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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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Registration opens today


The University Institute of Lisbon (ISCTE–IUL) and the EMCDDA are happy to announce the 9th European drugs summer school (EDSS) on ‘Illicit drugs in Europe: demand, supply and public policies’, which will take place from the 29 June to the 10 July 2020.

Registration opens today, 14th October, to allow foreign students to apply well in advance for VISA. Candidates who enrol in the first phase (until 3 February) get a reduction of 100 EUR (total remaining fee 600 EUR). The registration phase will then continue until the 25 May (total fee 700 EUR). The programme fee includes tuition, canteen vouchers and a welcome reception. Scholarships are available for eligible students.

The EDSS will take place in Lisbon. During the two-week programme, renowned keynote speakers, EMCDDA scientific experts, university professors and policymakers will give participants the information they need in order to meet the complex policy challenges occurring in this field.

Special focus of this edition will be on Hepatitis C.
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Students
The target audiences for the EDSS are university students, researchers, professionals and administrators interested in working on drugs issues. The 2019 edition of the summer school brought to Lisbon academics and professionals from Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America, four of whom received scholarships from ISCTE–IUL and NIDA.
Provisional programme
Week 1 of the summer school focuses on ‘The drugs problem: market, substances, use and harms’ and will feature lectures on: the global burden of drug-related problems; drug markets in Europe; detecting new drugs; and demand reduction interventions.

Week 2 is dedicated to ‘Policymaking for drug-related issues’, including lectures on: drug policies and strategies; use of evidence to inform decision making; drug laws; and monitoring supply reduction and drug enforcement activity. Study visits to outreach facilities and to the Portuguese commission for dissuasion will be available for the students along the two weeks. An open debate with guest speakers will conclude the summer school.
Scholarships
Scholarships will be awarded to several eligible students (50 % fee reduction). Six ECTS credits will be given for the course and students can transfer credits to other European universities using the ECTS system.
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