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Study Trip for Engagement & EnRichment (STEER) New Delhi & Agra – 15 to 23 Dec 24

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Join us for an enriching immersion programme to New Delhi and Agra, India. Designed exclusively for NUS full-time undergraduates, this unique experience is organised in collaboration with O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU).

STEER New Delhi & Agra offers you the opportunity to gain insights into India’s diverse communities, social structures, and cultural heritage. As a participant, you will engage in an immersive experience that blends academic learning with cultural exploration.

This is your chance to attend lectures at JGU, engage with thought leaders on important issues such as language preservation, corporate governance, and sustainable development, and visit cultural landmarks such as the Taj Mahal and Humayun’s Tomb! Additionally, you will get to go on customised visits to places typically inaccessible to the public, including the High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in New Delhi, which serves Singapore citizens in 19 Indian states, Bhutan, and Nepal.

Upon completion of this programme, you will:

·         Better understand India’s rich cultural diversity,

·         Be able to apply critical thinking to social, economic, and environmental issues,

·         Gain intercultural competence and appreciate insights from other cultures,

·         Comprehend the importance of community development and sustainable practices.

More information on the programme below.
 

Important Dates

Application deadline

11 November 2024

Payment deadline

15 November 2024

Programme

15 – 23 December 2024
Theme
Community and culture development in India (New Delhi and Agra).
Programme Highlights*
 

·         Lectures by experts from JGU on the following topics:

o    Language and Identity: Preserving Indigenous Languages in India.

o    Introduction to Corporate Governance and Corporate Responsibility.

o    Caste and Community: Social Hierarchies and Cultural Integration.

o    The Impact of Globalisation on Local Cultures and Communities.

o    The Role of Media in Shaping Community Narratives and Cultural Identities.

·         Cultural immersion activities including:

o    Yoga and meditation to promote well-being.

o    Visit to Taj Mahal, one of the seven wonders of the world.

o    Visit to Humayun’s Tomb, a garden tomb reflecting Mughal architecture.

·         Customised industry visits to:

o    India’s Ministry of Culture to find out about the ministry’s role in preserving, promoting, and developing the country’s heritage.

o    National Institute of Urban Affairs to understand the organisation’s role in shaping India’s urban development.

o    DLF Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of DLF Group, to learn of the organisation’s high-impact interventions in areas such as education, environment, social sustainability, and healthcare.

·         Trip to the High Commission of the Republic of Singapore in New Delhi where officials at the mission will share about its efforts in promoting Singapore’s interests in India, including providing support for Singapore companies looking to establish a presence in the country.

*Subject to changes.
Programme Fees
SGD 2,500.00

  • Includes accommodation (twin room), local transport, and airfare (economy).
  • Excludes personal expenses.
  • You are expected to pay the full fees upfront. Any reimbursement will be made after you have satisfactorily completed the programme.
Funding

You may be eligible for the STEER Award worth SGD 1,200.00, if you fulfil the following criteria:

  • A full-time NUS undergraduate, excluding Yale-NUS and exchange students.
  • Have not previously received the STEER Award.
Other Requirements

Participants will be required to:

  • Commit for the entire programme duration.
  • Attend the pre-departure briefing session scheduled for the week of 9 December.
  • Complete pre- and post-programme admin as necessary (further information will be shared during the pre-departure briefing).
Apply now via EduRec (programme setup ID: 02999).

For more information on STEER, click here.

 

APPLICATION: STEER SUMMER TRIP TO CAMBODIA 2024

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Dear Undergraduate students,

 

The Mekong River runs through time and space, connecting diverse strands of history and different places. The field exposure trip will introduce ongoing field projects led by local researchers and practitioners, involve field trips to institutions, projects, and field sites that relate to issues of historical political, economic, and social transformation; water and energy governance; environmental sustainability and biodiversity conservation. There will be opportunities to interact with researchers and students from host institutions. 

 

The trip exposes participants to the country’s contemporary historical, political, social and environmental challenges. We will mix of urban and rural experiences, including home-stays on islands in the river, fieldtrips to Irrawaddy dolphin sites, flooded forests, Khmer-Lao border zone, rapids, waterfalls, and reefs, hydropower plants, the Tonle Sap (Great Lake), and Angkor Archaeological Park, with insights from specialists. The trip will also encompass company visits, government agencies, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs).

 

The 14-day trip will be a field exploration across Phnom Penh, Kratie, Stung Treng, and Siem Reap and will be led by none other than Dr Carl Grundy-Warr, our senior lecturer from the Department of Geography who is sure to have you in peaceful, creative vibes with his vast experience in bringing countless batches of students to Southeast Asian countries to conduct fieldwork. Check out his sharing about field trips via here .

 

The application deadline for REx STEER Trip to Cambodia 2024 has been extended to 03 May 2024 (Friday).

Please submit your application through EduRec.

Kindly note of the following details which you may require when applying for the trip:

EXT Study Setup ID: 02790

Interview dates will be provided later.

We would like to draw your attention to the STEER Award payment process and its eligibility criteria. This is to ensure transparency in the trip’s cost so that you can make a well-informed decision with regard to your participation in the REx STEER trip to Cambodia 2024:

  1. STEER Award Application
  • Students will have to apply for the STEER Award (S$1,000) upon acceptance of the internal offer for the STEER Cambodia programme in EduRec-GE.
  • GRO will review the participant’s application for the STEER Awards and double-check if they are impacted by the requirements imposed by the Board of Discipline
  • GRO will update the students’ application in EduRec-GE which will trigger an automated email asking the students to accept the STEER Award
  • When all the STEER applicants have accepted the award, GRO will work/arrange with OFN to disburse the funds to the student’s bank account** (as per EduRec-GE records) either one week before the start of the programme or during the programme.

 

  1. Eligibility Criteria for STEER Award
  • Be enrolled at the National University of Singapore (NUS) as a full-time student (excluding Yale-NUS students and exchange students).
  • Students are eligible for a single STEER Award for the duration of their studies. However, they can participate in multiple STEER programmes.
  • Award recipients who are currently holding other financial awards/scholarships must ensure that he/she is allowed to hold this award concurrently.
  • Award recipient must not be facing the Board of Discipline and/or have major disciplinary records
  • Students on concurrent degree, double degree and joint degree programmes may not be eligible for funding. Instances where participants are not eligible for funding: a participant is classified as a PG student by RO for billing purposes (concurrent degree) and NUS is not listed as the participant’s host university (joint degree).

​**Note to students: Please update your crediting and debiting bank accounts in EduRec to avoid any delays in the disbursement.

Please note that students who had successfully applied and received (any amount of) STEER award for previous trips will not be eligible for the STEER award in our REx STEER trip to Cambodia.

The STEER Award applications will be processed in May and will be disbursed to eligible students 1 week before or during the REx STEER trip.

 

To summarise, a non-refundable deposit of $250 to be made by the participating student by 26 April 2024 a refundable deposit of $1000 to be made by the participating student who is eligible for the award by 10 May 2024. PVO will provide support students who are ineligible for the STEER Award.

Please let us know if you have any clarifications with regard to this matter or if you encounter any issues/concerns accessing our REx STEER application page (on EduRec) via email pvobox66@nus.edu.sg

We look forward to receiving your applications! 😊

Thank you.

PVO-UGE Team

 

 

 

Global ESG Lecture Series

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  1. APRU SWM Global ESG Lecture Series from May to December

          Held from May to December 2023, this Lecture Series is designed to provide a sound                     foundation in basic principles and unify research across ecology to conservation and                       environmental health to waste management with a focus on sustainability and                                   Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG).

     2. UN SDG Primer Course

The SDG Primer aims to establish a common base of understanding and approach for                      the  UN system in supporting the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

 

Please refer to the link below:

APRU Global ESG Lecture Series 2023 – APRU