December 2010 Issue
Study In Australia - Live. Learn. Grow.
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Inside Australia
Program Updates
AHES Applications Due
Video Contest Winners
AIEC Presentations Online
World Scholars Awards
Open Doors
G'Day USA
Events
 

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Visa Information
Scholarships
Course Search
Pre-Departure Guide


Inside Australia

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International Student Strategy Released

The Council of Australian Governments has released its International Students Strategy for Australia. The Strategy addresses four key areas: international student wellbeing, quality of international education, consumer protection, and better information availability for international students.

Read more here.


Program Updates

Travel Writing in Australia

Summer Term
Boston University offers a summer program in travel writing in Sydney. The course is open to undergraduate and graduate students and includes a 12-day guided research trip.


Global Consulting Practicum

The University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business offers an opportunity for Australian and American students to work together through the Global Consulting Practicum. Read more here.


Study in Australia eNews


AHES Applications Due
AHES 2010
Applications for the 2011 Australian Higher Education Seminar close tomorrow. Apply online here.

Video Contest Winners Announced

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Congratulations to our 2010 video contest winners! First-place winner, Nicole Bickford-St. Pierre from Alaska, won a trip to Australia! Runner up Emma Sturm received an iPad and three other contestants got flip cams. Watch the winning videos here.

AIEC Presentations Online

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Missed the Australian International Education Conference 2010 in Sydney? The presentations are now available online and cover a range of international education topics. Download them here.


The World Scholars Awards

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PhD scholarships for North American students
The University of Sydney World Scholars awards are 3-year tuition fee scholarships for PhD students in any discipline at the University of Sydney.  For further information, please email david.boyd@sydney.edu.au or click here.


Open Doors

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Australia A-OK in study abroad downturn
According to the Open Doors data published by the Institute of International Education, study abroad declined in the 2008-09 academic year. Despite this decrease, study abroad to Australia grew slightly. Read more here.


Scholarship for Materials Engineers

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The Melbourne Materials Institute of the University of Melbourne and the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation have established a joint PhD scholarship program to support the best and brightest students as they embark on a career in Materials Research. Read more here.


G'Day USA
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G'Day USA is a two-week multi-city event showcasing Australian food, film, tourism, and business. This year, a number of activities focus on Australia's expertise in environmental science and sustainability. We invite you to participate in G'Day USA 2011 events. More information here.


Events

Clean Tech: Partnerships and Commercialization - 18 January 2011, San Diego
This event will showcase the algae biofuels opportunities in both San Diego and Australia, and will feature presentations on this topic. Read more here.

Sustainable Cities Conference - 19 January 2011, Los Angeles

A day-long conference to discuss experiences, emerging technologies, key learnings, and strategies for developing sustainable cities. Read more here.

 

Urban Water Forum - 19-21 January 2011, Los Angeles

The water events in Los Angeles will provide an opportunity to hear from leading Australian and US policy makers, industry leaders and research experts about urban water systems. Register here.


The Water Crisis - 25 January 2011

This conference brings together global leaders and influencers to share best practices and learn more about how to solve the energy crisis and limited water supply. Register here.

Water Tour: Environment and Agriculture - 26 January 2011, Sacramento
This half day program will focus on water reform, drought, and water capture and re-use particularly in regard to environment impacts and agriculture. Register here.

River Systems Management - 27 January 2011, Denver

This panel discussion will feature dialogue with the major bodies responsible for water in Colorado and cover topics such as policy, agriculture, and water efficiency. Register here.

Sustainable Cities Conference - 27 January 2011, Boston

A day-long conference to discuss experiences, emerging technologies, key learnings, and strategies for developing sustainable cities. Read more here.

Energy Conference - 28 January 2011, Houston

Experts from both Australia and the United States will discuss their perspectives on how feasible it is to replace fossil fuels with new sources of energy. Register here.

Australian World Bank Water Forum - 31 January 2011

This event will feature high level discussions with Federal government officials and regulators and a one day activity with the World Bank wholly focused on water as part of "The World Bank Water Day." Register here.



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