Study in Australia eNews for Advisors

September 2011 Issue

Future Unlimited - studyinaustralia.gov.au/northamerica | Australia Unlimited

In This Issue

Inside Australia

Program Updates

Student Ambassador Stories

Video Contest

Funding for Professional Development

Research Scholarship

Position Open at Embassy of Australia

Upcoming Events

Quick Links

Visa Information

Scholarship Information

Program Search

Pre-Departure Guide

Inside Australia

Advancing Quality in Higher Education

The Advancing Quality in Higher Education initiative aims to improve outcomes for students by implementing several performance measurement tools. These tools include surveys to assess student experience and quality of teachers.Read more here.

Program Updates

WashU-UQ Collaboration

Washington University School of Law and the University of Queensland now offer a four-year combined degree program, which allows US students to study law at both universities. Upon graduation, students will earn both a JD from Washington University and a LL.M from the University of Queensland. Read more here.

Advisor e-Newsletter

Student Ambassadors Share Stories

Our student ambassadors have a lot to say about studying in Australia. These student testimonials illustrate the value students find in their semesters Down Under. Watch the videos here.

Video Contest Now Open

Grand prize is two round-trip tickets to Australia courtesy of V Australia

We are excited to announce the theme of this year's student video contest, "Discover Your Future Unlimited." Prospective, current, and returned study abroad or full-degree students from North America are invited to submit a video explaining how studying in Australia has helped them achieve their future aspirations. More information here.

Apply for the Endeavour Executive Awards

Funding opportunity

The Endeavour Executive Awards provide funding for professional development opportunities in Australia; activities could include management training, peer-to-peer learning, mentoring, short courses or developing leadership skills. Applications open on 1 November. Read more about the scholarship or email northamerica@studyinaustralia.gov.au for advice on how to apply.

Summer Research Scholarship

Students interested in undertaking research during the Australian summer (Nov-Feb) are eligible to apply for the University of Queensland's Summer Research Scholarships. International students are eligible to receive AUD$1000. Click here to read more.

Education Manager Position at Embassy of Australia

Located in Washington DC

The Australian Trade Commission is currently hiring an Education Manager in Washington, DC. Major areas of focus would entail stakeholder and client engagement, market research and intelligence and market development and outreach activities. For additional details on the position and how to apply, click here.

Upcoming Events

NACAC Conference and Workshop - 22-24 September - New Orleans, LA

Attend the workshop, "Applying Overseas: Admissions at Australian, Canadian and Irish Universities" on Thursday, 22 September from 8:30-11:30am at the Association for College Admission Counseling Conference. More info here.