NSK-EJC Fellowship Programme

Nihon Shinbun Kyokai - the Japanese Newspaper Publishers and Editors Association - has taken great interest in promoting international understanding and friendship through cooperation with journalists of all nationalities since its establishment in 1946. The 2008 edition of the NSK-EJC Fellowship Programme will take place in Tokyo, Japan, from 28 September to 10 October.

The main objective of the course is to promote better understanding of Japan in general. The programme will consist of lectures covering politics, economy, society, culture and other aspects of Japan. A group-tour with various social and cultural activities will also be planned.

Applicants eligible for the programme are European journalists who are less than 35 years old and have at least five years of experience as full-time journalists. The programme provides the Fellows with a yen payment equivalent to a maximum amount of 500 EUR to cover flight tickets. The accommodation fee (breakfast included) and local transportation fees will be paid by NSK.

The European Journalism Centre is responsible for the pre-selection and recommendation of the Fellows. The final selection will be based on the motivation letter and the CV of every candidate.

A PDF of the application: download.

For further information about the programme, please contact: Ms. Maria Manta:

Deadline for the applications, which you can find in the attached documents, is Friday, 27 June, 2008, 12.00 a.m. Brussels time.

Applications arriving after the 27 June will not be taken into consideration.

Posted on May 15, 2008 by EJC
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Sixth ASEF Journalists’ Colloquium

The European Journalism Centre has partnered with the Asia-Europe Foundation to organise the annual ASEF Journalists’ Colloquium. The sixth edition of this two-day event will begin 1 June. It will immediately precede the official ASEM Interfaith Dialogue in Amsterdam.

The ASEF is located in Singapore, while the EJC operates out of Brussels and Maastricht, the Netherlands.

The subject of interfaith relations is one of the most salient in Asia-Europe relations today, and has seized the attention of leaders, societies, communities and various sectors of civil society in both regions. Preserving one’s faith and remaining loyal to it should not come at an expense. Yet, ‘interfaith conflicts and violence’ have become increasingly visible in recent years. The separation of relationship between religion and state manifests itself differently from country to country, while the expression of religious devotion and its influences differ from one community to another. The ASEF Journalists’ Colloquium, a closed-door, informal event, allows participants to openly discuss their perspective on the various complexities surrounding inter-religious differences as well as commonalities and their socio-political implications.

On Sunday, 1 June, the session will open to the public: 1) freedom of expression and interfaith relations, and 2) new media and its impact on interfaith relations.

There are 20 seats available for the open session.

Please note that any expenses including transportation will not be covered by the organizing partners. For registration, please contact at the European Journalism Centre.

Posted on May 13, 2008 by EJC
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