The International Scholarship Programme for Tunisian and Egyptian Students wants to give future leaders from Tunisia and Egypt the opportunity to get to know the German academic system and to actively engage themselves with the working areas of the Heinrich Böll Foundation (e.g. democracy and human rights, ecology/climate policy, international cooperation, gender, education policy…). Within the framework of our seminar programme, scholarship holders have an opportunity to network with other students from Germany and all over the world as well as with experts from the Foundation.

Application deadline: 1 March 2012

Start of the scholarship: from 1 Octobre 2012 on or later – depending on receipt of the application (but not before the beginning of the study programme in Germany)

Duration of the scholarship: 6 – 24 months

Scholarship: 750.00 € / month plus an additional lump sum (e.g. for books and clothes) as well as, if applicable, family allowance, children’s allowance, and costs for a language course. By granting the scholarship, the scholarship department finances the stay in Germany as well as the travel costs to and from Germany. The scholarship does not include organisational services (e.g. support for finding accommodation etc.)…Suite

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‘New Learning Cultures’ will be the theme of this year’s conference, as it sets the agenda for an in-depth discussion of the most important questions facing those in education and business today. OEB will focus on key topics from research-based evidence and new learning environments to 21st century policy development processes and the emergence of leading-edge content, tools and technologies.

For more information on the themes and formats of the conference, and to submit your paper, visit www.online-educa.com/call-for-papers.

Online Educa Berlin is the key networking event for the international e-learning and technology-supported learning and training industry, bringing together more than 2000 learning professionals and newcomers from around the world. It is a forum for exchanging experience, networking, and monitoring the evolution of e-learning.

An extensive exhibition and demonstration area accompanies the event, providing international e-learning manufacturers, suppliers and service providers with the opportunity to present their latest products and services.

More information can be found at www.online-educa.com.

Notes for Editors:

Online Educa Berlin 2011
17th International Conference on Technology Supported Learning and Training
November 30th – December 2nd, 2011
Organisers: ICWE GmbH, Leibnizstr. 32, 10625 Berlin
Contact: Ms Katharina Goetze, info@online-educa.com, Tel: +49 (0)30 310 18 18-0, www.online-educa.com

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Study Subject: Molecular biology in Europe.

Employer: EMBL.

Level: PhD.

Scholarship Description: In December 1997, in recognition of the high quality of its EMBL International PhD Programme, EMBL was granted the right to award its own PhD, becoming the first international institution providing training in molecular biology in Europe that may do so. Currently, EMBL’s students obtain their degree from a national university or jointly with EMBL. EMBL is also interested in promoting research at the interface between Molecular Biology and Medicine. We will offer the possibility to pursue an MD/PhD degree to medically qualified candidates on a case by case basis.The typical duration of a PhD thesis at EMBL is 3.5 to 4 years. EMBL predoctoral fellowships are initially awarded for 3.5 years, with the possibility of a half-year extension. The stipend is competitive by international standards. Please make sure you submit your completed application form by latest 11 July 2011, Central European Summer Time (GMT +2). You can submit your application irrespective of the fact if your referees have completed the online reference form or not, as the submission does not impede referees access to the application. Referees must submit their online references by latest 13 July 2011, 23:59 Central European Summer Time (GMT +2). We strongly suggest that you complete the ‘general info’ and ‘references’ part of the online application first in order to give your referees enough time to complete the reference online. Furthermore please make sure to contact your referees before completing this part in order to find out if they are available and willing to provide a reference. It is your responsibility to ensure that references reach us on time.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 13 July 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application.

Source: Scholarship-positions.com

Study Subject: Linking Theory and Empirical Research.

Employer: WZB and BGSS.

Level: PhD.

Scholarship Description: The “Berlin Summer School in Social Sciences – Linking Theory and Empirical Research” seeks to promote young researchers by strengthening their methodological understanding in linking theory and empirical research.

The summer school is designed for PhD candidates who have already begun planning their doctoral projects in detail or are currently working on them. All applicants should already be enrolled in the PhD studies and should be pursuing doctoral dissertations that take the themes of the Berlin Summer School into consideration. For applicants in 5-year doctoral programs, we would generally recommend applying no earlier than the 2nd year of studies.

We will select thirty international participants based on academic achievement and motivation as reflected in a CV and motivation statement.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 May 2011.

Further Scholarship Information and Application.

Source: Scholarship-positions.com

Study Subject: Management studies.

Employer: DAAD.

Level: Masters.

Scholarship Description: To spend up to 1 semester at one of the cooperating Business Schools in Germany.MBA students from one of the Indian Institutes of Management .

Scholarship Value:
• Stipend of Euro 750.00 per month
• Compulsory health insurance covered by DAAD
• Participation in Get-Together of the DAAD scholarship awardees

Requirements and Conditions:
• German language skills are not mandatory
• Candidates should be residing in India at the time of applica-tion. Candidates, who have been in Germany for more than one year at the time of application, are not eligible to apply.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 31 March 2011

Further Fellowship Information and Application.

Source: Scholarship-positions.com

Tunisia presented a programme comprising several niches including notably, a collective stand animated by The External Promotion Centre (CEPEX) and Tunisia’s Foreign Investment Promotion Agency (FIPA) displaying Tunisian firms.

A delegation of  Tunisian visitors had also been present.

A debate on “New Tunisia, E-revolution and off shoring was organised by FIPA within the framework of the Flat Word Forum.

Animated by Dr. Peter Hans Merz, deputy Director-General of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bochum.

The debate included interventions on the importance of the role played by information and communication technologies in leading the revolution in Tunisia as well as on Tunisia’s potential to attract off shoring activities.

In this respect, Mr. Hans Gaeng, organiser of the forum, presented new Tunisia, which led the first e-revolution of the world.

In another connection, during the official opening ceremony of the CEBIT 26th edition, Tunisia was cited by Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel, who underlined the key role played by new information and communication technologies in the change in Tunisia and in Egypt.

CEBIT gathered more than 4,200 exhibitors from over 70 countries.

This large rally is the greatest international platform, presenting the novelties of the information and communication technologies sector.

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Study Subject:Natural and technical sciences, agriculture and forestry
Employer:DAAD-IAESTE
Level:higher education and research institutes students
Scholarship Description: Practical training placements with various firms, institutions of higher education and research institutes for students are arranged by the “International Association for the Exchange of Students for Technical Expertise” (IAESTE).

Students of natural and technical sciences, agriculture and forestry registered at an Indian University.
A DAAD stipend of Euro 650 per month to cover living expenses,
• Health, liability and accident insurance.
All applicants must be registered students at a university or an institution of higher education for the whole period of training and must have at least one semester remaining after the completion of his internship in Germany.
• Internship has to be an integral part of the ongoing study program.
• The language proficiency should be in accordance with the requirement of the job description mentioned in Form O.

Scholarship Application Deadline: 15 February 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Study Subject: Technology management Studies.

Employer: Germany’s business school ESMT European School of Management and Technology.

Level: Masters.

Scholarship Description: Germany’s business school ESMT European School of Management and Technology has strengthened the emphasis placed on technology management and sustainable business in its MBA curriculum. Starting this year, students may choose a track focusing on one of these areas. Responsible leadership, a founding principle of ESMT, remains a central theme throughout the MBA curriculum. The practicalities of responsible leadership are introduced with a compulsory module dedicated to the concept and are intertwined throughout the program. This development reflects changes in the international business environment and has been welcomed by the 25 leading global companies, such as Allianz, Daimler, Deutsche Bank, and Siemens, who founded and work closely together with the business school in Germany.

The class of 28 men and 11 women, who represent 18 different nationalities, have started the one-year intensive international MBA in Berlin in January. The students come from countries such as France, Georgia, Germany, India, Israel, Mexico, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and the United States, among others. They are on average 29 years old and have five years of work experience. Seven members of the class have been nominated by their employers, Allianz, MAN, and ThyssenKrupp. There are also two Corporate Fellows supported by Daimler and Deutsche Bank. The Corporate Fellowship Program includes a full-tuition scholarship and attractive career possibilities following graduation.

Adding to the diversity of the Class of 2011 are the two Kofi Annan Fellows from Uzbekistan and Zimbabwe. Kofi Annan Fellowships are awarded to outstanding candidates from a developing country who commit to returning to their home country to participate in the advancement of the regional economy. The fellowship covers tuition, living expenses, and a return air ticket. Nodir Nurimbetov, Kofi Annan Fellow from Uzbekistan said, “I am proud to have been chosen as a Kofi Annan Fellow at ESMT. The school’s close relationship to successful international corporations and its practical approach are unique. I am excited about learning from the diverse faculty and student body and returning to my home country with new insights.”

Scholarship Application Deadline:
Stage 1-1 March 31, 2011.
Stage2- July 1, 2011.
satge3 - October 1, 2011.
Final November 15, 2011 (for EU residents).
November 1, 2011 (for non-EU residents).

Further Scholarship Information and Application

Source: Scholarship-positions.com

Augmented reality, real-time-web, multi-channel-commerce, cloud services… In the Webciety forum all the latest developments and innovations are presented and discussed. The exciting and professionally staged program highlights up-to-the-minute trends and solutions and shows how businesses are successfully using the internet as a channel for communication, marketing and sales. Webciety – Internet Solutions is the ideal platform for making new business contacts, networking and debate on new topics.

Source: Webciety.de

Today’s learning landscape provides more options than ever – and more challenges. A lot of learning takes place in inBjörn Fisseler explains e-learning promises great advantages for people with disabilities: “Most regular approaches such as textbooks are inflexible. Someone with a print disability might find the font size too small, or the contrast too low. But in a digital programme you just enlarge the font size or change the contrast, or you make the programme read out the text aloud. Those with learning difficulties can be offered additional visualisations of the content or illustrations.”

The EloQ project is developing vocational “e-education” in the logistics and warehousing sector that will cater for all adolescents, with and without handicaps or disabilities. It started in January 2010 and is funded by the European Social Fund and the German Federal Ministry of Edcuation and Research.

The apprentices will gain a qualification in storage logistics, covering fixing goods transport, working in a goods inward department, warehousing, picking and packaging.

Although vocational training in Germany takes place in both vocational schools and industrial firms, apprentices with disabilities are often trained in separate vocational units rather than in the regular system. E-learning for people with disabilities usually matches the needs of single groups.

Universal Accessibility

Before the team in Dortmund can start developing the actual content, extensive preparation is needed. The employment structures, characteristic job-tasks and work-processes of the German storage logistics sector have been analysed with a view to revising current training curricula in this sector.

Learning Management Systems (LMS) and tools for content creation have been evaluated for their universal accessibility. The technical infrastructure is currently being developed.

“This is complicated. Even the best tools will need modifying to meet all the accessibility requirements,” says Björn Fisseler.

The next step is content development, which will need the production of learning materials, teaching aids and educational scenarios for 60 to 90 hours of study. The programme will include text, audio, video elements and interactive exercises.

Universal Design

The teaching concept for this extremely heterogeneous group of apprentices is very ambitious.

But Björn Fisseler, who studied rehabilitation sciences and taught in various special schools in his early career, says, “Our aim is to provide a universal design for learning, on top of universal accessibility. This concept rejects the one-size-fits-all approach where all students use the same material and take part in the same learning activities. Learners have different skills, different backgrounds and different learning styles and preferences, whether they are disabled or not. All this has to be considered.”

Source: Icwe.net