Partners

University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM) SPAIN

The University of Castilla-La Mancha was officially founded on the 30th of June 1982, with the merger of centres which corresponded to other university institutions and newly created centres.

Although the foundation goes back to 1982, it was not until October 1985 that the UCLM came into full existence. Its establishment represented the Region's commitment to providing its own university system for more than a million and a half citizens who live in the 79.000 km2 territory.

The University of Castilla-La Mancha is a regional institution divided into four campuses: Albacete, Ciudad Real, Cuenca and Toledo, also extended to the cities of Almad?n and Talavera de la Reina.

International Relations Office (ORI) handles all international activities for the University of Castilla-La Mancha (UCLM). Within this scope, the ORI seeks to facilitate relations with other international institutions of higher learning and to promote international study and teaching opportunities for the university community. Of particular note, the ORI works to create international exchange programs for students, researchers, professors, and university administrative staff. In the case of students, such programs can translate into the opportunity to receive academic credit for studies in those foreign academic institutions with which UCLM has exchange agreements.

www.uclm.es/ori/english/index.asp

 

University of Minnesota Duluth (USA)

The following are new funding programs to promote a global network of scholarship and engagement and encourage interdisciplinary and transnational partnerships.

The programs are administered by the Office of International Programs. Please direct questions to Karen Brown at 612-624-0832 or kbt@umn.edu .

• Faculty, Staff, and Colleges/Departments
• Graduate and Professional Degree Students

Funding for Faculty, Staff, and Colleges/Departments

Interdisciplinary International Institutional Partnership Grants
Deadline noon on Jan. 29, 2007

This all-University grant program supports the establishment and strengtheningof innovative and sustainable international interdisciplinary partnerships between units at the University of Minnesota and those at universities and/or related institutions located at one or more international sites. International partnerships should foster deep, sustained, interdisciplinary scholarly and/or creative activities in research, teaching, and/or related educational programs and must be characterized by a genuinely collaborativeparticipation by all partners. Proposals from the broadest possible range of disciplines and academic units are encouraged. Grants for up to $25,000 will beawarded to support year-long initiatives. Smaller grants will be awarded to faculty in the earliest stages of international partnership start-up activities.

• Guidelines (PDF)
• Cover sheet (PDF)
• Budget template (PDF)

Interdisciplinary International Research Circle Grants
Deadline noon on Jan. 29, 2007

This all-University faculty grant program supports collaborative, interdisciplinary research circles on critical issues to be explored globally, transnationally, or internationally. The research circles will bring participants together for a period of sustained interaction around a theme of common interest and across disciplinary lines to explore innovative scholarly agendas with a global, international, or transnational focus and to develop the basis for continued collaboration. Grants will range from $20,000 to $25,000 and support semester-long to year-longinitiatives. Proposals from the broadest possible range of disciplines and academic units are encouraged (with a portion of available funds targeting projects that emphasize humanities andsocial science perspectives).

• Guidelines (PDF)
• Cover sheet (PDF)
• Budget template (PDF)

Funding for Graduate and Professional Degree Students

OIP Doctoral Fellowships for International Research and Writing
Deadline noon on March 9, 2007

This all-University fellowship competition supports current University of Minnesota graduatestudents pursuing research and studies with an interdisciplinary and international focus. The fellowship will provide a stipend of $20,000 to enable students to devote full-time effort todissertation research and/or writing beginning fall semester 2007 or spring semester 2008.

• Guidelines (PDF)
• Application (PDF)
• Recommendation cover sheet (PDF)

OIP International Pre-Dissertation and Small Grants Competition
Deadline noon on Jan. 29, 2007

This all-University international pre-dissertation and small grants competition supports current University of Minnesota graduate and professional degree students and are intended to support short-term activities that enhance the student’s scholarly project and/or professional preparation. Proposed activities must involve international travel. Grants of up to $5,000 willbe awarded.

• Guidelines (PDF)
• Application (PDF)
• Budget proposal (PDF)
• Adviser recommendation cover sheet (PDF)

OIP International Internship Awards
Deadline noon on Jan. 29, 2007

This all-University international internship competition supports current University of Minnesota graduate and professional degree students undertaking international internships. Awards will be up to $5,000 and are intended to underwrite travel and living expenses incurred in internships abroad.

• Guidelines (PDF)
• Application (PDF)
• Budget proposal (PDF)
• Recommendation cover sheet (PDF)

 

UNIVERSITY OF LATVIA

The University of Latvia named at that time "The Latvia Higher School" was founded on September 28, 1919 on the basis of the former RigaPolytechnic (founded in 1862). In 1923 this school received its now resumed name- the University of Latvia (Universitas Latviensis).

In the period between 1919 and 1940 the University of Latvia was the greatest centre of higher education, science and culture. The former building of Riga Polytechnic in 19 Raina boulevard serves as the symbol of the University even nowadays.

In the pre-war years it was possible to gain higher academic education not only at the University of Latvia but also at the Conservatoire of Latvia and Academy of Arts. The University of Latvia is the first of classical universities in the history of Latvia and follows the slogan "Scientiae et Patriae".

In the course of time such higher educational establishments as Latvian University of Agriculture, Latvian Academy of Medicine, Riga Technical University separatedfrom the University of Latvia and became well-known centres of education andresearch.

With Latvia regaining freedom the Supreme Council of the Republic of Latvia confirmed the Constitution of the University of Latvia on September 18, 1991. It stated that the Higher School is "a state establishment of academic education, science and culture which serves the needs of Latvia and people".

Alongside with the Constitution the flag, the hymn, the University's emblem, the Rector's chain and the official garments for the Rector, Vice-Rector and deans were renewed as attributes of the University of Latvia.

www.university.lv

ProjectsandIntensive Programmes:

• ALHE – Active learning in Higher Education (IP- D.Bluma, PPF)
• Modules, Models, Materials to Enhance Teaching/Learning of European
  History
• International Study Project in Brussels
• MATHED – Researching the teaching and learning of mathematics
• EUDORA-Europaisches Doktorat Lehrerbildung
• Les enieux du passage aux normes comptables internationales
• Safety in the agro-food chain
• ELHE – e-learning in der Hochschulbildung
• EPAC – Vergleichende Analyse von Bildungspolitiken
• MTE-Muttersprachlicher Unterricht in einer vergleichender Perspektive
• Master of Inland Water Quality Assessment
• Researching Social Inclusion and Social Justice in Education
• Citizenship in History, From Athens to the European Union
• Grant for an action „European Integration” - Zana Mone projekts

Thematic Networks:

• ALHE – Active learning in Higher Education
• MedNatNet – Medical Natural Sciences Network
• BIOTECHUNTE – Biotechnology University Formation for Enterprises
• ETNET 21 dissemination in ONE „Virtual Teaching and Training Community”
• Thematic Network Project in the Area of Languages III
• HUMANITARIANNET – Thematic Network on Humanitarian Development Studies
• ECTN 3 – The New Generation of Chemists
• Atelier I Mediterranei Sud/Est
• EULLearN – European University Lifelong Learning Network

EUEDUCATIONALPROGRAMME SOCRATES/GRUNDVIG:

• Best Practice to develop Learning Cultures (I.Maslo, PPI)
• Intercultural Dialogue for a Multicultural Society (V.Porina, PPF)
• Equipping senioru citizens to communicate in the modern European informationsocieties ( I.Ivanova, PPF)

EUEDUCATIONALPROGRAMME SOCRATES/COMENIUS:

• INTER - Multicultural Educaton (V.Porina, PPF)
• Iespejas pieaugusajiem parkvalificeties par skolotajiem (S.Kalnina,PPF)

EUEDUCATIONALPROGRAMME LEONARDO DA VINCI:

• Environmental Management in Municipalities (R.Ernsteins, VZPI)
• Education and Culture (R.Ernsteins, VZPI)
• Iespeja nevis nespeja nodarbinatiba (I.Ivanova, PPF)
• Profesionala pecdiploma programma „Arsts – kliniskais petnieks” (J.Spigulis, ASI),
• Mobility project (I.Kangro, PPF)

EU5thFRAMEFORK PROGRAMME:

• Enlargement Gender and Governance (A.Cimdina, Filol.fak.)
• Energy Environment and Sustainable Development (U.Bethers, GZZF)
• The European Virtual Institute for Reference Materials (A.Viksna, KF)
• Maza izmera iekartas udens un gaisa kontrolei (G.Revalde, FMF)

EU6thFRAMEFORK PROGRAMME:

• Advanced Techniques for Evaluation of Sustainability Assessment Tools (R.Ernsteins, VZPI)
• Atmospheric Composition Change: An European Network – ACCET (A.Ubelis, FMF)
• Biomedicinas izaicinajums – sociokulturalais pielietojums, sociologiskais konteksts,Eiropas parvaldiba un bioetika (A.Putnina, SZF)
• Udenu kvalitates datu parbaudes metodes udenu strukturdirektivas ieviesanai(M.Klavins, GZZF)
• Cilvektiesibu petijumu tikls (I.Novikova, MVF)

EUandOTHERINTERNATIONAL PROJECTS

• European Platform for Demonstration of Efficient Soil and Groundwater Remediation –EURODEMO (V. Nikodemus, GZZF),
• Knowledge sharing and generic terminology management in the field of medicine – Content programme (V.Porina, PPF),
• Linking Rural Regions and Research Institutions – INTERREG III (R.Ernsteins,EVF),
• Costal Development Mathematical Models – INTERREG III (R.Ernsteins, EVF),
• Molecular processes – Marie Curie Actions (R.Ekerts, FMF),
• Promoting Spatial Development by Creating Common Landscapes ( Z.Krisjane, GZZF),
• IT Design, Synthesis and Growth of Nanotubes for Industrial Technology (D.Erts, KF),
• Cultural Activities and National Integration PHARE programme ( A.Tabuns, SZF),
• EU Public Communication, Theory and Practice – Jean Monnet ( SZF, Politologijas nodala),
• EU Enlargement of 2004 and beyond Jean Monnet (T.Muravska)
• ASCHLIM - ES projekts (L.Buligins, FMF)
• EU Life - Nature - ES projekts (B.Laime, Biol.fak.)
• Postgraduate interpretation course - ES projekts (A.Veisbergs, Mod.val.fak.)
• Optics - NATO projekts (R.Ferbers, FMF)
• Research at the Faculty of Medicine - projekts ar Uppsalas Universitati (V.Klusa, Medic.fak.)
• European Masters Curriculum Development programme "Masters of Inland Water Quality Assesment" (EU Socrates grant No 29369-IC-I-2002-1-SE-ERASMUS-PROGUC-1) (LU Biologijas fakultate (sadarbiba ar LU Hidroekologijas institutu)
• European Masters programme "Coastal and water management" (LU Biologijas fakultate (sadarbiba ar LU Hidroekologijas institutu)
• Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture - Yad Vashem projekts (R.Ferbers, Judaikas centrs)
• Poverty, social assistance and social inclussion – developments in Estonia and Latvia in a comparative perspective, projekts ar Institute of Applied Social Sciences Oslo (F.Rajevska, SZF)
• Network on European Women’s Right, ES programma ar Birmingemas Universitati (I.Novikova, DzSC)
• ES PHARE programmas konferences organizesana „Changing and overlapping identities: society of Latvia facing the EU enlargement” (J.Rozenvalds, SZF)
• ES PHARE programmas projekts „Rigas zinatnes un tehnologijas parks” (I.Elerts);
• Nordic Council of Ministers projekts „Transfering of resources to University of Latvia, Faculty of Economics and Management, concerning purchasing of computers,books etc. for PhD students” (I.Revina, EVF)
• Nordic Council of Ministers projekts „Quality and extent of the molecularbiology courses on different levels of medical education” (N.Sjakste, MF)
• CERGE-EI Foundation (Austria) projekts „Quality Trends of Primary and Secondary Education in Latvia during Transition Period in the International and National Context” (A.Kangro, PPF)
• INTERREG III C projekts „Multifunctional Intensive Land Use in Europe” (M.Klavins, GZZF)
• GILE – „Starppaudzu interkulturalas macibas Eiropa” (A.Kangro, PPF)
• Human Development in Latvia: Cooperation in Research Training and Advocasy UN Development Programme ( K.Vasilevska, SZF)

 

University of Wales

The undergraduate programmes are all 3 year programmes and are ideal for welcoming students into either year 1 or 2 (and in some cases year 3): The undergraduate Batchelor degrees are:

• Accounting and Finance
• Business and Management
• Business Finance
• Business Economics
• Economics
• Marketing

 

However, there is further opportunity, across the University, for TSUS students to study additional modules (such as Law, International Politics etc.)

The postgraduate programmes are ideal for students wanting to study on a quality but cost-effective postgraduate programme, in one year. Programmes include:

• Management
• Management and Finance
• Management and Marketing
• International Business Management
• Accounting and Finance
• International Finance

The university can offer a one-year full time MBA programme for professional with 3 years management experience. The programme is externally accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA), a mark of quality, and the only (AMBA) accredited MBA in Wales.

Across the range of undergraduate programmes, there are options for students, according to the qualifications you offer in Russia.

As a student of SMB you can:

Research Areas

As a student at SMB Aber you will have the opportunity of benefiting from theextensive research expertise of our academic staff which is regularly and consistently applied in curriculum development and case-study analysis.

As a postgraduate student you may also have the opportunity to contribute to the research profile of SMB Aber and work in collaboration with our academics todevelop solutions in relation to identified challenges in a Management, Businessor Finance environment.

Accounting & Finance

The research interests of SMB Aber demonstrate extensive and long term commitment to research in Accounting and Finance. Students with an active interestin the area are encouraged to undertake a Masters programme in either Accounting & Finance or International Finance, to include a special research training module. Completion of a postgraduate “research training” programme leads directly onto a PhD programme linked to recognition and funding from the ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council).

Research expertise in relation to Accounting is extensive and relatesto both the public and private sector. Research is conducted with consideration of legal frameworks in relation to accountability and disclosure regulations. Research also assesses both the structure of accounting systems and the economic impact these have corporate governance and auditing practice within the auditing industry.

Recent doctoral studies have focussed on financial management at a country-level,including extensive analysis of both Sudan and Saudi Arabia.

Research expertise in relation to Finance is highly specialised in thearea of empirical analysis, relating to financial markets, credit risk, corporate finance and taxation. Recent research activity has focused on financial market microstructure, high frequency data analysis, credit ratings and asset pricing, impacting on areas of market forecasting, credit derivatives, capital structure and dividend policy.

Economics

Research expertise in relation to Economics is structured at a range of differentlevels and encompasses international economics, the economics of financial markets, regional economic development and the economics of labour markets.

International Economics: research relating to the economic impact of international trade regulations and trade embargos, with particular focus on the movement of GM products and the economy of south-east Asia.

Economics of Financial Markets: research relating to the impact of the stock market on wider economies, the modelling of corporate investment decisions inrelation to corporate governance, structures, financial regulation and profitability and the performance of mutual investment funds.

Regional Economic Development: research relating to economic regeneration andthe change and development of rural economies.

Economics of Labour Markets: research relating to the economic modelling of job search and recruitment, the impact of discrimination in the labour market and the role of education in determining future earnings.

International Business

International Business is a b feature of the SMB Aber research agenda which has responded flexibly to rapid changes in social, economic and technological developments. Such changes have impacted on our knowledge and experience of global business culture and pervaded every dimension of business and management practice.

At SMB Aber , focussed research into international business has enabled wide development of expertise among academic staff. Research activity has also impacted on curriculum development, reflecting a wealth of understanding in relation to internationalbusiness and management practice across a range of sectors.

Particular areas of research expertise relate to the service sector and its role in relation to developing a global economy. Key research themes include e-marketing, strategicmarketing, the internationalisation of the retail industry and global developments inthe delivery of financial services.

Marketing

The Marketing expertise at SMB Aber includes research into internetmarketing and sales management practice in small and medium-sized enterprises, with particular application across two research areas:

• The development of the service industry and the impact this has had on developing and developed economies

• The retail distribution industry, including international retail distribution,emergence and exit from international markets and measurements of market concentration in relation to retail distribution

The research interests of SMB Aber have generated a range of research papers relating to internet banking and consumer trust, marketing manager learning styles, marketing orientation of retail superstore groups, internet user segmentation and global sales management.

Taxation

The academic staff at SMB Aber have developed specific expertise in Taxation .This research is particularly concerned with the impact of taxation on management development, corporate decision making and corporate organisational structure. Research activity has focussed on a range of issues such as the impact of corporate tax management on tax burdens, dividends capture and trade and dividends policy. These areas have also been assessed in relation to a valuation of corporate tax management systems and tax-induced lock-in effect.

Recent doctoral papers have focussed on the impact of the windfall tax on financial reporting and the measurement of implicit taxes using financial reporting data.

SMB Aber - MBA Programme

Your MBA from SMB Aber is unique. You make it unique.

At SMB Aber, we attract professionals from around the world who aspire to the challenges of the global business community.

Our dynamic learning environment is structured to support your professional development. Ourcurriculum draws on the expertise of academics and professionals throughout research, business andindustry. Our commitment is to excellence in professional practice.

But your own contribution is unique. You bring with you your experience, culture, creativity and ideas. You bring with you your aspirations to achieve.

Our MBA programme is externally accredited by the Association of MBAs, a superb mark of quality.The programme is recognised and valued internationally for commitment to excellence in professionalpractice, and its rigour in preparing you for a demanding leadership role.

Our MBA is a one-year full-time programme demanding focus, aspiration and commitment. Set in a unique, rural environment on the west coast of Wales (UK), the programme enables you toreassess your career direction and reflect constructively on previous professional experience.

The dramatic scenery of mountains and sea and the warmth and familiarity of Welsh culture provides a rich and inspirational dimension to your MBA experience. You may be inspired to reassess your personal priorities. You may be inspired to reassess you life-style aspirations. You will certainly be inspired.

At SMB Aber, we are committed to recruiting talent and diversity, reflective of any contemporary organisation or company. We welcome professionals from a wide age-group.We welcome professionals who relocate with friends and family. We welcome professionalsfrom the public and private sector. We welcome professionals from around the world. We welcome you.

At SMB Aber, our priority is you. We do not recruit large numbers of students. We donot recruit exclusively from a few countries. We do not recruit “en mass”.

We select professionals on an individual basis. We select professionals according to a balance of skills, culture and experience. We select professionals who can make an active contribution to SMB Aber. We select professionals who will enjoy the uniquecultural identity of our MBA programme.

We are committed to providing expert tuition and support. Our class sizes are small – you will know all your colleagues on the programme well. Our academics provide academicsupport, careers advice and personal care - you will know your personal tutor well.Our location is in a small town – you will know your neighbours and people in thelocal community well.

Our MBA programme is designed to provide you with maximum flexibility and application, in either the public or the private sector. The programme offers ten core modules and twoelective modules providing you with a theoretical framework of professional management practice. The theoretical aspects of the modules are taught but much of the learning is attributed to practical problem-solving, small-group seminars,team-work and case-study analysis.

Team work is an essential element of your MBA success. At SMB Aber, we offer youdirect experience of the rural environment with challenging, out-door activities.Your experience in rural Wales will enable you to develop the attitude and skillsrequired to work successfully in a team. Your experience in rural Wales will enable you to apply the attitude and skills acquired throughout the MBA programme.

You will also have the opportunity to develop two managerial reports. One managerial report will focus on your own skills development. The other managerial report will focus on the development of a management solution, in negotiation with academics and professionals from business and industry.

Throughout the programme you will have the opportunity to develop your professional skills, adapt theoretical concepts and apply them to practical situations. You willhave the opportunity to select environments that reflect your professional interests.You will have the opportunity to design and identify relevance across the public orprivate sector. The MBA programme is yours.

At SMB Aber, the response from our students is testimony to the quality of your MBA cultural experience. Our students have voted us one of the top five universities in the UK for student satisfaction, a superb vote of confidence.

At SMB Aber, the success of our students is testimony to the quality of your MBA professional experience. Our students have progressed into positions of leadership and responsibility throughout the world, a superb evidence base.

Our MBA tuition fees are competitively priced and offer superb value for money. This enables us to attract talent and diversity and to select talent and diversity.

The local economy of Aberystwyth is based on domestic tourism and offers superb quality and lifestyle at exceptionally low cost. As a tourist destination, Aberystwyth offers opportunities for part-time employment to enhance your cultural experience of Wales. This also enhances the cultural experience of accompanying friends andfamily, who quickly make friends and become part of the community.

At SMB Aber, we express our commitment to attracting talent and diversity by offering a range of prestigious MBA scholarships. Our scholarships are structured to offer discounts on the competitive tuition fees, a superb financial benefit.

Your lifelong business partnership begins with SMB Aber – together we will put the world at your feet.

• One scholarship for a student from a natural disaster area - ?10,000
• One scholarship for a student with leadership qualities who can demonstrate significant contribution to in-country development ?5,000
• One scholarship for a student with successful experience in public sector management ?3,000
• One scholarship for a student with successful experience in private sector business and management ?3,000