The ASEAN-Korea Centre launches the 2011 ASEAN-Korea Multimedia Competition for young artists including university/graduate students of ASEAN and Korea. The Competition is organized to provide a channel of exchanges and to enhance mutual understanding between the young generation of ASEAN and Korea through new media.

The theme, FUTURE IMAGE illustrates ASEAN’s today and tomorrow’s contemporary image and suggests a new conformity of its art and culture in this global society. It aims to be a cultural platform for the young communities of ASEAN and Korea to overcome the standardized image of ASEAN and to pursue a new and contemporary language of the art in ASEAN as the nexus of today’s digital community.

Selected artists will be presented with opportunities to introduce artworks to the contemporary art circles in Asia. The winners residing in ASEAN countries (up to two individuals per team) will be invited to Korea for seminar and exhibition, with provision of airfare, accommodation and daily allowance for 4 nights, 5 days, as well as a cash prize of up to 300USD. Winners will be announced on their website on 13 June 2011.

Entry submission is open till 31 May 2011. Details of the competition and submission procedures are provided on their website. For further information or enquiries, please visit the website at www.aseankoreammc.com or contact the Information and Data Unit at mmc@aseankorea.org  tel: 822-2287-1141.

This is an announcement on behalf of Australian National University under the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU). Please direct your query to them.

The Australian National University (ANU) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the ANU Asia Pacific Week (APW) from 10 July to 14 July this year. The event will bring together over 100 of the best students and top academics from Australia and around the world in public panels, seminars and breakout sessions on issues of importance in the Asia Pacific.

ANU Asia Pacific Week is an initiative of students from the ANU College of Asia & the Pacific. Among other events, ANU APW will incorporate the prestigious China Update, a Q&A style forum on the future of the Asia Pacific between students and academics, a flagship conference panel on the transformation of political and economic power in Asia and a closing address at Parliament house by the Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs Kevin Rudd.

Leading figures expected to participate in ANU APW include: Peter Drysdale, Hugh White, Yiping Huang, Deborah Brautigan, Andrew MacIntyre, Gareth Evans, Kent Anderson, Veronica Taylor, Luigi Tomba, Nicholas Farrelly, Jane Golley and Stephen Howes.

How do I apply? Apply online now at http://asiapacificweek.anu.edu.au/

Delegates will be selected based on a brief online application. Applications open March 7th 2011 and will close on April 21st 2011.

10 ANU IARU full scholarships will be awarded to the top ten applicants and substantial travel bursaries may also be provided based upon the strength of the application. Accommodation and food will be provided for the duration of the conference.

Any query, please direct them to 

Alice McAvoy, Marketing Director and Candidate Liaison ANU Asia Pacific Week ANU College of Asia & the Pacific The Australian National University. Email: alice.mcavoy@anu.edu.au

This is an announcement on behalf of IRO. Please direct all query directly to the Semester at Sea enquiry email.

Semester At Sea Open Ship 2011

This is sent on behalf of NUS Overseas Colleges

Application for NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) is now open!

Step into the world of entrepreneurship where global opportunities and hands-on experiences await you:

 (a)    12-month overseas internship at  Silicon Valley, Bio Valley, Stockholm, Shanghai or Beijing, while studying at a leading partner university

 (b)   6-month overseas internship in India (open to post-graduate students and undergraduates)

(c)    7-month local internship and 2-week overseas study trip

Find out more at our NOC-Info Sharing Sessions!

RSVP for 14 Jan (Fri) or 17 Jan (Mon)

 Time: 3.00pm – 5.00pm (Refreshments will be provided)

Venue:  ICube (I3) Building, 21 Heng Mui Keng Terrace, Seminar Room, Level 1 (building is directly opposite Sheares Hall)

Please direct all query to NOC (nocquery@nus.edu.sg)

This is sent on behalf of International Relations Office

International Internships Information Session

Date: 12 January 2011, Wednesday

Time: 2.30pm to 4:30pm

Venue: University Hall Auditorium, Level 2, Lee Kong Chian Wing

Program Highlights:

1. EUSA Internship Program in New York city, Boston and Paris
2. The Washington Center Internship (TWC)
3. A presentation on Cross-Cultural Internship Program (CCIP) by program representative from New York city, Ms Elizabeth Kay  (Fusia Communications, Inc.)
4. EADS internship in new locations in Europe
5. Research attachment opportunities available at various Universities in the US, France, the UK, Australia, and Mexico 

To attend the Info Session, please register on-line at Calendar of Events by 5pm, 11 January 2011. For enquiries or more information, please email go-iro@nus.edu.sg.

On behalf of International Relations Office:

NUS students may now apply for INNOVATE 2011: China, which will take place between 5 to 15 March 2011 in the major Chinese cities of Beijing, Suzhou, Hangzhou and Shanghai.

INNOVATE is an international academic conference for undergraduate and graduate students that examines the relationship between technology, globalization, and leadership in the contemporary marketplace. Through company site visits and meetings with key business, academic, and government leaders, INNOVATE will help prepare delegates to become tomorrow’s industry leaders.

More information about INNOVATE 2011 is available on the NUS International Relations Office (IRO) website at: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/prog/others/innovate/index.html

 Visit the INNOVATE 2010 website for a peek into last year’s conference happenings: http://innovate.rice.edu/10top.htm

 Cost for NUS Delegates

NUS delegates for INNOVATE 2011 will pay a conference fee of USD $1,900 (approx. SGD $ 2,500) which includes:

• All INNOVATE company site tours & related program events
• Included cultural tours or special events as indicated in the conference itinerary
• Double-occupancy accommodation and daily breakfast in China
• Airport transfers to/from hotel in China (if arriving at same time as U.S. group flight)
• Daily breakfast, all lunches, and most dinners
• Ground transportation abroad to all conference sites and events
• Tips for tour guides & bus drivers

*Please note that the conference fee does not include airfare from Singapore to China and back. Successful applicants may be eligible for financial aid of up to SGD $500 from the NUS International Relations Office.

Applicants should complete and submit the application form to FASS Dean’s Office c/o Mr Lu (fasv12@nus.edu.sg) by 5 pm, 11 January 2011 through EMAIL ONLY. A copy of the form is available via this weblink: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/prog/others/innovate/INNOVATE%202011%20-%20NUS%20Application%20Form.doc

Please ensure that your submission is complete and incomplete application materials will not be entertained.

• Completed Application Form (in the link stated above)
• Copy of Resume or CV
• Copy of unofficial transcript (ISIS)

Questions about INNOVATE 2011?

The tentative conference itinerary is available for download here. Please visit the IRO website for more details about INNOVATE 2011.

Any further queries about the conference can be addressed to:Orion KEW (Mr.), International Relations Office, DID: 6516 6172, Email: irook@nus.edu.sg

Sciences Po Information Session – 10 December 11am

This is an invitation on behalf of International Relations Office. Please see e-flyer above.

Dear students,

Founded in 1872 and currently located in the 7^th arondissement of Paris, Sciences Po Paris is a highly selective and respected “Grand Établissement” that has traditionally educated France’s political and diplomatic elite, but whose academic focus now encompasses law, communications, finance, business, urban policy, management, and journalism, in addition to the political and economic sciences.  Courses are taught in both French and English.  See their website for more information http://www.sciencespo.fr/en/

 We are fortunate to have the Program Director for the Asia Pacific Center, Mr. Miguel Lim, visiting NUS on Friday, December 10^th.  Mr. Lim will be giving a presentation to all students and staff who are interested in learning more about Sciences Po and what it has to offer, for example undergraduate and postgraduate programs, exchange programs, admission requirements, scholarships, etc.

 If you would like to attend please email Kelsey Works at irokw@nus.edu.sg

Date: Friday, December 10^th

Time: 11:00am – 12:00 noon

Location: Nutmeg Room, Shaw Foundation Alumni House (Level 3), inside Global Market Place

RSVP: By emailing irokw@nus.edu.sg

 We look forward to seeing you there!

 This is an invitation on behalf of International Relations Office.

IRO would like to invite all students to the TF-NUS LEaRN Leadership Forum on Monday, 6 December 2010, at the University Hall Auditorium.  The topic of the Forum is “Building Social Capital in Southeast Asia through Impactful Leadership”. 

We have invited renowned guests and speakers to join us this year, including the ASEAN Secretary-General, Dr Surin Pitsuwan, who will grace the Forum as the Guest-of-Honour and keynote speaker.  Ms Penny Low, Member of Parliament for Pasir Ris – Punggol GRC and Co-Chair of the Social Enterprise Association of Singapore, will also participate in the panel discussion segment. 

Details of the day’s programme is as follows:

12:30pm          Registration & Networking Lunch

2:00pm            Opening Ceremony

2:05pm            Opening Address by NUS Provost, Prof Tan Eng Chye

2:20pm            Keynote Speaker & Guest-of-Honour

                             Dr Surin Pitsuwan, ASEAN Secretary-General

3:00pm            Guest Speaker

                            Dr Tan Lai Yong, medical doctor and NUS alumni, speaking about social capital in rural community healthcare

3:20pm            Panel Discussion

Discussion topic – “Building Social Capital in Southeast Asia through Impactful Leadership”

• Moderator
  • A/Prof Goh Beng Lan (NUS Dept of SEA Studies)
• Panellists
  • A/Prof Albert Teo (NUS Centre for Social Entrepreneurship & Philanthropy)
  • Ms Penny Low (Co-Chair of Social Entrepreneurship Association and MP for Pasir Ris – Punggol)
  • Dr Tan Lai Yong

4:00pm            Tea Break

4:30pm            TF-NUS LEaRN Student Presentations

5:00pm            Closing Remarks

5:10pm            End of Event

Date: Monday, 6 December 2010

Venue: University Hall Auditorium (Level 2)

RSVP: learn@nus.edu.sg

You can RSVP your attendance by sending us IRO at learn@nus.edu.sg with your name and home faculty/department.  They look forward to seeing you at the Forum.

Please note that this is a call from Yonsei University for student participation of a conference being held at Yonsei University. If you have any query, please write to them directly. We are just informing students of this conference opportunity.

Hello, this is Saemi Seong, the PR manager of NEAN2011 from Yonsei University. We recognize that Yonsei University and your school has a tight established academic tie via exchange programs for outstanding students of each school. We are glad to be in partnership with the talented students of your school. We mailed you since we wanted connection to the students of National University of Singapore.

To introduce us, NEAN is for Northeast Asian Network, which is an international student forum annually hosted by students of Yonsei University under Yonsei Leadership center since 2002. It is one of the biggest, purely student organized conferences in the world, dealing with issues on Asia and facilitating global future leaders. Students from 24 countries and over 60 universities have participated in NEAN until now on. Furthermore, 152 speakers have graced the occasion, including the late Kim Dae Jung, the 16th president of Korea and Abdul Kalam, the president of India. Our conference intends to offer all the participants the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding upon various Asian issues, cultivate international leadership, not to mention friendship between delegates from all over the world.

We mailed to inform you on the upcoming NEAN forum, NEAN 2011.

NEAN 2011 Conference Theme: Planning Asia’s Sustainabilty

Date: 23rd to28thofJanuary,2011

Venue: Yonsei International Campus, Songdo, Incheon & Sinchon Main Campus, Seoul, Korea

Sessions: Session 1: Politics – Road to Green Governance

Session 2: Business – Creating a Green Business Model

Session 3: Culture – Redefining Sustainability: How Technology Shapes Us

Session 4: Law – Revitalizing Collective Efforts for Sustainability with Environmental Law

Session 5: Energy – The Development and utilization of Sustainable Energy in Northeast Asia

Recruitment: 22th of November ~ 10thofDecember

Official Website: www.nean.org (opening on 20thofNovember)

Mail : nean@yonsei.ac.kr

We are looking for prestigious students to participate the upcoming NEAN2011 forum. Any undergraduate student interested in sharing their views and ideas and from various cultural backgrounds is welcome. The upcoming conference intends to offer all the participants the opportunity to deepen their knowledge and understanding upon various issues regarding Asia and environment, cultivate international leadership, not to mention friendship between delegates from all over the world. All delegates will be given a magnificent opportunity to listen to the voices of eminent keynote speakers and government officials from various fields and nationalities. Diverse academic and cultural activities following the lectures including city tour, culture night and gala night would lead students to the world of creativity – a distinctive element which differentiates NEAN from other forums. 

Best Regards, Saemi Seong

PR manager NEAN 2011 organizing committee Yonsei University