Wolfgang Lutz gives 20. Salzburger Vorlesung

12 SEP 2013

"Do we really have a demographic problem?" is the leading question to be answered by Wolfgang Lutz at the 20th "Salzburger Vorlesung", a lecture series organized by Rektor Univ.Prof. Dr. Heinrich Schmidinger of the University of Salzburg and Salzburg's mayor Dr. Heinz Schaden.
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The Wittgenstein Centre at the IUSSP Conference 2013

26 AUG 2013

The International Union for the Scientific Study of Population promotes the scientific study of population, encourages exchange between researchers around the globe, and stimulates interest in population issues. This years' Population Conference takes place from 26 to 31 August 2013 in Busan, Republic of Korea. The Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital is represented with a great number of researchers and variety of topics, giving presentations, featuring posters, chairing
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Elise Richter granted to Maria Rita Testa

31 JUL 2013

Maria Rita Testa has won a grant from the Austrian Science Fund (FWF) to explore the dynamic between reproductive decision-making and human capital. The Elise Richter Program aims to support the academic career of extremely well qualified female scientists. The grant, which goes to the Vienna Institute of Demography/Austrian Academy of Sciences, adds to the numerous other grants won by researchers at the Wittgenstein Centre for Demography and Global Human Capital.
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Towards a Better Global Economy

11 JUL 2013

Wolfgang Lutz was invited to discuss equity and the welfare of citizens in the 21st century. Organized by the Global Citizen Foundation, the Towards a Better Global Economy Conference aims to highlight longer-term implications and the related policy options of major developments in the global economy for citizens around the world.
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UN Human Development Report relies on WiC projections

1 JUL 2013

Wittgenstein Centre population and education projections underlie the United Nations Human Development Report 2013, which shows development gains in the Southern Hemisphere during the last several years.
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UNECE Regional Conference on ICPD beyond 2014, 2013/07/01

1 JUL 2013

The high level regional conference headed "Enabling Choices: Population Priorities for the 21st Century" is organized by UNFPA and UNECE, and will be the culmination of the ICPD review in the UNECE region comprising Europe, Central Asia and North America. Wolfgang Lutz was invited to take part in the thematic session on "Population Dynamics and Sustainable Development".
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Population changes provide opportunities for development

1 JUL 2013

Current population changes in much of the developed world present an opportunity, not a threat, according to a new report produced by the Wittgenstein Centre, which underlies discussions this week at the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) Beyond 2014 conference. The report provides 36 best practices in response to the demographic challenges, noting that one policy cannot fit all countries.
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iLEAPS-ESA Science Consultation Workshop, 2013/06/13

13 JUN 2013

Wolfgang Lutz will present Global Human Capital Projections at the iLEAPS-ESA Science Consultation Workshop in Munich. The event, entitled "Towards an iLEAPS Biosphere-Atmosphere-Society Index", is hosted by the Max-Planck-Institut.
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Future Trends Forum 2013

5 JUN 2013

The Future Trends Forum (FTF) entitled "Shifting Flows of Capital: Strategies for an Evolving World Economy" will assess forthcoming shifts in capital flows, analyze their significance for growth and prosperity in mature economies, and identify strategies that will allow countries such as Spain to benefit from the changing landscape. Based on his broad knowledge of European demography and human capital development, Wolfgang Lutz was invited.
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European Academies Conference

28 MAY 2013

Under the title “Demographic Change in Europe – the Scientific Basis of Sustainable Policymaking”, the German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, is hosting the first Circular European Academies Conference in Halle, Germany. Wolfgang Lutz, was invited to speak about the topic 'Investment in Human Capital: From Quantity to Quality'. In March 2013 Wolfgang Lutz was elected as a full member to Leopoldina.
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