Category Archives: Undergraduate Student Conferences and Seminars

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.

 

Invitation: Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) 2016 Asia Conference

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Please note that this is an announcement on behalf of the organiser of this conference: The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Please refer to them directly if you have any query on this.

HPAIR2016

It is with pleasure I extend the below invitation to NUS students to participate in the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations 2016 Asia Conference which will take place between 19 and 23 August 2016.  The Conference is Harvard University’s largest annual student conference in the Asia-Pacific region.  This year it will be  hosted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and will focus on 5 tracks, namely, Environment and Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Technology, Humanitarian Affairs, Business and the World Economy, and Governance and Diplomacy.

The Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations (HPAIR) is a student-run organization of the Harvard University Faculty of Arts and Sciences.  Since 1991, they have continuously gathered a growing pool of international students from top universities, renowned academics, business professionals, and political leaders to engage in their rigorous educational events.  The HPAIR Asia Conference is a 5-day academic program aiming to enrich delegates with a broader exposure to issues spanning multiple arenas, including political, social, economic, cultural, and business.  As the world becomes more globalized as well as commercialized, the boundary between business and other aspects of society is increasingly less rigid. The HPAIR Asia Conference seeks to capture this phenomenon and help delegates understand its impacts on the future of international relations.

Application for delegates has now started and you are invited to join this wonderful event! The regular deadline for application is 15 May, 2016. For more information, please visit www.hpair.org

 

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Student Global Changemakers: Attend the Global Engagement Summit

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Please note that this is an announcement on behalf of Northwestern University. Please contact them directly if you wish to inquire.

Hello from Northwestern University! We are writing on behalf of the Global Engagement Summit, which will take place from April 15 – April 19, 2015, at our Evanston, Illinois, campus just outside of Chicago.

The Global Engagement Summit (GES) is a week-long conference that brings together student delegates from around the world and equips them with tangible skills to develop and implement meaningful social ventures. Our annual Summit includes professional mentorships, capacity-building workshops, influential speakers and financial outcomes, as well as the opportunity to establish long-lasting connections with like-minded students and industry experts. In the past 10 years, more than 450 delegates from over 50 countries have participated in the Summit. Delegates congregate in Chicago to learn how to develop ideas, understand the challenges and opportunities for social engagement and hone their skills to enable them to better implement change-based projects.

We would greatly appreciate your help in forwarding this message to all of your students who are interested in social justice, community development, social entrepreneurship, or global issues. This could be a great opportunity to foster relations between you and Northwestern University.

We look forward to working with you! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We encourage you to find out more by reading our brochure.

Thank you so much.

Best,
Adarsh Shah, Medha Imam and Jacob Humerick
Co-Chairs, International Delegates Team
The Global Engagement Summit
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Call for Application: 11th Sino-Singapore Undergraduate Exchange Programme 2014

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Please note that this is an announcement on behalf of the International Relations Office. Please contact them directly if you have a query.

Grab the opportunity to explore China & network with students from top Chinese universities

The Sino-Singapore Undergraduate Exchange (SSUE) Programme is a prestigious programme spearheaded by the respective Ministries of Education (MOE) of Singapore and China. It is the only G-G (Government to Government) Tertirary Exchange Programme between Singapore and China and was the brainchild of then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Goh Chok Tong, who proposed this programme to then Vice-President of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), Mr Hu Jintao, in April 2002, when the latter visited Singapore. The programme was established formally in 29 May 2002 and is entering its 11th anniversary run in 2014.

SSUE aims to instill Singaporean students with a global perspective and understanding of China and its potential, and to expose Chinese students to life and education in Singapore. The main objective and focus of this programme is to create networking and interaction opportunities for the Chinese and Singaporean participants. On a higher level, the programme helps to strengthen bilateral ties between Singapore and China and selected student participants are to become exemplary ambassadors of NUS and Singapore.

When does it take place?

The programme is comprised of two parts:

  • 15-day Singapore Programme (Hosted by Singapore MOE and the local universities respectively, NUS will host the delegates for 2 days) 25 February – 11 March 2014.
  • 15 day China Programme (Hosted by PRC MOE and the participating Chinese Universities) 19 May – 2 June 2014

Where does it take place?

  • Singapore leg: On NUS campus and around Singapore.
  • China leg: In Xianmen (Fujian Province) & Wuhan (Hubei Province)

What is the Content?

  • Academic lectures
  • Visits to participating universities
  • Networking sessions with local students
  • Cultural exchange
  • Excursions
  • Visits to government organizations and private companies

*Do note that the content varies from year to year and may be subjected to change.

What is the student accommodation?

For the China leg, students will stay in hotels arranged by the PRC Ministry of Education.

The incoming Chinese delegates will stay in a hotel arranged by the Singapore Ministry of Education (this is not a homestay programme so participants need not house the Chinese students in their homes).

What does it include?

  • Airfare
  • In country travel
  • Accommodation
  • Excursions
  • Most meals

How much does it cost?

  • Programme fee for each student will usually be capped at $600 (excluding a $100 deposit)
  • Visa: $60 (estimated)
  • Insurance: $45 (estimated)
  • Additional changes to flights or duration of stay: Up to $500 (estimated, however can vary significantly)
  • Spending money: $20 per day (estimated, however can vary significantly based on personal spending habits)

Available for NUS Study and Travel Grant?

No. Already heavily subsidized thru the Sino-Singapore fund

What are the eligibility requirements?

  • Singapore citizen or permanent resident (non-PRC-nationals)
  • Aged 25 or below
  • Preferably in Year 2 or 3
  • Minimum CAP score of 3.0
  • Articulate, confident, open-minded, and eager to learn and share knowledge
  • Pleasant personality and a team player
  • Demonstrated interest in China and its culture
  • Must FULLY COMMIT to all aspects of the programme
  • Students with special talents, e.g. singing/playing musical instruments, drama, photography, IT, designing skills etc. are preferred

* Non-Chinese and non-Mandarin speaking students are welcomed to apply. But do note that most of the talks, seminars and dialogue sessions during the China leg of the programme will be conducted in Mandarin.

Is a visa required?

Only for students who are extending their stay beyond the programme.

How to apply?

Email the following documents to irottd@nus.edu.sg before 5.00pm, 20 January 2014

  • Completed Application Form (click on hyperlink)
  • CV
  • Unofficial Transcript (from ISIS)

Shortlisted candidates may be called in for interviews on 22-23 January 2014.

Who to contact for more information?

For additional information or related queries, please click here.

Reflections from Previous Batches of Students

Call for participation in Northwestern University’s Student Global Engagement Summit

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Please note that this is an announcement on behalf of our partner university Northwestern. Please direct all queries to the contact person below and that FASS does not provide funding for this form of undergraduate activities. 

Greetings from Northwestern University!

My name is Sean Widjaja and I am writing on behalf of the Global Engagement Summit (GES), which takes place at our Evanston campus, just outside of Chicago, IL, between April 16th and 20th 2014.

GES is a weeklong capacity building summit for students committed to global change, that includes mentorships, workshops, short talks, outcomes, as well as long lasting connections. Delegates come together to understand the challenges of and opportunities for their engagement and to hone their skills and mindsets that will enable them to better plan, execute, and participate in change-based projects.

If you are interested in social justice, community development, social entrepreneurship, and global issues. This could be a great opportunity to foster relations between Northwestern University and National University of Singapore. We look forward to working with you!

Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. We encourage you to find out even more by checking out this video! Students can apply here!

Best, — Sean Widjaja

Northwestern University | Class of 2014 BA Economics, Political Science, Kellogg Certificate in Managerial Analytics The Global Engagement Summit | International Delegate Recruiting Tel: +1-872-207-8768

Email: seanwidjaja2014@u.northwestern.edu

Call for Application: ASEAN in Today’s World (AsTW) 2013, Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines), 22 Feb to 8 March 2013

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Please note that this is an announcement on behalf of International Relations Office. Please contact the organiser of the conference directly if you have a query

Dear Students,

The NUS International Relations Office is pleased to invite you to apply for the ASEAN in Today’s World (AsTW) 2013 programme, hosted by Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines) from 22 February to 8 March 2013.

Who

Full-time NUS undergraduate students who also fulfill the organizers’ criteria (http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/astw/appl.html)

What  

AsTW 2013 is an international programme co-organized by Kyushu University (Japan) and Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines), in cooperation with Mahidol University (Thailand) and Fukuoka Women’s University (Japan).

When

22 February to 8 March 2013 (2 weeks)

Where

Ateneo de Manila University (Philippines)

Why   

To attend classes in ASEAN studies and Asian languages/cultures, and discover the Philippines through field trips. At the end of the programme, credit and grades will be awarded by Kyushu University and an official transcript will be sent to the participants.

How

1)      Read attached flyer and consult AsTW website (http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/astw/) for details.

2)      Follow instructions on application website (http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/astw/appl.html) and apply directly to organizers. Programme fee is JP¥ 133,000 and the application deadline is November 16, 2012.

3)      15 Scholarship grants will be awarded by the organizers to qualifying students from ASEAN universities on a first-come first-serve basis.

Travel Grant

IRO is pleased to support up to 2 accepted participants with a travel grant to offset the cost of air travel, on a first-come-first-served basis. Accepted participants who wish to apply should be full-time NUS undergraduates. Please email the acceptance letter/email and your student ID number to Ms Leong Wai Yee (irolwy@nus.edu.sg) to apply.

If you have queries on the AsTW 2013, please email the organizers directly (astw.2013@gmail.com). 

Call for Application: INNOVATE 2013 – BEIJING & SHANGHAI

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Please note that this is an announcement on behalf of International Relations Office. Please contact them directly if you have query.

INNOVATE 2013 – BEIJING & SHANGHAI

(8 – 17 March 2013)

INNOVATE is an international academic immersion for engineering, science and business students, organised by the University of Pittsburgh, USA. To be held in the dynamic Chinese cities of Beijing and Shanghai in 2013, participants will examine the relationship between technology, globalisation, and leadership in the contemporary marketplace, with a focus on Asian economies. Through company site visits and meetings with key business, academic and government leaders, INNOVATE will help prepare participants to become tomorrow’s industry leaders.

Visit the programme webpage for more details: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/others/out/innovate/index.html

1. What is the programme fee?

The estimated fee of participation is SGD 3,430 and includes airfare, ground transport, accommodation in 3/4-star hotels, most meals, company site tours, related events, cultural tours and special events, insurance, visa fees and personal expenses.  Eligible students can apply for financial assistance under the NASA Enhancement Bursary or Scholarship scheme.  Please visit the programme webpage for a detailed breakdown of the estimated costs and information about financial assistance.

2. Am I eligible to participate?

  • Undergraduates who are currently in Year 2 and above of their studies at NUS.
  • Must not be graduating at the end of Semester 2, AY 2012/13 or earlier.
  • Business, Engineering or Science majors.
  • Have a CAP of 3.0 and above.

3. How do I apply?

  • Check with your home faculty about the  need to apply for Leave-of-Absence to participate in this programme.
  • Complete the attached IRO Programme Application Form.
  • Attach a copy of your latest unofficial NUS transcript (downloadable via MyISIS).
  • Submit your application via email to irook@nus.edu.sg by 5pm on Monday, 12 November 2012
  • IRO will nominate eligible applicants to the University of Pittsburgh.
  • Visit this webpage for more details: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/opps/others/out/innovate/index.html

4. Questions?

Questions about the programme can be directed to:

Orion KEW (Mr)

International Relations Office

Email: irook@nus.edu.sg