VUF FIFTH UNIVERSITY FORUM OF THE EUROPEAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT ESTONIA
THE CALL BOOKLET FOR EDITORS
THE V UNIVERSITY FORUM OF EYP ESTONIA The V University Forum of EYP Estonia will take place from the 19th to the 23rd April in Tallinn, Estonia. We are now looking for 1 to 2 Editors to lead the Media team and work with the session President, Lewin Schmitt (DE). The Forum will focus on economic problems that Europe is currently facing. Therefore, the Forum will take place under the theme: “Shaping our Future - Shaping the Economy”.
VUF FIFTH UNIVERSITY FORUM OF THE EUROPEAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT ESTONIA
ABOUT THE FORUM ARRIVAL TIME Editors are expected to arrive on the 18th April at 9AM the latest and can depart after 8PM on the 23rd April.
PROGRAMME The programme of the Forum includes all of the traditional parts of an EYP events: Teambuilding, Committee Work and General Assembly. In addition, innovative session elements such as Conciliation Sessions or similar forms of interactive exchange between the committees will be incorporated into the programme. The Forum will include open lectures featuring external speakers, which will be open to the public. With those lectures we are aiming to make our Forum more inclusive and to promote active citizenship.
PARTICIPANTS The Forum will gather around 100 delegates from all around Europe. The delegates of the Forum will be university students aged 18-26.
THE CALL FOR EDITORS ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY Editors are to facilite the media output of the conference that meet the high expectations of a University Forum in terms of content, relevance, targeted audience and style. By being selected as an Editor you will be leading a Media team of individuals that will be selected through the requirements agreed upon by the Head Organisers, the President and the selected Editor/s. A call for Media team members will follow shortly after the selection of the Editor/s. EXPECTATIONS We especially welcome applications from experienced alumni who are willing to challenge their editing by working with University students aged 18-26. The session leadership wants to put emphasize on thorough and honest academic discussion, confronting participants with pressing conflicts that require them to take a deliberate stance on issues related to the session theme of “Shaping our Future - Shaping the Economy.� Each applicant should include a detailed vision in the application that explains the desired outcome, working approach and structure of the Media team.
FURTHER INFORMATION The Media Team would consist of 1-2 Editorial Assistants and up to 8 Media Team Members as the exact number would be up to the selected Editor/s. As we are at a really early stage of organising, many aspects of the session are still to be determined and we would be happy to have your input on any of them. Furthermore, you are expected expected to arrive on the 18th April at 9AM the latest and can depart after 8PM on the 23rd April. The selection panel will consist of the Session President and a representative of EYP Estonia. Each application will be reviewed thoroughly and applicants will be informed of the outcome of the selection process individually. The application form for Editors http://bit.ly/VUF_editorscall is to be send to vuf@ten.ee . Please note that the deadline for applications for Editors is Sunday, February 19th, 23.59 CET.
For further information or any questions about the application process, you can contact the Head Organisers or the President at: Annemari Sepp and Elina Udekjul, Head Organisers - vuf@ten.ee Lewin Schmitt, President - lewin.schmitt@eyp.de
ABOUT ESTONIA Estonia is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Lake Peipsi and Russia. Across the Baltic Sea lies Sweden in the west and Finland in the north. Estonia has a maritime temperate climate with all four seasons - warm summers and snowy winters. Estonia is a country that holds technological development and innovation in high regard. For years now it has used e-elections and now offers e-residency to people all over the world. The country has been regained independence in 1991 and since then has developed into one of the most technologically advanced societies in the world. • Estonia has a population of just 1.3 million but is larger than Denmark and Holland. • Almost 50% of Estonia is covered by forest. • Estonia is the world’s least religious country. Only 14% of the population profess any religious beliefs. • The Estonian language is a finno-ugric language – resembles most to Finnish and is different from Latvian and Russian language. • Estonia has two Independence Days. It first achieved independence from the Soviet Union on February 24, 1918 and again on August 20, 1991 after 51 years of occupation. The second date is known as the “Restoration of Independence Day”.
Read more: www.visitestonia.com/en
ABOUT TALLINN First established in the early medieval era, today’s Tallinn is an exciting mix of old and new. Being the capital, it has about 400,000 inhabitants and yet it is home to the most intact, and UNESCO protected, medieval city centre in the world. A stone’s throw away you’ll find the city’s business centre with modern towers and luxurious hotels, trendy neighbourhoods and large shopping centres. Tallinn’s luring coastline dotted with promenades and sandy beaches is especially rewarding during the summer but offers scenic views of the iconic cityscape throughout the year. Tallinn is the first point of entry to Estonia for most visitors, and if you’re the kind of person who likes to jump right in, then you’re in luck, as Tallinn city centre is never more than 15-minutes drive away regardless of if you happen to arrive by plane, train, coach or ferry.
Read more: www.visitestonia.com/en/where-to-go/tallinn
VUF FIFTH UNIVERSITY FORUM OF THE EUROPEAN YOUTH PARLIAMENT ESTONIA
THE CALL BOOKLET FOR EDITORS THE FIFTH UNIVERSITY FORUM OF EYP ESTONIA