The Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) of the Government of Japan is currently accepting applications for its 2018 Research Student Scholarship for foreign students who wish to study at Japanese universities. The scholarship covers full tuition, a monthly allowance and a round-trip flight between Canada and Japan.
The Research Student Scholarship is aimed at university graduates, born on or after April 2, 1983 (for the 2018 scholarship year) who wish to study as research students. The research study area should be the same field that the applicant has studied or a related field. The term of the scholarship is 18 months to two years (including 6 months of Japanese language training) starting in April or October 2018.
Application guides and forms are available on the Embassy of Japan’s website: http://www.ca.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/education.html Deadline for the 2018 scholarship year: May 19, 2017.
Applicants who successfully pass the written application screening are required to undertake an interview and examination (English and Japanese language) to be held in late June or July.
Questions can be directed to jet@vc.mofa.go.jp or 604.684.5868.
2018 MEXT Research Student Scholarship – Deadline May 19th
The Asian Conference on Education 2017
“Educating for Change”
Why are we in teaching and learning if not to be able to help enrich the lives of our students? Educational institutions at all levels, and of all types, should continue to strive for social change in today’s world. Beyond the apparent simplicity of our conference theme, however, there is great scope for wide-ranging responses to the question of just how we go about educating for change, by examining the inherent challenges and responsibilities faced by educators the world over.
Education, too frequently, is the victim of politics, and, worse, sometimes ideologies. Politicians and bureaucrats devise and implement policies to effect change that range from curriculum structure and goals to manipulating budgets on behalf of interest groups and their lobbyists. Questions relating to accountability, transparent governance and community relations are too frequently avoided.
Within the classroom itself, bridging the gap between policy, theory and practice, whether traditional or virtual, teachers and professors de facto become, at varying levels, agents for change. Beyond providing students with resources for study in given fields, they also support them by often being seen as acting not merely as mentors, but also as role models.
These issues are part of the global transformation affecting all human civilisation. How can we as teachers function effectively in a very uncertain environment? How do we help to equip our students with the intellectual and existential tools they require? How do we narrow the gap between theory and practice? How do we make decisions about curriculum and course context in the face of political pressure and social norms? What is the role of interdisciplinary studies in educating for change? And, at the macro level, how can we stimulate awareness of issues such as education assisting the promotion of social justice?
This conference, part of IAFOR’s global conference series on education, in its broadest sense brings together teachers, researchers and distinguished professors from around the world to share their insights. The goal is to broaden awareness of different contexts in the pursuit of synergies and solutions. We look forward to your active participation in this vital field of future-oriented academic activity of The International Academic Forum.
In conjunction with our Global Partners, including Waseda University and The Japan Association of Language Teaching (JALT), we look forward to extending you a warm welcome in 2017.
– The ACE2017 Organising Committee
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WinWin Academy Launching Corporate Internship Program in China, Apply Today!
WinWin Academy is launching their new Corporate Internship Program with China based partner, New Oriental Group, to provide students with internship opportunities at top international companies. The goal is to provide UBC students with more opportunities in developing their careers overseas, while supporting ex-Minister of Immigration John McCallum’s new initiative of strengthening the relationship between Canada and China.
What Students Can Expect:
- Choose between 4,6,8 or 12 week internships
- Internship work language is English
- Internships in Beijing, Shanghai or Chengdu, China
- Internship intakes every month – flexible for students
- Study Mandarin with foreigners from every corner of the globe
- Visit some of the world’s most recognizable and breathtaking landmarks
KIZUNA – Poetry Workshop @ Tea Gallery on March 6th
PLEASE JOIN US!
March 6th (Coming Monday), 2:00pm-5:00pm
Tea Gallery at the Asian Centre, UBC
[Program]
– 2:00 Opening
– 2:15-2:45 Japanese Shakuhachi Bamboo Flute Performance
Musician: Alcvin Ryuzen Ramos
– 3:00-3:45 KIZUNA: Trust Inbetween Spaces of Past and Future
Presenter (PhD student, UBC): Yoriko Gillard
– 3:45-4:45 Poetry Writing Workshop
UBS Professor: Dr. Carl Leggo
– 4:45-5:00 Closing
– 5:00-6:00 Gathering
The event is free and a Japanese snack will be offered.
The purpose of this gathering is to contemplate, to unfold, to belong, to cling, to love, and to hope for humanity. It is an educational event supported by UBC Language Sciences and the Department of Language and Literacy Education. Yoriko Gillard is a PhD student in the Department of Language and Literacy Education, an artist, poet, researcher, and teacher. Her goal is to create a trustful and heartful bond (Kizuna) between humanity through creative social acts. Dr. Carl Leggo is a UBC professor and poet who will help us to see the world in poetry.
Email: yorikogillard@gmail.com
https://asia.ubc.ca/kizuna-poetry-workshop-tea-gallery-on-march-6th/
APF Canada Seeks Students, Young Professionals for Asia Pacific Youth Council.
The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada is currently seeking students to fill a number of positions on its Asia Pacific Youth Council (APYC) for its March 2017 intake. Now in its second year, APYC organizes a variety of events in Vancouver that raise awareness among Canadian youth of Asia and its increasing importance to Canada.
Interested individuals should email a resume and brief cover letter, outlining their interest in the Council and how they would be successful in their position of choice, to Nicole Chan [president.apyc@asiapacific.ca] no later than Friday, February 20th, 2017.
More details can be found here.
GoGlobal Seminar Course applications still open until February 12th 2017.
Take a UBC credit course in another part of the world!
Applications are due February 12th , 2017. There is no cost to apply! Visit the website or contact go.global@ubc.ca for more information!
The Heritage of Chinese Migration – The Village Fortress/Mansions of Kaiping -(HIST 482: The Heritage of Chinese Migration, or ASTU 400: Interdisciplinary Studies in Arts) ) This is a 3 credit, 400-level History exchange course offered by UBC’s Department of History Professor Henry Yu (Principal of St. John’s College). Partnering with Shaw College at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Kaiping Village Conservation and Development project, students will have the opportunity to explore different perspectives on the history, cultures, and geographies of Cantonese migration from the “Szeyup” or “Four Counties” area of Canton (Guangdong) Province.
Intensive Chinese in Taiwan – (CHIN 231: Basic Chinese II (Non-Heritage) and CHIN 233 as transfer from NTNU) This is a 6-week intensive Chinese language program taught in Taiwan focusing on using Mandarin Chinese in everyday situations on selected topics. Students will have 96 instructional hours in total with extracurricular activities. The extracurricular activities will include three English-language lectures on selected topics such as Taiwan minority groups, Taiwan history, Taiwan society, and Taiwan globalization