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Cotonou calling

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 07:50:26 +0000

The 7th International Conference on ICT for Development, Education and Training will be held in Cotonou, Benin, from May 23rd – May 25th, 2012, and the call for papers is now open. A conference and exhibition covering every facet of Information and Communication Technology for education and training, eLearning Africa is an annual event not to be missed, an event that has long attracted the who’s who of African academia, business and government. It is a lively forum for participants to share information, insights and ideas.

ICTs are useful in all spheres of life: in governance, in education (both formal and informal) and in all sectors of economic development, including business, banking, agriculture and the health sector. Learning about how these technologies can be incorporated into all sectors of the economy is a key aim of eLearning Africa, and thus the conference is a gathering of various stakeholders, be they educators and academics, manufacturers, marketers, service providers, legislators and policymakers…Suite

Source: elearning-africa.com

Canadian universities adopt JoVE, an innovative method of scientific communication

admin — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 07:45:31 +0000

Twenty-two percent of Canadian research universities now subscribe to the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE), due to its growing popularity among faculty and students.

JoVE is the most recent innovation in academic science journals, producing and publishing peer reviewed experimental procedures in video format. It is the first and only video journal indexed in PubMed and MEDLINE.

“I’ve probably had more graduate students requesting JoVE than any other resource,” said Collections Librarian Jim Brett, at the University of Guelph. “The last time I looked at our research statistics for JoVE, I was surprised to see that they were better than we see with some of our top-tier science journals.”

The University of Guelph first subscribed to JoVE in March 2010, and this year they upgraded their subscription to include Bioengineering. Other subscribers include leading Canadian academic institutions such as the Universities of Toronto, McGill, Ottawa and Saskatchewan.

“Many JoVE video articles describing advanced research methodologies are authored by scientists from leading Canadian institutions,” said JoVE co-founder and CEO, Dr. Moshe Pritsker, “so it’s natural that our content is in big demand there too.”

Health Librarian Mary Chipanshi from the University of Regina said the school librarians evaluated JoVE extensively and ran a free trial before deciding to subscribe. The positive feedback she got from three institutions on the Canadian Medical Library Listserve, including the Universities of Saskatchewan and Calgary, clinched her decision.

“We are advertising it right now,” said Chimpanshi, “and the faculty members are excited.”

Source: physorg.com

France: Global Scholars Program in Graphic Communications

admin — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 08:05:59 +0000

Global Scholarship Program in fields related to Graphic Communications.

Study Subject: Graphic Communications.

Employer: Gateway Technical College.

Level: Graduate.

Scholarship Description: The many disciplines of Graphic Communications, including multimedia and game design, are global industries with both cultural and global markets to satisfy. This program will enhance the development and understanding of the animation/gaming process allowing students to experience first-hand the process professional animator’s use. Students will develop storyboards for animation and sequencing of activities, create traditional drawings to scan into computer programs and finish development of an interactive game or multimedia CD. Students will also take classes at Parsons Paris School of Art and Design and visit master works of art in a variety of museums.

Students will stay in an apartment like setting which will give them the opportunity to shop and eat from local markets and bistros. Students will participate in tours and cultural events in Paris and the surrounding area to gain knowledge of the people and culture of France.

Who is eligible to apply?
To be eligible to apply to this program you must:

Be declared in the Graphic Communications or IT-Web Developer/Administrator program with all first semester program courses completed by May 10, 2011* OR, be declared in Computer Animation, Digital Photography, Game Programming or Multimedia Advanced Technical Certificate with one of the following completed by May 10, 2011: Traditional Animation, and History (206-101), Digital Photography (204-107), Game Programming I (152-157) or Multimedia Graphics/Animation (204-147)*.
Have a program GPA of 3.0 or better.
Be in compliance with department and college policies

Scholarship Application Deadline: 5 April 2011.

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Source: Scholarship-positions.com

Saudi Arabia’s dedicated meeting place for IT and communications professionals

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 08:10:00 +0000

The Middle East is one of the fastest growing ICT regions in the world. The Saudi government and its business communities recognise the high priority of expanding information and communication technologies as a principal avenue to greater national productivity and global competitiveness. Spending on ICT is increasing rapidly and is forecast to reach $32 billion over the next three years, by far the largest expenditure of all GCC countries.

The Saudi ICT exhibition and strategic conference, under the patronage of the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology and supported by the United Nations Development Programme, will bring together local and international ICT professionals to build on the current boom in the ICT market.

To register for the free to attend exhibition, please follow this link.

The Exhibition

With over 1500 visitors and 50 exhibitors expected over four days, make sure you don’t miss the fantastic networking and business development opportunities available. The complete ICT supply chain will be well represented, ranging from suppliers of hardware, data warehousing, CRM, internet security and finance solutions to telecoms carriers, broadband operators, equipment manufacturers, consultants, distributors and much, much more.

The Conference

The annual programme will follow the evolution of voice, multimedia and data communication services and their vital contribution to the efficiency and productivity of the Saudi economy. Enterprise, government and academic ICT professionals will come together to network and review the challenges they face. The services, support, strategies and investments they need to meet Saudi Arabia’s vast economic ambitions will all be discussed.

Speakers, amongst others, include:

Dr. Saad Al Barrak, Chief Executive Officer, Zain Saudi Arabia.

Eng. Ali Bin Saleh Al-Soma, Advisor to the Minister of Communications and IT, Director General of e-Government Program.

Eng. Raed Abdulrouf Kayal, CEO, GO Telecom.

Dr. Saad Al Barrak, CEO, Zain KSA.

Amjad Shamallakh, VP Business Sales, Mobily.

Dr. Abdulrahman Alarifi, Computer Research Institute, King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology.

Raul Zambrano, Senior Policy Advisor – ICTD & e-Governance, UN DP.

Dr.Jarallah Al-Ghamdi, General Supervisor for IT, Ministry of Education.

Yahya Hamidaddin, Smart Cities Development Director, SAGIA.

Mohammed Al Musad, ICT Consult, Ministry of Higher Education.

Mohammed Shah, Vice President Technology Infrastructure and Services, Knowledge Economic City.

Abdullah Al Khedher, e-TP Director, Saline Water Conversion Company.

Click here to book your place

If you would like to book a stand, register for the exhibition or conference, discuss sponsorship or other ways to get involved, please contact Jean Perrochon on +44 203 328 6523 or email j.perrochon@bme-global.com for details.

For more details, please visit the website: www.ict-saudi.com .

Source: Oxfordbusinessgroup.com

Postgraduate opportunities for scientists in science communication

admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:44:08 +0000

Developments in science and technology have the potential to make major contributions to resolving many of the problems that society faces today, from climate change and biodiversity to disease epidemics and public health. But to fully benefit from this potential, children, adults and policy makers need to understand and engage with these developments. By learning the skills of science communication, you can build on your background in science, technology, mathematics or engineering to engage young learners, adults or policy makers with exciting and relevant science.

What is science communication?

Science communication is about supporting effective communication between scientists and other scientists in the same discipline at interdisciplinary boundaries, with policy makers, research funders, industrial sponsors and the general public.

The MSc in Inter-Professional Science Education and Communication (IPSEC) is a dynamic programme at the University of Glasgow that offers you the opportunity to learn the theory and skills required to communicate science confidently and effectively and thus bridge the gap between scientists and those they work with and for, while building a network of colleagues in similar areas, and extending your scientific knowledge.

Who is this programme for?

You might know that you want to work in science communication, or are already a teacher, looking to gain skills and develop networks to make science more exciting for learners. Maybe you know you’d like a research career, and want to learn how to communicate your work effectively.

Alternatively, perhaps you’re not quite sure. Maybe you’re passionate about science but don’t want to work in a lab, or you’re hoping to become a science teacher and want to get a head start on other PGCE applicants.

In fact, science communication offers employment opportunities not only in museums and the media, but also with government, universities and research institutions, with research funders and industry. So the skills you will acquire will be useful whether you choose a job in science education or communication, a traditional career in scientific research or decide to pursue an alternative career linked to science.

What will I get from this programme?

The programme provides you with:

Confidence in communicating science using a range of techniques for effective science communication
Opportunities to practise science communication with a variety of audiences
An understanding of the political, philosophical and social issues related to science education and communication
The possibility of learning exciting developments your scientific discipline

How do previous students view the programme?

Previous students have really enjoyed the programme, as shown by the testimonials that you can read above, and on the programme web pages at www.gla.ac.uk/ipsec. For example, students appreciate the balance between intellectual challenge and practical work, the links with researchers in science, the range of opportunities to get actively involved in public engagement in external activities and science communication conferences and the fact that courses are assessed through projects, practical work and written assignments. They also value the flexibility to select from a variety of optional courses, the choice between developing practical materials or carrying out research for the major project and the fact that there are no compulsory exams. You might be interested in seeing some of the exciting work that students have been involved in. Visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6r-1j-i1Wo and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56tReWg9tOY&feature=related

Who can I speak to for more information?

For further information, have a look at the programme web pages at www.gla.ac.uk/ipsec or if you have questions that are not answered here, contact the Programme Coordinator, Dr Rebecca Mancy, on +44 (0)141 330 8138 or by emailing r.mancy@educ.gla.ac.uk

How do I apply?

The MSc programme is available for full-time or part-time study, and less intensive diploma and certificate options are also available. You would normally be expected to hold an upper-second honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject or other corresponding experience. However, if you’re not sure if you meet the requirements, get in touch. In addition, for those whose first language is not English, a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required, with no less than 6 in each subskill. UK and EU applications are accepted until Friday 26th August 2010.

You can obtain fees information from www.glasgow.ac.uk/registry/fees and for further information on applying, visit www.glasgow.ac.uk/studying/pg or contact the Postgraduate Admissions Office. tel: +44 (0)141 330 4045 email: pgadmissions@gla.ac.uk

Source: Prospects.ac.uk