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05-Nov-2024

November 2024 UMAP newsletter

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01-Oct-2024

October 2024 Monthly Newsletter

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24-Sep-2024

Micro-credential Training Workshop for Faculty and Staff

KMUTT offers Micro-credentials Training Workshop: A New Pathway to Career Success

Bangkok, Thailand – Are you looking to enhance your career prospects? Look no further! We’re excited to announce our upcoming workshop on Micro-Credentials, a cutting-edge approach to professional development.

What are Micro-Credentials? Micro-Credentials are specialized certifications that validate specific skills or knowledge. They are designed to bridge the gap between traditional education and the evolving demands of the job market. By earning Micro-Credentials, you can demonstrate your expertise and increase your chances of career advancement.

Workshop Details Join us for our online zoom webinar workshop on November 21, 2024 from 9:00 AM Bangkok time, 11/20/24 18:00 Vancouver/20:00 Mexico City, 11/21/24 02:00 UTC/10:00 Manila/11:00 Tokyo.

Register before November 10 to secure your spot ! Don’t miss this opportunity to take your career to the next level.

18-Sep-2024

Indo-Pacific Regional Research Fellows: Call for Applications

The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF Canada) an independent, not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening Canada’s relations with Asia, is currently seeking applications from researchers and scholars based in the Indo-Pacific to serve as Fellows in APF Canada’s Indo-Pacific Regional Research Program. This program is designed to deepen partnerships and engagement between Canada and countries in the Indo-Pacific region, contribute to Canadian knowledge about the region, and build trust and support regional networks.

The Indo-Pacific Regional Research Program is part of APF Canada’s new Asia-based programming, with funding support provided by the Government of Canada. Scholars selected under this program will produce and publish research on topics such as regional security issues, sustainable development, economic security and supply chain resilience, emerging technologies and innovation, energy security and the green economy, among other areas relevant to Canada’s engagement with the Indo-Pacific. Fellows will also participate in regional and Canadian events and workshops, contributing to the strengthening of Canada-Asia research networks.

Eligibility:

This initial call for applications is open to researchers from the following Indo-Pacific jurisdictions: India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, South Korea, and Taiwan.

Application Deadline:  1 October, 2024

For complete program details, please visit:  https://www.asiapacific.ca/about-us/employment-opportunities/call-applications-indo-pacific-regional-research-fellows

03-Sep-2024

September 2024 UMAP Newsletter

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19-Aug-2024

SEAMEO-Jasper Research Award: Call for Entries

The 12th SEAMEO-Jasper Research Award aims to continue encourage young scholars to pursue research on a relevant theme on social development in Southeast Asia and facilitate continued interaction and knowledge-sharing among Southeast Asian and Canadian researchers.

The theme for the SEAMEO-Jasper Research Award 2024/2025 is Engaging Minority and Indigenous Communities in Southeast Asia.

Research studies may cover one or more areas as follows:

  1. Promoting inclusion in policy making and education;
  2. Preserving and promoting cultural heritage;
  3. Empowering minorities and indigenous communities through skills training and economic opportunities; and
  4. Addressing issues of discrimination and social inequality

Eligibility:

  1. A national of a SEAMEO Member Country*
  2. Holder of advanced degree
  3. Not more than 45 years of age at the time of application
  4. Not currently associated with or employed by any of the SEAMEO Centers/Networks or SEAMEO Secretariat
  5. Not previously received any awards organized by SEAMEO Secretariat
  6. For studies/projects conducted by a team of researchers, only one author will be eligible for nomination. The submission should include a written note from the co-author(s) waiving any claim to the Award, in case the research is selected; and a statement indicating the nominee’s level of responsibility (in percentage) for the research work
  7. Physically fit to travel; certification by a competent physician may be requested before travelling

* SEAMEO Member Countries include: Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor Leste and Vietnam

For additional program background and complete application details, please visit:

https://www.seameo.org/Main_programme/471

Deadline:  31 December, 2024

02-Aug-2024

Updated Guide for Institutions

We have updated our Handbook for Institutional Users.  Click below to download the new version!

02-Aug-2024

August 2024 UMAP Newsletter

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17-Jul-2024

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