Pozivamo studente i mlade profesionalce da se prijave za prvu međunarodnu MCS ljetnu školu koja će se održati od 12. do 18. jula 2026. godine. Škola nudi interdisciplinarni akademski program o opsadi Sarajeva, uključujući predavanja, radionice i terenske posjete. Rok za prijavu je 15. juni 2026.
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The 1 st MCS Summer School: Learning from the Past invite undergraduate and graduate students, young professionals particularly from the fields of social sciences and humanities (sociology, history, political science, law, international relations, human rights, Peace & Conflict Studies and related disciplines) to explore the Siege and Defense of Sarajevo (1992–1996) through an interdisciplinary academic program combining history, international law, urban conflict studies, memory politics, and civilian resilience. WHAT DO WE OFFER? Field visits to key historical sites and in-depth learning about the Siege of Sarajevo; Policy discussions and simulations; Survivor testimonies; Comparative analysis of contemporary conflicts; Recognized lecturers, experts from Sarajevo Memorial center and Bosnia and Herzegovina; The program transforms Sarajevo into a living classroom where memory, scholarship, and responsibility meet. PROGRAM DETAILS The program transforms the city into a living classroom, combining: Academic lectures by internationally recognized scholars and experts; Workshops; Field visits to key historical sites; Testimony and expert panels; Policy-oriented simulations; Student research presentations. Participation fee: Free of charge Language: English Number of participants: 20 Travel and accommodation expenses are not covered. IMPORTANT DATES Application Deadline: 15.6.2026. Notification of Results: 25.6.2026. Program Dates: 12.7. – 18.7. 2026. Main location: Sarajevo Memorial Center , address: Širokac 22, 71.000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina . Early applications are strongly encouraged. MAIN TOPICS Siege of Sarajevo, The disintegration of Yugoslavia and the road to war, Bosnian independence and its aftermath, Anatomy of a modern siege, Civilian survival and institutional resilience, International humanitarian law and accountability, Media and propaganda in wartime, Cultural destruction and identity targeting, Memory, memorialization, and post-war reconstruction, Lessons for contemporary urban war and conflicts. VENUE Sarajevo offers more than history. It offers lessons. Through an interdisciplinary framework and approach Sarajevo Memorial Center provides environment for participants to explore questions of war, civilian resilience, international law, cultural survival, and memory politics. Sarajevo is studied not only as a historical event, but as a contemporary case with urgent relevance for today’s world. APPLY NOW E-mail: [email protected] Application Deadline: Applications are open from 15.5.2026. to 15.6.2026. To apply, please send your application via email to [email protected] . Your application should include: · A completed online application form for the Summer School (available here); · Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages); · Motivation Letter (700–900 words) o Why do you want to participate? o How does this program relate to your academic or professional goals; · A certificate of enrollment confirming your student status. To participate in the Summer School, please complete your registration using the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfH55WdRxMAchuTUbfJV4pwMqygPDoVbm8Y9lRd96_D566WPQ/viewform?usp=dialog MORE INFO Sarajevo Memorial Center, Širokac 22 71.000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina TEL: +387 33 252 210 | EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: www.mcsarajevo.ba Learning from the Past. Protecting the Future
U Memorijalnom centru Sarajevo održano je drugo predavanje o 1. korpusu Armije RBiH. Učesnici su govorili o organizaciji odbrane i političkim okolnostima tokom opsade Sarajeva. Ciklus predavanja ima za cilj otvoriti ključne teme vezane za opsadu i odbranu Sarajeva.
Na planini Igman obilježen je važan datum kulture sjećanja posvećen odbrani Bosne i Hercegovine. Manifestacija je okupila brojne delegacije i građane koji su odali počast šehidima. Reisu-l-ulema Husein-ef. Kavazović naglasio je važnost zajedništva i odgovornosti prema domovini.
