PhD

General Information

PhD projects are possible and most appreciated in the context of UNESCO's initiated co-operation between the executive board of the Technische Universität Dresden and the estabished UNESCO Chair in International Relations along with the Research Center United Nations; the Faculty of Law awards the title Dr. iur.

Cross-cutting or interdisciplinary projects are encouraged, in particular, if candidates do not hold a legal degree. Once formally accepted with an alternative degree topics primarily attached to international politics are carefully considered.

Respective details concerning admission and further requirements can be found in the current version of PhD regulations.

Based on individual consultations academic guidance and advice is provided by the chairholder. Acceptance is due to a synopsis including a preliminary outline and an agreed-upon schedule. Topics are issued on the basis of a submitted curriculum vitae through an informal interview. Working languages are German and English.

It is intended to publish the accomplished PhD thesis as volume in Dresden Papers on Law and Policy of the United Nations.

Suggested Topics

The following list of proposals is to be regarded as a selection. Further topics are possible upon request and consultation, of course.

• Implementing international contract law - exemplarily illustrated with the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage (1972)

• Implementing international contract law - exemplarily illustrated with the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003)

• Implementing international contract law - exemplarily illustrated with the Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (1954)

• Destroying cultural property as new variety of warfare

• Role of the United Nations Security Council in the context of safeguarding cultural heritage

• Role of the United Nations General Assembly in the context of safeguarding cultural heritage

• National UNESCO-Commissions and the promotion of cultural diversity - an analysis of the contribution made by the German Commission for UNESCO (DUK)

• UNESCO Convention on the Protection of the Underwater Cultural Heritage (2003)

• Implementing the Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003) in the context of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (2007)

• Implications of international law on Operational Guidelines for cultural heritage: Considering the implementation of UNESCO treaty law (UNESCO Doc.WHC 08/01, January 2008)

• Contributions of the UNESCO General Conference to the evolution of international world heritage law

• Role of funds in UNESCO conventions: Basic principles of public international law and shortcomings in implementation

Phd-Candidate-Colloquia
 

The PhD-Candidate-Colloquium has become an established institution of the UNESCO Chair in International Relations. It serves PhD candidates as platform for scientific exchange and networking among other junior scholars. Presenting and discussing research results - including informed guests and renowned experts as keynote speakers - contributes to create significant momentum for successfully resuming work.
 

PhD-candidate-colloquium 2012

The colloquium 2012 took place 23 July 2012 from 14.30 until 18.00 o'clock in the dining hall of the Lingnerschloss Dresden. Contributions were made by:

Claudia Müller

The relations between UNESCO and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO's): Examining the Directives concerning UNESCO’s relations with NGOs and those governing UNESCO’s relations with foundations and similar institutions

Obinna F. Okamgba

Education in the Context of UN Peace-Building - the Role of UNESCO

Special guest and keynote speaker was Dr. Verena Metze-Mangold, vice-president of the German Commission for UNESCO (Deutsche UNESCO-Kommission), opening the event by addressing the audience with her speech on The transition from an information towards a knowledge society - The current debate within UNESCO.
 

PhD-candidate-colloquium 2011

The colloquium 2011 took place 28 October 2011 from 09.00 until 12.30 o'clock in the festival hall of the Rektorat der Technischen Universität Dresden. Contributions were made by:

Obinna F. Okamgba

Education in the Context of UN Peace-Building - the Role of UNESCO

Martin Gerner

Lead agency. UNESCO's Global Leadership and Co-ordination Role for the United NationsDecade of Education for Sustainable Development (2005-2014)

PhD-candidate-colloquium 2010

The colloquium 2010 took place 06 August 2010 from 13.30 until 17.30 o'clock in the Konventzimmer of the Rektorat der Technischen Universität Dresden. Contributions were made by:

Sascha Gottschalck

Film between commerce and culture - Public film funding conflicting with WTO and UNESCO
Film zwischen Kommerz und Kultur - Filmförderung im Spannungsfeld von WTO und UNESCO

Phillip Winkler

Transfer of technology and the law of UNESCO
Technologietransfer im Recht der UNESCO