Calling all ambitious Danubius International University students and graduates! Secure a 70% scholarship to study at the prestigious State University of New York (SUNY) and gain a competitive edge. Applications are open until **December 29th**. 

IBS Americas is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting applications for scholarships at the State University of New York! These scholarships are designed to empower talented and ambitious individuals to boost their resumes and skills through short-term programs in high-demand fields like Marketing, Finance, and Management, while sharpening their Business English proficiency through an international experience in New York.

How to apply  

1. Access the State University of New York programs page and download the brochure to learn more about the programs..
2. Choose your course and finish your application using the voucher code UNI.SCHOLARSHIP70 to be eligible for the 70% scholarship.
3. After reviewing your application, a Scholarship Advisor will contact you to ensure that all required documents are sent.
4. Scholarship recipients will be notified within 5 business days.  

Registration to participate in the selection process is free and 100% online.

Eligibility Requirements:

– Be at least 18 years old by the time of travel.
– Be a current undergraduate or recent graduate.
– Have completed at least the 4th semester of your degree by the month of travel (applications are open regardless of your current semester)
– Possess at least an intermediate level of English proficiency (except for the Business English course)

Available courses: 

• Marketing & Value Management
• Business Sustainability for Leaders
• Competitive Project Management
• Corporate Financial Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Business English

Programs features:

– Classes entirely in English.
– Short-term, in-person courses: study 3 weeks in January or July.
– Faculty composed of PhDs and experienced professionals.
– Business English module included in all courses.
– Wide opportunities for international networking with students from all around the globe.
– Immerse yourself in the American lifestyle and explore popular tourist destinations.

Limited spots available! Apply now and take your career to the next level in New York!

Danubius International University, as a leader, organized, on November 26, in the Senate Hall, the launch of the Pro Digitalization in Education Project - PRODIGY, in the presence of the implementation teams and partners - Egomundi Association, EOS Foundation - Educating for an Open Society, The House of Teachers BRĂILA and The House of Teachers ARGEȘ.

The project aims to increase the number of pre-university teachers who will acquire digital skills and digital pedagogy, to effectively integrate technologies in teaching - learning - assessment practices, to prepare students for the digital age and to increase the quality of the educational act at the national level .

The development of digital pedagogy skills for teachers, including those related to the collection and effective use of available tools and resources in teaching activities, evaluation, communication with parents, creation and exchange of content and digital resources are activities that will take place within this project.

Objectives:

1. CheckmarkConducting professional training programs for the development of digital skills and digital pedagogy for 5000 teachers
2. The publication of at least 2500 open educational materials on the educred.ro platform for the exchange of practices
3. Mentoring activities for participants (target group), for the application in the didactic activity of the skills obtained following participation in the training program, for a period of 3 months
4. Equipping schools from which GT members come with educational hardware and software equipment.

The predicted indicators for this project:

1. Number of teaching staff from state pre-university education (GT) trained in the field of digital pedagogy - 5000 teaching staff, of which at least 1700 from secondary and high school and 2010 from rural areas
2. Open access to educational materials published on a platform of the Ministry of Education that will include a collection of multimedia lessons that will serve as best practice models for each curriculum area/discipline of study, for different levels of education produced by state pre-university teachers (target group) who participated in the training within the Project.

The total value of the requested financing - 19,823,200.00 lei, financed by PNRR.

On November 20, 2024, the Rector of Danubius International University, Dr. Steve O Michael and the Chancellor of Newton University, Dr. Ana Plechata Krausova, signed a memorandum of agreement in furtherance of their mutual vision.  The vision includes expanding opportunities for students and faculty, exploring and implementing innovative collaborative programming, and deepening international cooperation and understanding.

“It is refreshing to have a partner who shares similar understanding of internationalization and who is eager and committed to implementing cost-effective, creative, exchange programs that benefit students and faculty,” said Dr. Michael.  “Newton University is pleased to establish this partnership, and we look forward to all of our upcoming joint projects,” said Dr. Krausova.  Both leaders expressed their gratitude to the leadership of Dr. Dagmar Caganova and her staff for organizing the signing ceremony.

“I foresee a very close relationship between Danubius and Newton.  As I have always said, institutions do not sign agreement, people do on behalf of their institutions and the closer they are, the easier to collaborate and the more fruitful their collaboration,” Dr. Michael noted.

Danubius International University is represented again this year by its President of the Board,  Dr. Andy Pușcă at the 17th AUAP 2024 General Conference hosted by Jagran University Lakecity, Bhopal, India from November 18-20, 2024 on the theme "Paradigm Shift in Education Higher Education: Values for Life".  This transformative event will explore in depth the landscape of education higher education and explore the crucial role of values in shaping the future learning and personal development through higher education development.

ABOUT AUAP GENERAL CONFERENCE

AUAP General Conference provides delegates with opportunities to connect, share best practices, and gain insights into innovative ways in which Asia-Pacific universities are partnering across the region and the world. The AUAP General Conference 2024 program focuses on the impact of such collaborations on the sustainability of International education.

ABOUT ASSOCIATION OF THE UNIVERSITIES OF ASIA AND THE PACIFIC (AUAP)

The AUAP is a Non – Government Organization (NGO) holding the highest formal consultation rights with UNESCO. Its primary purpose is to be the main platform for interaction and collaboration among members and the voice of universities and colleges in Asia and the Pacific. AUAP organizes regular conferences and workshops for higher education leaders and institutions, to recognize and discuss important issues and challenges facing higher education today. It is an organization that enhances cooperation among institutions, and is dedicated to render service to its members.

The main missions of the AUAP are to promote a culture of quality and innovation in higher education, research and service to the community; to preserve and enhance the values and cultural diversity of Asia and the Pacific towards better understanding and cooperation for socio- economic development and universal peace; and to maintain a platform for interaction and collaboration among members and be the voice of universities in Asia and the Pacific.

The AUAP organizes varied activities for the staff and students alike. We hold faculty development seminars and workshops, joint research activities, and faculty exchange programs. For the students we organize English speech competitions, student debates, student leadership training programs, student exchange programs and student academic Olympiads.

Very recently, we developed an instrument for determining the readiness of institutions in undertaking internationalization programs. Most importantly, the AUAP will soon unveil its Quality Assurance Instrument for rating institutions based on self-evaluation. These instruments are for the use of our members and non-members also.

Website: https://auapgc2024.jlu.edu.in/

Program - Schedule: https://auapgc2024.jlu.edu.in/tantative-program-schedule/

Mioara Lepădatu,

PR Specialist