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Oxford Scholarship Online

Thursday, 29 July 2010 01:30

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Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine (Oxford Handbooks Series)
As ubiquitous in hospitals as stethoscopes, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine is a guiding star for all medical students, junior doctors, and residents. The culmination of more than 20 years of clinical experience, and containing the knowledge and insight gained by more than 15 authors, the new eighth edition continues to be the definitive pocket-sized guide to today's clinical medicine.

Packed with clear, clinical management advice which is practical to implement at the bed-side, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Medicine is written in a clear and didactic style. With witty, esoteric asides liking medicine to everything from the classics to popular culture, all the material is presented in a way that is instantly memorable and even easier to put into practice. 





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Oxford Scholarship Online

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Oxford Scholarship Online is a vast and rapidly expanding cross-searchable library which now offers quick and easy access to the full text of 4,074 Oxford books in Biology, Business and Management, Classical Studies, Economics and Finance, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health and Epidemiology, Religion and Social Work.

Specially-commissioned abstracts and keywords are available at book and chapter level (free to non-subscribed users), and at least 500 new and recently-published books are added each year.
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An Education [Blu-ray]

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An Education [Blu-ray]
A young girl seduced by an older man may be a common story, but An Education is no common movie. As Jenny, a precocious middle-class British schoolgirl charmed by a small-time criminal, newcomer Carey Mulligan is luminous; her face can be plain and beautiful at the same time, her eyes expressing a restless intelligence and a hungry soul. As David, the seducer, Peter Sarsgaard (Year of the Dog, Garden State) gives yet another rich, thoughtful performance. The script, adapted by Nick Hornby (whose novels High Fidelity and About a Boy have been made into movies), is full of unexpected details that bring every moment to life. Director Lone Scherfig (Italian for Beginners) has made sure that every character is vivid and real; even seemingly minor moments have texture and vitality. The supporting cast--including Alfred Molina, Emma Thompson, Cara Seymour (Adaptation), Dominic Cooper (The History Boys), and Olivia Williams (Rushmore)--is simply impeccable. In a small but memorable part, Rosamund Pike (Die Another Day) shows an unexpected (and marvelous) comic side. In short, An Education is a funny, smart, and compassionate movie that will launch a great career for Mulligan and be a jewel on the filmographies of everyone involved. See this movie. --Bret Fetzer 
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Apple Scholarships

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Company of Creative Reinvention

The longstanding computer rivalry between Apple and Microsoft is so reputed that movies and books have chronicled the history. Since the mid-1970s when co-founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak dragged their first primitive Apple computer out of their garage workshop, Apple has been cutting its own edge in the IT world. Often associated with the creative, minimalist geek, today’s Apple computer is a barely recognizable ancestor to its convoluted, counter-intuitive Neanderthal roots, and so the company.

From Neanderthal to Space Age

Only a decade or so ago, Apple computers existed on the fringe of the PC owning world. Microsoft clearly dominated the field of personal computing, with friendly GUIs and a rapidly evolving operating system (OS) that seemed a worthy companion for the globalizing business world. Today, the sleek, clean Apple products sell themselves. Not only have the computers evolved to space age proportions both in design and OS, but sales have skyrocketed, artfully conceptualized Apple stores are standing room only, and the legendary iPod has permanently altered the portable audio world, especially that of music.

Apple Corporate Ethos Falls Heavy on Education

Twenty-first century Apple is on the list of Fortune 500 companies and has taken a solid stance in corporate responsibility, especially notable for its contributions to education. In fact Apple advertising efforts focus clearly on the needs and priorities of college students: portable and affordable music, portable and enviable computers designed for academia, but able to crank out all the entertainment bells and whistles, peripherals and software that turn a PC into stereo/music studio or photography/film studio in a snap, and models affordable enough to be financed by a college student.
Further dedication to education is evident in the Apple Distinguished Educator Program. The ADE recognizes and rewards the innovation of outstanding educators from K-12 and collegiate realms whose belief in the Apple ethos has expanded technical opportunity for their students.

Apple Scholars- "Think Different"

The Apple Scholars program recognizes the academic and creative abilities of outstanding high school seniors with $2,000, an Apple Nano iPod, plus a pricey laptop to take to college. Eligible applicants must be ready to go head to head with some pretty stiff competition. The idea is to prove, via "senior project," that you can synthesize your academics with the creativity inspired by your Apple experience and savvy.
Winning projects have included development of useful Dashboard widgets, classroom podcasts, cutting-edge digital imaging concepts for the classroom, and high-level video projects, all utilizing Apple software and devices.
Besides the scholarships, Apple also provides education discounts for students as well as K-12 institutions and colleges and universities.
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CDW-G and Discovery Education Award Three Schools New 21st-Century Wireless Labs

Monday, 26 July 2010 06:35

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2010 Annual Win a Wireless Lab Sweepstakes Awards Prizes to 23 Schools Nationwide to Support Student Engagement



ERNON HILLS, Ill. & SILVER SPRING, Md., Jul 26, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- CDW Government LLC (CDW-G), a leading source of Information Technology (IT) solutions to educators and government, and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content services to U.S. classrooms, today announced the winners of the eighth annual Win a Wireless Lab sweepstakes.

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The INTI Education Group

Monday, 19 July 2010 11:05

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INTI Education Group

The INTI Education Group, one of the pioneers in the private tertiary education sector in Malaysia, is one of the most respected and recognised names in the industry. Having begun operations in 1986, the organisation evolved tremendously over the years, and today has 9 campuses in Malaysia, 1 campus overseas, partnerships with over 200 globally acknowledged institutions, and offers more than 100 course options.

The INTI Education Group has over the years set new benchmarks in the education industry, and it has also carved a niche based on its quality programmes, global alliances, commitment to excellence and uncompromising academic standards.

In 2008, INTI raised the bar in the education sector, by becoming the first home-grown local institution to be part of a global education network. INTI officially became a member of the prestigious Laureate International Universities network, opening a whole new dimension and world to its existing and future students, as Laureate has some of the most innovative and progressive institutions in the world.

The combined global resources of Laureate International Universities and the INTI Education Group have fused into a stellar entity offering students superior career-focused programmes.

Backed by international curricular and academic experience drawn from a constellation of over 40 accredited universities and 130 campuses, spanning 23 countries worldwide, students will benefit from global best practices and international exposure.

The emphasis on employability ensures that every INTI student will possess distinct qualities, setting them apart from their peers – as assets to their employers as well as individuals who are ready to compete in the global market.


WHY Study at INTI in Malaysia?
  • World class education with degrees from the US, UK and Australia at competitive tuition fees
  • English-speaking environment in and out of the classroom
  • Hassle-free immigration procedures with visa application support
  • International standard and high quality education which is closely monitored by the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
  • Experience living in a multi-cultural community, where Malaysians and international students learn together in peace and harmony
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Norad’s Programme for Master Studie

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Call for applications to Norad’s Programme for Master Studies (NOMA) 2010 - 2014

The Norwegian Centre for International Cooperation in Higher Education (SIU) invites applications for grants to Master programmes to be conducted in English in the South. The call for applications is presented with reference to the NOMA Agreement between the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation (Norad) and SIU, signed on 27 April 2006, extended with an addendum to 2014 and the NOMA Programme Document.

The overall aim of the NOMA is to contribute to the education of staff in all sectors in the following eligible countries: Malawi, Mozambique, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Bangladesh, Nepal, Nicaragua, Bolivia and other selected countries through strengthening capacity at the Master level in higher education institutions in the South.


Based on current Norwegian development priorities and identified needs of the cooperating countries in the South, following are the eligible academic fields for the NOMA programme:
- Education
- Environment, economic development and trade
- Gender
- Good governance, democratic development, human rights and migration
- Health
- HIV/AIDS
- Oil and Energy
- Peace and Conflict resolution

A Master degree programme eligible for support under the NOMA Programme is defined as full-time workload over two academic year’s equivalent to 120 credits according to the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
For the period 2010 – 2014, applications for Master programmes are limited to the following categories:
a) Bilateral Master programmes for a period of either two years (one student cohort) or four years (two student cohorts). NOMA funding is limited to maximum NOK 2,25 million for one student cohort and maximum NOK 4,5 million for two student cohorts and includes all relevant supportive activities.

Bilateral Master programmes should be based on cooperation between two partner institutions, one in the South and one in Norway. One academic staff member at each partner institution called project coordinator has the responsibility for planning, implementation and reporting. Bilateral programmes may have apart from the above mentioned, informal or formal cooperation with other institutions, without specific NOMA funding for such cooperation activities.

b) Multilateral Master programmes for a period of either two years (one student cohort) or four years (two student cohorts).

NOMA funding is limited to maximum NOK 3 million for one student cohort and maximum NOK 6 million for two student cohorts and includes all relevant supportive activities.
Multilateral Master programmes should have two main partner institutions, one in the South and one in Norway but may consist of additional partner institutions both in the South (it is a requirement for multilateral NOMA programmes to have minimum two South partners; one main partner and one additional partner). It may also have additional partner(s) in Norway. The role of additional partners should be clearly stated in the application. Each partner institution must have an academic partner contact person, and must endorse the application before submission.
NB! All programme activities must be finalised within 31.12.2014

Application procedures 
A joint application should be submitted online to SIU http://espresso.siu.no , no later than 30 June 2009, GMT 1500 hrs.

Applying institutions in the South and Norway must submit a confirmation of their application(s), signed by the Head of their institution, Vice Chancellor/Rector/University Director. The signatures guarantee institutional commitment to support the additional student intake with additional core resources (basic infrastructure, academic staff, administrative services etc.) in order to secure the implementation.
When submitting the application, separate Cover pages will be available for printing by the project coordinators (at UiS and UiN). This document should be printed and duly signed by the project coordinators and heads of the respective departments and the Vice Chancellor/ Rector/University Director or similar. The signed Cover page should be submitted to the NOMA Institutional contact person/NOMA coordinating unit at the institution within 6 July 2009. The institutional contact person/NOMA coordinating unit should submit the signed cover pages to SIU together with the signed prioritised list of applications within 28 August 2009.
Please note that an application is not eligible without the Confirmation Page.

Selection procedures 
The NOMA Programme Board will make the final selection of the projects to be supported in October 2009. The selection will be based on the following inputs from different actors;

  • External evaluation by two evaluators – one from the South and one from the North
  • Assessment and ranking made by the applying institutions
Source: official announcement
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Scholarship University of Brawijaya

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The Faculty of Economics (FEUB) Undergraduate – Exchange Program Scholarship 2010
University of Brawijaya – Indonesia
Overview
University of Brawijaya (UB) became a public University in 1963. Today, UB is one of the leading universities in Indonesia with more than 30,000 students in various degrees ranging from the Bachelor’s Degree Program, Master’s Degree Program, Doctoral Degree Program, and Medical Specialist Program in 10 faculties.
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Formal education

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Preschool Education

Primary Education

Primary (or elementary) education consists of the first 5–7 years of formal, structured education. In general, main education consists of six or eight years of schooling starting at the age of five or six, although this varies between, and sometimes within, countries. Globally, around 70% of primary-age children are enrolled in primary education, and this proportion is rising. Under the Education for All programs driven by UNESCO, most countries have committed to achieving universal enrollment in primary education by 2015, and in many countries, it is compulsory for children to receive primary education. The division between primary and secondary education is somewhat arbitrary, but it generally occurs at about eleven or twelve years of age. Some education systems have separate middle schools, with the transition to the final stage of secondary education taking place at around the age of fourteen. Schools that provide primary education, are mostly referred to as primary schools. Primary schools in these countries are often subdivided into infant schools and junior school.

Secondary education

In most contemporary educational systems of the world, secondary education comprises the formal education that occurs during adolescence. It is characterized by transition from the typically compulsory, comprehensive primary education for minors, to the optional, selective tertiary, "post-secondary", or "higher" education (e.g., university, vocational school for adults. Depending on the system, schools for this period, or a part of it, may be called secondary or high schools, gymnasiums, lyceums, middle schools, colleges, or vocational schools. The exact meaning of any of these terms varies from one system to another. The exact boundary between primary and secondary education also varies from country to country and even within them, but is generally around the seventh to the tenth year of schooling. Secondary education occurs mainly during the teenage years. In the United States and Canada primary and secondary education together are sometimes referred to as K-12 education, and in New Zealand Year 1-13 is used. The purpose of secondary education can be to give common knowledge, to prepare for higher education or to train directly in a profession.

The emergence of secondary education in the United States did not happen until 1910, caused by the rise in big businesses and technological advances in factories (for instance, the emergence of electrification), that required skilled workers. In order to meet this new job demand, high schools were created and the curriculum focused on practical job skills that would better prepare students for white collar or skilled blue collar work. This proved to be beneficial for both the employer and the employee, because this improvement in human capital caused employees to become more efficient, which lowered costs for the employer, and skilled employees received a higher wage than employees with just primary educational attainment.

In Europe, the grammar school or academy existed from as early as the 1500s; public schools or fee paying schools, or charitable educational foundations have an even longer history.

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Education

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Education in the largest sense is any act or experience that has a formative effect on the mind, character or physical ability of an individual. In its technical sense, education is the process by which society deliberately transmits its accumulated knowledge, skills and values from one generation to another.


Etymologically, the word education is derived from educare (Latin) "bring up", which is related to educere "bring out", "bring forth what is within", "bring out potential" and ducere, "to lead".


Teachers in educational institutions direct the education of students and might draw on many subjects, including reading, writing, mathematics, science and history. This process is sometimes called schooling when referring to the education of teaching only a certain subject, usually as professors at institutions of higher learning. There is also education in fields for those who want specific vocational skills, such as those required to be a pilot. In addition there is an array of education possible at the informal level, such as in museums and libraries, with the Internet and in life experience. Many non-traditional education options are now available and continue to evolve.


A right to education has been created and recognized by some jurisdictions: since 1952, Article 2 of the first Protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights obliges all signatory parties to guarantee the right to education. At world level, the United Nations' International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of 1966 guarantees this right under its Article 13.
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