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The Apprenticeship programme is a very good opportunity to combine a long-term professional experience with the acquisition of academic knowledge. Beyond its multiple benefits in terms of combining knowledge and practice, this year has been very formative in terms of the "transition" between the life of a student and that of a young professional. 

Steve McCurry is best known for his work in Afghanistan, where he has travelled more than 30 times. The exhibition 'The World of Steve McCurry', dedicated to the photographer's work, will open on the 9th of December 2021 at the Musée Maillol.

I really like this quote from René Char: "Impose your luck, clutch your happiness and go towards your risk. By watching you, they will get used to it". Without hesitation, my advice would be to be fearless in your professional life. It's easier said than done - it's true - and that's why it needs to be said over and over again.

Sciences Po's PrépaConcours is delighted to have obtained an impressive list of laureates for the year 2021. In the external and ‘Talents’ competitions of the Institut national du service public (INSP, The National Institute of Public Service), formerly ENA(National School of Administration), 35 Sciences Po students were among the 46 successful candidates. The diversity of the profilesreflects our commitment. 43% of those admitted to the INSP are women and 31% are on higher education scholarships.

Students of the Energy, Environment and Sustainability stream of the School of Public Affairs were invited by EDF to visit the nuclear power plant in Nogent-sur-Seine, France.

The training in public affairs offered at Sciences Po is a terrific method for grasping subjects that are previously unknown to you and quickly grasping the main ins and outs. This is invaluable when you have to explain French sensibilities or the intricacies of administrative decisions to Californian decision-makers on a daily basis.

Média Positif is a new media initiative created by Sciences Po students. Co-founders Emma Rouvet and Hugues de Rosny spoke to us about the initiative. The project aims to present the news in a more positive light.

Grace Moore is the 11th recipient of the Michel David-Weill Scholarship at Sciences Po. The award covers tuition, housing, textbooks and other costs. Moore is studying engineering at the School of Public Affairs in Paris. She has championed a project that toes the line between science and policy.

Believe in yourself! Stay humble, but do your best to make sure that the teams you work with see you as a full-time employee (quite simply because you are one).

Students met Oumsane Doumbouya, a 29 years old artist who fled from Guinea to France. He was chased by the police because of a documentary he was producing on living conditions in prisons. He is now a social worker, comedian, rapper and poet.

Digital constitutionalism is a field of research that seeks to articulate a set of political rights, governance norms andlimits to the exercise of power on the Internet. All researchers holding a PhD and belonging to the Sciences Po community who want to present their research on the theme of digital constitutionalism are invited to submit an abstract for a paper.

Until 2021, only Sciences Po and LSE students enrolled in the first year of the Master's programme could apply. The admission procedure is now open to all candidates, including external candidates.

The course will take place in the 2022 fall semester, open to Master's students. The format will be a 24-hour course, taught in English, with 2-hour classes over a period of 12 weeks. The syllabus should include both scientific research and secondary resources.

I owe it all to Sciences Po Careers! I spent hours sifting through job postings and applying for roles that suited me best.

The Public Policy Incubator is open to external partners from the public, private or voluntary sectors who wish to propose common good issues to students. All contributions have to be submitted by the 24th October. The programme will start in January 2022.

The contributions of the School of Public Affairs training to the position I hold today are numerous! First of all, I really acquired the method of the essay in 2 parts and 2 sub-parts. I know that this structure is often mocked and judged as caricatured but I love it and I find it extremely efficient to defend ideas!

The School of Public Affairs is a fantastic school for learning about everything that revolves around raw knowledge: the ability to express one's ideas clearly and convincingly with the famous 10-minute presentations; exchanges with lecturers who are also young professionals in master's programs, but above all in pre-preparatory programs for competitive examinations; the codes and references of the administration, in short, that Sciences Po makes accessible to its students, who do not all have managerial staff in their entourage.

My training at Sciences Po gave me a lot: first of all, my knowledge of public health was a real asset to immerse myself quickly in my work. But beyond my theoretical knowledge, my studies at Sciences Po allowed me to familiarize myself with the culture and the way the public sector operates.

I am currently working with the General Management of Pôle emploi, which we are supporting in the development of new managerial practices. It's a particularly interesting job, in line with the current changes in working methods. Of course, we are very mobilized and available for our clients!

The School of Public Affairs allowed me to acquire a solid knowledge of the public sector, its actors and its issues, as well as a good understanding of social policies.

The School of Public Affairs gave me a very good understanding of how the public sector works, of the decision-making process within the State and its administrations.

The School of Public Affairs allowed me to understand how our country's administration works, its institutions, the wealth of its public policies and what a public service mission is.

The School of Public Affairs enabled me to acquire a solid knowledge of the public sector, its main issues and players, and in particular that of social policies.