Sweden Day: 30 March 2010

Dear students

If you are thinking about going on exchange to Sweden and would like to know more, do drop by the Sweden Day tomorrow!  The Swedish exchange students who are currently in Singapore have taken the initiative to organize a Sweden Day to promote their country, culture and of course their respective universities.  So for you all, this is a great opportunity to find out more.

Time : 11 am to 4pm

Venue : Yusof Ishak Plaza (this is the new sheltered area that is between YIH and Ridgeview Residences)

Activities : Talk to the students who are currently on exchange here, sample Swedish food & drinks and enjoy Swedish music!  

So be sure to be there, participate in the fanfare and make more friends!

Application open: 6th Universitas 21 Undergraduate Research Conference

The Faculty is now requesting for applications from FASS students for the 6th Universitas 21 Undergraduate Research Conference. It is hosted by University of Melbourne from 1 – 7 July 2010. The purpose of the U21 Undergraduate Research Conference is “to allow students from around the globe to present their research to a diverse audience of peers, faculty, and mentors, as well as the larger community” and this year’s theme is “Faculty of Imagining.”

You may apply if you are full-time students in your year 2,  3 and possibly Honours year and of any nationality. But if you are graduating at the end of this semester, you will not be eligible. However, please keep in mind that you will be responsible for meeting all immigration requirements for Australia. Students who have previously participated in the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme (UROP) or who have carried out research are especially encouraged to apply. Successful applicants should possess a good command of the English language, are thoughtful and mature in their outlook, and be able to act as effective ambassadors of NUS.

Please refer to Overseas Educational Programme site for information on how to apply, the brochure and programme details. You may also wish to visit the program website at http://www.urc2010.unimelb.edu.au/ for further details. Please refer to IRO officer (iroatg@nus.edu.sg) in charge if you have any query.

NUS and Churchill College, Cambridge University Symposium- Churchill and the Lion City: Shaping Modern Singapore

Dear students

NUS and Churchill College, Cambridge University has organised a very interesting symposium on 9 April. All are welcome with free entry. Please register with Mdm Chang Su Ling at fasv3@nus.edu.sg

http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/docs/pdf/landscape.pdf

For the detailed programme, please mouse over the title on the pdf link above and download the programme.