There is a growing demand and interest in ethics, transparency, and accountability of non-profit organizations in the international co-operation sector. This webinar will highlight examples of good practice, and grassroot approaches to increase ethics in public engagement. The panel will discuss ways to restore public trust in good governance and international development, and promote international solidarity as we move towards a just, COVID-19 recovery process. This webinar will also address the negative consequences of unethical images and conduct on diverse communities in Canada and the Global South.
University of Western Sydney - Interntional Fair
Western Sydney University is running an International Virtual Fairs from 8 – 10 October 2020.
Whilst the fair is tailored for full-degree seeking students, we thought that some of your students might be able to find out more about Western Sydney University, degree offering when they consider their semester abroad program with us.
Check out the daily events, master classes and speaker sessions that are of most interest to you and your students.
Find out about Western’s values and teaching expertise, learn about tailored career services, attend masterclasses on our feature programs, and explore Western’s support offerings and facilities.
Who: This event is open to agents, future students and their families.
Please share the International Virtual Fair invite with your students and contacts.
When: Thursday 8, Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October
Where: The event is fully online so you can attend from anywhere in the world!
Webinar - Preparing a Successful Application for the Traditional Fulbright Student Awards
Are you a senior student and considering an application to the Traditional Fulbright Student Awards? Then this webinar is for you. Learn more about how to apply for a US$20,000 grant for a nine-month academic year. These all-discipline awards can be taken up at any college, university, think tank, or government agency in the United States.
The webinar will take place Oct 22- Thursday at 3 PM EST and focuses on the application process.
In this webinar, we will be providing insights into:
Eligibility;
Modalities in which the grant can be used;
How to submit a competitive application;
Q&A
Even if you are unable to attend the live presentation, we advise you to register and we will provide you with the recording afterwards.
Register here for the webinar - October 22, 2020, 3 PM EST
Please note that this presentation is mostly suitable for last year's undergraduate students or current graduate students.
E-Volunteering Opportunities with WUSC
Volunteer internationally from home. Check out this list of e-opportunities from the World University Service of Canada.
https://wusc.ca/volunteer/opportunities/
HerStart Innovate the Future Program
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HerStart, our future.
As part of our HerStart initiative, we've been working on an exciting new program to propel sustainable economic growth and social impact for women and their communities in Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda.
The goal for our HerStart Innovate the Future program is bold -- support 10,000 young women to become social entrepreneurs over the next 7 years. Through innovative partnerships with leading organizations and hands-on fellowships for Canadians we will harness young people's potential to shape a better future.
Here’s where we need you! As part of YCI's COVID-19 adaptation to support this program, we’ve launched new HerStart E-Fellowships. We’re currently looking for skilled and passionate Canadian volunteers to share their skills part-time remotely.
As a Canadian HerStart E-Fellow you’ll:
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Call for Research Participants: Canadian Government
The Canadian government will be launching a new outbound student mobility program which will support all Canadian students, with a focus on supporting low-income students, students with disabilities and indigenous students. To help shape the program, they are looking for participants in their public opinion research project.
More detail is found in the attached promotional flyer. Interested students are asked to complete this short online questionnaire to determine their eligibility. Students who qualify and participate in a session will receive an honorarium.
Click here to see if you qualify for the study.
New Masters Program at the University of Jyväskylä
University of Jyväskylä is launching a new International Master’s Degree Programme of Responsible Management and Business of Sport (RESPO). RESPO is a new form of collaboration between the Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences and School of Business and Economics (JSBE) at University of Jyväskylä. The programme educates professionals of sport management for the needs of private, public and nonprofit sectors.
The programme is introduced in an open Zoom webinar on Aug 26 at 13:00-14:00 where key experts in the field discuss current management issues of responsible sport. We warmly welcome students and staff from around the world to join the session at https://jyufi.zoom.us/j/62784505860
Public Engagement Fund by Atlantic Council for International Cooperation (up to $1500)
Do you have a new, risk-taking project in mind that you have wanted to try out on a public audience? ACIC wants to support your energy, your ideas, and your creativity in more deeply engaging Atlantic Canadians towards personal action.
Information: https://www.acic-caci.org/members-pe-fund
Application: https://form.jotform.com/202295238222248 (due on Sept 21 2020)
Upcoming Panel Discussions about Brazilian Society
PUC-Rio`s Central Coordination for International Cooperation would like to invite you to join University experts from different areas to discuss relevant topics related to the current Brazilian scenario.
There will be four panels on different topics about Brazilian Issues. Experts from different areas, such as Law, Sociology, Geography, Engineering, International Relations, Architecture, Communication and Political Science, will be together to discuss relevant topics to the current Brazilian scenario.
The first round of discussions will involve current themes being debated by PUC-Rio professors from different Departments. Sessions will be conducted in English and each panel will take approximately 50 minutes. The session will be a live one, allowing the interaction between panelists and audience previously enrolled.
Date: Live sessions every Thursday, (September 29, October 29, November 11), 3pm Rio de Janeiro time.
Register for the events here: http://www.puc-rio.br/ensinopesq/ccci/incoming/brazilian_debates.html
Virtual Exchange in Japan, Fall 2020
Take classes at Kansai Gaidai University this Fall 2020!
Dates: August 31-December 18 2020
Courses offerings: Japanese Language courses (8 levels) and 20 selected courses on Japan and Asia taught in English (see below)
Extra-curricular offerings: Free Participation in Intercultural Engagement Program; Online interaction with local Kansai Gaidai students
Delivery: Synchronously offered courses will use ZOOM
Enrollment: Up to two courses
Tuition: SMU tuition is paid at SMU for the transfer credits; Registration fee of US$100 is payable to Kansai Gaidai University
Credits: Credits are transferrable as applicable to the student’s program requirements. Contact the academic advising office and ask about how to obtain approval via the Letter of Permission.
Application: Email Global@smu.ca by July 17 2020 to express interests in the program.
ASP 2020FA Online Course Offerings (Tentative)
Japanese 1-8
Kanji and Readings 1-6
Advanced Kanji & Readings
Business Japanese
East Asian Literature and Culture in Translation
Religion in Japan
History of Modern Japan
Japanese Cultural History: Ancient and Medieval
Fashion in Japan: Art and History of the Kimono and Western Dress Culture
Japanese Design: Aesthetics and Visual Culture
Geisha, Gangsters and Samurai: Japan in Western Film
Monsters, Ghosts and the Making of Modern Japan
Japanese Music
Japan and Globalization: A Cultural Approach
Culture, Power and Belonging in Japan
Sexuality and Culture in Japan
Inside the Secret World of the Geisha
Japan and Nuclear Weapons
International Relations of Asia
Japanese Politics and Public Policy from a Theoretical Perspective
Varieties of Capitalism in East Asia: Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and China
Management Across Cultures
Presentation and Visual Storytelling
International Negotiation: Resolving Conflict and Closing the Deal
Please refer to the following website (http://www.kansaigaidai.ac.jp/asp/academics/course-syllabi/) for course syllabi from past semesters for reference. Fall Semester 2020 version will be available in August.
Virtual Exchange in Finland, Fall 2020
Take courses online with University of Jyväskylä this Fall!
Dates: August 31-December 18 2020
Courses offerings: Various courses in Humanities, Business, and Sciences taught in English (see the list)
Tuition: SMU tuition is paid at SMU for the transfer credits
Credits: Credits are transferrable as applicable to the student’s program requirements. Contact the academic advising office and ask about how to obtain approval via the Letter of Permission.
Application: Email Global@smu.ca by July 23, 2020 to express interests in the program.
Virtual Exchange in Hong Kong, Fall 2020
Take classes online with Hong Kong Baptist University this Fall!
Dates: Fall 2020
Courses offerings: Various courses in Humanities, Business, and IT taught in English (see the list)
Tuition: SMU tuition is paid at SMU for the transfer credits
Credits: Credits are transferrable as applicable to the student’s program requirements. Contact the academic advising office and ask about how to obtain approval via the Letter of Permission.
Application: Email Global@smu.ca by August 10 2020 to express interests in the program.
Virtual Exchange in Brazil, Fall 2020
Take Portuguese classes online from Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro this fall!
Dates: August 25-December 11 2020
Courses offerings: Portuguese as a Foreign Language
Delivery: Zoom and Moodle platforms
Tuition: Tuition is payable to the host university. Portuguese Level I, II, and III (90 hours, R$ 9,816 or approx. CAD$2,472); Portuguese Level IV and V (60 hours, R$6,432 or approx. CAD$1,620)
Credits: Credits are transferrable as applicable to the student’s program requirements. Contact the academic advising office and ask about how to obtain approval via the Letter of Permission.
Application: Email Global@smu.ca by July 15 2020 to express interests in the program.
Academics Without Borders (AWB)
Academics Without Borders (AWB) helps developing countries improve their universities so that they can train their own experts and conduct research to assist in their countries’ development. For more information, visit their website at https://www.awb-usf.org/.
International Development Research Centre
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) invests in knowledge, innovation, and solutions to improve the lives of people in the developing world, as part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development. For more information, visit their website at https://www.idrc.ca/en/what-we-do.
The Canadian Learning Abroad Alumni Community (CLAAC)
The Canadian Learning Abroad Alumni Community (CLAAC) was formed with the goals of facilitating networking and engagement among Learning Abroad Alumni across Canada to help promote Learning Abroad opportunities, support Alumni with their careers and spark mentoring for future Learning Abroad students. Join their LinkedIn Group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8600497.
German Academic and Exchange Service DAAD
German Academic and Exchange Service DAAD is a funding organization for the international exchange of students and researchers. For more information, visit their website at https://www.daad-canada.ca/en/about-us/.
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute
The Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute is a binational organization that promotes understanding between India and Canada through academic activities and exchanges. For more information on grants, awards and research, visit their website at http://shastriinstitute.org/.
The Halifax Languages Consortium
The Halifax Languages Consortium is a group of representatives from local universities, HRM, ISANS, public and independent schools, parents’ associations, NGOs, private language schools, and interpreters and translators, and promotes the value of languages. For more information, visit their website at https://www.facebook.com/HalifaxLanguagesConsortium/.
Peaceful Schools International (PSI)
Peaceful Schools International (PSI) is a Canadian non-profit charitable organization founded in 2001, dedicated to providing a safe, inclusive network of peaceful schools. For more information, visit their website at http://peacefulschoolsinternational.org/.
