U21 undergraduate student opportunities
U21 undergraduate student opportunities
Each year the University sends Glasgow Undergraduate students to the following U21 events that take place all over the world:
- U21 Summer School
- U21 Undergraduate Research Conference
There is funding available and the events are open to all University of Glasgow undergraduate students (in at least 3rd year). On return from the event, participants are asked to provide a brief report of the event, including photos.
2013 events were:
U21 Undergraduate Summer School at University of Connecticut, USA, 7-19 July 2013 on the theme 'Human Rights.'
Glasgow sent 5 undergraduates to the conference: Ruth Boyle, Helene Cardona, Tzveta Dryanovska, John Morgan and Fiona Ralph; and one member of staff: Kurt Mills (Lecturer in Human Rights.
U21 Undergraduate Research Conference at University of Amsterdam, 8-12 July 2013 on the theme 'Urban Challenges: building healthy, smart and creative cities for the future.’
Glasgow sent 2 students: Claire Martin and Sam Wiszniewski and one member of staff: Craig MacDonald (School of Computing) to the conference.
2012 events were:
'Building the global social entrepreneur' U21 Undergraduate Summer School at Tec de Monterrey, Mexico, July 2012
- Anna Dougan (Politics)
- Helia Farahnoosh (Politics)
- Jenny Nordman(Politics)
'Connecting to the Future' U21 Undergraduate Research Conference atWaseda, Japan, July 2012
- Pawel Drewniak (Mobile Software Engineering)
- Faith Hodgins (Psychology)
2011 events were:
'Share your inspiration' U21 Undergraduate research conference atUniversity of Fudan,China
- Matt Fountain (History of Art) presented an prize-winning talk
- Craig Anderson (Statistics) presented a poster
'Conflict Resolution' U21 Summer School atUniversityCollege,Dublin
- Alasdair Shaw (Law)
- Jasmine Clarke (Law)
- Meadhbh Ellen Maguire (Geography & Economics)
U21 Undergraduate Research Conference
The annual U21 Research Conference offers a chance to meet and share ideas with international students from other U21 member countries, and the opportunity to present research topics and gain feedback.
2013 Undergraduate Research Conferencewill take place at University of Amsterdam from Monday 8 July to Friday 12 July2013 on the theme ‘Urban Challenges: building healthy, smart and creative cities for the future.’
Summary: The 2013 Undergraduate Research Conference will take the theme "Urban Challenges: building healthy, smart and creative cities for the future.’UniversityofAmsterdamis keen to welcome students and staff from all disciplines to consider how their studies relate to this topic.
About
More than half of the world’s population now lives in large urban areas and this number will increase in the years to come. The growth of the urban population and the dynamic nature of cities around the world give rise to an abundance of interesting research questions and challenges that are of particular interest for the future generation of researchers. Key issues for modern cities range from public health, logistics, safety, governance, migration, diversity and cultural dynamics to design and creativity.
The conference will provide the opportunity for three outstanding undergraduate or honours students from your institution to showcase their research to an international audience of fellow students and staff.
The Amsterdam metropolitan region offers an inspiring environment for bringing together a select group of bright young students to share their ideas, knowledge and perspectives on this wide range of challenging issues. Moreover, 2013 will be a special year for Amsterdamas several extraordinary celebrations will take place, including the opening of the renovated Rijksmuseum and the 400th anniversary of the Canal Ring. The UvA will look for ways of combining the URC 2013 with one or more festive occasions taking place in Amsterdam at the same time.
Schedule
A preliminary programme for the week has been developed. The nominated students and accompanying staff member(s) will be expected to have arrive and registered by Monday afternoon, 8 July 2013. The programme includes a number of social activities for the students and staff members on Monday and Tuesday, including an official welcome and a reception, social and cultural activities in the old inner city ofAmsterdam, a canal tour by boat, a museum visit and a realAmsterdamcycling experience. Oral and poster presentation are scheduled to take place from 10-12 July 2013. The conference will close with a gala dinner.
Accommodation
The University of Amsterdamhas arranged five nights' accommodation (8-13 July) for conference participants at Hotel Casa 400. All students and staff members will stay in the same hotel.
Hotel rates:
- single occupancy rooms: €75 (staff members only)
- double occupancy rooms: €47.50
- triple occupancy rooms: €41.67 (students only)
Hotel rates are per person per night, including breakfast, but excluding the 5.5% city tax.
Students and staff members will be expected to pay for their hotel stay when checking in at the hotel.
Details of how to book will be available once nominations have been accepted (15 March). Accommodation must be booked by 26 May, and cancellations after this date will incur a fee.
Overseas Travel Insurance
Participating students and staff/faculty must purchase overseas travel insurance which covers the entire journey in advance.
Eligibility
Each U21 member university can nominate up to three outstanding undergraduate students. University of Glasgow is looking to nominate three students currently in either 3rd or 4th year of study. Students can be from any discipline with an interest in the theme ‘Connecting to the Future.’ One student is to be nominated for an oral presentation, another is to be nominated for a poster presentation, and the other may be nominated to either category. Guidelines for oral and poster presentations are located at www.URC2013.uva.nl.
Besides the three students, one staff or faculty member from University of Glasgow is invited to attend the conference. Though no special events or meetings will be held for staff/faculty members, the staff/faculty members are invited to attend all events for student participants. Staff interested in attending are requested to contact Sarah Ward at Sarah.Ward@glasgow.ac.uk.
Funding and registration
University of Glasgowwill pay £500 towards travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for student participants and £700 towards one staff member attending. This has been calculated on the basis of current airline costs, accommodation and subsistence recommendations made by the host university. The nominated students and staff will be invited to register on the Conference website when it becomes available. Registration closing date will be during May – more details to follow.
The University of Amsterdam will cover costs associated with meeting venues, refreshments, a welcome reception, lunches & dinners (including a gala dinner), excursions such as a canal tour by boat, social and cultural activities in the old inner city ofAmsterdamand a realAmsterdamcycling experience.
Nominated students will be responsible for arranging their own travel. Please note that theUniversityofGlasgowwill NOT increase the amount of funding should additional subsistence expenses be incurred during the student’s period of travel. If for any reason a nominated student cannot attend the award must be refunded to the University in full.
Application process (deadline 4pm on Friday 15 March 2013)
Students
Please submit the following documents in electronic format to Recruitment and International Office (Sarah.Ward@glasgow.ac.uk) by 4pm on Friday 15 March 2013.
1. Research presentation proposal (1 sides of A4 max):
Give a brief overview of your research topic and how it relates to the conference theme of ‘Connecting to the Future’. State whether you would prefer to give an oral or poster presentation, or whether you are willing to offer either.
2. Statement of interest (2 sides of A4 max):
- Describe why the University should fund your attendance at the conference?
- What do you hope to gain from the experience?
- Why are you a good ambassador forUniversityofGlasgow?
3. Academic tutor statement of support (please allow time for your referee to prepare this)
Successful applicants will be notified on Monday 18 March 2013 and asked to register for conference as soon as possible.
Please note: Students should NOT attempt to register on the U21 website directly unless successfully nominated as you will NOT be awarded a place at the conference.
Conference report
On return from the conference participants will provide a brief report of the event, including photos. The report may be adapted for publication on theUniversityofGlasgow’s web pages. The conference report should be returned in electronic format to the Recruitment and International Office by 23 August 2012. Should you require any further information, please contact: Sarah.Ward@glasgow.ac.uk.
Staff
As above, staff interested in attending the URC 2012 are requested to contact Sarah Ward at Sarah.Ward@glasgow.ac.uk for more detail. Thank you.
Additional Opportunities
The URC coincides with the RC43 Conference 2013 ‘At Home in the Housing Market’, which will also be hosted by the UvA. Accompanying faculty and staff will therefore have the opportunity to participate in parts of the RC43 Conference.
Immediately following the URC 2013, participants will have the opportunity to join the UvA summer course called 'Urban Studies: Housing, People and City Spaces'. This may be a good opportunity for participants to not only extend their stay inAmsterdam, but also to develop further knowledge on this subject. Please note that URC participants must register separately for this summer course. Further information on the conference is available on the U21 website .
Past events include: 'Connecting to the Future' 2012 Undergraduate Research Conference at Waseda, Japan, July 2012
The 2012 Undergraduate Research conference took the theme ‘Connecting to the Future’ and offered an opportunity for students to discuss how their subject relates to the conference theme. Students also had the opportunity to submit their work to The Oculus journal, published by University of Virginia. The conference was attended by Pawel Drewniak and Faith Hodgins.
'Share Your Inspiration' 2011 Undergraduate research conference at University of Fudan, China
The 2011 Universitas Undergraduate Research Conference took place at Fudan University, China in from 13-18 July. The theme was ‘Share your inspiration’.and the conference was platform for sharing inspiration and encouraging research activities. As part of the conference students had the opportunity to visit traditional Chinese towns near Shanghai and a selection of downtown scenic spots. The following students represented the University:
Matt Fountain (History of Art) presented an prize-winning talk;Craig Anderson (Statistics) presented a poster.
U21 Summer School
The annual summer school usually lasts for around 10 days and offers a chance to meet and share ideas on a theme with international students.
Universitas 21 Undergraduate Summer School: Human Rights
Sunday 7 July to Friday 19 July 2013
University of Connecticut, USA
Summary
The 2013 U21 Summer School will offer participating students and staff the opportunity to think critically about the place of human rights in our world at the beginning of the 21st Century.
Guided and encouraged by leading human rights scholars from around the world, students will attend lectures, participate in discussions and conduct archival research on the origins and issues of the contemporary human rights system.
The Summer School will include field trips to the United Nations Headquarters and major human rights NGO offices inNew York City, and hands-on experiences with local human rights agencies and activists inConnecticut. Participants will also attend a specially produced theatrical performance designed to challenge their thinking about the ethics and aesthetics of human rights. Students will complete the Summer School by developing and presenting collaborative projects based on their experiences.
Participants will leave having examined some of the key issues and controversies in contemporary humans rights scholarship. Their interactions with activities and officials at both the global and local levels will give a sense of the opportunities and obstacles faced by those pursuing human rights goals. And finally, though their experiences working to understand, interpret and present the particular issues that matter to them, students will leave prepared to continue their engagement with human rights approaches in their home countries and institutions.
Nominations
The Universityof Glasgowis looking to nominate up to four Undergraduate students (in at least 3rd year) to represent our institution. The deadline for applications is 15 March 2013.
Who can apply to attend the conference?
Open to all U21 undergraduate students (in at least their third year) with an interest in the theme of Human Rights.
Funding and registration
University of Glasgowwill cover the cost registration fees making a direct payment to the host institution. Registration includes accommodation, breakfast and lunch each day, Welcome and Farewell dinners. In addition, participants will receive £1,750 towards travel and subsistence including spending money for dinners on free nights, flights, transfers to and from the airport, and personal costs.
Nominated students will be responsible for arranging their own travel. Please note that the University of Glasgow will NOT increase the amount of funding should additional subsistence expenses be incurred during the student’s period of travel.
If for any reason a nominated student cannot attend the award must be refunded to the University in full.
Application process (deadline 4pm on 15 March 2013)
Please submit the following documents in electronic format to Recruitment and International Office (Sarah.Ward@glasgow.ac.uk) by 4pm on Friday 15 March 2013.
1. Statement of interest (2 sides of A4 max):
- Describe why the University should fund your attendance at the conference?
- How you could contribute to the conference theme?
- What do you hope to gain from the experience?
2. Academic tutor statement of support.
Successful applicants will be notified on 22 March 2013 and asked to register for conference as soon as possible. Deadline for registration with the conference organisers will be 15 April 2013.
Please note: Students should NOT attempt to register on the U21 website directly unless successfully nominated as you will NOT be awarded a place at the conference.
Conference report
On return from the conference participants will provide a brief report of the event, including photos. The report may be adapted for publication on theUniversityofGlasgow’s web pages.
The conference report should be returned in electronic format to the Recruitment and International Office by 23 August 2013. Should you require any further information, please contact: Sarah.Ward@glasgow.ac.uk.
Past events include:2012 Undergraduate Summer School at Tec de Monterrey, Mexico: 7-18 July 2012
This year’s U21 Summer School on theme of 'Developing the global entrepreneur' was hosted by Tec de Monterrey at their Queretaro campus near Mexico City. Participants learned about the importance of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that form the base of economic growth and social development in their communities. Students discussed and analysed case studies of particular relevance to the Mexican experience and had the chance to interact with entrepreneurs that have been key role players in the development of Queretaro State economic growth. Glasgow sent three undergraduate students interested in developing their global entrepreneurial skills:
- Anna Dougan (Politics)
- Helia Farahnoosh (Politics)
- Jenny Nordman (Politics)
2011 Undergraduate Summer School at University College, Dublin
The 2011 Universitas Summer School took place at University College Dublin in from 11-19 July. It was an exploration of Conflict Resolution and was designed to allow participants to share ideas with other students from the U21 network. The Summer School culminated in group projects where students integrated what they learned during the programme and employed their knowledge and skill in negotiation and mediation to resolve conflicts. As part of the conference there was a visit to Belfast and a weekend trip to the West coast of Ireland. The following students represented the University:
- Alasdair Shaw (Law)
- Jasmine Clarke (Law)