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  • APRU Student Activities: Undergraduate Leaders’ Program, Esports Careers, Research activities and mor

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    APRU Student Activities
    (June)
    In this email you will find information about: Please share these opportunities widely with your friends that may be interested.
     
    APRU Undergraduate Leaders’ Program 2021
    Hosted by University of the Philippines
    APRU Undergraduate Leaders’ Program (ULP) 2021 is now open for application

    We are the creators, shapers, and movers of the future not only just for the Asia-Pacific region but also for the rest of the world. With the theme, “Sahaya: Science and Arts Harnessing the Youth’s Advocacies”, this year’s ULP will be hosted by the University of the Philippines (https://www.up.edu.ph) from 18 - 29 October 2021.

    ULP 2021 will immerse youth leaders to the challenges of a developing country in the Asia-Pacific through a 12-day program of virtual lectures and workshops with proactive and interactive sessions on creativity, innovation, and empowerment together with local and international experts from the fields of Science and the Arts.
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    COVID-19 Survey & Multi-Hazards Summer Lecture Series

    COVID-19 Survey

    Led by The Chinese University of Hong Kong

    Disruptions to the healthcare system due to COVID-19 have been seen around the world. The Global Health Program’s Working Group on Non-Communicable Diseases, led by Dr Martin Wong from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, has formed a team made up of 22 researchers from 13 Pacific Rim economies to develop and implement a comprehensive survey on behavioral insights and perceived consequences of COVID-19.

    We ask everyone to complete this by July 15, as well as to share it widely among all networks (personal and professional). 

    A raffle will be held for gift cards of US$50. The survey is provided in English, Canadian English and Simplified Chinese.

    Multi-Hazards Summer Lecture Series

    Hosted by Tohoku University

    This Series will provide an opportunity to learn and discuss a social system required for a resilient society from different perspectives. Particularly the course will focus on necessary approaches and mechanisms that can tackle multiple-hazards through four lectures on infrastructure resilience, cyber-physical systems, and science-based risk management and community resilience.

    Date & Time
    [Session 1]
    July 27 at 7 pm (PDT)
    July 28 at 7:30 am (New Delhi) & 11 am (Tokyo)

    [Session 2]
    August 3 at 7 pm (PDT)
    August 4 at 7:30 am (New Delhi) & 11 am (Tokyo)

    Find out more information and register here!
    Esports Career Webinar Series & Apprenticeships

    Yesports x APRU: Esports Career Webinar Series

    Yesports, in partner with APRU, is convening Esports leaders from related industries, higher education, legal institutions, regulation, and Esports associations to share their experiences and challenges in understanding and participating in the Esports ecosystem. These discussions will empower participants to explore their career opportunities and make informed decisions about participating in Esports activities worldwide. More >>

    Date & Session Topics:
    • July 7: Career Plan for Young Gamers
    • July 14: Esports Player Contracts: Common Clauses and Potential Legal Issues (TBC)
    • July 21: Discover Your Talents in Esports Industry (TBC)

    Yesports Apprenticeships Series 2021-2022



    APRU and Yesports are working together to cultivate an international network of student leaders engaged in a next-generation learning experiences that support them in growing healthy, vibrant e-sports communities and becoming the future leaders of the Esports industry.

    In the academic year of 2021-2022, a new series of Yesports Apprenticeships 2021-2022 is now open for application. More >>

    Deadline Extended: End of June
    VSE Season 1 Launched
    Now that we have your attention with this CUTEEE photo of a koala and her baby...

    ...let us introduce the lineup of academic courses from Australian universities participating at Season 1, 2021-22 of the APRU Virtual Student Exchange program!

    Universities in Australia are among the most reputable academic institutions in the world. According to the QS World University Rankings 2021, the six top-ranked Australian universities are all APRU members. Among them, three universities are offering academic courses through APRU VSE in the upcoming Season:
    • Monash University
    • The University of Sydney
    • UNSW Sydney
    Don't miss the opportunity to take up to two credit-bearing courses offered by these renowned universities!
     
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    CAPRS Non-Residential Fellowship
    The University of Auckland’s Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) focuses on generating evidence-based and high-impact research to support persons forcibly displaced by climate or conflict-based situations. To further this mission, CAPRS is proud to introduce the Non-Residential Fellowship (NRF), an opportunity focused on supporting impact-oriented research across the Asia Pacific. The goal of this program is to create a supportive platform for scholars who have completed a masters or doctoral thesis related to forced displacement in the Asia Pacific region with a focus on converting their research into action-oriented impact.

    The NRF programme will offer five fellowships with a stipend of NZ $12,000 over a period of six months to support researchers in converting their masters/PhD thesis into an action-oriented policy paper. This is a remote opportunity with no travel required from any of the fellows.

    Application Deadline: Monday 2 August 2021
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