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International Educational Experiences of UNSW students

Newcastle University International Summer School 2012

Posted by on May 6th, 2012 · 2012, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

The Newcastle University Summer School offers the perfect balance of a high-quality academic experience at a university with over 175 years of first class educational history, with the vibrant and excitement of being in the heart of Britain’s best city for students. Students will enjoy a three week programme interacting with international students of all ages from all over the world. It is an opportunity to develop a personal interest or gain academic credit from a choice of 12 subjects* whilst being fully immersed in the City and region through a full social programme led by current Newcastle students.

For more information on the summer of a lifetime at Newcastle University visit www.ncl.ac.uk/nuiss. To view the information sheet click here. 

UNSW students who wish to attend should also complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au two weeks prior to the application deadline.

UNSW Global Students Expo – 9 May 2012

Posted by on May 3rd, 2012 · Uncategorized

Come to the Global Students Expo and start planning your Global Education experience. Talk to representatives from partner universities, chat to returned exchange students and meet exchange students at UNSW.

UNSW offers exciting exchange and global education opportunities in over 35 countries. Participation in these programs enables you to enhance your career opportunities in Australia and globally. Don’t miss out!

Date: Wednesday 9 May
Time: 11.30am to 3.00pm
Where: Scientia Building, Gallery Rooms 1 & 2

For further information contact:
Global Education and Student Exchange Office
UNSW International, Level 2, East Wing, Red Centre Building
Tel: 9385 7276
Email: intex@unsw.edu.au
Web: www.international.unsw.edu.au/outbound-opportunities/opportunities-unsw-students-overseas/

Meiji University Summer Program in the Social Sciences: Scholarships available

Posted by on May 2nd, 2012 · Uncategorized

This year Meiji University will be offering the “Meiji University Summer Program in the Social Sciences” from July 9th – July 20th 2012

http://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/programs/sssp/index.html (ENG)

http://www.meiji.ac.jp/cip/english/programs/sssp/jp/index.html (JPN)

This program has been selected as one of Student Exchange Support Programs 2012 (Scholarship for Short-term Study in Japan) by JASSO (Japan Student Service Organization). Meiji University offers JPY80,000 scholarship to participants who are undergraduate or graduate students  from foreign universities and meet the requirements set by JASSO.

Further information can be found on the website listed above.

UNSW students who wish to apply must also complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au by two weeks before the deadline.

2012 – U21 UNMDG Student Video Competition

Posted by on May 1st, 2012 · Conference, Sponsored (Partial)

After the success of the U21 United Nations Millenium Development Goals Student Photography Competition in 2011, the U21 UNMDG group is very pleased to launch the 2012 – U21 UNMDG Student Video Competition.

The competition is to encourage students who are involved in community placements, projects or activities that relate to the UNMDG to record their experiences and share these with other interested students and academics via the U21 MDG4HEALTH website. The competition is also an opportunity to source videos from their target audience to promote the website and the work of the U21 UNMDG group.

TOPIC OF THE COMPETITION: What is your university/faculty/school/student group doing or implementing to help achieve the United Nations Millennium Development Goals?

OPEN TO: ALL undergraduate and graduate students across the U21 network

PRIZES: Two prizes of $750 USD towards travel expenses to attend and present during the U21 UNMDG workshop in Auckland (3-4 September 2012). The host university of the winning student will match the amount of $750 USD to assist in the travel expenses.

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION: May 31, 2012, 5:00pm (PST)

The complete call for entries including submission guidelines can be found here.

Students who enter this competition must also contact the UNSW Global Education Office at advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au

IPSA-NUS Summer School for Research Methods in Social and Political Science.

Posted by on April 25th, 2012 · Uncategorized, Universitas 21 (U21)

The International Political Science Association and the Department of Political Science at the National University of Singapore are proud to announce their first IPSA-NUS Summer School for Research Methods in Social and Political Science.

The Summer School will take place from June 25 to July 6, 2012, at the National University of Singapore. It offers intensive training in advanced social science research methods. All courses are directed by outstanding international faculty from the U.S. and Europe with experience of teaching at similar events.

The Summer School is intended primarily for graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and junior faculty working in the social sciences, but is suitable for anyone who wishes to improve their quantitative or qualitative research skills. 

For more information on Summer School courses, registration, scholarships, and more, please visit www.sg-summerschool.ipsa.org or view the brochure here. If you have any questions, please contact Eugene Tan anytime at ipsa@nus.edu.sg.

UNSW students who attend this program should contact the UNSW Global Education and Student Exchange Office at advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au.

Fudan University: 2012 Summer School Program on “Achieving MDGs for Global Health”

Posted by on April 25th, 2012 · 2012, Medicine, Short courses, Sponsored (Partial), UNSW Partner Institution

Fudan University is running a 2012 Summer School Program on “Achieving MDGs for Global Health” from the 8th-20th July 2012. It is designed for undergraduate and graduate students in the medical, public health, and other health-related fields with at least 3 years training in medicine, public health, or other health-related areas. Students should have an interest in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

This program will be given by the School of Public Health at Fudan University under the direction of Professor Qian Xu.

Who should apply:

Undergraduate and graduate students in the medical, public health, and other health-related fields.

Admissions criteria:

  • At least 3 years training in medicine, public health, or other health-related areas
  • Interest and career aspirations in the global health field
  • Proficiency in English speaking, writing, and reading

Course Fee:

No registration fee will be charged. But participants will be expected to pay for their international and inter-city travel expenses. This program will cover accommodation of the participants in Shanghai.

UNSW students who wish to apply must also complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au by Wednesday May 2nd 2012. They will then be required to complete a secondary application by May 7th 2012.

2012 NTU Summer Program: “Sustainability and Innovation”

Posted by on April 25th, 2012 · 2012, Short courses, Sponsored (Partial), UNSW Partner Institution

The Centre for Continuing Education of Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is organising a 2-week summer programme from 8 to 21 July 2012 for international undergraduates.

The theme of the programme is “Sustainability and Innovation”. Students will get to learn about Sustainable Trends and Mental Model, Strategic Tools and Methodologies for Sustainability, Climate Change and its impact on Sustainability, Economic Sustainability, Creativity & Innovation, and Entrepreneurship & Innovation: When East Meets West.

IMPORTANT DATES TO NOTE:

 

Early bird registration deadline 20 April 2012
Registration & payment deadline 21 May 2012
Confirmation of registration 31 May 2012

 

For more information, please find enclosed the full programme or visit: http://www3.ntu.edu.sg/cce2/Summer%20Programme%202012/Introduction.html.

UNSW students participating in this program may also be covered by UNSW insurance. UNSW students who wish to attend must also complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au two weeks prior to the application deadline.

2012 U21 Summer School (July 7- July 18 2012) – Tecnólogico de Monterrey: Queretaro

Posted by on April 23rd, 2012 · 2012, Short courses, Sponsored (Partial), UNSW Partner Institution

The world’s economy is changing. We need global thinkers to shape the economy for greater development and fairer distribution of wealth, so shaping the global future entrepreneur, this year’s Summer School theme, is crucial for universities and society.

The 2012 U21 Summer School (July 7- July 18 2012) will be a dynamic encounter of students engaged in entrepreneurial activities to foster economic growth and social development in their communities.

Participants will learn about the importance of small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) that form the base of economic development and the global forces these companies must face today. Universities have a great responsibility in shaping the global future entrepreneurs who will be key actors in the economic development of their countries and which will have global impact.

Students will discuss and analyse case studies which are of particular relevance to the Mexican experience and will have the chance to interact with entrepreneurs that have been key role players in de development of Queretaro State economic growth.

The programme will take place at Tecnólogico de Monterrey’s Queretaro campus.

In addition to the academic activities planned in Queretaro, there will be a weekend trip to Teotihuacan, an amazing pre-colombian archeological site, and other surrounding areas.

Participants

Students from all areas interested in developing their global entrepreneurial skills are welcome to join!

Staff members from across the U21 network who are active in teaching or research relating to any facet of Entrepreneurship for SME’s are invited to contribute to the academic programme. Academic staff members who wish to discuss their potential involvement in the Summer School should contact Patricia Montaño (pmontano@itesm.mx) as soon as possible.

Fees

Participation fees will be €650 per student, to include accommodation, breakfast and lunch each day, Welcome and Farewell dinners and all activities on the weekend to Teotihuacan and surrounding areas.

**The registration fee will be covered by UNSW and selected students will be granted a $500AUD travel scholarship**

Students will need their own spending money for dinners on free nights, transfers to and from the airport, and personal costs during short trips and the weekend.

http://www.universitas21.com/event/details/98/undergraduate-summer-school

How to Apply

UNSW students who wish to apply for this program must complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au by April 30th 2012. Successful applications will be notified within a week and will be required to register with U21 by the middle of May 2012. For more information about Universitas 21 please go to: http://www.universitas21.com/about

The Jardine Matheson Group Career Presentation: China Management Trainee Scheme

Posted by on April 22nd, 2012 · Uncategorized

Are you genuinely motivated to pursue a business career in China?

Presented by the Group Head of Group Human Resources of Jardine Matheson – Mr. Ritchie Bent

Date: Today, Monday 23 April 2012

Time: 5:00pm – 6:30pm

Venue: The Galleries, The John Niland Scientia Building

Please register at https://careersonline.unsw.edu.au/ViewEvent.chpx?id=124885

The Jardine Matheson Group is a unique, Asian-based multinational company, employing more than 330,000 people. The Group’s interests include Jardine Pacific, Jardine Motors, Jardine Lloyd Thompson, Hongkong Land, Dairy Farm, Mandarin Oriental, Jardine Cycle & Carriage and Astra International. These companies are leaders in the fields of engineering and construction, transport services, insurance broking, property investment and development, retailing, restaurants, luxury hotels, motor vehicles and related activities, financial services, heavy equipment and agribusiness. (www.jardines.com)

Jardines is keen to develop trainees to become future business leaders. Successful graduates will be assigned to where they will receive extensive management training and on-the-job coaching. They will also be fully sponsored to obtain the Certificate Level of Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) qualification. 

We are looking for graduates of any discipline. Knowledge of an Asian language (e.g. Mandarin) will be an advantage.

Dragon 100 Young Chinese Leaders Forum 2012

Posted by on April 22nd, 2012 · Uncategorized

Background and Rationale

The 12th 5-year plan (2011-2015) for the Development of National Economy and Society in the People’s Republic of China, signifies China’s new phase in growth. It is a time for deepening the reform and opening-up process while accelerating the transformation of the nation’s economic development pattern. The Chinese government will focus more resources on rural areas and bridge the income disparity between the urban and rural areas. The major foci of this 5-year plan include innovation, infrastructure development, economic restructuring, urbanization and enhancing environmental protection.

The theme of Dragon 100 Young Chinese Leaders Forum 2012 would focus on China’s strategies in innovation and development. We have chosen Tianjin as the destination for this Forum, as Tianjin could be illustrative and insightful for our youth delegates to understand the rapid development in China over the past few years. Since 1978, with the adoption of the policy to reform and open up to the outside world, Tianjin has become one of the first coastal cities in China to open up. In the Outline of the 11th 5-year Plan, which was approved of in 2006, it pointed out that the development and opening of Tianjin Binhai New Area is part of the overall national development strategy of China. In the future, efforts will be made to build Tianjin into an international harbor city, economic center in the north of China, and an ecological city. This positioning of the city provides Tianjin with a broad stage for seeking further development.

Theme

Innovation and Development in Tianjin : Manifestation of China’s 12th Five-Year Plan

(從天津的創新和建設看中國十二五計劃)

Date and Venue

5 – 12 August 2012

(5- 7 August in Hong Kong; 8 – 12 August in Tianjin)

Target Group

Worldwide Young Chinese leaders aging from 18-35

Selection Criteria

  • Ethnic Chinese
  • Aged 18-35
  • Outstanding academic and non academic achievements
  • Excellent leadership in extra-curricular activities and/or community service

A panel of distinguished academics and professionals, plus Directors of The Dragon Foundation, will select the 100 successful candidates. The panel will look for candidates who are representatives of the countries where their nominations were made, are outstanding academically or professionally, are award recipients or are exceptionally talented in a non-academic area, e.g. sports, arts, music or other forms of creativity. They will also have a consistent record of involvement in community service or an outstanding record in extra-curricular activities.

Participation Fee

  • Hong Kong Participants will be responsible for a HK$3,000 registration fee
  • Non-Hong Kong Participants can join the program for FREE. However, they will be responsible for their round trip airfare between country/place of nomination and Hong Kong

 The Foundation is pleased to offer sponsorship to the following:

  • Round trip airfare from Hong Kong to Tianjin
  • Ground transport
  • Meals and accommodation * (as stated in the final itinerary)

Note:

  • Accommodation in Hong Kong will only be provided to non-Hong Kong delegates.
  • All Participants will be responsible for visa fees, out of pocket expenses and travelling/medical insurance.

UNSW students who wish to apply must complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au by Thursday May 3rd 2012. Nominated students will then be required to complete the Dragon100 application Form by Friday May 11th 2012. 

Further information on the Forum can be found at http://www.dragonfoundation.net/indexe.htm