ebulletin issue 19 feb 16th 2011
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MYEULINK eBulletinTRANSCRIPT
MYEULINK
IMPORTANT DATES & ANNOUNCEMENTS
MYEULINK PROJECT DEVELOPMENTS
This project is funded by the European Union
EU ACTIVE WEEKS For 2011
Colleagues, the highly anticipated EU ACTIVE WEEKs are back.
Delighted to inform all of MYEULINK colleagues that we will be having series of scheduled ActiveWeeks at various academic venues such as UMS, UPM and UM starting from March 2011 stretching toApril 2011.
We will witness several European knowledge experts from Maastricht University, the Netherlandsand The University of Nottingham, UK delivering lectures, sharing expertise and transferring theirknowledge in European Union subject-related assigned disciplines. Our sincere gratitude to all six EUknowledge experts that will be visiting Malaysia to materialise the EU Active Weeks for 2011.
A number of undergraduate and postgraduate students from all three MYEULINK partners’ publicinstitutions including UM’s Faculty of Law, Department of International & Security Studies, UPM’sFaculty of Economic and Management, UMS’s School of Social Sciences will be the target audience forthe knowledge transfer mission.
The result of these knowledge transfer activities are expected to continue further after the ActiveWeek is completed especially with the introduction of Problem-based Learning (PBL) methodologyintroduced by Maastricht University which for the first time will be explored during the Active Week ofUPM hosted by Faculty of Economics & Management.
You may include these dates of EU ACTIVE WEEKs into your dairy :-
UPM EU ACTIVE WEEK (ECONOMICS) - 28 Mar 2011 till 01 April 2011 UM EU ACTIVE WEEK (POLITICS) - 28 Mar 2011 till 01 April 2011 UM EU ACTIVE WEEK (LAW) - (1) 2 - 3 April 2011 (2) 9-10 April 2011UMS EU ACTIVE WEEK - March/ April 2011
MYEUCENTRE FEASIBILITY STUDY – QUESTIONNAIRE
May I mention again the expectation for submission of the MYEUCENTRE Preliminary Study - Questionnaire to be collated in order to produce a feasibility report for the centre’s establishment in Malaysia. You may submit your responses to our office through our emails of fax at 603 8924 8013.
HIGH LEVEL SEMINAR MYEULINK, ISIS, UoG, UNUK, SFR & CESICE,
“Security at the Heart of EU & ASEAN Relations”
Date : 26 & 27 May 2011Venue: KLTC , Chulan Tower, Kuala Lumpur.Deadline: Abstracts : March 1st 2011
Papers : May 1st 2011
MYEULINK EU ACTIVE WEEK
UM (AEI) (POLITICS) - March 28 till April 1, 2011UM (AEI) (LAW) - 2,3 April / 9,10 April 2011UPM (ECONOMICS) - March 28 till April 1, 2011
UMS (MEDIA STUDIES / HISTORY) – March / April 2011
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EUROPEAN UNION IN MALAYSIA
This project is funded by the European Union
CALL FOR PROPOSAL S
1. ERASMUS MUNDUS 2011
2011 Call for proposals: EACEA/41/10
Erasmus Mundus is a cooperation and mobility programme in the field of higher education that aims to enhancethe quality of European higher education and to promote dialogue and understanding between people andcultures through cooperation with third countries. In addition, it contributes to the development of humanresources and the international cooperation capacity of Higher education institutions in third countries byincreasing mobility between the European Union and these countries. This Call for Proposal aims to supportprojects under all three Actions of the programme:
Text of the Call for proposals EACEA/41/10Specific documents for applicants under Action 1Specific documents for applicants under Action 2Specific documents for applicants under Action 3
Deadline for submission of applications under all three Actions is by 29 April 2011
2. SWITCH Asia call for proposals 2010-2011
2 Types of actions
1) They should promote one or more sustainable consumption and production (SCP) practices (e.g. cleanerproduction, environmental management systems, greening supply chain, eco-labelling, etc.).2) They should employ a replication mechanism in order to actively engage a large number of SMEs in producingand consuming sustainably (e.g. develop/upgrade standards and certification schemes, set voluntary targets,strengthen SCP service providers, create market demand, engage policy-makers/financial institutions).
Besides Europe countries, MALAYSIA is one of the Eligible Countries that can apply for the call.
o Asia: Afganistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China (excluding Hong Kong, Macau, and Chinese Taipei),India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, DPR Korea, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka,Thailand and Vietnam.
In brief, Overall budget is €24 650 000• Co-financing:
o 80 % of the estimated total accepted costs (90% for least developed countries)o 20% of balance financed from the applicant's or partners' own resources
• Duration of the projects: 24 – 48 months• Grant amounts: min. €500 000 - max. €2 000 000
Further details and clarification can be found HERE and application form is available for download at http://ec.europa.eu/europeaid/where/asia/regional- cooperation/environment/switch_call_proposal_en.htm
Deadline for concept note is by 14 March 2011
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In promoting multilateral communication, the MYEULINK Project team would be pleased to hear feedback from you in effort to improve and promote a positive and constructive communication between all parties involved and most
importantly for us to facilitate you better. Contact us at [email protected]
With regards to the updates on the MYEULINK project development from your organization, you are most welcome to contact our office in order for any related updates or activities to be published in the MYEULINK weekly e-bulletin.
MYEULINKThe University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus
Jalan Broga, 43000 Semenyih, Selangor Darul EhsanTel: 03 8924 8083 Fax: 03 8924 8014
http: //www.myeulink.org, Email: [email protected]
FEEDBACK & UPDATES
EUROPEAN UNION IN MALAYSIA - ANNOUNCEMENT
This project is funded by the European Union
MYEULINK High Level Seminar - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE / CALL FOR PAPER
Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS Malaysia), in collaboration with The University of NottinghamMalaysia Campus, CESICE and SFR Europe & International, in partnership with the MYEULINK Project, is organising aninternational conference entitled "Security at The Heart of the EU and ASEAN Relations" on 26 and 27 May 2011 atUNMC’s very own Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre, Chulan Tower at Jalan Conlay.
The objective of the international conference is to study EU/ASEAN relationship through the lens of security. Duringthe conference, an extensive definition of security will be adopted including traditional security issues such asexternal and internal security, but also the non-traditional security issues.
Conference Dates: 26-27 May 2011Title of Conference: ‘Security at the heart of the EU and ASEAN Relations’Venue: Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre, 2nd Floor Chulan Tower, Jalan Conlay, KL
Enquiries can be made by sending email to either [email protected] or [email protected] or call us at 603 8924 8083/8031. You may also forward it to the organisingcommittee :
The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC): Neville WYLIE (Professor of International Politics)[email protected], Joshua SNIDER (Assistant Professor of International Relations) [email protected] or from University of Grenoble: Constance CHEVALIER-GOVERS (AssociateProfessor of Law) at [email protected].
For call for papers CLICK HERE .
Disclaimer: This document has been produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The contents of thisdocument are the sole responsibility of UNIM and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of theEuropean Union.
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