This is an update on the European drugs summer school (EDSS) organised by the University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE-IUL) in cooperation with the EU drugs agency (EMCDDA).

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Apply to the European Drugs Summer School by 30 May

The European summer school on ‘Illicit drugs in Europe: demand, supply and public policies’ (EDSS) 2016 will take place for the fourth time in Lisbon from 26 June to 8 July.

Don't miss the deadline!

During the two-week programm e, renowned keynote speakers (see below for more details), EMCDDA scientific experts, ISCTE professors and policymakers will give participants the information they need in order to meet the complex policy challenges of the European drug situation.

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EDSS class of 2016: our students so far

In 2016, we will have the pleasure to host students not only from the EU but also Latin America, the US, Africa and Asia. You can be part of this interesting, varied group of highly-educated students: there are still a few places left — don’t miss the deadline and register by 30th May!

Discover Lisbon

Not only a high-quality programme and great opportunities of networking are waiting for you, but also the exciting, lively city of Lisbon! Plenty of sunshine, unique architecture, great beaches and surfable waves will make your stay in Lisbon an unforgettable experience.

Renowned speakers

Among the several renowned speakers, the newly elected Director, Alexis Goosdeel will welcome the students and provide an overview on the future EMCDDA program. The President of the International Narcotics Control Board, Werner Sipp, will give a speech on the global drug control system and Keith Humphreys, Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford will provide his insights on evidence-based policy. Also, Prof. Robert West (University College London), Dr. Owen Bowden-Jones (Imperial College) and Dr. João Goulão (Portugal General-Directorate for Intervention on Addictive Behaviours and Dependencies) have confirmed their attendance.