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The 21st edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats 2024/2025
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Academy of Young Diplomats proud to announce first Special Guest!
Academy of Young Diplomats is proud to announce EAD Special Guest for the first session! Prof. Jeffrey Sachs, a world-renowned professor of economics, leader in sustainable development, senior UN advisor and bestselling author. #AYD #FutureLeaders Click here to apply!
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Former President of the Republic of Poland Aleksander Kwaśniewski at the closing session of the AYD 14th edition
Our extraordinary students in their national outfits! Meet inspiring international leaders and world-quality trainers in the next edition! Don’t miss the deadline: 30th of June 2018! Apply here! #AYD #FutureLeaders
New Horizons: Leadership in the Corporate World – AYD 3rd session
The beginning of February was meaningful for all students of the 14th edition of Academy of Young Diplomats. Participants had a delightful opportunity to take part in the III session of AYD on the 2-4th of February.
Role of EU and NATO in providing peace and security in Europe – AYD international conference, 12-14 January 2018
Inauguration and Graduation of the Academy of Young Diplomats
On 2nd December 2017, the European Academy of Diplomacy held the graduation of the 13th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats and inauguration of the 14th edition. The program started with our partner, the Casimir Pulaski Foundation, presenting the Knight of Freedom award to Mary Robinson, President of Ireland (1990 – 1997) and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997 – 2000).
Meet the students of the Academy of Young Diplomats!
We would like to present a short film showcasing the participants of the AYD, young adepts of diplomacy, who are aiming to work in the EU or international organizations.
AYD meeting with President Mary Robinson
On December 2nd the new students of our flagship leadership and diplomatic program – the Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD) – will begin their adventure by meeting one of the most extraordinary women leaders in the world – Mrs. Mary Robinson – President of Ireland (1990-1997) and United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (1997-2002).
Recruitment for the Academy of Young Diplomats 14th Edition !
Our graduates from 50 countries found work in the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of their respective countries, in European institutions, international organizations, public administration and business. You can be one of them!
Her Excellency Mary Robinson Guest of Honour of the Academy of Young Diplomats!
We are delighted to announce that H.E. Mary Robinson, President of Ireland (1990 – 1997) will be the Guest of Honour of the Inauguration of 14th edition of our flagship program – the Academy of Young Diplomats on 2nd of December 2017!
8th Session of the Academy of Young Diplomats
We are proud to announce that in one week, on 9 – 11 June, the EAD will be hosting its last and final session of the 13th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats. We will kick off Friday with a “Leadership in Business” seminar by Dr. Leszek Czarnecki, CEO of the Getin Holding.
7th Session of the Academy of Young Diplomats
Last weekend we hosted the 7th session of the Academy of Young Diplomats. Friday schedule included a meeting with group of local Russian social activists who spoke about the challenges civil society is facing in Russia and the future Russia – West relations.
Last week to apply for AYD scholarships!
Only a week left to apply for Casimir Pulaski Foundation scholarships for our flagship program – the Academy of Young Diplomats! Up to 15 full and partial scholarships will be awarded to best candidates. Check out the requirements and don’t miss the application deadline – 31 May! More about scholarships More about the AYD program
Workshop Session of the Academy of Young Diplomats!
This weekend the EAD will host the Workshop Session of the Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD). As always we will start on Friday evening with an exceptional guest speaker, Mr. Marek Metrycki.
5th Session of the Academy of Young Diplomats
5th session of the #AYD starts tomorrow! This weekend our students are going to discuss current and emerging international threats with Mr. Guy Collyer from #IOIRC – International Office for Innovation in Reducing Crime.
Recruitment for the Academy of Young Diplomats Open!
We are proud to announce that the 1st round of recruitment for our flagship program – the Academy of Young Diplomats – is now open!
4th Session of the Academy of Young Diplomats!
4th session of AYD 13 is coming! Another opportunity to meet with honorable and knowledgeable guests and attend unique workshops in Warsaw.
3rd Session of the Academy of Young Diplomats
The upcoming session of the Academy of Young Diplomats will host Professor Mark Galeotti who will lead opening seminar titled „Europe after the Annexation of Crimea – A New Challenge or a New Security Order?”
External session of the Academy of Young Diplomats
On 14th of January 2017 the European Academy of Diplomacy and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung organized, in cooperation with Jagiellonian University, international conference „The EU Migration & Refugee Crisis” which gathered more than 200 young leaders from 40 countries.
International Conference in Cracow
On January 13th in Cracow, European Academy of Diplomacy and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung in Poland will organize international conference – “The role of EU and NATO in providing peace and security in Europe”. We cordially invite you to attend this event.
First session of 13th edition Academy of Young Diplomats
Last weekend, around 150 participants took part in first session of Academy of Young Diplomats. On Friday all participants took part in the orientation session, discussed main features of the program and had a chance to meet the European Academy of Diplomacy team.
Mikhail Khodorkovsky Guest of Honor of the Inauguration of Academy of Young Diplomats
We have the pleasure to announce that Mr. Mikhail Khodorkovsky will be the Guest of Honor of the Inauguration of 13th edition and Graduation of the 12th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats.
Scholarships for the Academy of Young Diplomats Awarded
We are extremely proud to announce that scholarships for the 13th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats have been awarded!
AYD 13 Final Round of Recruitment!
Academy of Young Diplomats invites you for a lifetime adventure! Become one of 200 young professionals and prepare yourself for the challenges in the world of diplomacy! This year we have more than 20 scholarships available for best candidates. Check details and requirements on program website.
Last round of recruitment to the 13th Edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats has been open!
Academy of Young Diplomats is the only Program like this in Poland and annually it brings together over 200 people from 50 different countries. In the international environment, participants broaden their experience and gain new knowledge in the field of diplomacy.
Apply for 13th Edition of Academy of Young Diplomats
Recruitment for the 13th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats is still ongoing. Apply until 31 July and join a group of exceptional international students in Warsaw.
First Scholarship for the 13th AYD Edition Awarded!
We are truly happy to announce the Casimir Pulaski Foundation scholarship winners for the 13th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats: Ms. Maryia Hushcha, Comenius University in Bratislava and Mr. Paweł Brusiło, Wrocław University of Economics.
Graduation & Inauguration ceremonies of the Academy of Young Diplomats
The 5th of December 2015 saw the Graduation & Inauguration ceremonies of the Academy of Young Diplomats and the presentation of the 2015 Casimir Pulaski Foundation’s Knight of Freedom award, presented to Carl Bildt and Radoslaw Sikorski.
Apply for the 13th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats!
30th of June is the deadline for the first round of recruitment for the Academy of Young Diplomats – a yearly diplomatic program preparing for careers in foreign service, European institutions and international organization.
Last session of the 12th edition Academy of Young Diplomats
On 3rd-5th June 2016 the last eighth session of the Academy of Young Diplomats took place. During Friday session titled “Geopolitics and Democracy in the Post-Soviet area” Jacek Bartosiak and Zbigniew Pisarski from the Casimir Pulaski Foundation (CPF) discussed a range of issues concerning geopolitical meaning of the post-Soviet area.
Panel discussion “Intersections of Business and Diplomacy: State’s Role in Promoting Business”
On 21st of May, the students of the EAD’s flagship program, the Academy of Young Diplomats (AYD), had the opportunity to attend a panel discussion “Intersections of Business and Diplomacy: State’s Role in Promoting Business”, organized in cooperation with the AYD Strategic Partner, PwC.
Casimir Pulaski Foundation’s Scholarships
Casimir Pulaski Foundation’s Scholarships for the 13th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats
5th SESSION of the 12th edition of Academy of Young Diplomats
On 1st – 3rd of April, participants of the Academy of Young Diplomats have the opportunity to take part in a series of interesting workshops within the 12th edition of AMD annual program.
Recruitment for the 20th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats
We have pleasure to announce that the recruitment for the 13th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats is open now.
III session of the 12th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats
The 3rd session of the 12th of the Academy of Young Diplomats began on Friday, February 19th, 2016 with a seminar titled “Turkey’s Foreign Policy.” Speakers included Dr. Konrad Zasztowt (Polish Institute of International Affairs), Aleksandra Jaroszewicz (Center for Eastern Studies), and Karol Wasilewski (the Center for International Initiatives).
5th session of the Academy of Young Diplomats
Between 1st – 3th of April students of the Academy of Young Diplomats have the opportunity to take part in a series of practical workshops within the 12th edition of AYD annual program.
Celebrating the Inauguration if the 11th Edition of Academy of Young Diplomats
On the 6th of December 2014, a day in which the European Academy of Diplomacy commenced celebrations of the 10th Anniversary of its founding, the Academy hosted the Graduation of the 10th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats and the inauguration of the 11th edition.
Inauguration of 11th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats
We are pleased to announce the closing of recruitment for the 11th edition of the Academy of Young Diplomats. The second round of recruitment collected more than 250 applications, from which 100 will be chosen to join the EAD’s annual diplomatic program.