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Global Education Opportunities

International Educational Experiences of UNSW students

The Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP)

Posted by on May 21st, 2013 · Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Language, Law, Medicine, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

The Keio Short-Term Japanese Studies Program (KJSP) provides a broad and yet engaging introduction to Japan and its culture.

Designed to present a broad and yet engaging look into Japan’s culture and society, the two-week program–conducted entirely in English–covers a range of topics, from economics and politics to art and food culture, in addition to sessions in “Survival Japanese.”

The program to be held from late January to early February 2014.*

For more information about the program, please go to http://www.global.keio.ac.jp/en/newsletter/spring2013/02.html

* More details are due to be published in around July 2013 on the KJSP website: http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/kjsp/index.html

2013 DRAGON 100, Hong Kong and Taiwan: 9 August – 17 August 2013

Posted by on May 19th, 2013 · 2013, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Sponsored (Partial)

DRAGON 100

The DRAGON 100 programme was launched in 2002 as a platform for sharing views, generating synergy and providing stimulus for those with potential to work together enthusiastically, sharing a commitment to improve the societies to which they belong. Its name comes from the tradition of using a dragon as a symbol for China and for people of Chinese ethnic origin as “descendants of the dragon.”

2013 DRAGON 100

Theme: Chinese Culture : Continuity and Innovation

Date: 9 August to 17 August 2013

Venue: Hong Kong & Taiwan

Background and Rationale

China has gone through enormous changes and progress in social and economic institutions over centuries and also the migration of her people around the world, yet her culture remains its essence and a common language to let ethnic Chinese identify their origin and get united for any common concern. Taiwan is a typical place of succeeding traditional Chinese culture and also demonstrating vigour to instill new elements to let Chinese culture flourish in different aspects, where delegates will have the opportunity to review and appreciate the cultural heritage in a creative perspective.

Programme Highlights

The Dragon 100 2013 would be the programme’s 10th anniversary. To reunite past participants and create further synergy, a 10th Anniversary Conference and a Reunion Dinner will be held in Hong Kong for D100-2013 delegates and past delegates. During the 4-day Hong Kong programme, delegates will visit to local museums such as Hong Kong Heritage Museum & Hong Kong Museum of History, to learn about the history & culture of Hong Kong, participate in plenary sessions with guest speakers, join focus group discussions on the development of Chinese culture in Hong Kong conducted by relevant resource persons. The 5-day trip in Taiwan will include visits to historical sites & museums, such as the National Palace Museum, sharing and seminars from Cloud Gate Dance Theatre & cultural and education foundation established by large corporations, exchange with university students of Taiwan, and other cultural and social activities.

The Delegation

100 Worldwide Young Chinese leaders

Selection Criteria

• Ethnic Chinese aged from 18-35

• Outstanding academically or professionally;

• Award recipients or are exceptionally talented in a non-academic area, e.g. sports, arts, music or other forms of creativity;

• A consistent record of involvement in community service or an outstanding record in extracurricular activities.

 

Participants will be responsible for

•Round trip airfare between country / place of nomination and Hong Kong

•Visa fees

•Out of pocket expenses

•Travelling / medical insurance (which we strongly urge all participants to purchase)

 

The foundation is pleased to offer sponsorship for the following:

• Round trip airfare from Hong Kong to Taiwan

• Ground transport in Hong Kong and Taiwan

• Meals and accommodation (as stated in the final itinerary)

 

For full information please read the brochure here.

To see highlights of previous years click here.

UNSW students who would like to apply must complete the GEP Outgoing application 2013 and submit no later than 9am Wednesday May 22nd 2013. Selected students will have to complete a seconday application by May 25th 2013.

Attention UNSW Exchange Students! Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards for 2014 have opened!

Posted by on May 8th, 2013 · Scholarship Opportunities, Student Exchange, UNSW organised

The Prime Minister’s Australia Asia Awards for 2014 have opened.  DIISRTE is seeking applications from UNSW of 5 undergraduate and 5 postgraduate students for these prestigious awards.

The Australia Awards are designed to encourage high achieving undergraduate and postgraduate students to study and undertake internships/research in Asia with a view to building educational and professional linkages. Students are able to study abroad for 1-2 semesters.

Please read the Application Guidelines here. These scholarships are administered by the UNSW scholarships office. For more information please click here

The closing date for the applications is 30 June 2013.

Any questions regarding this scholarship should be directed to j.jancu@unsw.edu.au at the UNSW Scholarships office.

Engineering for Developing Communities in Nepal

Posted by on May 8th, 2013 · 2013, Engineering, Medicine, Self funded, UNSW Partner Institution

Technion‘s Engineering for Developing Communities program will take place in Nepal between July 21st and August 15th, 2013. The program will be led by Prof. Bernard Amadei (Founder of Engineers without Borders in the US) and Prof Mark Talesnick (Founder of Engineers without Borders’ Technion Chapter) and faculty from Kathmandu University. The course will include students from Israel, the United Stated and Nepal. 
 
The program provides a hands-on, real life learning experience enabling students to apply fundamental and theoretical knowledge to real world day-to-day situations. The program challenges students to meet problems with innovative and out of the box thinking, and provides them with multi-disciplinary tools to address a wide range of engineering and development challenges.
 
For additional information please click here

Cost of the Program: $4,500 not including airfare

UNSW students who would like to apply should apply as per the instructions on the Technion website by May 15th 2013. UNSW students should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Technion Summer School of Engineering and Science

Posted by on May 8th, 2013 · 2013, Engineering, Science, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

Technion Summer School will take place at Technion campus in Haifa between July 31 – August 30 2013.

Courses will be offered in fields of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics and are for Senior Undergraduate and Graduate students.

Courses include: Image Processing and Analysis (Electrical Engineering) Introduction to Machine Learning (Electrical Engineering) Non-Negative Matrices – Theory and Applications (Mathematics) Distributed Space Systems (Aerospace Engineering)Principles of Guidance and Homing (Aerospace Engineering)Theoretical Tribology (Mechanical Engineering)Entrepreneurship and Innovation History of the Israel and the Middle East (History)

Students will reside on campus and participate in industry visits and trips to Israel’s tourist attractions as well as leading companies, start-ups and investment companies to explore Israel’s unique entrepreneurial economy. 

For additional information and application forms please click here or contact: summer@int.technion.ac.il 

Cost of the Program: $3,500 including tuition, housing and activities (not including food and airfare)

UNSW students who apply for this program should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Xi’an Jiaotong University – Chinese Summer Program

Posted by on May 8th, 2013 · 2013, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Language, Law, Medicine, Self funded, UNSW Partner Institution

The School of International Education (SIE) of Xi’an Jiaotong University is this summer offering the Chinese Language and Culture program. Till now, the summer program for Chinese Language and Culture has achieved great success. More than thousand students from 12 countries all over the world have participated in the program and made great progress.

This summer, Xi’an Jiaotong University continues to promote the 4-week-long Chinese Language and Culture program to students from July 7th to August 3rd. This program offers not only language courses but also experiences in Chinese customs and culture, for instance Kung Fu, cuisine, relics and scenic beauty.

Application period: Mar. 1st to June 30th,2013 (8:30-11:00,14:30-17:00 Mon-Fri) 

For more information, please go to http://sie.xjtu.edu.cn:8000/front/, or click here!

UNSW students should apply as per the instruction isted in the above website. Students should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany: An HUWISU Summer Course

Posted by on May 8th, 2013 · 2013, Arts and Social Science, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

HUWISU summer course: Muslim Life in Germany ~ between Religion and Identity Politics

When?               
June 17th to June 28th, 2013

Who?                 
Master students as well as advanced Bachelor students of all subjects with an academic background and a strong interest in Islamic studies, urban anthropology and sociology.

Why?                  
A great opportunity to spend some academic summer time in Berlin in an international atmosphere. Plus it’s taught in English!

Tuition?       
600€

Deadline to Apply?          
June 1st

Interested?       
Check  https://huwisu.de/courses/details/61/ for further information.

Click here for the course outline. 

Click here fore the course introduction!

UNSW Students who would like to apply should contact advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au before Monday May 20th 2013.

NTU – Summer Intensive Program for Chinese & Culture

Posted by on May 8th, 2013 · 2013, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Competition, Engineering, Language, Law, Self funded, UNSW Partner Institution

What’s it about?

This summer program offers a unique opportunity to focus on your Chinese language acquisition as well as expanding your understanding of Taiwanese culture, social heritage, music, geographical environment and resources.

When is it?

The short course will take place from Aug 05－ Aug 30, 2013 (4 weeks).

All-inclusive program fee

There is a simple one-time payment for all the expenses of the program, so the only money you need for your entire stay in Taiwan is meals and your personal spending money.

For more information, please go to: www.oia.ntu.edu.tw/oia/index.php/doc/view/sn/682/block/259/lang/en. 

UNSW students interested in this program should apply online at the above before May 30th 2013. Students should also submit the UNSW GEO Registration Form and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Peking University Globex Summer Program, applications still open

Posted by on May 6th, 2013 · 2013, Engineering, Scholarship Opportunities, Short courses, Student Exchange, UNSW organised, UNSW Partner Institution, UNSW Winter Break

ATTENTION ALL ENGINEERING STUDENTS! Applications are still being accepted for the Peking University Globex Summer Program 2013.

Complete an intensive course this winter at one of the top universities in China. All courses are taught in English and as a part of this special agreement with Peking University; UNSW students are eligible to receive credit.

Please email advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au for all the information and application forms. The deadline to submit an application is Monday May 13th 2013.

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Ochanomizu University Summer Program in Japanese 2013

Posted by on May 2nd, 2013 · 2013, Arts and Social Science, Language, Scholarship Opportunities, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

The Ochanomizu University Japanese Summer Program incorporates Japanese language classes, project work and field work.

Dates: July 15th – July 31st  2013

Target: Students from partner universities who are learning Japanese

Japanese level required: Intermediate (JLPT N3-N4, approx. 20 students)

Location:Ochanomizu University, Tokyo, Japan (http://www.ocha.ac.jp/en/access/index.html)

Objectives of the Program

1) To build academic Japanese language skills: Project work classes will be included in which students investigate themes relating to Japan and Japanese culture and report the results.

2) Understanding of multiple cultures and languages: By mixing not only with Japanese but with students from many different countries taking part in the program, students will deepen their intercultural understanding.

To view the brochure please click here.

For detailed information on schedule,  costs, accommodation etc. please click here.

Two UNSW students will receive scholarships that cover their tuition fees at Ochanomizu University. To apply please complete the GEP Outgoing application 2013 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au no later than Tuesday May 14th 2013.