CURRICULUM
VITAE
Gavril Flora
Personal data:
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Family name : |
Flora |
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First name: |
Gavril |
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Date of birth |
3 May 1965 |
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Place of birth: |
Tirgu Mures, Romania |
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Home address: |
Str Primariei 36, ap.1 , RO-410209 Oradea, Romania |
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E-mail: |
Professional data:
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Field of science: |
Sociology |
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Research areas: |
Ethnic, national and religious identity, inter-ethnic and inter-confessional relations, national ideologies, regional development, local communities, disadvantaged social groups |
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Highest scientific degree: |
Doctor in Sociology (from the University of Cluj, Romania) |
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Place of work: |
Partium Christian University, Oradea, Romania |
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Professional status: |
Associate Professor in Sociology |
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Work address: |
str. Primariei 36, RO-410 209 Oradea, Romania |
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Work phone/fax |
(4)0259 418 252 |
Previous employment:
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Institution |
Position |
Period |
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High School, Codlea, Romania |
Teacher |
1987-1990 |
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Mikes Kelemen High School , Sf. Gheorghe |
Teacher |
1990-1992 |
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Postgraduate studies abroad (CEU Prague and Oxford University) |
Postgraduate Student |
1992-1994 |
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Centre for the Study of Nationalism, Central European University (CEU) Prague |
Research Fellow |
1994-1995 |
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Sulyok Istvan Protestant Theological Faculty Oradea |
Assistant Professor in Sociology |
1995-2000 |
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Partium Christian University, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences |
Assistant Professor of Sociology |
2000-2005 |
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Partium Christian University, Faculty of Social and Human Sciences |
Associate Professor of Sociology |
Since 2005 |
Graduate and postgraduate studies:
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Institution |
University of Cluj |
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Time of start (year/month) |
October 1983 |
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Time of graduation (year/month) |
July 1987 |
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Degree |
BA in Philosophy and History, 1987 |
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Institution |
Central European University, Prague |
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Time of start (year/month) |
September 1992 |
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Time of graduation (year/month) |
June 1993 |
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Degree |
Postgraduate Diploma (MA equivalent) , 1993 |
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Institution |
University of Oxford |
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Time of start (year/month) |
October 1993 |
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Time of graduation (year/month) |
June 1994 |
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Degree |
Certificate of Studies, Applied Social Studies, 1994 |
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Institution |
University of Cluj, Romania |
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Time of start (year/month) |
October1996 |
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Time of graduation (year/month) |
June 2003 |
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Degree |
Doctor in Sociology (PhD) |
Participation in policy oriented research projects:
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Project title |
Supporting institutions |
Role in the project |
Period |
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"Language Watch". Linguistic rights of national minorities in East Central Europe |
Central European University, Prague |
Research Fellow |
1993 |
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Dissolution of Traditional Ethno-Demographic Structures in Transylvanian Rural and Urban Areas |
Oxford University (SOROS/FCO Scholarship) Central European University, Centre for the Study of Nationalism, Prague |
Research Fellow |
1993-1995 |
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Religious Attitudes and Ways of Relating to the Church in Oradea |
Reformed Church District of Oradea Sulyok Istvan Protestant Theological Faculty, Oradea |
Research Fellow |
1996-1997 |
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"Parallel Cultures." Dilemmas of Ethnic Co-existence in Post-communist Societies” |
Research Support Scheme, Prague |
Research Fellow |
1996-1997 |
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The Quality of Life in Hargita County |
Council of Harghita County, Romania |
Research Fellow |
1997-1998 |
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Ethnically and Denominationally Mix Marriages as Factors of Attenuating Ethnic Tension |
Pro Europa League, Satu Mare Branch, Romania European Union PHARE for Democracy Programme |
Research Fellow |
1997-1998 |
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The Roma Population – between Prejudices and Neglect |
Pro Europa League, Satu Mare Branch, Romania European Union, PHARE for Democracy Programme |
Research Fellow |
1998-1999 |
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Assessing Social Needs and Problems of Local and Church Communities in Bihor County |
Reformed Church District of Kiralyhagomellek, Oradea, Ecumenical Association of Churches in Romania - AIDROM |
Research Fellow |
2000-2001 |
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Improving Access of the Population with Disabled Hearing to the Visual Media |
CEU Centre for Policy Studies and Open Society Institute, Budapest |
International Policy Fellow |
2001-2002 |
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The Potential of Regional Co-operation in Overcoming Social Marginality Within the Hungarian - Romanian - Ukrainian Border Area |
Partium Christian University Carpathian Foundation (Fund for the Development of the Carpathian Euroregion) Kosice, Slovakia |
Co-ordinator, Research Fellow |
2001 - 2003 |
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External Relations of Historical Churches in Partium after 1989 |
Sapientia Foundation, Institute of Research Programmes, Cluj, Romania |
Research Fellow |
2001 - 2002 |
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The Role of Ethnic and Religious Factors in Developing Regional Identities. The Case of Partium Region. |
Arany Janos Foundation, Hungarian Academy of Sciences |
Research Fellow |
2002-2003 |
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Perspectives and Strategies of Social and Economic Development in Bihor County |
Sapientia Foundation, Institute of Research Programmes, Cluj |
Research Fellow |
2003-2006 |
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National Identity and Labour Migration in the Hungary-Romania Border Region |
Arany Janos Foundation, Hungarian Academy of Sciences |
Research Fellow |
2003-2004 |
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Regional Studies (course portfolio research) |
Curriculum Resource Center, Central European University, Budapest |
Co-ordinator, Research Fellow |
2004-2005 |
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Social-Economic Development and Quality of Life in the Partium Region |
Arany Janos Foundation, Hungarian Academy of Sciences |
Research Fellow |
2004-2005 |
Since 1994 As University Lecturer in Social Work, involved in grant writing and advisory capacity in the development of new community social services in the city of Oradea. Among other projects, participated in the elaboration and implementation of a project funded by the European Union through the Phare Program which resulted in the institutionalisation of specific services aimed at the community and social integration of the homeless in Oradea.
Since 1996: Consultant to the Reformed Church District in Oradea in community building, civil society and social work issues. Member in the grant writing committee of the Reformed Church District.
Since 1999 Local Community Development Facilitator in Biharia, Bihor County, Romania: Consultant for the Biharigaz Foundation, Lazarus Association and the Tele-center in Biharia
Since 1999 Funding Member and Member in the Executive of the Senzor Foundation for the Needs of Deaf Children and Youth. In this capacity co-ordinated several projects for the improvement of community and social integration of the population with disabled hearing
Since 2000: Funding Member and Consultant for the Association of Tele-centers in Romania.
Since 2000: Consultant (in grant writing and project implementing capacity) for the Union of Roma in Bihor County. Among other projects, participated in the implementation of a project funded by Open Society Institute, which resulted in setting up a special educational module for teaching Roma culture and language in Salonta
Since 2003: Funding Member of the Interdisciplinary Group for the Study and Promotion of Sustainable Development, Oradea, Romania
Scholarships, fellowships, research grants:
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Name of award |
Period |
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Central European University, Prague - Postgraduate Scholarship |
1992-93 |
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Soros / Foreign and Commonwealth Office Scholarship at Oxford University |
1993-94 |
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Research Fellowship at Central European University, Prague, Centre for the Study of Nationalism (led by the late Professor Ernest Gellner) |
1994-95 |
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Research Support Scheme Grant, Prague |
1996-97 |
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European Union Grant for the Project “Ethnically and Denominationally Mix Marriages as Factors of Attenuating Ethnic Tension” ( PHARE for Democracy Programme) |
1997-1998 |
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European Union Grant for the Project “The Roma population – between Prejudices and Neglect” (PHARE for Democracy Programme) |
1998-1999 |
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Doctoral Support Programme Scholarship, Central European University, Department of Nationalism Studies |
1998-1999 |
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Doctoral Support Grant from Open Society Foundation, Romania |
1999-2000 |
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Doctoral Support Grant from Sapientia Foundation |
2000-2001 |
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Carpathian Foundation Research Grant |
2001-2003 |
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International Policy Fellowship, CEU Centre for Policy Studies and Open Society Institute, Budapest |
2001-2002 |
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Sapientia Foundation Research Grant |
2001-2002 |
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Arany Janos Foundation Research Grant, Hungarian Academy of Science |
2002-2003 |
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Arany Janos Foundation Research Grant, Hungarian Academy of Science |
2003-2004 |
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Sapientia Foundation Research Grant |
2003-2006 |
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Curriculum Development Competition and Course Portfolio Development Research Grant, Curriculum Resource Centre, CEU Budapest |
2004- 2005 |
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Arany Janos Foundation Research Grant, Hungarian Academy of Science |
2004-2005 |
Participation at international conferences and other scientific events:
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Organising institution |
Name of the conference |
Title of presentation |
Date and place |
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Centre for the Study of Nationalism, CEU Prague |
Minorities Drawn from Previously Dominant Populations |
Sources of Inter-Ethnic Tension in Romania |
3-5 November 1995 CEU Budapest |
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Reformed Church District of Kiralyhagomellek, Oradea Sulyok Istvan Protestant Theological Institute, Oradea Roman-Catholic Bishopric of Oradea |
Religious and National Identity in East-Central Europe |
Religious Values and Attitudes in Two Transylvanian Areas Co-author: Georgina Szilagyi |
19-21 April 1996 Oradea (Romania) |
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University of Debrecen, Department of Sociology Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Debrecen Branch |
Religion and Multiculturalism |
Religion and Community |
September 1997 Debrecen (Hungary) |
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University of Debrecen, Department of Sociology Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Debrecen Branch |
Education and Multiculturalism |
The Role of Family Socialisation in Multicultural Environment. Mix Marriages in Transylvania Co-author: Georgina Szilagyi |
September 1998 Debrecen (Hungary) |
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The Romanian Branch of Pax Romana
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“ What We Know About Ourselves?” Religion and Sociology |
The Social Role of Churches in Romania Co-author: Georgina Szilagyi Socialisation Problems of Ethnically and Denominationally Mix Families Co-author: Georgina Szilagyi |
10-12 October 1998 Soimeni Ciuc (Romania) |
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East-Central European Center Harriman Institute Columbia University |
The Transformations of 1989-1999. Triumph or Tragedy? |
National Minority Rights and Policies in Romania |
26-27 February 1999 New York |
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Lehigh Presbitery, Easton, Pennsylvania |
Encounters of Religions in the Black See Area |
1.Obstacles and Chances of Religious and Ethnic Reconciliation in Romania 2. Full Equality and Respect for Identity as Factors of Peacemaking |
11-18 July 1999, Cluj (Romania) |
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International Society for the Sociology of Religion (ISSR) |
XXV ISSR Conference |
Shifting Identities: Denominationally and Ethnically Mix Families in Transylvania |
26-30 July 1999 Catholic University, Leuven |
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International Society for the Sociology of Religion in East Central Europe (ISORECEA) |
Fourth ISORECEA Conference |
Church and Society in Romania in the Period of Systemic Change Co-author: Georgina Szilagyi |
9-11 December 1999 Budapest |
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Reformed Church District of Kiralyhagomellek, Oradea, Sulyok Istvan Protestant Theological Institute, Oradea |
Child Protection, Family Protection |
Family Planning and Social Values Co-author: Georgina Szilagyi |
4-5 January 2000 Oradea (Romania) |
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King Baudoin Foundation |
Improving Interethnic Relations in South East Europe |
Interethnic Co-operation for the Improvement of Communicational Opportunities Available to Deaf in Romania |
21-25 June 2000 Catvat (Croatia) |
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International Society for the Sociology of Religion (ISSR) |
XXVI ISSR Conference |
Interpreting Religion in a Multicultural Context: the Case of Romania |
20-24 August 2001 Ixtapan del Sal (Mexico) |
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International Society for the Sociology of Religion in East Central Europe (ISORECEA)
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Fifth ISORECEA Conference |
Religion as Source of Political Legitimacy and Individual Needs Fulfillment in Post-Communist Romania Co-author: Georgina Szilagyi |
13-16 December 2001 Zagreb |
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International Society for the Sociology of Religion (ISSR) |
XXVII ISSR Conference |
Church-Related Institution Building and Opportunities for Inter-Generational Mobility in Post-Communist Romania |
21-25 July 2003 Torino |
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International Society for the Sociology of Religion in East Central Europe (ISORECEA)
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Sixth ISORECEA conference |
Confessional Pluralism and Expectations towards Churches in Romania
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11-14 December 2003 Lviv |
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International Society for the Sociology of Religion (ISSR) |
XXVIII ISSR Conference |
Religious
Pluralism and National Identity in Romania |
18-22 July 2005 Zagreb |
Membership in scientific organisations:
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Organisation |
Period |
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International Society for the Sociology of Religion |
Since 1996 |
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International Society for the Sociology of Religion in East Central Europe |
Since 1999 |
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Hungarian Sociological Association |
Since 1997 |
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Romanian Sociological Association |
Since 1990 |
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Hungarian Academy of Science, corporate member |
Since 2004 |
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Language |
Reading |
Speaking |
Writing |
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English |
fluent |
fluent |
fluent |
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Hungarian (native) |
fluent |
fluent |
fluent |
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Romanian |
fluent |
fluent |
fluent |