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In this course, participants will be introduced to a range of applied theatre and drama education approaches, including community-building exercises and theatre games, image theatre, process drama, short forum and collective playmaking exercises. Throughout the experiential workshop, participants will examine the various elements of drama and key concepts that inform this working approach. The interactive form of applied drama uses physical imagery and improvisation creating a space for people to express themselves and to listen to each other in order…

The Center for Southeast Asian Studies (CSEAS) will welcome the 17th session of the Philippine Youth Leadership Program (PYLP) to NIU in April 2020, when 28 young people and adult leaders from diverse backgrounds on the island of Mindanao in the Southern Philippines arrive for a month of leadership training and development. The program’s purpose is to prepare youth leaders in conflict-torn Mindanao to become responsible citizens and contributing members of their communities; build skills that will empower them to be actively…

The Southeast Asia Youth Leadership Program (SEAYLP) brings 60 high school students from Southeast Asia to the United States each year through a U.S. State Departmentgrant. Participants learn about diversity and cultural appreciation, community action and activism, and networking and collaboration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The program utilizes an active approach that includes community service, field trips to US sites and schools, group projects, American family home stays and community engagement. NIU's Center for Southeast Asian Studies will host SEAYLP 2020 in April, welcoming participants…

  Want to work in Development?   Looking for a career as a sustainability professional, social researcher, development specialist, humanitarian worker or policymaker? Interested in Land Relations? Start the journey down your career path with a Master of Arts in Social Science (Development Studies) from the Faculty of Social Sciences, Chiang Mai University.   Since 2017, a focus in land relations has connected students with academic institutions, NGOs and researchers from around the Mekong Region. Chiang Mai University has become…

Tuition Fee: 1,500.00 USD Tuition Fee THB: ฿ 46,500.00 Date: 06 - 10 April 2020 Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies stand poised to disrupt virtually every sector of industry in coming decades. Business models and jobs in diverse areas such as healthcare, transportation, insurance, logistics, and customer service will change dramatically. AI specialists are already in demand in every industry, and the global market for AI in healthcare is among the strongest, with growth to more than 20 billion US dollars…

By Andy Nobes | March 9, 2020  | None Last year, over 1000 researchers from around the world joined the first AuthorAID online course  for Research Writing in the Social Sciences”. We are pleased to announce that this 7 week course is running again this year, from 6 April to 25 May 2020. Who is this course for? Designed for social science researchers in developing countries, this course is particularly suitable for early career researchers, or those with limited experience in publishing…

DEADLINE FOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION EXTENDED to 30 APRIL 2020   Since 2017, a focus in land relations has connected students with academic institutions, NGOs and researchers from around the Mekong Region. Chiang Mai University has become a centre for training benefitting a new generation of researchers and administrators working in the field of land governance. The focus on land reflects a rising concern in topics such as: - Large-scale developments and concessions - Policy issues, including property and titling -…

Date: 08 - 09 June 2020 Tuition Fee: USD 1,000.00 Tuition Fee THB: ฿ 31,000.00   Culture is at the heart of every organization, yet it is often forgotten. AIT is proud to offer in partnership with Hofstede Insights the Cultural Ambassador (CA) program. Objectives You will leave this course knowing how to: Recognize how your personal background impacts the way you see and resolve problems in the workplace Develop insights into how to navigate the field of culture and…