized classes, individualized support and an interactive atmosphere.

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Scholarships available: new Vi online course - Deadline: September 2

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Details: Monday, 13 June 2016 17:47; Vlasta Macku

The Virtual Institute and UNCTAD’s Trade Analysis Branch will offer scholarships to all selected participants of the first edition of the Vi online course on Economic Analysis of Non-Tariff Measures, to be held October 10 to December 4.

Developed for researchers from universities, research centres, and governmental and non-governmental institutions in developing and transition countries, the course aims at providing participants with the empirical tools needed to assess the impact of NTMs on trade and welfare. A hands-on technical course, the emphasis will be on the manipulation of data and the use of econometric tools.

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West Indies university member completes 12th Vi study tour

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Details: Thursday, 02 June 2016 15:34; Eveliina Kauppinen

The Vi offered students of the Master's programme in International Trade Policy of core Vi member, the University of the West Indies (UWI), a training programme on trade and development topics May 17-27. The 12^th organized by the Vi for UWI, the study tour brought eight students to Geneva for sessions delivered by experts from UNCTAD and other Vi partner organizations.

The first week’s programme focused on UNCTAD’s core work on trade policy issues. Experts led discussions on foreign direct investment (FDI); competition policy; technology and innovation; transfer of technology, trade facilitation; climate change and the 2030 Development Agenda.

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Vi South-South teaching brings Burundian lecturer to Kenya

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Details: Thursday, 26 May 2016 11:55; Susana Olivares

The Virtual Institute sponsored a two-week lecture series delivered by Willy-Marcel Ndayitwayeko, of Vi core member, Université du Burundi, for Master’s students at affiliate member, Kenya’s Moi University, May 9-21. Part of the Vi’s South-South teaching capacity-building services, the activity was funded by the Government of Finland.

During his stay, Ndayitwayeko, member coordinator and former Vi fellow, taught courses on trade competition and competitiveness and on research in international economics for students of Moi’s Master’s in Economics.

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