LEDEN NEWSLETTER 1/2017

1. Studijní pobyty a stipendia (1-2)

2. Pracovní stáže ( 2 )

3. Zimní/letní školy (3-13)

4. Konference (13-14)

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Studijní pobyty a stipendia

Erasmus+ World: Studujte v Malajsii, Dominikánské republice nebo v Japonsku Studenti Masarykovy univerzity mohou díky programu Erasmus+ studovat nejenom v Evropě, ale i v řadě dalších destinací na jiných kontinentech. V nabídce jsou nejrůznějších univerzity v Kanadě, USA, Izraeli, Kambodži, Albánii, Japonsku, Rusku nebo na Srí Lance. Centrum zahraniční spolupráce MU přispívá studentům na jednosemestrální pobyt přes program Erasmus+ World stipendiem ve výši 650 EUR měsíčně a hradí jim náklady na cestu. Přihlášky na příští školní rok se podávají 12. února. Více informací najdete na webu Centra zahraniční spolupráce MU.

Studijní pobyty a stipendia

New call for applications Erasmus Mundus MARHABA scholarships We are glad to announce that it is time for considering new opportunities: European students can now apply for a scholarship within our MARHABA project. The deadline for this 3rd call for applications is on February the 7th, 2017. All information concerning MARHABA can be found at www.usc.es/marhaba The current call for applications covers mobility from the EU to Iran and Iraq (Kurdistan region). European candidates can apply for 3 types of mobility according to their academic level: • Master • Doctorate (PhD) • Post-doctorate The project covers travel and insurance costs for the selected applicants, as well as scholarship-related expenses such as visa or residence permits. Additionally, the following monthly allowances will be transferred to the selected applicants according to their academic level during their stay abroad: • €1,000 for Master • €1,500 for Doctorate • €1,800 for Post-doctorate

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Tuition fees: MARHABA grantees do not pay any tuition fees at the host university. PLEASE NOTE: All European candidates must apply under TG2 (Target group 2). Lastly, please visit our Facebook page! Erasmus Mundus MARHABA Team University of Santiago de Compostela - International Office Casa Jimena e Elisa Fernández de la Vega - Casas Reais nº 8 CP 15782 Santiago de Compostela (A Coruña)Spain e-mail: erasmus.mundus@usc.es

Stipendijní nabídky:

Možnosti stipendií: Nadace Zdeňka Bakaly http://www.nadacezb.cz/

CEEPUS http://www.ceepus.info/

Nadační fond Martiny a Tomáše Krskových http://www.krsekfoundation.cz/

Fulbrightova komise http://www.fulbright.cz/

Open Society Fund Praha http://www.osf.cz/

Dům zahraničních služeb http://www.dzs.cz/cz/akademicka-informacni-agentura/ Rochus und Beatrice Mummert Stiftung

http://www.mummertstiftung.de/content/language1/html/index.asp

RASMUS+ internship at the International Cooperation Office of School of Arts and nit

Pracovní stáže

ESTÁŽE STÁTÁŽE STÁŽ Workplacements: Leo-net http://leonet.globalplacement.com/ Stáže.cz http://www.staze.cz/tag/pracovni-staz/

Velká Británie http://www.placement-uk.com/ Německo http://www.praktikum.de/ Francie http://www.cidj.asso.fr/

AIESEC http://aiesec.cz/front-page/ European Association of Erasmus Coordinators (EAEC) http://www.eaec.eu.com/?action=database

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Zimní / letní školy

Shanghai International Summer School

I would very much like to take this opportunity to announce the Shanghai International Summer School (SISS, 26th June -15 July 2017) application for 2017 is now open from this point. Combined with culture activities, company visits and weekend trips, modules offered in this setting will focus on three topics: culture, business and innovation- each with an emphasis on understanding the Chinese Market, investigating the causes behind, and analyzing challenges of china’s booming economy. While participants are progressing to achieve a high degree of detailed and sophisticated study on real word business, they are inspired to map key ideas in the Chinese language and the local culture, which shall further help accumulate a bundle of renewed knowledge and hand-on experience in the particular fields of study on their own.

Per the institutional agreement we’ve achieved within the current educational framework , your students are eligible to apply for the fee-waived admissions ,which means they are exempt from paying tuition, accommodation fees and any miscellaneous fee that may be prescribed by the university. To start an application for the program, please visit our online application portal at: https://sojump.com/jq/10491793.aspx . Please note that applications for fee-waived admissions will be considered on a rolling basis, this means places available for waiving program fees may be limited and that the program will close once all of the available places have been filled. It is therefore, strongly recommended that interested students lodge their applications at the earliest opportunity. Attached you may also wish to refer to the posters/flyer which makes all program specifications spread around more easily, we would be very much grateful should you kindly circulate this exceptional opportunity to bring in more interest, as well as to encourage interested students to apply. For more updates on the 2017 SISS, including a new brochure introducing the program setting and a range of specifications (modules of study, accommodation and dinning, etc. ) , you may also wish to visit the International Office webpage at the following links: 1. http://rsws.shufe.edu.cn/upload/_info//180806_1611070414361.pdf (Download link for a program brochure) 2.http://rsws.shufe.edu.cn/structure/GjcGatYw/InternationalStudents/Summer.htm (Navigation columns for program specifications-bracketed with 2017 SISS) Incoming Exchange Management Team International Exchange and Cooperation Office Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 777 Guoding Rd, Yangpu District, Shanghai 200433, China Tel:+86-21 659 044 02 Email: incoming@sufe.edu.cn

Letní školy Ben Gurion University of the Negev Data Mining and Business Intelligence for Cyber security application The purpose of the Summer Program in Data Mining and Business Intelligence is to provide theoretical, practical knowledge and hands-on experience. The program offers two academic courses (each for 3 credits), where students learn the

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basic tools of data mining and the utilization of machine learning techniques for solving cyber security problems. In addition, students will take part in professional fieldtrips to leading companies, in order to enhance their understanding of data mining and cyber security. Click here to see a short video about the program: Youtube/Youku Entrepreneurship and Leadership Summer Program Taught in English, this four-week summer program offers a unique academic and entrepreneurial experience to international students from all backgrounds, and enables them to gain practical tools, knowledge and the opportunity to broaden their professional network. The program focuses on the hi-tech ecosystem, providing an understanding of startups, the fundamentals of entrepreneurship, leadership, innovation and more. Global Health Summer Program The program provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that combines classes, professional field trips and practicum. We believe a large part of the learning occurs in the field. That’s why students will not only hear about global health but they will also visit places and meet people that actually practice or demonstrate aspects of global public health in Israel. For more information, feel free to contact me, or email Karin Ziv, Summer Program Coordinator at karinziv@bgu.ac.il Warm Regards, Tal Givon Director of International Marketing | Office of International Academic Affairs Ben-Gurion University of the Negev Tel: +972-8-6428399 | Fax: +972-8- 6472948 | talgivon@bgu.ac.il

Letní školy

Summer School Ambivalences of Europeanization 31 May - 14 July our annual Summer School with this year's topic Ambivalences of Europeanization - Concepts, Conflicts & Challenges. Students can choose from 8 courses, each worth 6 ECTS. Where? European University Viadrina (Frankfurt/Oder, Germany) When? May 31 - July 14, 2017 (6 weeks) Who? undergraduate students in European Studies, Global Studies, History, Social Studies, Cultural Studies, Business Administration & Economics * Participation fee includes accommodation, 2 courses (6 ECTS each), lunches during the week, cultural visits and social events * Deadline for online application at the Viadrina: March 5, 2017 * Tuition waived for students from partner institutions * all courses are held in English, syllabi available on our website

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* More information on our website: www.europa-uni.de/summer-program Email: summer-program@europa-uni.de Phone: 0049 335 5534 2601

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We are proud to announce that the application period for Linköping University Summer Academy will soon open – exclusively to all our partner universities from 1 February 2017 until 6 March 2017 (midnight CET). Nominated students can apply on our website. Please observe that we have a limited number of student places per course and that we cannot guarantee that all the nominated students can be offered a place. Students from partner universities with whom we would like to improve the balance for incoming and outgoing student exchange are prioritised. The programme will give international students an opportunity to study in Linköping for four weeks, choose from a number of high-quality courses and gain cultural insights together with other students from our international partner universities.

All courses are at bachelor's level, credit bearing (7.5 ECTS), will be taught in English and are full-time. For students from LiU's partner universities the LiU Summer Academy is tuition free. The Linköping University Summer Academy provides a new possibility for short term exchange within the framework of our existing exchange agreement. Students who have completed 1 year full-time studies (passed 60 ECTS credits or equivalent) and have a knowledge of English as stated in our agreement are eligible to all courses. We would like to propose a quota of Summer Academy places and semester places on the basis of 4:1. Along with lectures and course work, we will also organize an interesting and fun social programme in cooperation with our student hosts. Housing will be provided, a fully furnished single room with access to a fully equipped shared kitchen. We have a package including rent, Internet Access (not WiFi), a bus pass for Linköping and surroundings, a pass for the Campus sports facilities and one time final cleaning for 5000 SEK.- We offer the following courses:

LiU Summer Academy: Academic English, 7.5 ECTS LiU Summer Academy: Drug Addiction - From Genes to Behaviour, 7.5 ECTS LiU Summer Academy: Exploring Sweden, the Anthropological Way, 7.5 ECTS LiU Summer Academy: Entrepreneurship and Knowledge Implementation for Improved Health Care, 7.5 ECTS LiU Summer Academy: Innovation and Entrepreneurship in a Swedish context, 7.5 ECTS LiU Summer Academy: Leadership and Organisational Behaviour in Contemporary Organisations, 7.5 ECTS

More information on our Summer Academy can be found at our Website: http://www.liu.se/utbildning/summeracademy?l=en

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Letní školy

HFU-Summer School programme 2017 for international students: “White Water Management – Learning Management in a new way”, which might be of interest for your students. I would be happy, if you could forward this information to the students directly or to the people in charge of any outgoing offers. This summer school teaches relevant management principles in an action-orientated outdoor & white water kayaking environment of the canton Ticino in Switzerland from the 20th of July 2017 until the 27th of July 2017. Our course language is English. Like the environment for managers the environment of white water is marked through uncertain, unpredictable settings, which demands again and again strategic target-orientated decisions by the actors. Students will learn management principles effectively and directly exercised in action. This approach leads even kayak-beginners through the experience of white water straight to the core tasks of management. It’s about skills, not about muscles! White water beginners are welcome! The course provides 6 ECTS. It is designed not only for students of Bachelor, Master and Ph. D. level with a focus on Business Management, but also for other related studies, which provide management input.

I would like to draw your attention to the our homepage http://www.hfu-summerschool.com/ and the related video. The course is also recommended by the DAAD (German Academic Exchange Service) and listed in http://www.summerschoolsineurope.eu and http://www.studyabroad.com. You can also find further pictures and information on our facebook-account. Applications are possible from now until 15th of June 2017, but please have in mind that places are limited to 12 students! If you have any questions about the programme or on any of the above, please do not hesitate to mail Prof. Dr. Gerrit Horstmeier (hor@hs-furtwangen.de). I would appreciate it, if you could inform your students about this Summer School, as we are looking forward to welcome your students and invite them to discover our 8 days of programme. In case your university is also offering Summer School courses, I would be happy to transfer this information to our students via our International Office in return. Hochschule Furtwangen University - Business School Jakob-Kienzle-Str. 17, D-78054 Villingen-Schwenningen Tel: +49/7720/307-4352, Fax: +49/7720/307-4307 mail: hor@hs-furtwangen.de

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Sungkyunkwan University's International Summer Semester (ISS) is a unique academic program dedicated to sharing and experiencing the fascinating story of Seoul, Korea's 600-year-old capital. The program aims to develop students' global engagement by providing opportunities to share different perspectives on global issues, to make friends with various cultural backgrounds, and to explore Korea's history, culture, and people. Take advantage of the excellent program we offer. It will help you to expand your mind and change your world.

ISS will take place from from June 26 to July 20, 2017

Applications – run until June 11. If you want to secure SKKU dormitory space, please contact us as early as possible. Students can apply online via http://summer.skku.edu. If applying for MU tuition waiver see MU nomination application below.

Course Syllabi – You can download them in PDF format at our website.

Documents for the MU nomination/tuition waiver

MU Centre for International Cooperation will nominate up to 4 MU students for the ISS tuition waiver. Other students may receive 75% tuition waiver based on fact they are MU students. Please mention your home university affiliation if applying for 75% tuition waiver.

Application for full MU tuition waiver nomination includes

a motivation letter in English (max A4 size page) explaning academic reasons of summer school participation a letter of recommendation from MU academic staff member (max A4 size page)

MU will nominate up to 4 students for the tuition waiver. All the other fees (see the http://summer.skku.edu) are paid by the MU student.

MU Centre for International Cooperation offers a scholarships of 15,000 CZK for participation in the summer school (in duration of 4 weeks). We will award two scholarships for 2017 based on tuition waiwer application (see above). The scholarship will be confirmed in February 2017.

Deadline: March 31, 2017 for delivering all the required documents to Centre for International Cooperation, by email to vasek@czs.muni.cz .

This program requires all participating students to act in complience MU rector's directive no. 8/2011 about Study Exchane Stay and Internships results' recogtion regulations of MU students. Additionally, participationg student have to keep their active student status at MU for the whole duration of mobility (no graduation or study program terminiation during the mobility).

Letní školy

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Brazilian Seminars 2017 (2nd edition) / Summer Program at PUC-Rio The Brazilian Seminars is an International Summer program that will be offered next July 2017, and it takes place at PUC-Rio, Rio de Janeiro, for the duration of 12 business days. It is a 48h (3 University credits) interdisciplinary program of lectures and off-class activities. Through a combination of lectures on different areas of interest, ranging from politics and economics to environment, from culture and social issues to public health, the program will provide students, young scholars and international administrators with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge about Brazil and discuss the current issues that are in the global scenario. The participants will also have the opportunity to combine the Brazilian Seminars with a 20h intensive course of Portuguese language that will be offered during the previous week before to the regular program start. Please note that this is an optional course and there is an extra fee for it. Please take note of the most relevant dates for the program: Brazilian Seminars course dates: July 13-28th, 2017 Portuguese language survival course (20h): July 10-13rd, 2017 Applications open: December 5th, 2016 Early Bird application deadline: March 31st, 2017 Application deadline: May 31st, 2017 For further practical information, procedures for enrollment, and special conditions for participants from partner institutions, please, do not hesitate to contact us: curtaccci@puc-rio.br.

Letní školy

Shanghai International Summer School Further to our last email to introduce our summer school of free admissions ( please find below the email for details), I'm delighted to announce that our updated program brochure has now been available (see attached), we'd be as always grateful if you could kindly circulate this information to bring in more interest. To apply for SISS admissions, please visit our online application portal at: https://sojump.com/jq/10491793.aspx. Please note that applications for fee-waived admissions will be considered on a rolling basis, this means places available for waiving program fees may be limited and that the program will close once all of the available places have been filled. It is therefore, strongly recommended that interested students lodge their applications at the earliest opportunity. Should you have further queries, please do not hesitate to contact us at sac@sufe.edu.cn Student-exchange/ Undergraduate-visiting Program Coordinator International Exchange and Cooperation Office

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Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 777 Guoding Road, Yangpu District,Shanghai 200433, China Email: twei1985@sufe.edu.cn International Office Website: http://ieco.sufe.edu.cn As this year draws to its completion, let us say how much we've been exceptionally grateful for your generous support in moving forward this bilateral cooperation, in the year ahead, we look forward with eager anticipation to working with you on new international opportunities that await us. I would very much like to take this opportunity to announce the Shanghai International Summer School (SISS, 26th June -15 July 2017) application for 2017 is now open from this point. Combined with culture activities, company visits and weekend trips, modules offered in this setting will focus on three topics: culture, business and innovation- each with an emphasis on understanding the Chinese Market, investigating the causes behind, and analyzing challenges of china’s booming economy. While participants are progressing to achieve a high degree of detailed and sophisticated study on real word business, they are inspired to map key ideas in the Chinese language and the local culture, which shall further help accumulate a bundle of renewed knowledge and hand-on experience in the particular fields of study on their own. Per the institutional agreement we’ve achieved within the current educational framework , your students are eligible to apply for the fee-waived admissions ,which means they are exempt from paying tuition, accommodation fees and any miscellaneous fee that may be prescribed by the university. To start an application for the program, please visit our online application portal at: https://sojump.com/jq/10491793.aspx . Please note that applications for fee-waived admissions will be considered on a rolling basis, this means places available for waiving program fees may be limited and that the program will close once all of the available places have been filled. It is therefore, strongly recommended that interested students lodge their applications at the earliest opportunity. Attached you may also wish to refer to the posters/flyer which makes all program specifications spread around more easily, we would be very much grateful should you kindly circulate this exceptional opportunity to bring in more interest, as well as to encourage interested students to apply. For more updates on the 2017 SISS, including a new brochure introducing the program setting and a range of specifications (modules of study, accommodation and dinning, etc. ) , you may also wish to visit the International Office webpage at the following links: 1. http://rsws.shufe.edu.cn/upload/_info//180806_1611070414361.pdf (Download link for a program brochure) 2.http://rsws.shufe.edu.cn/structure/GjcGatYw/InternationalStudents/Summer.htm (Navigation columns for program specifications-bracketed with 2017 SISS) Student-exchange/ Undergraduate-visiting Program Coordinator International Exchange and Cooperation Office Shanghai University of Finance and Economics 777 Guoding Road, Yangpu District,Shanghai 200433, China Email: twei1985@sufe.edu.cn International Office Website: http://ieco.sufe.edu.cn

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Like in 2016, the German Summer School will last 3 weeks, from July 03 - July 21, 2017. The programm will consist of intensive German classes (20-25 hrs per week) at beginners´ (A1+A2) and advanced level (B1+B2) and a variety of field trips and leisure activities including, inter alia, a on trip to Magdeburg, to Berlin, a barbecue and a farewell party. The fee for 2017 is € 150, the contribution for the field trips and leisure activities is € 70. the costs for the optional excursion to Berlin are € 35. The cost for accommodation differs concerning the choice. We offer shared students appartments for € 285 for the whole period of three weeks. Students can also live in the youth center (€ 136) or in multi-bed rooms of a hotel (approx. € 525). Please find details in the application form. The arrival date should be July 3 between 08.00 am and 08.00 pm. All applications need to be submitted until April 1, 2017. Please find the application forms as well as all general information in the attached forms and online www.hs-magdeburg.de/summerschool. Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences

International Office, Campus Stendal

Osterburger Straße 25

Haus/house 2, Raum/room 2.23

39576 Hansestadt Stendal

Germany

Letní školy

International Summer Program - McGill University

Our Summer Program is designed to provide international undergraduate students the opportunity to gain valuable North American perspectives on critical issues of global

importance. The program offers two courses: “Management in Global Context” and “Global Branding”, each worth the equivalent of three (3) McGill credits or six (6) ECTS

credits.

When: July 15 – August 13, 2017

Applications open now. Students can Start their application today.

Application Deadline: April 14, 2017

Entry Requirements:

Any undergraduate student currently enrolled full-time in university, having completed at least one full year of studies in good academic standing. Students from all

disciplines, such as: business, science, arts, engineering, law, etc., are encouraged to apply.

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Tuition Fees: CAD 9,607.25

The cost includes:

· Tuition and course materials

· Programmatic outings

· Local cultural outings

· Company visits

· Trips to Quebec City, Toronto & Niagara Falls

Accommodation with Internet access

· Ancillary fees

· Catered lunch provided on class days

The cost does not include:

· Health and travel insurance

· Airfare

· Personal expenses

Desautels Faculty of Management - McGill University

1001 Sherbrooke Street West - Room 110 - Montreal, QC - H3A 1G5

t. 514 398 4068 - f. 514 398 3402 – ivana.cacciotti@mcgill@ca

www.mcgill.ca/desautels http://www.mcgill.ca/desautels/programs/international-summer

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The fourth Frankfurt Summer School organized by Goethe University takes place from 17 July to 11 August 2017. The summer school covers the subject areas ‘Legal Studies’, ‘Psychology’ and ‘Natural and Life Sciences’. All courses are held in English. The focus areas of the different tracks are:

1) Legal Studies – Law in a Globalized World – Fundamental, international and comparative aspects

2) Psychology - Social Psychology and Organizational Behavior.

3) Natural and Life Sciences - Modern and Ancient Organisms in the Context of Global Environmental Change

Requirements:

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Legal Studies: At least one year of studies in the field of law.

Psychology: Be an undergraduate first semester (Bachelor) Student in Psychology. This programme is also open to undergraduate and graduate students

from other fields of study as well as graduates interested in learning more about topics such as communication and leadership.

Natural and Life Sciences: Be a graduate student (Master) or advanced in an undergraduate (Bachelor) programme (at least two years of studies). Subject

orientation: biology, geology, environmental sciences, (physical) geography.

Excursions and study tours to the German city of Heidelberg and the wine region Rheingau as well as a weekend visit to the French town of Strasbourg and an optional trip to Berlin are also part of the program. The German language courses for beginners and more advanced learners take place in small learning groups.

Programme fee:

2,000 € (accommodation incl. daily breakfast, seminar and cultural programme, the German language courses, all study material, health, liability and

accident insurance and the transportation fee within Frankfurt).

Students registered at one of our partner universities will receive an attractive discount. Please take a look at

Goethe Globe to find out if your home university cooperates with Goethe University

Frankfurt: http://www.uni-frankfurt.de/62376402/sop.

Find out more about Frankfurt Summer School on our website: http://summerschool.uni-frankfurt.de/ Deadline for applications: 31 March 2017 Early Bird Rate: 28th February 2017. If you apply until this date, you can save 100 €. Contact: International Office Campus Bockenheim, Postfach 106 60629 Frankfurt am Main Germany summerschool@em.uni-frankfurt.de

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Graz International Summer School Seggau 2017: RADICAL DEFINITIONS: STATE – SOCIETY – RELIGION July 2nd – July 15th 2017, Seggau Castle, Austria Focusing on the emphasis areas of the University of Graz – South Eastern Europe and North, Central and South America – the summer school takes place from July 2nd to July 15th, 2017 at Seggau Castle in Styria, Austria, in the wine region close to the Slovene border. Emphasizing on the aspects of state, society, and religion, interdisciplinary morning lectures will provide the context for the five specialized seminar workshops in the afternoon. The Graz International Summer School Seggau is designed for internationally oriented, highly motivated students from all disciplines and levels, who wish to deepen their understanding of current European and International affairs by studying and discussing global developments and challenges in terms of radical definitions reflecting aspects of individual, social, political, religious, cultural, literary, regional, economic, cohort and national identities. For 12 years already, a vibrant community of students (ca. 80 students from usually more than 25 different countries) and professors meets every year in a unique campus atmosphere at Seggau Castle. The program aims at:

- Interdisciplinary co-operation of international teachers and students from different academic backgrounds and nationalities on the cultural, intellectual and historical dimensions of current European and International affairs in view of their positioning in a globalized world.

- Presentation in research and teaching of focus areas of the University of Graz – South Eastern Europe and North, Central and South America. - Development and education of young leaders of tomorrow in the fields of politics, administration, business, science, culture and religion.

Application Deadline: February 28th, 2017 The total student participation fee is € 1.500,00 covering course costs, tuition, room & board (double or triple rooms, 3 meals per day) for the entire two weeks, and the excursion to Graz. Various scholarship schemes are available. More information can be found on our website: http://international.uni-graz.at/en/gusegg If you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us at gusegg@uni-graz.at (Eva-Maria Trinkaus and Ulrike Grassberger, summer school coordinators).

Konference

PolyU: Student Conference of Global Student Network of Entrepreneurship

Our keynote speakers include Prof. Chen Dongmin (Dean, School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Peking University) and Prof. Wong Poh Kam (Director, Entrepreneurship Centre, National University of Singapore). Besides learning from the renowned speakers, students will have a chance to connect with other student speakers and participants from our partner universities. We believe it will serve as a great platform for the synergy of global innovative ideas across the cultural borders. In addition, students will be able to witness the inauguration of GSNE at this special event. Papers are now invited on areas including (but not limited to) the following topics:

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- Global Entrepreneurship Learning - Experience Sharing on Incubating Start-ups - Social Enterprising / Social Responsibility Application for Entrepreneurs Student speakers whose papers are selected for presentation will enjoy the following benefits: 1. FULL refund of registration fee 2. FREE hotel accommodation in Hong Kong from 3 - 5 March, 2017 (for overseas students only) 3. FREE Beijing tour to attend the post-conference forum (6 - 9 March, 2017), including round trip flight, hotel accommodation and meals. They will also be eligible to compete for the Best Paper Awards: First Prize: HK$5,000 or equivalent First Runner-up: HK$3,000 or equivalent Second Runner-up: HK$2,000 or equivalent For details and registration, please check our conference website: http://gsne2017.wixsite.com/hongkong. The deadline for abstract submission and early-bird registration is Dec 31, 2016. Should you have any enquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us at gsne.isb@polyu.edu.hk . Yours sincerely, Office of Student Development The Hong Kong Polytechnic University www.polyu.edu.hk/80anniversary