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07-Dec-202107-Dec-2021

UKM Global Webinar Series: Embracing Language and Culture through Internationalization

This webinar aims at exploring how language and culture-based programs are being offered in universities in Japan and Malaysia. Discussion will focus on the nature of programs and activities, the intercultural component of the programs, the focus and aims of the programs and the success stories or challenges faced in organizing the programs.

Date : 8 December 2021 (Wednesday)
Time : 2.30 p.m (GMT +8)
Registration : https://tinyurl.com/TIFO5 (via Zoom Platform)

Webinar Information Website: https://www.ukm.my/pha/tifowebinar5/
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/OIRUKM/

Should you have further inquiries, do not hesitate to email us at partnerships@ukm.edu.my.

04-Dec-202104-Dec-2021

Japan-Multilateral COIL/VE Project: 21st Century Skills

Kansai University’s Institute for Innovative Global Education (IIGE) is pleased to announce their newest initiative, the Japan-Multilateral COIL/VE Project. The inaugural program takes the place of the previous UMAP-Kansai/IIGE COIL project, which was offered for the past three years. This new multilateral COIL Project is now open for student applications, with a deadline of January 14, 2022. The program, focusing on “21st Century Skills,” will take place online February 7 to March 28, 2022.

UMAP student participants must be nominated by their institutions. Institutions must contact their National Secretariat to request the application spreadsheet and submit it on behalf of their of interested students, no later than January 14, 2022. Institutions experiencing difficulty in connecting with their National Secretariat may request this information from the International Secretariat.

Institutions may nominate up to 10 students each. A total of 60 UMAP students may be selected. Instructions for completing and submitting the spreadsheet are included on the spreadsheet document. Applications will be reviewed and selected by Kansai/IIGE. Applicants will be notified of the results by January 25, 2022. Additional information can be found at: https://kuiige.wixsite.com/j-mcp

20-Nov-202105-Feb-2022

Program C “Summer Programs” Information Session

What is UMAP Program C? Program C consists of short-term (one to eight-week) programs offered by UMAP Participating institutions. Programs are generally offered between May and September and are available in a wide range of disciplines: cultural studies, language proficiency courses, vocational training, entrepreneurship, and more.

Institutions offering Program C may charge or waive tuition fees for students and may choose whether to offer credit for the program. Program C is administered through the USCO platform. UMAP institutions may register program C offerings until December 1, 2021 for the first application cycle or February 28, 2022 for the second application cycle.

A Program C Information Session and Q&A was held on Zoom. You can watch the recording here.

19-Nov-202119-Nov-2021

UKM Global Webinar Series: The Importance of Associations in Internationalization Strategies

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Global would like to cordially invite UMAP members to the fourth series of our ‘UKM Global Webinar Series’, supported by the Toshiba International Foundation themed ‘The Importance of Associations in the Internationalization Strategies of Universities’

Date : 22 November 2021 (Monday)
Time : 10.00 a.m (GMT +8)
Registration : https://tinyurl.com/TIFO4 (via Zoom Platform)

Webinar Information Website: https://www.ukm.my/pha/tifowebinar4/
Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/OIRUKM/

This webinar aims to share the experiences of universities in Malaysia and Japan in their participation with international associations and how this form of partnership has brought their internationalization efforts to greater heights. It also aims to explore how and what kind of support associations provide during the pandemic period and dealing with a period of uncertainty.

13-Nov-2021

Kansai University IIGE International Forum 2021

The Kansai University IIGE International Forum: Emerging New Modes of Next New Normal VE/COIL: Uniting Asia, America, and Europe through IoE (Internet of Education) will run December 10 & 11, 2021. All sessions are free and open to the public but registration is required. Please use the QR code attached to register or email iige [at]ml.kansai.jp