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Global Education Opportunities

International Educational Experiences of UNSW students

2012 European Summer Program at the Catholic Universty of Lille, France

Posted by on January 15th, 2012 · 2012, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Engineering, Science, Self funded, Short courses

This year the Catholic University of Lille is proud to announce the 12th edition of its European Summer Program.

Located in Northern France the university is ideally situated at a crossroad in Europe. The European Summer Program is designed for international students looking for a short study abroad experience in Europe. The program offers courses on a variety of topics and also includes a comprehensive hospitality package as well as cultural activities.

Course Offerings include:

European Business & Management; European Integration; European Economic Systems; European Studies; French Arts in Europe; French Culture and Society; Communication; Tourism and Culture; Landscape Management Strategies (new); Current Practices in Renewable Energies (new); A Global Approach to the Transport of Tomorrow (new); Sustainable Energy Management (new); and Project Management (new).

For  information on how to apply, dates, courses, credits, accommodation, program fees and deadlines please go to http://www.univ-catholille.fr/studying-la-catho/esp/esp .

UNSW students who wish to attend these courses should complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to c.schedlich@unsw.edu.au two weeks prior to the application deadline.

Humboldt Winter and Summer Universty (HUWISU) 2012

Posted by on January 11th, 2012 · 2012, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Science, Self funded, Short courses, Uncategorized, UNSW Partner Institution

Humboldt Winter and Summer University (HUWISU) offers a great variety of interdisciplinary content courses taught in English for international Bachelor and Master students. Internationally experienced lectures from a wide range of disciplines at Humboldt University focus on a well balanced course structure of theory and practice.

The 16 programs on offer relate to the following fields:

1) History, Cultural History, Politics & Social Sciences

2) Sports, Music, Virtual Reality & Gaming

3) Metropolitan Studies, Social Studies & Ecology

4) German Language Courses

Field trips, guided tours and an included social programme will add to the excellent academic array.

HUWISU courses take place in three different sessions during summer from early June until the end of August and offer ample opportunities for each student’s summer course planning.

For full details on the programs, dates, duration & fees please click  here and go to http://huwisu.de .

UNSW students who wish to attend these courses should complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to m.kofod@unsw.edu.au or c.schedlich@unsw.edu.au two weeks prior to the application deadline.

National Taiwan Unviersity Summer Program 2012

Posted by on January 11th, 2012 · 2012, Arts and Social Science, Science, Self funded, Short courses, Sponsored (Partial), Uncategorized, UNSW Partner Institution

National Taiwan University will be hosting students from around the world in June, July and August 2012. Take part in one of their inspiring programs:

1) Chinese Language & Culture program (30th July – 24th  August 2012)

2) Summer Program for Laboratory Research (16th July – 24th August 2012)

3) Biodiversity, Agriculture and Culture (24th June – 21st July 2012)

For more information about the programs, housing, applications and fees please click here . Please note that National Taiwan University is a partner of UNSW and therefore UNSW students will be entitled to a reduced course fee.

UNSW students who wish to attend a course should complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to m.kofod@unsw.edu.au or c.schedlich@unsw.edu.au two weeks prior to the application deadline.

Universitas 21 Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Posted by on January 5th, 2012 · 2012, Art and Design, Arts and Social Science, Built Environment, Business, Engineering, Internships, Law, Medicine, Practicum, Science, Uncategorized, UNSW Partner Institution

Undergraduate Research Opportunities

Research opportunities are not only for graduate students. Undergraduate students also have the opportunity to kick-start your research career by participating in research opportunities just for undergraduates. Universitas 21 brings together leading research-intensive universities from around the world: what better place to be to get a taste of life as a researcher whilst still an undergraduate!

Whether or not you’re considering taking your research beyond your undergraduate status, you have the opportunity to experience research techniques from different countries and cultural perspectives. In addition to utilizing your own home university’s expertise, you can add an international dimension to your research experience by participating in research programs through Universitas 21.

There are two main types of undergraduate research programmes:

  1. Official programmes offered through U21 member universities
  2. Independent placements with participating U21 member universities

The official programmes have set dates and application procedures according to the host university’s requirements and academic structure. Otherwise, you can arrange an independent research placement by contacting a participating university to see what is possible. All contact information for both types of undergraduate research programmes can be found in the speadsheet at http://www.universitas21.com/forstudents/details/44/undergraduate-research-opportunities .

UNSW students arranging a placement overseas should also contact m.kofod@unsw.edu.au or c.schedlich@unsw.edu.au from the UNSW Global Education and Student Exchange Office.  

Leeds International Summer School – England, U.K.

Posted by on January 5th, 2012 · 2012, Arts and Social Science, Scholarship Opportunities, Self funded, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

The University of Leeds has opened applications for the Leeds International Summer School (LISS), with the addition of two new modules available to choose from.

 

LISS is an enriching 4-week taster of British education and culture, combining world class tuition with local knowledge, experiential field trips and a wide variety of cultural and social activities. When students apply they should select one module from each block. 

 

(Block 1)

·         The English Country House – A Social History

·         Heretics, Witches & Conspirators: A History of Fear, 1500-1700 [New to 2012]

·         The Olympic Games – Sport in the UK

(Block 2)

·         British Literature and the Brontës

·         Building Britain, 1700-1840: Industrial ‘Revolution’ or ‘Evolution’? [New to 2012]

·         Popular Music in the North of England

 

Programme Dates: 01 – 28 July 2012

 

Field Trips and Social Excursions: Students will be visiting many wonderful cities and places of interest on the school, including: Liverpool – home of the Beatles, the beautiful historic city of York, the picturesque village of Haworth and the surrounding Moors where the Brontë sisters grew up, outstanding stately homes such as Castle Howard (voted one of the Top 10 greatest mansions in the world by Lonely Planet), Olympic sports facilities in Manchester, a trip to Oxford (new to 2012) and more!

 

Academic Credits: On completing the programme, LISS students can take home 20 Leeds University credits (= 6 US credits/10 ECTS).

 

Early Application Offer: Applicants who apply before 16 March 2012 are entitled to a reduced programme fee.

   

Leeds are also offering a limited number of scholarships worth £1700 for students from our reciprocal exchange partners (including UNSW), covering full tuition costs, meaning those lucky scholarship winners have to pay only £900 to cover all excursions and entrance fees, module field trips, social activities and accommodation. A list of reciprocal exchange partners can be found at: http://studyabroad.leeds.ac.uk/incoming/what_you_need_to_know/exchange_partners/

 

Deadline for all scholarship applications: 16 March 2012.

 

To see what past students have had to say: http://studyabroad.leeds.ac.uk/leeds_international_summer_school/experiences/

 

For more information on the program and how to apply please refer to: www.leeds.ac.uk/summer

UNSW students who wish to attend these courses should also complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW applicationv2 and return to m.kofod@unsw.edu.au or c.schedlich@unsw.edu.au at least two weeks prior to the application deadline.

The University of Amsterdam Summer Courses 2012 – Scholarships Available!

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 · 2012, Arts and Social Science, Scholarship Opportunities, Short courses, UNSW Partner Institution

The Summer Institute at the Graduate School of Social Sciences of the University of Amsterdam (UvA) will offer a variety of intensive summer courses in a number of academic fields.

Each year the UvA selects a couple of summer courses to offer to students from partner institutions. To promote these programmes International Student Affairs will provide 10 scholarships of €400 for students from U21 universities and preferred partner institutions, which includes the University of New South Wales. Please note that the scholarship is only available for eligible students (please read more information on courses and eligibility here) and on a first come first serve basis; the first 10 eligible students to apply will be awarded with the scholarship.

Please refer to the list below for the selection of summer courses open to students from UNSW:

  • Global Poverty & Inclusive Development is a one week programme for Postgraduate and Phd students. With this program, students will become familiar with the Moving out of Poverty Framework developed by Deepa Narayan – an internationally known expert on poverty and author of Voices of the Poor and Moving out of Poverty. The tuition fee will be 850 Euro. www.gsss.uva.nl/sip
  • Sexuality, Culture and Society is an intensive four-week programme for graduate/Master and PhD students which focuse on the study of sexuality across cultures. The tuition fee will be 2700 Euro. www.gsss.uva.nl/sis
  • Alcohol, Drugs and Addiction as a Global Problem is a two week programme for graduate/Master and PHD students which provide a multi disciplinary approach to the study of addiction. The tuition fee will be 1600 Euro. www.gsss.uva.nl/sia
  • Urban Studies: International Housing, Policy and Planning is a three-week program for undergraduate/Bachelor students with a focus on real urban contexts, the course will examine subjects such as architecture and neighbourhood design, housing finance and policy, urban sustainability and the impact of household and demographic change. The tuition fee will be € 1650. www.gsss.uva.nl/sus
  • Social Policies & Pragmatic Tolerance is a 3-week programme for undergraduate/Bachelor students on subjects such as immigration, drugs and sex work. The tuition fee will be 1400 Euro. www.gsss.uva.nl/sopo

More information on the summer courses, such as entrance requirements, content of the courses and tuition fee can be found here. Please note that tuition includes excursions, readers, and lunches on class days, access to the university libraries and computer facilities, and a city transport pass. The tuition does not include travel to and from Amsterdam or housing.

For more information on all offered summer courses please see: www.gsss.uva.nl/summerprogrammes

UNSW students who wish to attend should also complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW application form and return to m.kofod@unsw.edu.au .

Bucerius Summer Programs 2012 – Hamburg, Germany

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 · 2012, Law, Self funded, Short courses, Uncategorized, UNSW Partner Institution

Bucerius Law School is offering 2 English-taught Summer Programs giving students and recent graduates the perfect opportunity to expand their global horizons while deepening their knowledge in the given field over several weeks.

  • Inaugurated in 2008, the Bucerius Summer Program in International Business Law (July 22 –  August 17, 2012) is taught by experienced professors and legal practitioners. Participants from around the world with a background in commercial law explore topics such as corporate governance, international M&A, commercial arbitration and many more, earning a total of up to 7 ABA/14 ECTS credits.
  • In 2012 Bucerius Law School introduces the Bucerius Summer Program in Mediation (July 22 – August 10, 2012). Participants learn how companies manage conflicts systematically and how conflict resolution projects are designed and implemented. This highly-interactive program, combined with coaching from professional mediators, hones participants’ problem-solving and conflict resolution skills. The program is worth 4 ABA/8 ECTS credits.

The Bucerius Summer Programs are independent programs, offered separately from the International Exchange Program. However, the Summer and Exchange programs are complementary, so students interested in attending one of the Summer Programs prior to their exchange semester are welcome and encouraged to do so. There is a short break in-between the two study periods, during which time students may choose to enroll in an intensive German language course, travel or just relax in Hamburg.

Please click here for the electronic flyer. Additional program and contact information for the Summer Programs is available at http://www.law-school.de/summerprogram.html?&L=1.

UNSW students who wish to attend should also complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW application form and return to m.kofod@unsw.edu.au

HEC Montreal Summer School 2012

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 · 2012, Business, Short courses

HEC Montréal is very pleased to announce the Summer School Programs (SSP)―Innovation, Sustainability and Culture in a Creative Economy―with both an undergraduate and a graduate level for students from Business Schools worldwide.

The two-week programs will take place in Montréal, Canada, from July 9-20, 2012.

The programs include 36 teaching hours and are designed to provide participants with a privileged opportunity to reflect on the essential concepts and the fundamental tools of knowledge creation and sharing, sustainable development values and drivers, and cultural and social innovation. Although the undergraduate and graduate programs cover the same themes, the pedagogical approach and content are adapted to suit the needs of students at both study levels.

Two industrial visits to leading companies in the field of creativity based in Montréal establish the link between theory and practice and allow the participants to meet and interact with high level managers and executives.

For further information, please see the HEC Montreal 2012 Summer School Program flyer and visit the website: http://www.hec.ca/en/international_student/summer_school/index.html

The deadline to submit applications is April 27, 2012.

UNSW students who wish to attend should also complete the GEP_Outgoing_UNSW application form and return to m.kofod@unsw.edu.au

LIVFund Scholarship

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 · 2012, Scholarship Opportunities, Uncategorized

The LIVFund Scholarship has been designed for anyone who wants to learn, intern or volunteer in Latin America and is seeking financial assistance to offset their program or living abroad expenses.

The scholarship competition is open to anyone over the age of 18 who has plans to learn, intern or volunteer abroad in one of the following countries for at least one [1] week.

Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela.

LIVFund will award two [2] US$500 scholarships per month to selected recipients.

Applications are accepted year-round.

GIC Essay Prize

Posted by on December 14th, 2011 · 2012, Business, Competition

The Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) is pleased to invite entries for the GIC Essay Prize 2011/2012, administered by the Centre for Asset Management Research & Investments (CAMRI) at NUS Business School, Singapore. The title of the Essay is “What is the future impact on global investments from the expected growth in Asia?”.

The competition is open to all undergraduate students studying in Singapore and all Singaporean/Singapore PR undergraduate students studying abroad.

The following prizes will be awarded to the winning essays:

  • First Prize: S$5,000
  • Second Prize: S$2,000

For further details, please visit:  http://www.bschool.nus.edu.sg/research/camri/events/2011/GICEssayPrize/GICEssayPrize.html