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Global Education Opportunities

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Keio University Short-Term Japanese Studies Program

Posted by on November 26th, 2014 · Uncategorized

Keio University are pleased to announce that the Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP) is scheduled to be held from February 5 – February 18, 2015.

The Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP) is a two-week, intensive program offering lectures on a variety of topics, and off-campus activities.

The program is taught entirely in English, therefore Japanese proficiency is not required.

For further information on the program and the schedule, please visit the KJSP website.

The program fee is JPY 150,000, which includes accommodation, course materials, receptions, excursions, and company visits.

Application: If you would like to express your interest in this program, please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au with your name, student ID and email address by Monday 3 December.

Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Study Program – Kwansei Gakuin University

Posted by on November 26th, 2014 · 2015, Arts and Social Science, Language, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Summer Break

Kwansei Gakuin University’s Center for Japanese Language Education is pleased to announce the 3-week Intensive Japanese Language and Culture Study Program. The program will be running from 9th – 26th February, 2015.

This course is aimed mainly at students with very little Japanese language education background, who will learn the basic skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking over the period of the course.

The program is not limited to classroom learning, and participants will enjoy exchange events with Japanese students, and use their Japanese skills in real life situations such as going shopping on the streets of Japan.

Furthermore, in order to deepen their understanding of Japan, students will also enjoy classes on Japanese food and traditional culture, as well as a field trip to Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan.

Application: If you would like to express your interest in the program please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au with your name, student ID and email address by Wednesday 3rd December.

For further information on the program, please click here.

Amsterdam Summer School 2015 – VU University Amsterdam

Posted by on November 26th, 2014 · 2015, Arts and Social Science, Business, Law, Medicine, Scholarship Opportunities, Science, Short courses, UNSW Winter Break

Spend July 2015 studying a challenging and interdisciplinary topic in the vibrant UNESCO World Heritage city of Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Summer School offers small-scale courses in a wide range of fields at an excellent research university, VU University Amsterdam.

The Amsterdam Summer School offers courses in two consecutive blocks:

Block 1: 6 July – 17 July

Block 2: 20 July – 31 July

Students can combine two courses for a four-week programme. Most courses will include an excursion to a museum or institute, such as the Anne Frank House and the International Criminal Court.

The full list of courses are available on the Amsterdam Summer School website.

Fees: The tuition fee for a two-week course will range between €1300 and €1450. An early bird discount of €100 is available for students who apply before 1 March 2015. Included in the fees are: airport pick-up service, furnished accommodation, orientation programme, on-site support, 24/7 emergency assistance and a certificate after completion of the course. The social programme is not included in the tuition fee.

Application: The online application for the Amsterdam Summer School will open on 15th December 2014. UNSW students who apply should also complete the Global Education Registration Form and return it to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Credit Transfer Process: As this is a fee-paying program students must apply for credit through Cross Institutional Studies. If you have any questions about how this works please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au

 

 

SDES6790 – Island Innovation Lab: Singapore elective

Posted by on November 26th, 2014 · 2015, Short courses, UNSW Summer Break

There are 10 places available in the SDES6790 – Island Innovation Lab: Singapore elective run 16 – 22 Feb 2015 (inclusive). This course is available to any UG or PG student at UNSW as a 6UOC elective.

5 grants of $2,000 per student are available for students who are Australian Residents under the federally funded Asia Bound Short Term Mobility Funding program.

The lab centres around enabling students to develop a capacity for cross disciplinary collaboration using design thinking frameworks with a view to identifying local, regional and global sustainability issues (Social, Environmental, Economic and Governance) and addressing these through design based innovation projects. It is an immersive, interactive, experiential learning opportunity.

The additional cost of this course above the usual course fees would be approx $2,000 – 2,300 when estimating Air Fare from Sydney, Accommodation, Transport, Food and fees for activities.

Read about our previous labs run in Vanuatu at www.islandinnovtionlab.com .

To apply contact Selena Griffith Senior Lecturer UNSW Art & Design at: selena.griffith@unsw.edu.au

For one of the 5 funded places send the following information by Friday 5 Dec 2014

Title: I am applying for IIL:S Asia Bound funded spot
Name:
Program:
Stage:
Faculty:
What you think you could contribute to the Island Innovation Lab : Singapore (150 words maximum)
How you think participation in the Island Innovation Lab : Singapore will contribute to your personal, professional, academic development (150 words maximum)
Why you want to participate in The Island Innovation Lab : Singapore (100 words maximum)

____________________________________

If you are interested in one of the other 5 unfunded places please send the following information by Monday 8 Dec 2014

Title: I am applying for IIL:S self funded spot
Name:
Program:
Stage:
Faculty:
What you think you could contribute to the Island Innovation Lab : Singapore (150 words maximum)
How you think participation in the Island Innovation Lab : Singapore will contribute to your personal, professional, academic development (150 words maximum)
Why you want to participate in The Island Innovation Lab : Singapore (100 words maximum)

Win one of two Microsoft Surface Pro 3’s – Complete the Universities Australia mobility survey

Posted by on November 24th, 2014 · Uncategorized

More Australian students are now taking advantage of various mobility, exchange and study abroad programs than ever before.

To ensure quality and diversity of programs your feedback would be appreciated. This survey is being undertaken by Universities Australia. The results will provide information to both the Australian Government and Australian university sector to better establish new programs, potential funding and generate ever more exciting opportunities for students.

The survey will only take a few minutes and can be accessed here.

Your answers will be in complete confidence. And if you wish, you can enter your name and email into a draw to potentially win one of two Microsoft Surface Pro 3’s.

 

FUBiS 2015 at Freie Universität Berlin

Posted by on November 13th, 2014 · 2015, Arts and Social Science, Business, Language, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Summer Break

FUBiS is an intensive academic program at Freie Universität Berlin with sessions taking place both in summer and winter. FUBiS term 1 will run from 3 January 2015 – 24 January 2015.

FUBiS offers intensive and semi-intensive German language classes at up to five different proficiency levels. In addition, FUBiS offers subject classes on various class topics. Most classes are held in English and taught by distinguished German and international faculty.

The courses offered in Term 1 are:

–          European Studies

–          Berlin and the Digital Music Era

–          Law, Society and Politics in Comparative Perspective

–          Marketing Internacional en el Siglo 21 (taught in Spanish)

–          German language classes

For more detailed information on FUBiS, the program fees and accommodation options, please click here.

Registration for FUBiS Term I 2015 is open until December 6, 2014. Students who register for FUBiS Term I 2015 by November 22, 2014 will benefit from the early registration discount of 50 EUR.  Registration is possible either online, via fax or via pdf/e-mail.

UNSW students who would like to apply should apply directly to FUBiS. They should also complete the GEP Registration Form 2014 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au

 

Munich International Summer University at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität

Posted by on October 29th, 2014 · 2015, Arts and Social Science, Language, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Summer Break

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) are pleased to welcome students from Australia to The European Studies Program in the Munich International Summer University (MISU). The program will run from 2 – 27 February 2015, and will take place in Munich, Brussels and Vienna.

The European Studies Program takes place under the patronage of the Center for Applied Policy Research (CAP) at LMU in Munich. CAP is a university-based institution for political advising and research on European affairs.

Students will gain an understanding of the historical development, the economic, societal, political and philosophical dimensions of the European integration project and analyse Europe’s role as an international political and economic actor and its relations to different countries and regions of the world.

Throughout the seminars a particular emphasis will be on the Australian perspective on the various issues and policies discussed. Moreover, the course will also specifically focus on the relations between Europe and Australia and South East/East Asia and identify prospects and challenges for further developing the European-Australian partnership.

The classes are based on an interdisciplinary approach and combine different methodologies such as lectures, round-table discussions, group-work and students’ presentations.

For further information on this program, please click here.

Fees: UNSW students selected for this program will be eligible for a waiver of the tuition fee.  Students will be responsible for all additional costs (including registration, accommodation, travel and living expenses, etc).

Application: If you would like to express your interest in this program please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au with your name, student ID and email address by 9.00am Monday 10 November.

Leeds International Summer School (LISS) 2015

Posted by on October 22nd, 2014 · 2015, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Short courses, Student Exchange, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Winter Break

The University of Leeds will be holding the Leeds International Summer School (LISS) in 2015.

LISS runs for 4 weeks from 3rd July – 2nd August. Students will study 2 courses and receive 20 University of Leeds credits overall. Courses cover a wide range of topics and subject areas including English country houses, pop music, sport in the UK, business and cultural awareness, medieval studies, electronic music, the industrial revolution, renewable energy and British literature among others.

Experiential field trips are a key feature of LISS and you will have the chance to leave the classroom and enjoy hands-on learning that will give students insights into British culture, history and society. This includes day trips to various destinations, a 2-day trip to London, as well as excursions closer to Leeds and social events during the week and at weekends.

For further information on the Leeds International Summer School, please go to the LISS website.

A limited number of exchange places may be available for this program.

Application: If you would like to express your interest in the program please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au with your name, student ID and email address before 27 February 2015.

Nanyang Technological University: Summer Research Internship Programme 2015

Posted by on October 22nd, 2014 · 2015, Internships, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Winter Break

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore are pleased to announce the launch of the sixth Summer Research Internship (SRI) Programme.  SRI 2015 will run from 1 June 2015 to 24 July 2015.

The SRI Programme is a university-wide programme initiated to stimulate a culture of research for overseas undergraduates. Students selected to participate in this programme will have the opportunity to develop research interest and strong sense of cross-cultural intelligence.

Students will be expected to fulfill an 8-week research attachment comprising project work at NTU and presentation of their research project at a closing ceremony.

Application: If you would like to express your interest in the program please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au with your name, student ID and email address before 9.00am Monday 3 November.

For eligibility requirements and further information, please see the SRI website.

 

Pusan National University, Korea: PNU Winter School 2015

Posted by on October 15th, 2014 · 2015, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Short courses, Student Exchange, UNSW Summer Break

The PNU Winter School provides students with an enriched cultural and educational experience for two and a half weeks. The program runs from 19 January – 4 February 2015 and consists of a series of lectures covering subjects on Korea, and also various activities including a ski trip, a visit to Beomosa Temple and more.

The course, Cultural and Historical Heritage of Korea, is delivered in English and will introduce the arts and culture of Korea from the prehistoric period to modern times. Significant examples of paintings, ceramics, sculptures and metalworks will be examined in their historic and cultural contexts.

Cultural Activities offer students a chance to satisfy their cultural curiosity about Korea by participating in activities concerning the most traditional to the most contemporary Korean culture. Activities include: ski trip (3 days), temple visit (2 days), taekwondo, K-POP dance, making korean food, wearing Hanbok, and more.

The program fee is USD1,700 (including enrollment, tuition, on-campus Housing with meals, and activities).

A limited number of exchange places may be available for this program.

How to Apply: UNSW Students must complete the GEP Application Form and email to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au by 9am Monday 17th November, 2014.

In order to receive credit for the program the Transfer of Credit Form must be completed and signed by the faculty/course authorities and submitted to our office by the application deadline.

For more information, please click here. You can also read further information on the PNU Winter School web page