Online Event Senpai Talk! -Stories about learning Japanese from senior Japanese language learners-

Are you a learner who wants to know how other learners of Japanese have studied and improved their Japanese?

In this event, we will be interviewing David-san, a student in Level 6 of the JAPAN FOUNDATION, TORONTO (JFT) Marugoto Course who has also passed JLPT N2, to hear about his experiences in learning Japanese. There will also be time for a Q&A session, so please feel free to ask any questions you may have.

If you are interested in studying Japanese, please join us.

Senpai Talk!
Date and time: Friday, November 18, 2022   6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (Eastern Time)

Guest: David Greig, JFT Marugoto Course Level 6 student, passed the JLPT N2

Interviewer: Melanie Muir, JFT Staff, passed the JLPT N2

Expected Participants: Current and future Japanese language learners

Language: English

Agenda:

1. Introduction of the guest and interviewer

2. Interview about learning Japanese

3. Q & A

【Contact】Noriko Saito                    Noriko_Saito@jpf.go.jp

CANIE Climate Action Week 2022

We're excited to announce the schedule of sessions during CANIE Climate Action Week 2022!

Join international educators and practitioners around the world attending the CANIE Climate Action Week 2022 to be inspired, connect and learn about key actions the international education sector must implement to address the climate emergency.

Sessions Overview

Throughout the CANIE Climate Action Week 2022, sessions are repeated at different times to provide an opportunity for all participants to attend a live session in a time zone that works best for you! 

Transforming International Education for a Sustainable Future

• Join leading higher education futurists for this thought-provoking and interactive session where we take up the challenge of identifying bold action to make global learning truly climate-friendly.

How to get involved with CANIE

• Learn about the various ways you can become as involved as you want, or have the time to, with CANIE; from joining the Global and Regional Boards to subscribing to the Podcasts, and everything in between!

Mitigating, reducing, rethinking: sustainability as a key factor when planning business-related travel

• Let's all acknowledge the elephant in the room: our field has an impact on the climate crisis, and the largest part of it is due to flying. How can we keep working on the internationalization agenda while prioritizing sustainability? Explore how to pursue internationalization while reducing your travel impact.

CANIE Accord: Turning Promises into Action

• This interactive session will address key areas of the CANIE Accord including the underlying principles and impact areas. Special attention will be paid to Principle 3: Developing Climate Solutions that Advance Social Justice and Article 5: Emissions Accounting and Reduction.

ARCTIC FUTURES SYMPOSIUM 2022

The Symposium will take place at the Residence Palace, located at Rue de la Loi / Wetstraat 155, 1040 Brussels, Belgium.

This year's Symposium will focus on:

• Evolving Arctic Governance

• Arctic Cooperation in the Current Geopolitical Climate

• The Evolving Role of Arctic Stakeholders

• Arctic Energy and Resource Security

• Arctic Research Cooperation in the Current Geopolitical Climate

• Arctic Innovation

• The Arctic as an Attractive Place to Live and Work

The Arctic Futures Symposium promises to deliver lively discussions on Arctic issues.

You may register for the symposium on the Arctic Futures Symposium website.

You may also have a look at the confirmed speakers.

A detailed programme outline will be published soon.

Please don't hesitate to contact us at events@polarfoundation.org if you have any questions about the event, or if you have difficulties registering.

TMU Winter Program on Japanese & Japan Studies in 2023

Tokyo Metropolitan University is offering the Japanese and Japan Studies Program in Tokyo, Japan, from January 11-27 2023. The program is open to students with no knowledge of Japanese as well as to those with an elementary-level knowledge. This program is offered in-person.

If you are Interested in this program, please email global@smu.ca by November 7 2022.

〇 Contents of Program

The 3-week program consists of 51 hours of Japanese language study, 6 hours of Japan Studies, and 12 hours of field trips.

Students will be evaluated according to class participation, oral presentation and quizzes.

A certificate will be issued upon completion of the program.

〇 Program Length

January 10 (Tuesday) –January 27 (Friday), 2023

（Class and program will be started from January 11）

The Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD) Program

DAAD Study Scholarship – Funding for Master’s Studies or Research in Germany:

Highly qualified final-year undergraduate students or those who have received an undergraduate degree in any discipline may apply for the DAAD Study Scholarship for an entire Master’s degree program at a German university or as part of a Master’s degree program completed in the US/Canada.

Application deadline: November 4, 2022.

DAAD One-Year Research Grant:

Highly qualified candidates who have completed a Master’s degree, or in exceptional cases, a Bachelor’s degree at the latest by the time they begin their grant-supported research, are encouraged to apply for DAAD’s Research Grant-One-Year-Grants.

Application deadline: November 4, 2022.

International Education Week 2022

International Education Week is an annual celebration held in more than 100 nations around the world each year to highlight the important role that international education plays in fostering global citizenship.

This year’s International Education Week at Saint Mary’s (October 31 to November 4) will include a range of engaging online events and activities.

Visit our website to see all the activities we have planned for this week.

IEW 2022

International Education Week
October 31 - November 4 2022

Call for Proposals: BCIEW 2023

Submit a Proposal for BCIEW 2023!

BC International Education Week (BCIEW) provides an essential platform for the growth of BC’s international education sector. Do you have knowledge or new ideas to share about international education? Submit a proposal to speak at BCIEW 2023 in Victoria, BC!

This year, we are opening the call for two types of proposals.

Workshops: The workshop duration is a total of three hours. There will be an additional pre-scheduled 30-minute break halfway through the workshop. 

Concurrent Sessions: The presentation duration is 60 minutes (45 minutes plus 15 minutes for Q&A).

Session and Workshop Streams:

• Transformation, Technology, and the Evolution of International Education

• Mobility, Partnerships, and Collaboration in a Multi-Polar World

• Indigenous, Intercultural, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in International Education

• The Student Experience, Internationalization at Home, and Newcomer Communities in International Education

• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Climate Action, and Ethical Internationalization

Please indicate the proposal type in your submission form. Deadline to submit a proposal is January 30, 2023.

For more information on becoming a session presenter, please email conference@bccie.bc.ca

Edified Energiser Grants 2022

The 2022 Edified Energiser Grant applications are closing in 3 weeks!

At Edified, we believe education can transform lives. We also believe that powerful change can be led by individuals with passion and commitment. That’s why, we created the Edified Energiser Grants (EEGs) to energise people working to improve education around the world.

EEGs are worth AU $5,000 each and are awarded to individuals or groups with a compelling plan to improve education for their community. The plan could be small, like becoming a teacher in your community. It could be a grand plan, like creating a new EdTech platform to bring free education to the world. Or anything in between.

What’s important is that the plan is compelling and that the grant applicants have the vision and capability to make it happen. Take a look at the previous winners:   

2021 winners, 2020 winners

This year we are offering five grants!

We’re grateful to the following organisations that have joined us in making the Edified Energiser Grants possible:

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EEGs are open to students or recent graduates from an Australian, New Zealand, UK, Canadian, Irish or European Higher Education, Vocational or Language institution.  These regions were chosen because that's where our clients are.

This includes both domestic and international students of any nationality and from any study mode, including part-time, online and offshore campuses. The project can be delivered in any country in the world.

For further information and the application form, visit EEGs website:

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI): Announcement of Programmes 2022-23

Shastri Indo-Canadian Institute (SICI) is pleased to announce programmes for the year 2022-23 in a hybrid model in which proposals can be submitted based on the Institute’s COVID-19 policy.

Programmes seeking applications are as follows (please click on each programme to access the details):

- Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav: 75 Years of Independence (Logo Design Competition)

- International Youth Day 2022 (Articles/Essays Writing Competition)

- Shastri Conference & Lecture Series Grant (SCLSG):

      - SCLSG Conference/Symposium Grant 2022-23

      - SCLSG Lecture Series/ Workshop/Seminar 2022-23

- Shastri Short-Term Virtual Course (SSTVC) 2022-23

- Shastri Mapping & Matching Interest Workshop (SMMIW) 2022-23 (One Health)

- Shastri Best Research Paper Award (SBRPA) 2022

- Showcasing and Disseminating Knowledge and Research (SDKR) 2022-23

- SICI Membership Development Fund (SMDF)

- SICI-Mitacs Partnership Programme:

   - Globalink Research Award Programme/SRSF Programme for Doctoral and Post -Doctoral scholars

Date extended for Short-term Virtual Course on "Economic Analysis of Law"

Date extended for Short-term Virtual Course on -

"Economic Analysis of Law"

New Course commencement date:

December 6, 2022 (every Tues & Thurs)

No. of seats available: 50

Re-invent your career and start your journey

to learn & grow NOW…

Sign up today!

Date extended for Short-term Virtual Course on "Artificial Intelligence in Robotics"

Date extended for Short-term Virtual Course on "Artificial Intelligence in Robotics"

New Course commencement date:

December 3, 2022 (every Saturday)

Don't miss out to sign up today!

Re-invent your career and start your journey to learn & grow NOW!

NEOMA WINTER PROGRAMME 2023 - "Sport Federations and Major Events Management"

NEOMA WINTER PROGRAMME 2023 - "Sport Federations and Major Events Management"

• DATES: January 23rd - February 10th, 2023

• CAMPUS : PARIS from January 23 to February 1 AND REIMS from February 2 to February 10, 2023 The programme is this year divided between both cities.

• FORMAT: Full-time, with mandatory social events organised as extra curricular activities

• LANGUAGE OF STUDIES: English

• TOTAL NUMBER OF ECTS: 12 (roughly equated to 6 credit hours at SMU, to be confirmed by SMU Records Office)

• APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

> Graduate level programme: Bachelor degree in a business (or closely related) discipline.

> Undergraduate level programme: Completion of at least one year of undergraduate level business classes.

Interested students should email global@smu.ca by December 1 2022. Tuition is paid at SMU for the transfer credits.

Mitacs Globalink Research Award Program: Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS)

Below are the most recent updates to the Mitacs Globalink Research Award (GRA) program. These updates pertain to a call for proposals with our partner Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), a new version of the application now available and an update regarding invoicing of projects through the allocation stream.

Current opportunities — call for proposals:

1. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) (Japan – travel from Canada)

• Dates: September 29, 2022 to November 30, 2022 at 5 p.m. PT

• Level: Full-time master's and PhD students, postdoctoral fellows

• Themes: All disciplines

• Other requirements: Interns must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada

• Eligible institutions: complete list here: Japanese national, public or private universities, Inter-University Research Institute Corporation, National Laboratories, Prefectural Research Institutes, Independent Administrative Institutions, Non-Profit Organizations, Corporations etc.

• Co-funding: No financial contribution is required from the Canadian university

• Award amount: JSPS arranges round-trip airfare and insurance. Mitacs and JSPS provide an allowance for the student or postdoctoral fellow (equivalent to 534,000 yen in total). Host supervisors are eligible for a research support allowance.

• Duration: 9 weeks

• Internship dates: Projects must take place during the period set by the JSPS. The dates for the 2023 program are early June to mid-August, 2023. More details can be found here. Note that dates are tentative and may be subject to change.

• Application process and submission: instructions here. Submission to Mitacs through the local Mitacs Business Development representative

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Do not hesitate to contact me directly if you have any questions. For general questions about the program, please contact the Programs team: international@mitacs.ca.

Become an EAL Volunteer Tutor

Are you interested in volunteering with us to help newcomers settle in Nova Scotia? Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia (ISANS) is looking for volunteer EAL tutors! We match EAL tutors with our clients who want to improve their spoken and written English and prepare for English language proficiency/professional exams, Canadian Citizenship Tests, etc.

Depending on your preference and availability, these one-on-one tutoring sessions can be delivered in person or online. No tutoring experience is necessary. Find out more here, or email us at volunteer@isans.ca.

Virtual Exchange @ HKBU is now open!

Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) is offering a series of virtual courses as part of their exchange program.

The virtual course offerings can be found here. All courses will be taught entirely in English. SMU students are welcome to take a partial study load (i.e. 1-2 courses) at HKBU virtually for FREE. Alongside classes, HKBU is excited to spice up their virtual study experiences through a wide array of virtual student-led activities such as buddies scheme, cultural immersion activities, and talks!

If you are interested in this program, please send email to global@smu.ca by Oct 26.

Lunch with Dr. Caroline Hossein

The lunch on Friday, October 14, will give students a chance to meet Dr. Hossein, chat about her talk, and learn about possible graduate studies opportunities in Women and Gender Studies, Political Science, and Global Development at the University of Toronto. This event is supported by the Office of the Dean of Arts.

Registration is free. Lunch will be provided. Please contact politics@smu.ca to register by Thursday, October 6. , with the subject heading "Dr. Hossein Lunch."

ACIC Symposium: Celebrate International Day of Peace

Celebrate International Day of Peace with ACIC!
ACIC invites you to register for ACIC Symposium 2022: Peace Through The Looking Glass: Reflections on Justice, Equity and Strong Institutions.

ACIC’s Symposium 2022 will examine the ways justice, equity and institutions are at the core of sustainable development and can both support and hinder peace-building efforts around the world. Join us on October 28 and 29, in person in Halifax, or online, as we explore the intersections of peace, environment, education, consumerism and human rights. Understanding the importance of Sustainable Development Goal #16 in helping to safeguard peace, we will explore the concept of peace from a multitude of perspectives and consider the intersection of peace with sustainable global development both locally and globally.

The Symposium will bring together international cooperation practitioners, environmentalists, youth, Indigenous leaders, human-rights activists, feminists, local governments, civil society leaders, issue-specific experts, advocates and academics to encourage dialogue across sectors and cultures. The Symposium is rooted in fostering a learning environment through a combination of keynote sessions, panel discussions, workshops and opportunities for connection, that will strengthen individual and collective capacity to engage Atlantic Canadians and provide them with the tools to recentre peace as a critical value at a time when global solidarity is challenged at every turn.

To ensure financial barriers are not a deterrent to your participation, we have bursaries available for those who might need them. If there are accessibility concerns you’d like to let ACIC know, please write to ACIC at membership@acic-caci.org.  

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The Youth Stream provides an opportunity for participants aged 18-29 years, to connect with their peers and professionals working in the field of International Cooperation, as they attend the ACIC Symposium. Pariticipants will engage in mentorship and networking opportunities, learn about topics related to the symposium theme of justice, equity, and strong institutions, all the while reflecting on how this work impacts communities at the local and global levels. Learn more about the application criteria and apply here. Deadline: Wednesday, October 5, 2022.

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Stories are powerful: they weave people and experiences together and shape how we see the world. Knowing the impact and value of a well-told story, ACIC’s PhotoVoices Program empowers youth to share the narratives they want to tell through photos. Through the program, Atlantic Canadian youth and youth from the Global South use photos to share their stories, build skills, explore various topics related to social justice, learn from experts in the field, and so much more. Why get involved?

• Share, network, and collaborate with like-minded youth living in Atlantic Canada and the Global South.

• Develop skills in photography, communication, social justice action, storytelling, and more! 

• Opportunity to learn how to address community needs, concerns, planning, and other lived realities

Upon completion of the program youth will receive a certificate of completion and a $250 honorarium for the time and commitment.

JFToronto Digital Library: Social Media

Borrow Japan-related ebooks, audiobooks and streaming videos from Japan Foundation Toronto’s digital library, JFT OverDrive. Visit https://jftor.overdrive.com or download the Libby app and sign in with your library card. To get a new library card or to renew your existing card, please follow the instructions at https://jftor.org/library/collection-and-services/.

#JFTDigitalLibrary #JFTOverDrive #StayHomeWithJF #JFTLibrary

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COLLECTION AND SERVICES https://jftor.org/library/collection-and-services/

HANDLES @JFToronto

HASHTAGS #JFTDigitalLibrary #JFTOverDrive #StayHomeWithJF #JFTLibrary

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University of Niigata Prefecture (UNP) International Online Seminar 2022

We are pleased to announce that the UNP International Online Seminar will be held as an alternative event for the summer seminar in response to the spread of COVID-19.

The theme of this year’s seminar is Japan in the 21st Century: History, Economy, Culture, Society, Education, IT, and Well-being. The transition from the 20th Century brought with it many societal changes. In addition, two pandemic years exposed large gaps in societal systems and pushed us to find new ways to bridge some of those gaps. Against the current social backdrop of global political and economic crises the need to create venues for mutual understanding and cooperation is clear.

In this international online seminar, we will present a variety of issues that Japan is facing as we advance through the second decade of the 21st century. The seminar includes snapshots from UNP faculty members representing three different academic fields (three short live lectures and opportunities for Q & A-). Then, using online tools, groups made up of students from a variety of universities and countries will sharetheir ideas about the topics presented and the questions raised in the lectures. Next, groups will use video meeting software to collaborate in group work to prepare for and deliver a presentation.

Costs

There is no cost for participating in the seminar. Necessary equipment and Internet access to participate the seminar need to be prepared by respective participants.

Application and Contact

Applicants should submit their application forms to their home university. For details of the program, please contact the following email: gyoumu@unii.ac.jp (Language support available in English and Japanese)

Application Deadline

Students from partner universities of UNP : October 8th , 2022

Short-term Virtual Course: Economic Analysis of Law

SHASTRI INDO-CANADIAN INSTITUTE is going to provide a short-term Virtual Course about Economic Analysis of Law.

Course name: Economic Analysis of Law

Starts October 11, 2022