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“WE'RE LIVING IN TIMES MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE COLD WAR”

Pierre Hassner, international relations specialist and research fellow at CERI Sciences Po, analyses contemporary global affairs in his latest book, La revanche des passions. Métamorphoses de la violence et crises du politique (The Revenge of the Passions. Metamorphoses of Violence and Political Crisis), published by Fayard in 2015. Interview.

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“WE'RE LIVING IN TIMES MORE DANGEROUS THAN THE COLD WAR”

Pierre Hassner, international relations specialist and research fellow at CERI Sciences Po, analyses contemporary global affairs in his latest book, La revanche des passions. Métamorphoses de la violence et crises du politique (The Revenge of the Passions. Metamorphoses of Violence and Political Crisis), published by Fayard in 2015. Interview.

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“Once you know who you are, you can start to sketch your career plan.”

Katrin Büchenbacher, a graduate student at the Sciences Po School of Communication, talks about the discoveries she made during the career building workshop at Sciences Po. She discusses why knowing who you are is all-important when it comes to defining your career plan.

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“Once you know who you are, you can start to sketch your career plan.”

Katrin Büchenbacher, a graduate student at the Sciences Po School of Communication, talks about the discoveries she made during the career building workshop at Sciences Po. She discusses why knowing who you are is all-important when it comes to defining your career plan.

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Luca Springer is a 2016 Rhodes Scholar

  Luca Springer, a student in the dual BA programme between Columbia University and Sciences Po, is one of only 89 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes scholarship. The Rhodes Trust seeks students of “outstanding intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service” who “demonstrate a strong propensity to emerge as ‘leaders of the world’s future.’”

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Luca Springer is a 2016 Rhodes Scholar

  Luca Springer, a student in the dual BA programme between Columbia University and Sciences Po, is one of only 89 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes scholarship. The Rhodes Trust seeks students of “outstanding intellect, character, leadership, and commitment to service” who “demonstrate a strong propensity to emerge as ‘leaders of the world’s future.’”

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Feedback on a French and German education

Natalie Welfens, a graduate from the Sciences Po-Freie Universität Berlin dual Master’s programme, is the 2015 recipient of the Université Franco-Allemande Excellence Award. She talked to us about what she took away from this joint French and German programme.

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Feedback on a French and German education

Natalie Welfens, a graduate from the Sciences Po-Freie Universität Berlin dual Master’s programme, is the 2015 recipient of the Université Franco-Allemande Excellence Award. She talked to us about what she took away from this joint French and German programme.

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"Never Give Up"

Nora Poggi is a Sciences Po Master of Communications and the Director-Producer of the award-winning documentary film, "She Started It" on women tech entrepreneurs. The film was named one of "5 Must-Watch Movies for Entrepreneurs in 2017" by Inc Magazine and was shown at over 300 events, at Harvard University, Columbia University, Yale University, Stanford University, The World Bank, Disney, Google, Apple, Micros

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"Never Give Up"

Nora Poggi is a Sciences Po Master of Communications and the Director-Producer of the award-winning documentary film, "She Started It" on women tech entrepreneurs. The film was named one of "5 Must-Watch Movies for Entrepreneurs in 2017" by Inc Magazine and was shown at over 300 events, at Harvard University, Columbia University, Yale University, Stanford University, The World Bank, Disney, Google, Apple, Micros

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Understanding academic inequalities beyond bias

After a visiting scholarship at Nuffield College, University of Oxford, Mathieu Ichou successfully completed his PhD in 2014. In 2015, he was awarded the European Consortium for Sociological Research prize for his thesis, “The origins of academic inequalities: a contribution to the study of the academic trajectories of children of immigrants in France and England”.

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Understanding academic inequalities beyond bias

After a visiting scholarship at Nuffield College, University of Oxford, Mathieu Ichou successfully completed his PhD in 2014. In 2015, he was awarded the European Consortium for Sociological Research prize for his thesis, “The origins of academic inequalities: a contribution to the study of the academic trajectories of children of immigrants in France and England”.

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"We are strongly encouraged to think critically"

Ramiar Jamal is an undergraduate student from the University of Kurdistan Hewler (Erbil) in Iraqi Kurdistan. Currently on an exchange programme on the Sciences Po campus in Reims, Ramiar tells about his life in France and what surprised him the most about the Western mindset and values.

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"We are strongly encouraged to think critically"

Ramiar Jamal is an undergraduate student from the University of Kurdistan Hewler (Erbil) in Iraqi Kurdistan. Currently on an exchange programme on the Sciences Po campus in Reims, Ramiar tells about his life in France and what surprised him the most about the Western mindset and values.

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A scholarship for the best international students

The Emile Boutmy scholarship, named after the founder of Sciences Po, allows the best international students from outside of the European Union to study at Sciences Po. In 2015, the Emile Boutmy scholarship was awarded to 220 students from many backgrounds and countries of origin including Ghana, China, Egypt and the United States. Meet some of the talented recipients of this scholarship.

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A scholarship for the best international students

The Emile Boutmy scholarship, named after the founder of Sciences Po, allows the best international students from outside of the European Union to study at Sciences Po. In 2015, the Emile Boutmy scholarship was awarded to 220 students from many backgrounds and countries of origin including Ghana, China, Egypt and the United States. Meet some of the talented recipients of this scholarship.

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“More than half the world’s population live in cities”

Meenakshi Raina is an Indian student enrolled in the Master of International Energy programme at the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po. She is passionate about sustainable development and climate change issues, and a keen participant in the Make It Work initiative.

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“More than half the world’s population live in cities”

Meenakshi Raina is an Indian student enrolled in the Master of International Energy programme at the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po. She is passionate about sustainable development and climate change issues, and a keen participant in the Make It Work initiative.

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“The watchword for my classes is engagement”

Hélène Thiollet teaches international relations, comparative politics and migration studies at Sciences Po. Over the past ten years, her research has involved a lot of field work, and she has also worked as a consultant in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa for NGOs, International organisations and firms. She explains how the connection between research and policy-making practices influences her way of teaching.

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“The watchword for my classes is engagement”

Hélène Thiollet teaches international relations, comparative politics and migration studies at Sciences Po. Over the past ten years, her research has involved a lot of field work, and she has also worked as a consultant in the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa for NGOs, International organisations and firms. She explains how the connection between research and policy-making practices influences her way of teaching.

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“If you are interested in social sciences, Sciences Po is for you.“

Suthiwit Soisuwan is a second year undergraduate student from Thailand. He was able to study in France thanks to a scholarship from the Thai government, and he chose to enrol in the Sciences Po Middle-East and Mediterranean undergraduate programme on the Menton campus. He talks about his life in Menton and the people he has met in this small southern town, also known as “the pearl of France”.

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“If you are interested in social sciences, Sciences Po is for you.“

Suthiwit Soisuwan is a second year undergraduate student from Thailand. He was able to study in France thanks to a scholarship from the Thai government, and he chose to enrol in the Sciences Po Middle-East and Mediterranean undergraduate programme on the Menton campus. He talks about his life in Menton and the people he has met in this small southern town, also known as “the pearl of France”.

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“I have always wanted to see Asia from different perspectives”

Kana Sasagawa is a Japanese student who wants to change the world. This is one of the reasons she enrolled in the dual degree programme offered by Sciences Po and Keio University.

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“I have always wanted to see Asia from different perspectives”

Kana Sasagawa is a Japanese student who wants to change the world. This is one of the reasons she enrolled in the dual degree programme offered by Sciences Po and Keio University.

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What can you do with a Bachelor's degree from Sciences Po?

Meet Zhiheng Png, a 2010 Sciences Po alumnus.

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What can you do with a Bachelor's degree from Sciences Po?

Meet Zhiheng Png, a 2010 Sciences Po alumnus.

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“This certificate allowed me to round out my education”

Casey Floren is an undergraduate student from the University of Texas. She took advantage of an exchange programme with Sciences Po to enrol in one of the four certificate programmes offered on the Reims campus.

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“This certificate allowed me to round out my education”

Casey Floren is an undergraduate student from the University of Texas. She took advantage of an exchange programme with Sciences Po to enrol in one of the four certificate programmes offered on the Reims campus.

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“I long fantasized about studying in France”

Interview with Youstine Faltas, a new student in the Sciences Po-Columbia dual Bachelor degree programme.

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“I long fantasized about studying in France”

Interview with Youstine Faltas, a new student in the Sciences Po-Columbia dual Bachelor degree programme.

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“I simply wanted to learn as much as I can”

Roxanne Kovacs is a graduate of the Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA). On 2 July 2015, she gave the Valedictorian speech at the 2015 Graduation Ceremony which was held at UNESCO. We interviewed this outstanding, lucky, passionate and optimistic student.

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“I simply wanted to learn as much as I can”

Roxanne Kovacs is a graduate of the Sciences Po Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA). On 2 July 2015, she gave the Valedictorian speech at the 2015 Graduation Ceremony which was held at UNESCO. We interviewed this outstanding, lucky, passionate and optimistic student.

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“Sciences Po taught me that we never stop learning”

Three years before he could take the exam, Adama Gaye knew he wanted to study at Sciences Po. He enrolled in a Bachelor's degree programme at Sciences Po in 2009, followed on with a Master in Public Administration, and graduated in 2014. Now a Business Developer at Saint Gobain, Adama looks back on his time at Sciences Po.

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“Sciences Po taught me that we never stop learning”

Three years before he could take the exam, Adama Gaye knew he wanted to study at Sciences Po. He enrolled in a Bachelor's degree programme at Sciences Po in 2009, followed on with a Master in Public Administration, and graduated in 2014. Now a Business Developer at Saint Gobain, Adama looks back on his time at Sciences Po.

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Sophie Hermanns, a Gates Cambridge Scholar

After studying at Sciences Po as an exchange student in the European Affairs Master programme, Sophie Hermanns applied for a PhD at the University of Cambridge. She was recently awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship given to outstanding students who demonstrate leadership potential and are committed to improving the lives of others. Interview.

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Sophie Hermanns, a Gates Cambridge Scholar

After studying at Sciences Po as an exchange student in the European Affairs Master programme, Sophie Hermanns applied for a PhD at the University of Cambridge. She was recently awarded the Gates Cambridge Scholarship, a prestigious scholarship given to outstanding students who demonstrate leadership potential and are committed to improving the lives of others. Interview.

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“There is no such thing as a purely natural disaster”

We met Sandine Revet on the release of her new book, “Governing Disasters. Beyond Risk Culture,” which she co-edited with Julien Langumier for Palgrave. She is an anthropologist and has been a senior researcher at CERI since 2009. Revet had a leading role in this collaboration and it was first published in France in 2013 by Karthala. She focuses on the reality and challenges that come with the study of the 'government of disaster'.

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“There is no such thing as a purely natural disaster”

We met Sandine Revet on the release of her new book, “Governing Disasters. Beyond Risk Culture,” which she co-edited with Julien Langumier for Palgrave. She is an anthropologist and has been a senior researcher at CERI since 2009. Revet had a leading role in this collaboration and it was first published in France in 2013 by Karthala. She focuses on the reality and challenges that come with the study of the 'government of disaster'.

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From Sciences Po to the Asian Development Bank

Tina Rohner is a 2009 alumna from Sciences Po. She  currently works for the Asian Development Bank and was selected as part of the highly competitive Young Professionals Program. Tina shares some thoughts on her experience at the Master of Public Affairs and her career path.

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From Sciences Po to the Asian Development Bank

Tina Rohner is a 2009 alumna from Sciences Po. She  currently works for the Asian Development Bank and was selected as part of the highly competitive Young Professionals Program. Tina shares some thoughts on her experience at the Master of Public Affairs and her career path.

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Enrico Letta, New Dean of PSIA

With Ghassan Salamé, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po (PSIA), leaving to pursue other endeavours at the end of the 2014-2015 academic year, Frédéric Mion has chosen Enrico Letta as his successor. Dr Letta will take office on 1 September 2015.

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Enrico Letta, New Dean of PSIA

With Ghassan Salamé, Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs at Sciences Po (PSIA), leaving to pursue other endeavours at the end of the 2014-2015 academic year, Frédéric Mion has chosen Enrico Letta as his successor. Dr Letta will take office on 1 September 2015.

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Meet the Marion Bruley Grant Recipient

Like all undergraduate Sciences Po students, Augustin is currently spending his third year abroad. He is taking advantage of this experience to complete an internship at the French Embassy. He tells us about his missions there, the Master’s degree programme he would like to enrol in next, and what he was able to do thanks to the Marion Bruley scholarship.

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Meet the Marion Bruley Grant Recipient

Like all undergraduate Sciences Po students, Augustin is currently spending his third year abroad. He is taking advantage of this experience to complete an internship at the French Embassy. He tells us about his missions there, the Master’s degree programme he would like to enrol in next, and what he was able to do thanks to the Marion Bruley scholarship.

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