oikos Guide to Pluralist Economics translated to German
oikos International
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We are proud to announce that our oikos guide to pluralist economics is now available in German.
The guide introduces readers to the wonderful world of pluralist economics, which envisions an economics where a diverse set of theories and methods are taught to students in the undergraduate education. It is a great tool for self or group study, and is used in an interactive workshop that helps students get into the shoes of different types of economists.
The original guide was created by J.Christopher Proctor in his role as the oikos Associate. The German translation was done by Alexander Tesch.
You can access the English version of the guide here. The Italian translation is also available here. To learn more about running the pluralist workshop, or if you’re interested in translating the guide into your language, contact J.Christopher at j.christopher.proctor@oikos-international.org
This workshop is all about developing ideas on how to democratize academic research on sustainability. We want to open a space for dialogue and cooperation between social movements and members of academia in order to discuss how different actors’ perspectives can be included in the academic research process. Against the backdrop of multiple environmental, social, and political crises, we want to understand what the democratic turn in academia can entail and what shape it can take.
We want to build a community at the intersections of activism and academia, that is committed to challenging the orthodoxy of academic research. This workshop is the starting point of a series of events and activities – making the democratization of academic research a reality.
Agenda of the workshop
14:00-15:15 CET – Panel Discussion: Democratising Academic Research(Simultaneous Translation Portuguese/English will be provided for the panel)
Four speakers will share their perspectives on different phases of academic research and how a more democratic research process in each case might look like. The session will include speaker presentations and Q&A.
15:15-15:30 CET – Break
15:30-16:30 CET – Breakout sessions:
Building a blog – creating a knowledge base: Participants in this session will discuss concrete ideas on how to develop a knowledge base on the democratization of academic research, how to open new spaces for discussion and multiply the effects of the workshop and other events. Can a blog aid the process? If yes, how would it look like and what content would you publish?
Bringing participatory methods into research: Participants will discuss where in the research process participatory methods can be used and how they can be applied.
Open Session: Participants are also welcome to discuss a concrete topic based on the input from panelists or raise a new topic that they consider vital in the process.
It is a new year full of challenges and amazing opportunities ahead. We kicked off 2021 in the best way possible, with two new chapters joining the oikos family in Cairo and Istanbul. This month we’re preparing ahead for the semester’s biggest events with the oikos Curriculum Academy and oiko LEAP Advanced open for applicants. There are also CCI and LEAP calls where you can learn more about them.
We are also excited for the new faces joining the oikos International team in the upcoming period and are sharing with you a number of positions you can apply for right now and be one of those new faces yourself!
The 2021 International Green Gown Awards are Now Open! Inspire and motivate your team, management and students to do more!
The International Green Gown Awards, supported by UN Environment, recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges around the globe. The Awards cover all aspects of educational institutions – from their teaching and research, leadership, buildings and food to how students can benefit the quality of life in the communities around them. The Awards provide the sector with benchmarks for excellence and are respected by Governments, funding councils, senior management, academics and students.
There are five categories institutions can apply to:
The International Green Gown Awards Stage 1 is open to any university or college across the world*. Apply today for an Award to open up new opportunities for your institution.
There is no limit on the number of applications or categories each institution can enter. Entry is free of charge, however, we do ask for voluntary entry fees.
Being B Program: Your life creating positive impact
oikos International
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One of the partners of the NexGenLead program was We.Flow, an international social enterprise and certified pending B-Corp. The organization serves the evolution of individuals, organizations and systems through mentoring, consulting, impact experiences, education & training in the areas of social innovation & impact, sustainability and conscious leadership development.
We.Flow’s Co-Founder Roberta Domingues supported the NexGenLead program and now she wants to give back to the community! They are launching the Being B Program, an experiential and transformative journey to support you to become the change you wish to see in the world! The program is in English, 100% online, and will happen between April 6th and May 4th.
You will learn and practice the five dimensions of a B Person. Based on the five pillars of the B-corp movement, the program will explore:
1. GOVERNANCE ➡️ INTENTION
2. WORKERS ➡️ RELATIONS
3. COMMUNITY ➡️ SERVICE
4. ENVIRONMENT ➡️ LIFESTYLE
5. CLIENTS ➡️ VOCATION
There is a special discount of 10% for any member of the NexGenLead program, oikos International, Movetia and swissnex partners. The registration is open until March 31st at this link and you can also apply for a 100% scholarship for social entrepreneurs!
Join us for the Curriculum Change Squad Zoom Meeting on Friday, January 29 at 5pm CET. This meeting, we will be discussing how to make a student survey for curriculum change.
We will also get the input on the surveys by oikos chapter members presenting at the meeting. They will share their experiences with survey and offer insights on the proccess of coming up with and selecting the questions, how they implement it, proccess them and use the results.
There will also be space for discussion and exchange, where chapters looking to get involved in curriculum change can get the opportunity to learn from practical examples.
If you wish to join the meeting all you have to do is fill the short form and join in through the link you’ll receive afterwards. We’re looking forward to seein you!
[CLOSED] Join our team: We are looking for a Case Program Manager
oikos International
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oikos Call for volunteer for Case Program
Are you
Independent, flexible, engaged and curious about what it is like to work for and with students from all over the world?
Eager to get international experience and contribute to curriculum change all around the globe?
Join the oikos International Team to become the oikos Case Program Manager.
The oikos Case Program encourages the writing of high-quality cases on sustainability topics that can stimulate innovative teaching and learning experiences in the classroom. The program aims at giving students the possibility to work together on real life cases, while developing innovative teaching material that can be a first step towards embedding sustainability into curricula. Next to an annual competition, which has been recently reviewed and will take new shapes this year, there is a resource base with free access to all cases from over 10 years of running the program.
Position: Volunteer
Time: 10h a week
Case Program
Responsibilities include the following:
Finalizing the project development, incl. managing a potential partnership with the Fair Trade Organization, setting up an evaluation process (preparing evaluation forms for jury members)
Coordination of student teams, including all steps from application, clustering to administrative support in further steps
Coordinating the case submissions for the case writing competition: confirming the receipt of case submissions, checking if submitted cases meet the requirements listed in the call for cases, answering questions of the case authors.
Coordinating with the jury members reviewing the case submission: inviting faculty members and students to become a jury member, providing information about the evaluation process, dividing cases for review, setting and following-up on evaluation deadlines.
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Summarizing and communicating the results of the evaluation process.
Supporting Communications Manager by providing information on Case Writing Competition to be published in oikos communication channels.
Management & redesign of the case collection website & database: Communicating with the users of theCase Collection: sending the full case and teaching notes to cases if requested. We are currently redesigning our website & the case collection would need an updated process, as well.
Qualifications:
Master students or recent graduates, and PhD students of any field.
Fluency in English and experience in project management is required
Personal qualities
Interest in oikos and the Positive Impact Rating Association vision and mission
Ability to work on concurrent projects and activities with patience and integrity
Ability to work autonomously in an self-organizing environment
Ability to anticipate needs, solve problems in a collaborative environment and sensitivity to deadlines
Ability to protect confidential and sensitive information of the organization
Interpersonal communication with people from different cultural contexts
Employment terms
The position is remote.
Volunteer position
The person is expected to join our team beginning of February
The person should be interested in maintaining the position for at least one year.
Your value and learnings
Learning about the day-to-day work of an international organization
Insights about the global opportunities and challenges of international NGOs
Working in a multicultural, international team that puts a high value on walking the talk and innovating ways of working
Being granted full responsibility for a project with over 10 years history
Becoming part of a network of student change agents & alumni, all working for a more just & sustainable tomorrow
Experience in working remotely in a virtual office
If you are interested in the position, please send your CV and Cover Letter to case@oikos-international.org with a subject line “Cases Program Manager” by the 30th January.
oikos stands at the forefront of a growing momentum towards sustainable development at universities around the world. As a leading reference point for the promotion of sustainability change agents, oikos members from various academic backgrounds inspire students of Management and Economics on a global scale and advance the integration of sustainable development into teaching and research at their faculties.
oikos International is seeking for a Strategic Community Platform Developer eager to get to know more about oikos International, enjoys working together with people from various backgrounds and culture and relates to the cause of oikos International.
To maintain our growth and the health of our organization we offer challenging tasks, which enables you to broaden your horizon in a sustainable way.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring the health of the organization by meeting and solving the technical needs and problems of the oikos International Community
Setting up a news community platform for oikos International and the whole community
Further development of our IT infrastructure to a fostering network by setting up a lifeline for member accounts and processes
What we are seeking for?
Interested and eager in getting to know more about the mission and vision of oikos International
Initiative and enthusiasm to develop own ideas and to actively promote them
Fluent in English
Open to work with people from various backgrounds and countries
Sense of responsibility and self-confident appearance
Knowledge in GSuite, an affinity for IT topics and design thinking
Dedicating 5 hours per week to oikos
What do we offer you?
Learning about the day-to-day working of an international organization
Insights about the global opportunities and challenges of international NGOs
Working in a multicultural, international team
Gaining experience in working remotely in a virtual office
Coaching Program for developing yourself further
Connection to a big network of various NGOs
If you are interested in the position please, send us your CV (max. 2 pages) and a brief motivation letter.
oikos stands at the forefront of a growing momentum towards sustainable development at universities around the world. As a leading reference point for the promotion of sustainability change agents, oikos members from various academic backgrounds inspire students of Management and Economics on a global scale and advance the integration of sustainable development into teaching and research at their faculties.
oikos International is seeking for an IT Community Health Manager eager to get to know more about oikos International, enjoys working together with people from various backgrounds and culture and relates to the cause of oikos International.
To maintain our growth and the health of our organization we offer challenging tasks, which enables you to broaden your horizon in a sustainable way.
Responsibilities:
Ensuring the health of the organization by meeting and solving the technical needs and problems of the oikos International Community
Exploring further solutions on how our Meeting and Webinar Tool can be used
Teaching our community new tips and tricks on how to use GSuite
Support the Vice President for IT in strategic projects
Further development of our IT infrastructure to a fostering network by setting up a lifeline for member accounts and processes
What we are seeking for?
Interested and eager in getting to know more about the mission and vision of oikos International
Initiative and enthusiasm to develop own ideas and to actively promote them
Fluent in English
Open to work with people from various backgrounds and countries
Sense of responsibility and self-confident appearance
Knowledge in GSuite, Zoom and an affinity for IT topics would be appreciated/profitable
Dedicating 5 hours per week to oikos
What do we offer you?
Learning about the day-to-day working of an international organization
Insights about the global opportunities and challenges of international NGOs
Working in a multicultural, international team
Gaining experience in working remotely in a virtual office
Coaching Program for developing yourself further
Connection to a big network of various NGOs
If you are interested in the position please, send us your CV (max. 2 pages) and a brief motivation letter by the 1st of February 2021.If you have any questions please contact luisa.puetz@oikos-international.org
We are dellighted to welcome oikos Istanbul to our oikos family!
This is the best possible way to kick off 2021, following the announcement of the another new chapter after oikos Cairo. The new chapter becomes the first one to open in Turkey. We are very excited to have a new chapter open in Europe’s biggest city. oikos Istanbul will join Central-Eastern Europe oikos region.
We wish the best of luck to the oikos Istanbul team!
