- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Philanthropy and International Organisations in global and regional perspective : reinventing social leaderships and global governance 2100-MON-PHIL-OG
Course has two parts/sessions: 12.15, Mondays (in person and / or in ZOOM) - 10 meetings in toral and 14.15 (optionary - additional meetings for interested students , the recordings will be sent to students). Number of places: in person: 20 students; online: no limits
Will be held online (via Zoom) with possibilities to come to the Cavity classroom equipped with computers.
Formula: interactive lectures and workshops, with professionals from United Nations as well as academics and NGOs/
The course is conducted by The University of Warsaw with cooperation with the University of Geneva scholars and students.
The main goal of the course is to familiarize students with the concept of major Philanthropic Foundations with global role as Bill Gates Foundation, Rockefeller ctr, and their place at United Nations System and how this alliance affects the global governance dynamic - in another words the philanthropy from the perspective of international organizations.
The course is a preparatory course that provides an introduction to the subject, no prior knowledge is required.
The subjects are open separately at the University of Warsaw and the University of Geneva, but a significant part of the classes is held jointly.
Over the past two decades, philanthropy has become an increasingly important part of our society. In view of the challenges we face, philanthropy plays an important role in contributing to overall progress and achieving the outcomes indicated in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), among others.
The course is divided into two parts - a theory and a workshop.
During the theoretical part, students will have the opportunity to learn about the concept of philanthropy (operationalization and conceptualization), its opportunities and challenges.
During the practical part, students will learn about the internal workings of organisations and those responsible for coordinating global and local development programmes (classes with practitioners).
The course offers a holistic view of aid, social development and aims to build the attitude of a socially responsible person.
Dates: mid-September to 19 December - Monday 10.15-12.00. Lectures and workshops will be recorded for students unable to attend and posted on the closed profile/website of the course.
Invited practitioners will include experts from international organizations.
Course mode: hybrid: online (Zoom) and in the classroom - classes together with students from the University of Geneva (instructor: from the side of the UW: dr Anita Budziszewska, from the side of the University of Geneva: prof. Giuseppe Ugazio)
When: Mondays, 10.15 - 12.00
ECTS: 4 ECTS
Number of places: due to the workshop formula limited - max. 20 places. A detailed syllabus with biographies of experts from international organizations will be sent to students registered for the course.
Course credit: Teamwork/final project in mixed groups, in which students will determine a strategy for a new (self-invented) philanthropic organization engaging in a current social problem of their choice.
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Learning outcomes
This course will support students in delving into the world of philanthropy, social responsibility, and the work of institutions that aim to build development. Students will have the opportunity to meet and listen to people who are experts in their fields.
At the end of the course students are expected to:
1. To have an overall awareness of relevant topics for philanthropy from the perspective of international organizations (global, regional and local perspective) 2. To recognize key sectors, challenges and opportunities in philanthropy
3. To be aware of the ethical, legal, political, and social contexts underlying philanthropy.
Assessment criteria
REPORT 70%
PARTICIPATION 30%
Quality of report, the depth of the defined social problem and the proposed solution, Team work.
Students will be evaluated on a final report in which they set up a strategic plan for a new philanthropic organization engaging in a current social issue of their choice.
This report will be developed in teams of 4-5 students and delivered through a written report (max. 2500 words, recommended 2000 words ca.) detailing the strategy of the philanthropic organization they set up to address a current social issue, to be handed in at the end of week 9 (70% of the final grade) and will be presented by the group/group leader on the very last meeting.
Students activity during the meetings will be counted as 30% of final grade.
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: