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03-Nov-2022 Winter Discovery Camp, India Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) and Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) have joined forces to offer UMAP Discovery Camp 2030: The Future is Now . The program will have a serious focus on SDGS related to *EEE i.e Equality, Energy and Environment.* KIIT and KISS at the forefront of sustainability work in teaching and research, the university has been highly ranked three years in a row in Times Higher Education’s ranking for its work towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. KIIT has recently been placed in the cohort of 600-800 in World University ranking 2023 by Times Higher Education. Students from all UMAP member universities are welcome to work in teams at KIIT and KISS University to address real life challenges related to SDGs such as: Reduced inequality, Affordable and clean Energy, Sustainable production and consumption, and strong, democratic and engaging institutions for all. The winter camp aims to facilitate student-community involvement, enhance intercultural skills, and build relationships between participants from different cultures. Our social programme will include a welcome and farewell ceremony as well as day trips and social activities, allowing students to experience sustainability initiatives. Students will learn through lectures on each topic which will majorly include sessions on- Overview of progress towards the agenda 2030 and the SDGs Inequality and indigenous experience Implementation of practical energy efficiency measures Environment protection and Sustainability Application Deadline: December 10, 2022 For complete details, please visit: https://kiit.ac.in/event/umapusco2N
03-Nov-2022 Community Colleges for International Development Annual Conference As UMAP member institutions, CCID invites you to join in celebration of a 47-year-old tradition of bringing our global community together in common cause at our annual conference in Washington, D.C. on February 10-13, 2023. The conference provides maximum interaction and networking for all and is attended by high level college administrators, senior international officers, education abroad professionals, and faculty from around the world. We are pleased to offer 10% off registration for UMAP members. Enter the code: CCID23UMAP on our registration page: https://www.ccidinc.org/2023-ccid-annual-conference/
18-Oct-2022 Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability Conference NERPS Conference 2023 in Thailand – Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability The Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS) at Hiroshima University and the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) will jointly host the NERPS Conference 2023 – the second edition of the Hiroshima International Conference on Peace and Sustainability in the Context of Global Change – from February 28 to March 3, 2023 in Thailand. The deadline for the submission of abstracts has been extended to November 30, 2022. For more information, please visit the Conference website: – Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (nerps.org) Students whose abstracts are accepted for presentation may be eligible for financial support. Please visit the website for more information.
18-Oct-2022 UMAP Discovery Camp Indonesia 2023 Information Session UMAP Discovery Camp 2023: The GLOBE (Global Bound and Exchange) Discover Indonesia is a joint program collaboration between Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya & Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) Semarang. The program will be held from 5-17 February 2023 in Surabaya and Semerang Indonesia. The participants will gain insight and experience related to technology development in society, city development, culture, art, food and societal interaction. Two online information sessions will be offered to share program and application details. Wednesday, 26 Oct 2022: 19.00 – 20.00 Surabaya: 5:00am Vancouver / 7:00 Mexico City / 12:00 UTC / 20:00 Manila Thursday, 27 Oct 2022: 09.00 – 10.00 Surabaya: Wednesday 26th 19:00 Vancouver / 21:00 Mexico City / Thursday 27th 02:00 UTC / 10:00am Manila Zoom details: https://its-ac-id.zoom.us/j/91634386816?pwd=NzZBcXpMNW52Ui9nREI3aFdvb1RHUT09 ID Meeting: 916 3438 6816 Passcode: ITS2022
11-Oct-2022 Concordia 2022: A Month-long celebration of the United Nations In celebration of the United Nations month, the San Pedro College Internationalization and Linkages (InterLink) Office presents Concordia: Overcoming Barriers To Peace Through Culture. The following competitions will be held to attain this year’s United Nations Celebration objective of building back together for peace and prosperity by showcasing students’ aptitude and excogitation. Extemporaneous Speaking Contest BED (Gr4-6), JHS Essay Writing Contest JHS, SHS, College Quiz Bee Competition JHS, SHS, College Flag Making Competition BED (Pre-Gr3) Photo Costume Competition BED (Pre-Gr3) Through this event, the SPC InterLink Office aims to strengthen the institution’s relationship with various schools across the globe through collaboration, encompassing students of all levels, from kindergarten to college. The competitions will be open to schools from inside and outside the country. The program will commence on October 14, 2022, and conclude on November 7, 2022. Link for the primer: https://tinyurl.com/SPCConcordia2022
11-Oct-2022 Full tuition scholarships available from Sias, China for UMAP partners As the Chinese border begins to open to international students, Sias University is offering 100 tuition scholarships to UMAP member institutions. Scholarships may be used for in-person or virtual programs. Please find the fact sheet here with complete details and application instructions. The application deadline for Spring 2023 semester is December 15, 2022.
06-Oct-2022 Climate Leaders Webinar Series, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UMAP members are invited to participate in the Climate Leaders Webinar Series titled “Universities and Sustainable Communities: Towards a Green Agenda” organized by the Institute of Climate Change (IPI), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) in collaboration with the Higher Education Leadership Academy (AKEPT) and Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia. This webinar is designed to shape university leadership in strengthening its contribution to the local community and sustainable global community. It will serve as a platform to strengthen the university’s role in equipping graduates with comprehensive education and understanding global climate change issues. The webinar will be held on Monday, October 17th, 2022 from 9.00 am (Kuala Lumpur, GMT +8) using the Zoom platform. Pre-registration We strongly advise participants to pre-register for the event. Click the link below to register: Registration: https://bit.ly/UKM-AKEPT Facebook Live: https://ms-my.facebook.com/UKMOfficial/ More Information: https://www.ukm.my/ipi/akept-webinar1/
03-Oct-2022 UMAP Discovery Camp 2023: The GLOBE Discover Indonesia UMAP Discovery Camp 2023: The GLOBE (Global Bound and Exchange) Discover Indonesia is a joint program collaboration between Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya & Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) Semarang. The program will be held from 5-17 February 2023 in Surabaya and Semerang Indonesia. The participants will have insight and experience related to technology development in society, city development, culture, art, food and societal interaction. ITS will expose participants to the implementation of SDGs 4-8-10-11-17 in Surabaya City, particularly City Council for Population Administration and Civil Registration, City Office for Education, and City Office for Cooperation and Micro Enterprises. The program will provide SDG related courses, site visits to government offices, case studies, and projects The use of technology in achieving sustainability post pandemic will be the highlight. In addition, participants will be given opportunities to learn Indonesian traditional instruments and martial arts. Unissula will provide a seminar on SDGs 4-5-11-16 in the context of Semarang City, particularly related to Semarang as a peaceful multi-religion city, resilient city and community, and the role of women as front liners against pandemic. In addition, participants will be provided with basic Indonesian language classes, batik shirt making, and a traditional dancing course. The joint program between ITS in East Java and Unissula in Central Java will definitely offer a great opportunity for participants to discover Indonesia! Application Deadline: December 16, 2022 Link to online application: https://usco2.umap.org/ProgramDetails/Details/516
27-Sep-2022 Thailand UMAP Micro-Credential, Phase 2 King Mongkut’s University of Technology Thonburi (KMUTT) is pleased to announce the Thailand UMAP Micro Credentials (Strand B) program which is aimed to fulfil the needs of learners who seek to upskill and reskill, develop needed specific competencies, or lifelong learning. The application deadline is 30 November 2022 at 1:00 pm. (GMT+7, Bangkok, Thailand). There is no cost to participate for UMAP members. For complete details, please follow this link.