2026. február 22-28., Kőszeg, Chernel u. 14.
The Winter School is organized by the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK) in cooperation with the UNESCO Chair for Cultural Heritage Management and Sustainability, the Institute for Social and European Studies Foundation and Ludovika University of Public Service.
The 8th UNESCO MOST Winter School brings together scholars, policymakers, students, and civil society actors to explore how peace can be reimagined as a long-term, anticipatory process grounded in ethics and sustainability. As a key networking event, it connects emerging leaders, NGO representatives, and members of the United Nations University and UNESCO communities with diplomats, artists, and scientists working across academia, policy, and culture. This year’s program examines what can arts, culture, education and science do for lasting peace and human security.
Topics:
- New Peace Initiatives
- Root Causes of Conflicts
- Cultural Diplomacy
- Revival of Civil Society
- Aspects of Human Security
- Digital Peacebuilding
- Emerging Regions
- Knowledge, Peace, and Transformation
Detailed program will be coming soon.
Application deadline:
– December 1, 2025 (for applicants who need visa)
– January 12, 2026 (for all other applicants)
Applicants should fill out the Application form (WS2026_application form) and upload the following files within:
- 300 word motivational letter
- CV (with photo)
(If, for some reason the upload is not successfull, please send the documents to winterschool@iask.hu.)
Eligibility: Advanced MA and PhD students and young researchers, as well as social entrepreneurs, who have a keen academic or professional interest in the topics.