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Join The JM Jazz World Orchestra and play at prestigious European venues and jazz festivals, along with other talented musicians and professional composers.

The rehearsals will take place in July 2024 in Groznjan, Croatia, followed by an international tour under the artistic direction of US trombonist and composer/arranger Luis Bonilla. It is an enriching intercultural experience that gives a taste of life as an internationally touring musician. Who can apply? JM International is looking for highly talented musicians between the ages of 18 and 26 that play saxophone, trombone, trumpet, horn, tuba, guitar, bass, drums, percussion, piano, vibes and vocals, and if you improvise, all other instruments are welcome. Applicants should apply online by no later than March 8, 23:59 CET.

Find all the conditions under this link: www.mubazar.com

The Open Doors Fellowship Program targets post-doctoral and mid-career women working in African (inter)national research centers to give them an opportunity to expand their research horizons and scientific network in Belgium. 

We are therefore looking for Flemish labs willing to host our fellows from May 2024 up to 12 weeks. The program covers all official bench fees, visa paperwork, accommodation, stipend disbursement, and travel arrangements. All you need to do is to open the doors of your lab! By joining the ODFP, your lab can gain insights into African research, expand your network, promote diversity and inclusivity, and enhance your group's capacity and mentoring skills.

The Principal Investigators who previously took part in the ODFP have been highly satisfied with the outcomes of their collaborations. Do not hesitate and contact us before the 15th of October.

More info on ipbo.vib-ugent.be

Pour sa troisième édition, le projet Pairs et repères : pour inventer la Bruxelles de demain vise cette année à réunir quinze participants bruxellois de 16 à 22 ans, de tous milieux et origines.  Dans ce cadre, les participants seront amenés à explorer  les questions d'identité, de diversité et de vivre ensemble, et accompagnés  dans la mise en place de leurs propres initiatives citoyennes culturelles visant au pour moins 500 autres jeunes et le grand public.

L'approche utilisée est celle de la formation par les pairs qui donne la possibilité aux jeunes de traiter de manière concrète les problèmes qui les affectent, de prendre des responsabilités dans la promotion du vivre-ensemble et de la lutte contre toute forme de discrimination.

Le projet organisé par EPTO (membre du réseau belge) se déroule en plusieurs étapes : 

• Formation de sensibilisation du 28 février au 04 mars 2022 à Saint-Josse
• Formation-action (pour tout le groupe) les 02 et 03 avril 2022 à Saint-Josse
• Initiatives citoyennes de proximité : projets locaux des jeunes de mars à juin 2022
• Week-end d’études à Paris les 07 et 08 mai 2022
• Participation à la soirée de clôture le 07 octobre 2022 
• Participation à la formation du prochain groupe (pour quelques volontaires) en février et mars 2023

Which impact do rising sea temperatures have on coastal communities across the Mediterranean?

Revolve magazine travelled to different countries to document the effects in a reportage. The Mediterranean is the fastest warming sea in the world. Its temperatures are going up 20% faster than the global average. This especially impacts the biodiversity of marine life and the communities along the coasts whose economy relies on fishing. Red coral is bleaching rapidly. Artisanal fishermen are struggling to keep up and have to get into deeper waters to catch fish.

In Tunisia, the blue crab, an invasive species from the Red Sea, gets stuck in the nets which break and become useless. In Cyprus, the invasive puffer fish is taking over the waters. The locals however try to adapt to the situation and come up with strategies that show their resilience. They set up special designed traps and integrate the blue crab meat in their gastronomy. Let the pictures tell the stories of these small Mediterranean communities.

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