Sunday June 23^rd – Saturday July 6^th

There are two programmes to choose from, each lasting two weeks, starting on Sunday 23 June and finishing on Saturday 6 July 2013. Each programme is made up of taught lessons and cultural visits.

1) Innovative Design and Culture

This programme will involve participation in an innovative design project that will extend over the two weeks. The aim is to provide an understanding of a wide range of technologies and innovative skills, and to help participants to develop an insight into Chinese traditional and contemporary cultures

2) China: The Rising Superpower

 In the context of a globalized world, this course is designed to provide students with an overview of the rapid transformation taking place in contemporary China.

The Cultural and Social Program

The opportunity to travel and experience China is a remarkable one. No other country has as much variety, depth and history. As part of our Summer Schools we include a number of trips that will provide you with a fantastic chance to explore this amazing country at a time of rapid change. 

Explore Ningbo

On the doorstep of the campus is the city of Ningbo, which has been described as “the engine of the economy on the east coast of China”. This trip will be an opportunity to familiarise yourself with the local environment and visit the local scenic spot, the Tianyi Library on Moon Lake.

The Beauty of Hangzhou

As one of the most renowned and prosperous cities in China for the last 1,000 years, Hangzhou is set in beautiful scenery and is full of historical relics. Visit some of the city’s most popular sites including the lovely West Lake.

The Financial Heart of China: Shanghai

There will be an optional trip to Shanghai on the middle weekend leaving on Friday lunchtime, giving you the whole weekend to experience the delights of this modern, frenetic and amazing city. Whether you want to shop or just people-watch on the Bund or in People‘s Square, this is trip everyone will want to join.

Suzhou-an earthly paradise

Another optional trip during the middle weekend is to visit Oriental Venice of 2500-year-history Suzhou city. Suzhou is the city with best collection of elegant and tranquil gardens. You will enjoy the charm lingering around this ancient city to call back the time when Marco Polo was here being obsessed in this paradise!

Please note: All excursions are optional but included in the cost. Alternatively you may use the free time allocated to visit areas independently, at your own expense.

For more information please go to: http://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/international/exchanges/international-summer-school/index.aspx

There will be 2 x tuition fee free summer school places for UNSW students. This covers:

•all tuition and classroom support costs 

•accommodation on campus for the duration of the programme

•all cultural and social programmes

•food: breakfast and lunch (Chinese style)

UNSW students who would like to join this program must apply to the UNSW Global Education and Student Exchange Office. Please complete the GEP Outgoing Application 2013 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au Friday March 22nd 2013. Please make sure to include all supporting documentation.