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PhD scholarships and Open Evening for crime and security PhDs at UCL - 15 March 2016- 6pm

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UCL Department of Security and Crime Science PhD scholarships and Open Evening for UCL Security Science Doctoral Training Centre (UCL SECReT)                   Dear colleague, We would like to invite you to our open evening for crime and security PhDs: Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2016, 6pm-8pm Venue:  Sir Ambrose Fleming Lecture Theatre (G06), Roberts Building, Malet Place, London, WC1E 6BT       Each year UCL SECReT organises an open evening at which prospective students of the course can come along and learn more about the programme. The open evening includes presentations by programme leaders about the vision and goals of the centre, the modules involved in the course, our areas of research, and the wider activities that students will participate in as part of their four-year training programme, and also the application and scholarship award process.      We have a number of scholarships available this year - see here     Students will be able to meet course academics and current students from the programme.        Do feel free to let others know about this event.       To register for the open evening please complete this short form To find out more about our courses and scholarships click here To see some of the careers our graduates have gone on to click here Course details       APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN If you are a student from any of the below disciplines, considering PhD research with an application to security or crime-related areas, we can offer comprehensive academic supervision and a full scholarship: Chemistry, Computer Science, Biochemical Engineering, Materials, Nanotechnology, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geomatics And Spatial Analysis, Architecture, Environmental Engineering, Systems Engineering, Forensics, Complexity Science, Medical Imaging, Radiation Physics, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Psychology, Cognitive, Perceptual And Brain Sciences, Human-Machine Interaction, Speech, Hearing And Phonetic Sciences, Health Informatics, Computational Finance, Transport Studies, Geography, Environmental Studies, Energy Studies, Crime Science, Archaeology, Genetics And Evolution Studies, Anthropology, Philosophy, History, Laws And Political Science. This List Is Not Exhaustive. PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA. ARE YOU AN INDUSTRY ORGANISATION LOOKING TO PART-FUND A PHD? We are currently able to offer a funding arrangement whereby we will cover 66% of the cost of a 4-year phd student if you are able to cover the remaining 33% (approx. £33000). We will also provide supervision by world-leading academics (UCL was ranked fourth best university in the world in this year's QS ranking), access to UCL's world-class facilities and excellent PhD candidates.       Contact us now on:   vaseem.khan@ucl.ac.uk Join our FACEBOOK page at:       https://www.facebook.com/SecCrimeScienceatUCL        UCL Department of Security and Crime Science University College London 35 Tavistock Square, London, WC1H 9EZ UCL Department of Security and Crime Science This newsletter uses web beacons, which allow UCL to improve the service provided to our readers. Find out more

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[we!] CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Isis International Activist School for Women Human Rights Defenders

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		an Isis International e-newsletter, offers news, information and commentary on women's activism and rights around the globe
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	CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Isis International would like you to apply for the Isis International Activist School for Women Human Rights Defenders 5-12 April 2014 in Manila, Philippines (Deadline for Application – 31 January 2014)     The Isis International Activist School for Women Human Rights Defenders is an 8-day training for human rights or women's human rights advocates working in conflict and politically dangerous situations. Women human rights defenders (WHRD) promote and protect their own rights, and the rights of others. WHRDs face a litany of threats in their line of work.  This is exacerbated by the fact that they are women challenging the status quo, or because of the nature of their work which focuses on defending women's human rights. The current backlash against women's struggles and their achievements have made these risks and attacks more grave and incessant. The distinct challenges faced by WHRDs haves recently become recognised in the context of the United Nations. In November 2013, the United Nations adopted the first ever resolution on WHRDs which takes a step forward in their protection. However, recognition and resolutions alone aren't sufficient for supporting WHRDs working on the ground. This Isis International Activist School aims to further strengthen and support WHRDs in East and South East Asia, and provide analytical and reflective spaces for their exchange of survival strategies and experiences of enhanced sustainability.  We aim to do this by providing a multidimensional and holistic training approach that starts from self to larger social transformation issues. The training will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in a deeper reflectiveness of self, motivations and values that then connects with one's relationship to their organisation/community and the movements they are a part of, and the change that they seek to bring about. This will be combined with feminist consciousness raising and the development of feminist frameworks of analysis. Participants will gain tools for assessing risk and improving self-care and security, along with a deepened understanding of the legal and political human rights of WHRDs and how these can be asserted in their local contexts. The training will also build communication skills in advocacy for WHRD. Additionally, there will be a special focus on heightening activists' understanding of organizations, networks and movements and how to lead these with integrity. Who can participate?                                                            This Isis International Activist School is for human rights or women's human rights advocates working in conflict and politically dangerous situations. Women, men and transpeople are all welcome. Priority will be given to those who represent marginalized communities/organizations. Young women leaders or women young to the women's movement, members of a network that needs strengthening, and human rights advocates working at the grassroots level from East and South East Asia are encouraged to apply. There is no age limitation to those applying, but priority will be given to those who have not had previous opportunities. The workshop Activist School will primarily be conducted in English, so proficiency in English is a requirement. We will look into requests for translators on a case by case basis.  Given limited resources, however, this will only be provided if absolutely necessary. Logistical Arrangements The Isis International Women's House will serve as the venue and accommodation for this training. Full scholarships to attend the training are provided for applicants selected from Southeast Asia, China and Mongolia. Isis International will cover the selected participant's airfare, land travels (to and from the airport), accommodation and a modest per diem for evening meals. Participants are expected to cover other personal expenses including communications and personal needs. Depending on the best rate that can be attained, participants may be asked to book and purchase their ticket from their home countries and will be fully reimbursed upon submission of receipts in Manila. We are unfortunately unable to provide scholarships for participants from Singapore, Taiwan, Macau, Japan, Hong Kong or South Korea, but they are welcome to apply to attend at their own costs. For participants from these countries, the expenses that they would to need to cover include: flights, other travel expenses and accommodation. Meals during the day will be provided, while participants from these countries will have to cover breakfast and dinner at their own expense. The training will be provided for free and no registration fee is required. Participant must have a valid passport and the capacity to attain a Philippine visa if necessary. For participants receiving a full scholarship, Isis International will cover the cost of the visa only and expect the selected participant to cover any incurred expenses to attain it (such as travel and accommodation) as participants' counterpart contribution. Isis International will not cover the cost of renewing your passport. Interested in participating in the Isis Activist School for Women Human Rights Defenders? Please apply online or download the application form and send to nicole@isiswomen.org on or before 31 January 2014. For further inquiries please contact: Nicole Hutchison Activist School Coordinator Isis International 3 Marunong Street, Barangay Central Quezon City 1100, Philippines nicole@isismanila.org Tel. +63 2 928 19 56 Fax +63 2 924 10 65 www.isisinternational.org This Isis Activist School is supported by:

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Harper Government Launches Comprehensive International Education Strategy

Attracting more international students and researchers to Canada and supporting Canadian students abroad will foster innovation and create jobs and opportunities in every region of the country
January 15, 2014 - Ottawa - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade, today launched a new International Education Strategy designed to maintain and enhance Canada's global position in higher education. The comprehensive plan sets targets to attract more international researchers and students to Canada, deepen the research links between Canadian and foreign educational institutions and establish a pan-Canadian partnership with provinces and territories and all key education stakeholders, including the private sector.
Canada's International Education Strategy: Harnessing Our Knowledge Advantage to Drive Innovation and Prosperity was announced during an event at the Digital Media Zone at Ryerson University attended by the key stakeholders that make up Canada's international education community. The strategy is the result of extensive consultations by an advisory panel and is an important part of the recently announced Global Markets Action Plan.
The strategy will help Canada build on its already strong education advantages and performance. Capitalizing on these vast opportunities will create jobs and economic growth and help Canada retain and enhance its global leadership position and become more prosperous, innovative and competitive.
As approved in Economic Action Plan 2013, ongoing funding of $5 million per year will be dedicated to supporting the objectives of the International Education Strategy. This investment will be primarily dedicated to branding and marketing Canada as a world-class education destination to audiences within six priority markets.
In addition, the strategy will provide $13 million over two years to the Globalink program of Mitacs, a national not-for-profit organization that fosters innovation through research and training programs. The Globalink program facilitates student mobility between Canada and Brazil, China, India, Mexico, Turkey and Vietnam.
The strategy seeks to double the number of international students choosing Canada by the year 2022 without displacing Canadian students.
Attracting more than 450,000 international researchers and students to Canada by 2022 will:

• create at least 86,500 net new jobs for Canadians, bringing the  total of jobs sustained by international education in Canada to 173,100 new jobs;
• see international student expenditures in Canada rise to over $16.1 billion, generating economic growth and prosperity in every region of Canada; and
• provide an approximate $10 billion annual boost to the Canadian economy.

Other key elements of the strategy include:

• focusing resources and efforts on priority markets that align with Canada's Global Markets Action Plan (Brazil, China, India, Mexico, North Africa and the Middle East and Vietnam);
• developing Canada's education "brand", which will be used by all partners in priority markets;
• improving linkages and collaboration between Canadian and international educational institutions and research institutes; and
• entrenching a pan-Canadian approach in the international education sector with all key stakeholders and aligning activities to better advance shared objectives.

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"Our government recognizes that international education is a key driver of jobs and prosperity in every region of Canada. By striking a panel of eminent Canadians to advise us, by working closely with key stakeholders every step of the way, and by developing a plan that will align our efforts with those of our provincial and territorial partners and members of the international education community, we are ensuring that Canada stays ahead of the curve in a global environment that is fiercely competitive. As a key component of Canada's new Global Markets Action Plan, this strategy will also help us advance Canada's commercial interests in priority markets around the world and ensure that we maximize the people-to-people ties that help Canadian workers, businesses and world-class educational institutions achieve real success in the largest, most dynamic and fastest-growing economies in the world."
- Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade

"This plan is rooted in Canada's already strong economic leadership on the world stage and is further proof of the expertise and capabilities Canadians have to offer. Furthermore, the plan is firmly grounded in our government's focus on creating jobs and opportunities and our commitment to return to balanced budgets in the short term. By making the right investments and working with the right partners, we will create thousands of new jobs and add billions of dollars to our economy over the long term."
- Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance

"As we said in our report, international education is a key driver of the Canadian economy. By supporting the vast majority of our recommendations and by setting clear targets for growth, this comprehensive strategy will strengthen Canada's leadership position in this vital sector and deepen ties between Canadian and international postsecondary institutions, while sowing the seeds of economic growth and prosperity across Canada."
- Amit Chakma, President and Vice-Chancellor of Western University and Chair of the Advisory Panel on Canada's International Education Strategy

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Minister of International Trade
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Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada
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