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Global Education Opportunities

International Educational Experiences of UNSW students

5th Kufstein Summer School for Arts Management 2014

Posted by on July 31st, 2013 · 2014, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Business, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Winter Break

Returning from Centres to Periphery – The Power of Emerging Cultural Communities in Europe.

June 1 – 7 | FH Kufstein Tirol | Palea Epidavros | Greece

For many years attention has focused on the cultural development of big cities including Rome, Paris, London, New York or Rio de Janeiro. Demographic changes show that many people move from the so-called peripheries of their countries to the centres, so do also many artists and arts managers. But there is also a movement in the other direction. Smaller cities like Portland, Oregon in the USA, Linz in Austria, Pafos on Cyprus etc. create innovative cultural climates and spaces which attract especially young people to these underestimated peripheries. New neighborhood communities, art spaces, galleries, museums, experiential labs appear in these smaller cities and come up as seeds for a new local movement within the globalization – presenting a power which is strong enough to attract global attention.

The 5th Kufstein Summer School will invite important protagonists (artists, arts manager, curators, committed citizens, and others involved in local community cultural development) from these scenes to share their knowledge, their innovative concepts, and their passion for a local culture which is no longer just a regional phenomenon but has global impact.

Visits planned

  • Small Theatre of Palea Epidavros
  • Ancient Theatre of Epidavros, Museum and Gymnasium of Epidavros
  • Ancient City of Mycenae

Short facts

  • Target groups: graduate students of arts management, cultural studies, event management, tourism management, political sciences, community development and cultural heritage management. Interested students and professionals of other fields are also welcome.
  • Language: English
  • Fee: 490€; incl. conference fee, conference papers, accommodation (shared rooms), breakfast, dinner, travel costs during seminar, entrance fees (excl. travelling expenses for arrival and departure, optional excursions)
  • Participants make their own travel arrangements (June 1 & 7)

For further information please contact: summerschool@fh-kufstein.ac.at

To view the brochure click here.

UNSW students who secure a place in this program should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

University of Padova Italy, Summer and Winter Courses

Posted by on July 22nd, 2013 · 2013, 2014, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Science, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Summer Break, UNSW Winter Break

The University of Padova in Italy offered both summer and winter courses this 2013-2014. The official language of all the schools is English and they courses being run are offered at a variety of different levels. For further information on the courses please go to: http://www.unipd.it/en/courses/summer-and-winter-schools.

UNSW students who secure a place in this program should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

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Aim Overseas:Intensive Courses January 2014

Posted by on July 18th, 2013 · 2014, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Language, Law, Medicine, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Summer Break

Aim Overseas offers a variety of  intensive academic courses taught at universities overseas and it has a number of exciting new programs running this January including:

  • American Business and Leadership (USA)
  • History of the Inca Civilisation (Peru)
  • Economics of European Integration (the Netherlands)
  • Media and Communication for the Fashion Industry (Italy)

The full list can be downloaded here. Please note this is a provisional list.

Applications are currently open until September 15th 2013. For information on the program, fees and how to apply go to http://www.aimoverseas.com.au/.

UNSW students who secure a place in this program should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Two Expos: One Day!! Wed 31st July

Posted by on July 15th, 2013 · Uncategorized

Find an Internship, Volunteer, Win Prizes!!!

UNSW Internship Careers Expo: 11am-2pm

UNSW Volunteer Work Expo: 3-5pm

Free BBQ at 12:30pm at the Scientia Building

Register at http://www.careers.unsw.edu.au/

Latin America in an International Context: Iberoamericana University, Mexico City, Mexico

Posted by on July 11th, 2013 · 2014, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Language, Law, Medicine, Science, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Summer Break

The program runs for six weeks, from 10 January to 22 February 2014, and is open to undergraduate students from all degree disciplines.

Participants will learn about Latin America and Mexico’s current and future economic, political and social situation through thematic lectures delivered in English and have the opportunity to improve their language skills through daily two-hour Spanish classes of no more than 15 students.

As well as classroom-based learning, the program offers opportunities to discover Mexican culture through homestay accommodation, a wide variety of activities, excursions and a five-day study tour.

  • Living with a Mexican family provides students with a welcoming, homely environment in which they can learn about daily life and use their Spanish skills in everyday contexts.
  • Students will gain an insight into Mexican business culture through lunches with representatives from some of the country’s top institutions and see for themselves how businesses operate on company visits.
  • Cultural activities allow students to try out Mexican dancing and cooking and practice their language skills through tandems with Mexican students and movie nights.
  • Participants will experience Mexico’s rich and varied cultural heritage through several one and two-day excursions in Mexico City and the surrounding area.
  • NEW – The program ends with a study tour to the state of Chiapas during which students will gain a greater understanding of the country’s traditions, folklore and people through talks from local guest speakers, visits to Mexican institutions and free time to explore the region independently.

You will find the PDF of the program following this link. Further details about the program including fees, activities and the application procedure can be found here.

UNSW students who secure a place in this program should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Study Spanish in Seville or Oaxaca with UNSW!

Posted by on July 10th, 2013 · 2014, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Language, Law, Medicine, Science, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW organised

UNSW Study Abroad, in collaboration with the UNSW School of International Studies offer two fantastic opportunities to study Spanish intensively in either Seville (Spain) or Oaxaca (Mexico) for four weeks during the month of January 2014. On successful completion of this four-week program, including the completion of all assessment tasks and at least 80% class attendance; students will be granted 6UOC as UNSW transfer of credit. Students may study beginner level Spanish language courses and therefore there are no prerequisites to be eligible to enrol in this language course.

The program fee for this language and cultural immersion program is A$2,400. This fee covers four weeks of intensive Spanish language classes, Homestay accommodation including half board, Travel insurance for the duration of the program and other location specific activities. In Oaxaca (Mexico) these include activity workshops, weekly seminars and English language volunteer experience. In Seville (Spain) some evening extra-curricular classes are included.

Please click here to view the full Seville brochure

Please click here to view the full Oaxaca brochure.

Application

For further information and the application form please contact Tom Kuffer (t.kuffer@unsw.edu.au).

ACICIS Study Indonesia Program: January 2014

Posted by on July 4th, 2013 · 2014, Arts and Social Science, Language, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

The ACICIS Study Indonesia Program is now receiving applications for semester and short course programs commencing in January 2014.

There are a range of  materials available for download on the ACICIS website for each of their six semester programs and two short course offerings, including:

•         Flexible Language Immersion Program (semester program)

•         Development Studies Immersion Program (semester program, taught in English)

•         International Relations Program (semester program, taught in English)

•         Journalism Professional Practicum (short course, taught in English)

Interested students should also check out the new ACICIS promotional videos that are available for access here.

Applications

The closing date for student applications is October 1, 2013.  The application forms for all programs can be downloaded here. Students can now, alternatively, complete their application online.

UNSW students who secure a place in this program should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

The Mishpatim Seminar in Israeli and International Law

Posted by on July 4th, 2013 · 2014, Law, Scholarship Opportunities, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

The Mishpatim Seminar in Israeli and International Law

Dates: January 12th 2014 – January 30th 2014.

Language: English

About: The word “Mishpatim” is Hebrew for “law”. The Seminar is an intensive program (45 academic hours). Since its inception in 1993, the Seminar has undoubtedly been the Hebrew University’s most popular program for Australian university students. In 2009, a record number of 72 students from universities across Australia participated. The Seminar is taught in English by leading Israeli academics, legal practitioners and judges. Particular attention is devoted to issues at the forefront of the Israeli legal system, including the search for a constitution, human rights and terrorism, and the interplay between international law and domestic law. In previous years, the program has included field trips to the Supreme Court of Israel, the Knesset (Parliament of Israel), a legal aid clinic for Jewish women who have been refused a religious divorce, Rabbinical and Military Courts and more.

Participants are required to complete formal examinations, which in previous years have included research essays, a written examination and/or an oral examination. At the conclusion of the program, participants are issued with an official academic transcript by HUJI.

Financial Assistance: Pursuing overseas study opportunities often attract considerable expense. Thankfully, through the support of our donors, the Australian Friends of the Hebrew University is able and willing to provide financial assistance to Australians accepted to study or conduct research at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Financial assistance is awarded on the basis of academic merit, financial need or community involvement.

For further information about the topics covered, field trips, assessment requirements, program costs and the application process, please visit: http://www.austfhu.org.au/mishpatim.html.

Application: UNSW students who would like to apply should follow the instructions listed on the website above. UNSW students who secure a place in this program should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

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Foreign National Student Internship Program – U.S. Consulate General Sydney

Posted by on June 13th, 2013 · 2013, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Internships, Language, Law, Medicine, Science

U.S. Consulate General Sydney
2013-2014 Foreign National Student Internship Program

 The U.S. Consulate General Sydney is looking for non-American undergraduate university students to experience working alongside the Consulate’s American and Australian employees as they work on the day-to-day business, political, media, and organizational issues of the United States and Australia, over the 2013-14 Australian summer holidays. This program aims to establish, promote and maintain relationships between young Australians and Americans as they become leaders in their respective countries. The internship will provide students with valuable educational and practical experience by assisting the U.S. Consulate General in accomplishing its mission goals.

APPLICATIONS OPEN on July 1, 2013 & CLOSE on Friday, August 9, 2013. Further information is available at http://canberra.usembassy.gov/job-opportunities.html 

UNSW students who would like to apply should apply directly however UNSW students who secure a place in this program should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

ICISTS-KAIST 2013 The Perfect Alliance: Coexistence for Human Society

Posted by on June 13th, 2013 · 2013, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Competition, Conference, Engineering, Language, Law, Medicine, Science

The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) of International Conference for the Integration of Science, Technology and Society (ICISTS) provide opportunity for students to venture further into innovative integrated fields concerning science, technology and society, as well as interact with delegates and world-renowned speakers of various backgrounds.

The Overview of ICISTS-KAIST 2013 is as follows:

ICISTS-KAIST 2013 The Perfect Alliance: Coexistence for Human Society

– Date: August 5-9, 2013

– Location: KAIST, Daejeon Campus; Daejeon Convention Center (DCC)

– Official Language: English Application: May 20 – July 12, 2012 (Mon – Sun)

– Online application at http://www.icists.org/

For more infomation, please go to here.

UNSW students who would like to apply should apply directly to KAIST. UNSW students who secure a place in this program should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.