Applications are now invited for the Australia-Germany annual Fellowship provided by the Australian German Association and the Goethe-Institut. It comprises a 2-month language course at Goethe-Institut in Germany, followed by a 4-week study tour in Germany, visiting institutions in the field of the successful applicant’s professional interest. Travel grant is also included. More information : http://www.aga.org.au/fellowship/
Australia-Germany annual Fellowship 2011
Posted by mkofod on June 13th, 2011 · Arts and Social Science
French Internship – ALTIOS Australia
Posted by mkofod on June 5th, 2011 · Uncategorized
EXPORT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT TRAINEESHIP
Project Manager based in Sydney (6 months), then France (6 months)
Start of the traineeship: From July 2011 for 12 months Paid traineeship
Position: Project Manager
Objective and timing: The first 6 months of the traineeship, will encompass: canvassing of Australian Exporters willing to do business overseas (Sydney) The following 6 months: Australian projects follow-up from the Altios International Head Office in Nantes (France)
Company Profile: ALTIOS Australia Pty Ltd , subsidiary of the ALTIOS International Group www.altios-australia.com.au Business Consultancy/ Export Business Development Altios Australia, founded in 1991, is specialised in export and international business development. We are part of the Altios International Group, with offices in Australia (Sydney), China (Shanghai), Brazil (São Paulo), United-States (New York), India (New Delhi), France (Nantes and Lyon), Russia (Moscow). The Altios network also comprises 150 partners, covering 80 countries around the world. Over the past 20 years, we have assisted more than 3,000 companies to develop their business internationally. We are recognised as a key facilitator by a wide range of State and Industrial organisations around the world to handle international activities. We have also been officially subcontracted by several major French banks to manage their international export assistance programs. 10 staff in Australia Core Business & Industries: Market evaluation / business canvassing; sales network establishment; partner search & selection in all industries, products & services
Main Tasks:
- Business canvassing to identify Australian exporters willing to use ALTIOS services for their export business development
- Canvassing to identify French companies willing to work with Australian exporters (potential clients and business partners)
- Market evaluations and implementation missions
Trainee Profile required :
- Currently in Australia
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good level in both written and spoken French
- Business and or marketing/communication oriented
To apply: UNSW students wishing to apply should email their resumes and cover letters to m.kofod@unsw.edu.au by 20th June 2011. Applicants will then be shortlisted.
Further information:
ISAC – Rural Programs 2011
Posted by mkofod on May 30th, 2011 · Volunteer
Experience India… …with ISAC, the India specialists!
INDIA STUDY ABROAD CENTER – Experience the joys of rural India with us!
ISAC’s experiential learning programs are a great way to learn, experience and enjoy the rich social/economic/cultural diversity of India. Join one of our programs today!
It’s that time of the year again!
The Indian monsoons and our rural programs! Imagine picturesque villages surrounded by lush green hills with countless waterfalls.
The pretty imagery along with the unusual music of the rains soothes the senses.
Our comfortable and personalized programs with a wealth of learning opportunities make the experience totally meaningful and relevant.
Programs for everyone… ISAC’s Go! Give! Engage! Experiential Learning Programs
Here are some of our Rural Programs with durations that can range from 2 weeks to 12 weeks.
- Grassroots Community Development Program: Development challenges, strategies and interventions in Rural India!
- Rural Public Health Rotation: A chance to learn about the Indian Healthcare System first hand!
- Teach Rural Children: One of our most popular programs!
- Ecology and Culture Tourism: Community Based Tourism at Work!
- Introduction to Traditional Medicine: Well-being, Body and Soul Detoxification!
Spots open for August, September and October 2011.
International Students Summer Program – DREaM 2011
Posted by mkofod on May 29th, 2011 · Short courses
Universitas Gadjah Mada is hosting its 3rd International Students Summer Program – DREaM 2011, in Yogyakarta from 26 June to 6 July 2011. DREaM is an International Students Summer Program which was first initiatied by UGM in 2009, aimed to embrace all differences of nationality, religions and backgrounds to create mutual understanding among nations. The theme for this year’s event is “Social Entrepreneurship” and its conribution to the development of our society. Further information about the program can be found at http://oia.ugm.ac.id/dream/index.php/about-dream-2011/
The program is a good opportunity for Australian students to gain international experience with one of our closest neighbours in the region and contribute to strengthening people to people links between the two countries.
DAAD Research Fellowship Programme
Posted by mkofod on May 29th, 2011 · Scholarship Opportunities
DAAD have an exciting new scholarship programme for excellent young academics. The application deadline is 20 June 2011.
New Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme attracts excellent young
academics to Germany
Leibniz Association and DAAD launch fellowship programme. 15 international post-docs do a year’s research at Leibniz Institute of their choice. The application deadline is 20 June 2011.
Berlin/Bonn, 22.03.2011. The Leibniz Association and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) are running a new international fellowship programme. With the Leibniz DAAD Research Fellowship Programme, up to 15 excellent international post-docs can conduct research for one year at one of the 87 Institutes of the Leibniz Association that they have chosen.
The Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme addresses qualified post-docs from all over the world who completed their doctorate not longer than two years ago. They can apply directly to the DAAD for a grant in a free application. The final selection of fellows is up to their respective Leibniz Institute of choice. The application deadline
for the first round of selections is the 20 June 2011.
“With the Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme, we aim to support a further internationalisation of German higher education and research and contribute to the development of international research personalities who remain associated with Germany as partners and friends,” DAAD General Secretary Dorothea Rüland stresses.
Leibniz President Karl Ulrich Mayer emphasises: “By linking up the exceptionally dense international network of the DAAD and the excellent working conditions at the Institutes of the Leibniz Association, with the Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme, we are creating an important instrument to attract young, excellent junior academics to
Germany.”
The Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellowship Programme grants are funded via the Impulse Fund of the Leibniz Association for special strategic projects. The DAAD advertises the programme and runs two-month German language courses for the fellows. Also, all Leibniz-DAAD Research Fellows enjoy the general support measures of the DAAD for grant-holders and alumni.
You can obtain further information and the detailed application
modalities online at http://www.daad.de/leibniz
You can also find this press release under
http://www.daad.de/portrait/presse/pressemitteilungen/2011/16762.en.html
Internships in the U.S.
Posted by mkofod on May 29th, 2011 · Uncategorized
InterExchange Career Training USA has many internship opportunities available across the USA in popular professional areas, such as:
- Food and Beverage in Savannah, Georgia
- Business Development in Solvang, California
- Fashion Design Business Operations in New York, NY
InterExchange has more than 40 years of cultural exchange experience and the expertise to guide students through the entire process. With InterExchange acting as your J-1 Visa sponsor, you’ll receive consistent support and assistance from start to finish as well as accident and sickness insurance, free orientation materials, and 24-hour emergency support throughout the program.
Visit the InterExchange Career Training USA website regularly for more great tips on helping your students find internships in the USA and how to apply their successes in the U.S. throughout their careers.
InterExchange Career Training USA
+1.212.924.0446
training@interexchange.org
Mastering the Art of Negotiations – Athens, 18-22 of July, 2011
Posted by mkofod on May 29th, 2011 · Uncategorized
Excel yourself in Negotiations in a special summer boot camp!
Students are invited to participate at a special summer school boot camp this year in July. It is a great opportunity for graduate students to excel themselves in Negotiations and learn a bit on Greek history (visit archaeological sites etc). For more information on the summer school please visit: http://www.alba.edu.gr/INTERNATIONAL/SUMMER2011/Pages/SummerSchool2011.aspx
Please note that ALBA Graduate Business School is accredited by AMBA and EFMD (EPAS).
The deadline for the applications is on 1st of July.
Vouliagmeni – Athens, 18-22 of July, 2011
Application Deadline: 1st of July 2011
Vienna University of Technology: BLUE AWARD
Posted by mkofod on May 29th, 2011 · Built Environment, Competition
The Department for Spatial and Sustainable Design, Vienna University of Technology organizes the BLUE AWARD.
The Blue Award is a biennial, international student competition and awards projects addressing the topic of sustainability in the academic fields of architecture, regional planning and urbanism. The economical, cultural and social dimensions of sustainable development should be equal in significance to the classical problems of technique and function. The competition is an open invitation to future-oriented and sustainable solutions.
The Blue Award 2012 is making its second appearance as an anonymous, international, single-phase competition, and is intended for students of architecture, regional planning and urbanism. 163 projects from 86 faculties and architecture schools spread across 49 countries were submitted for the first edition, Blue Award 09.
The Blue Award 2012 will be handed out in three categories.
Category 1 – Urban Development and Transformation, Landscape Development
Category 2 – Ecological Building
Category 3 – Building in Existing Structures
The prize sum of 20,000.- Euros will be divided by the jury among the three categories of the competition. The jury may decide upon a number of honourable mentions.
Kick Off and Start of Registration: May 31, 2011
Submission Deadline: February 2nd, 2012
www.blueaward.at
Volunteers In Community Engagement (VoICE) Program
Posted by mkofod on May 29th, 2011 · Uncategorized
YCA has just launched our new Volunteers In Community Engagement (VoICE) Program. Supported by the Australian Government, AusAID, this program offers skilled young Australians the opportunity to volunteer overseas on short term professional placements.
This opportunity is open to current students, past graduates, people graduating mid-year, or anyone with time to kill while they wait for an exchange semester, this is a fantastic opportunity to get some first-hand experience with amazing international organisations.
The first round offers 15 week placements in India, and there are positions which would suit anyone with a background in health, community development, research, policy, film & photography, human rights or marketing.
For further information:
- Australian Youth Challenge_Call for Participants May 2011
- Or you can visit www.youthchallenge.org.au/VoICE
Applications for the first round will close on June 20th 2011.
Chinese language study tour – NCKU 2011
Posted by mkofod on May 22nd, 2011 · Arts and Social Science, Short courses
Taiwan National Chengkung University in conjunction with University of Canberra are running a 8 week Chinese language study tour on 2nd of July -27th of August 2011.
Program includes:
- Small Group Class
- Culture Classes
- Cultural Excursions
- Language Exchange
- A day trip
Course contents:
Small Group Classes:
- 2 hours per day, five days a week. Classes have 6 people.
- Taught by professional and experienced teachers of CSL.
- Main textbook: Practical Audio-Visual Chinese.
- Hanyu pinyin Romanization and traditional characters & simplified characters are used as the principal written codes of instruction.
Optional Courses
- 3 sessions per week, 1 or 2 hours per session. Optional courses start from the second week (July 4) of the class.
- Cultural Classes offered Calligraphy, Chinese Painting, Taichi, Chinese Knotting, Stone Plate Printing, Stamp Engraving, Flour Miniatures and Making Dumpling.
Further information: