Call for Editors and Vice Presidents | Europolis 2021 EYP Belgium

CALLÂ FOR EDITORS AND VICE PRESIDENTS 2021 EUROPOLIS CONFERENCES OF EYP BELGIUM

CONFERENCE VISIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME EUROPOLIS 1

The Europolis Project Presidential Vision Head-Organisers' Vision

EUROPOLIS 2

Presidential Vision Head-Organisers' Vision

GENERAL

Questions for Vice-Presidents Quesitons for Editors Practical Information

WELCOME THE EUROPOLIS PROJECT

Europolis is a project of EYP Belgium and

Europolis I 2021 will take place in Brussels

consists of two conferences each year. The

from Wednesday the 24th until Friday the

languages

Europolis

26th of February 2021. It is a three-day

conferences are Dutch and French, which

event, including one day of team building

makes it a project unique to the Belgian

and two days of General Assembly where

context. The programme consists of one

delegates will discuss resolutions which

afternoon of Teambuilding on Wednesday

they made in advance. Kyrenia De Loenen

and

Assembly

(BE) and Laurelu Lauwers (BE) are very

onThursday and Friday.A number of around

excited to head organise this Conference

90 to 100 high school students take part in

and it will be presided by Sacha Magnani

each conference and work within their

(FR). The languages used at the event will

delegations

be Dutch and French.

two

used

days

to

at

of

the

General

prepare

a

resolution

beforehand. The officials team consists of the Organising Team (2 Head Organisers, 3-

Europolis II 2021 will take place in Brussels

4 Organisers), the Board of the Conference

from Wednesday the 24th until Friday the

(1 President and 2 Vice Presidents) and the

26th of March 2021. It is a three-day event,

Media Team (1-2 Editors and 3 Media Team

including one day of team building and two

Members). There are no Chairpersons at

days of General Assembly where delegates

Europolis

the

will discuss resolutions which they made in

delegations write the resolutions in advance

advance. Elena Lens (BE) and RĂŠjan Van De

and organise themselves during the General

Meirssche (BE) are the two Head-Organisers

Assembly. The Board of the conferences is

of this event and the President of the

responsible for writing the Topic Overviews

Conference will be Tom Cobbenhagen (NL).

together with the Academic Council of EYP

The languages used at the event will be

Belgium. The Topic Overviews will be

Dutch and French.

Conferences,

since

written in both French and Dutch.

EUROPOLIS 2021

EUROPOLIS 1 PRESIDENTIAL VISION SACHA MAGNANI (FR)

“The leadership’s vision of the session is revolving

around

Sustainability,

three

education

pillars

and

:

inclusion.

These three pillars take a real interest in my eyes by tackling some current major issues of our time and our societies : fight againt climate change, democracy, fundamental human rights, equal access to education, life dignity...

In line with the session’s pillars and my view of EYP, my vision for Europolis Conference will be to create with the Vice-Presidents the best environment to the participants’ achievement of three main distinct but complementary objectives :

one of the issues EYP can bring. The format of the session will give to the board the opportunity to create a long term environment which can guarantee to each delegation that pre-session and

self-development : EYP is a good place to go out of our comfort zone and test new things without feeling judged and being afraid of failing. As board, our responsibility will be to encourage each participant

to

achieve

his/her

own

session’s goal.

session debates bring them a new way of interest and knowledge. enjoyment : considering EYP is not school,

pleasure

and

fun

will

be

important in the academic approach.

Consequently, our aim and guideline shall be to create an environment where

academics : learning new knowledge and interests about different topics is

pleasure, fun and enjoyment can be the driving

force

involvement”

EUROPOLIS 2021

of

the

participants'

EUROPOLIS 1 HEAD ORGANISERS' VISION KYRENIA DE LOENEN(BE) LAURELU LAUWERS (BE)

“The keyword that Europolis I 2021 will keep in

mind

when

defining

their

vision?

Environment. First and foremost, we will try to

achieve

'inclusion':

to

create

an

environment where everyone feels safe, appreciated and seen. We will focus on minimizing the use of disposable materials such

as

paper

and

plastics

and

environmentally harmful products such as dairy and meat products, and in this way, by excluding certain things, we will limit the boundaries and hope to open each other up.

The latter is also important for our next pillars:

sustainability

and

education.

By

excluding certain products and encouraging an open mindset, Europolis I, as part of a non-formal educational institution, will be required to critically review the current and future structure of European society.�

EUROPOLIS 2021

EUROPOLIS 2 PRESIDENTIAL VISION TOM COBBENHAGEN (NL) "As a president of such a special type of event, I want to connect all participants with each other as much as possible. Also in collaboration with the other conference, I want Europolis to be an event of exchange whether it's knowledge, cultural or opinions.

By

planning

activities

with

participants

beforehand digitally, I want to strengthen the bond between all participants to take the academic quality of the conference even higher. For officials, I want to facilitate as much personal development as possible, as a lot of things can be possible in such a special format. Furthermore, as the officials team is relatively small, I look forward to having a close-knit group of volunteers that take on this whole project together"

EUROPOLIS 2021

EUROPOLIS 2 HEAD ORGANISERS' VISION

Climate sustainability is our focal point, but sustainability will be used in every aspect of its meaning. Secondly, we believe inclusivity

RÉJAN VAN DER MEIRSSCHE(BE) ELENA LENS(BE)

is very important and therefore we will provide topics on gender, mental health, etc. As well as inclusive topics, we will organise inter-delegate-events as long as the Covid-19 situation grants it. When it

“Our vision for Europolis II 2021 stands on three pillars, being sustainability, inclusivity and personal development. First off, we would

implement

sustainability

using

sustainable transport, by eating sustainable food and carrying out this theme in the topics.

We

delegates

also to

go

want for

to

encourage

more

climate

sustainable options in the session and hopefully influence them to make the same choices in their day-to-day life.

comes to personal development, we want to create an environment where making mistakes and asking for help is allowed.

Additionally, we hope to organise a session from which everyone benefits.Regarding working with the leadership, we favour inter-team-cooperation, including space to learn from each other. We would like to work closely with all the team leaders, keeping progress.”

EUROPOLIS 2021

each

other

updated

on

our

QUESTIONS FOR VICE-PRESIDENTS EUROPOLIS 1 AND EUROPOLIS 2

1.What are your motivations for applying to Europolis and what do you expect to gainfrom the session? What are your personal goals?

2. What does the theme of the conference mean for you and how can the board implement it in the session ?

3. The format of the session is unusual: Resolutions will be prepared at school and theon-field session will be composed of 1 day of Teambuilding/Understanding Europeand 2 days of GA in two (or three) languages. In which way can the board help tomake pre-session and the session as interactive and inclusive as possible for eachparticipant?

4. The Europolis project is composed of two conferences with each their own board.What are your ideas to create synergies between participants of the sessions(before, during and after the events)?

5.If you applied to both sessions or other roles, what is your preference?

QUESTIONS FOR EDITORS EUROPOLIS 1

1.Present yourself in any medium you want.

2. Do you have any experience with leadership and media?

This can be both EYP and non-eyp related. Please provide us a link with a portfolio if applicable.

3. Which 3 key words would you use to describe your leadership style and how would you use this to create a safe and welcoming environment for you team?

4. If a museum were to be established in your honour, what kind of museum would it be? Be as creative as possible and be sure to include important elements of your daily life, for example hobby's, family traditions or your favourite food.

5.If you are applying to co-edit please provide us with the name of your co-editor

QUESTIONS FOR EDITORS EUROPOLIS 2

1.Please provide us with your e-mail address.

2. Please introduce yourself using a platform of your choice.

Be creative.

3. What is your motivation to be an editor at the Europolis conferences? What are your personal goals?

4. What are your main strengths and weaknesses when it comes to leading a team? How do you intend to develop them?

5. What is your vision for this session? How would you implement it leading and working with the media team?

6.If you would be any type of animal, what would you be and why?

7. Please provide us with a link to a few examples of your work.

8.In case you are applying to both Europolis conferences, please state your preference here.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION Where & When?

Europolis I: Brussels, 24-26 February 2021 for Officials Europolis II: Brussels, 24-26 March 2021 for Officials Who is on board already?

Europolis I: Kyrenia De Loenen and Laurelu Lauwers, Sacha Magnani Europolis II: Elena Lens and RĂŠjan Van Der Meirssche, Tom Cobbenhagen Who are we looking for?

1-2 Editors who will lead the Media Team consisting of 3 Media Team Members, 2 Vice Presidents who will join the President to form the Board of the conference.

How can you apply?

The application will be sent through the EYP Members Platform.

Europolis I: https://members.eyp.org/event/europolis-i-2021 Europolis II: https://members.eyp.org/event/europolis-ii-2021 Deadline: 11th of October 2020 at 23:59 CEST. Contact Information Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us through europolis@eyp.be!