OSUN is unfolding a series of fascinating events and opportunities for the AUCA students, staff and faculty

September 5, 2022

Open Society University Network is unfolding a series of fascinating events and opportunities for the AUCA students, staff and faculty.

Are you AUCA undergraduate(https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/opportunities/osun-spring-2023-undergraduate-study-abroad) or graduate student (https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/opportunities/apply-for-spring-2023-graduate-study-abroad-opportunities), who wishes to cut the routine and change the country of studies for a while? We are delighted to announce study abroad opportunities for you starting this spring 2023. The tuition fees are same as those of your home institution. Moreover, you can receive scholarships on merit or need basis to support your stay in a foreign country. The countries of choice are USA, Colombia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, Austria, Germany and Austria. Note that the deadline for application is September 25. So, hurry up!

If you have once tried to apply for an entry-level job, you must have witnessed the vicious circle, where the employer demands you having an experience from the previous job. Sometimes it might be daunting, but AUCA in partnership with OSUN Network suggests you to have a look at these couple of opportunities:

https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/opportunities/osun-global-commons-seeks-student-editorial-team-2022

https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/opportunities/apply-to-be-an-osun-global-media-fellow

Getting involved in professional development phase will help you to make your CV rich and boost your confidence before your first interview!

Students passionate about reflecting on challenging topics as for example ”Reimagining Academic Freedom” can submit their essays before October 15. Three winners of the essay competition will be invited to join GOAF’s OSUN Research Network on Academic Freedom and actively participate in all future GOAF events in Austria. https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/opportunities/call-for-essays-reimagining-academic-freedom-2022

For faculty and staff there are OSUN Faculty Mobility Fellowships aimed at strengthening bonds throughout the network and spur collaboration on teaching, course design, curriculum development, scholarship, research, and civic engagement. Applications for Junior, Visiting, Short-Term Visiting, and Replacement Faculty Fellowships and for OSUN Sabbaticals are now open and will remain so until October 25. https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/opportunities/applications-open-for-clasp-fellows-program

There are grants open to students, faculty and staff designed to promote projects that inspire critical reflection on the intersection of science, technology, media, art, and the humanities; enable more dynamic, participatory curricular offerings. The size of the grant varies between 1000 $ to 5000 $ and depends on the type of project one decides to promote. Deadline for application is October 7. (https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/opportunities/apply-for-experimental-humanities-collaborative-network-grants)

Some virtual events open for everyone.

If you believe you are an artsy person and like to learn and expand your knowledge in contemporary sound, sculpture and photography make sure not to miss Online Art Workshops Led by MFA Candidates. The deadline to apply is Sep. 30 https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/opportunities/online-art-workshops-march-15-april-19-2022

If you are a student, who is interested in developing leadership skills and connecting to a global network of students, check out OSUN Student Leadership Virtual Conference https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/opportunities/osun-student-leadership-online-conference-2022

Do you ever stop and ponder ”What does ethics mean to you? How can you take ethical action in your daily life? Is there such a thing as a global ethic?”, then you might be interested to join the Global Ethics Day 2022 with students from around the world. Although the event is virtual, the program content is rich, as the organizers foresee organizing debates and panel discussions, sharing videos, publishing articles, conducting interviews, launching #GlobalEthicsDay social media campaigns, and even environmental clean-ups, canvassing, film festivals, and time capsules. Make sure to not miss the deadline: October 19 (https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/opportunities/join-global-ethics-day-2022-a-moment-to-empower-ethics-with-students-from-around-the-world)

The Bard Prison Initiative, in partnership with OSUN and Incarceration Nations Network, invites individuals at member institutions to the BPI Global Initiatives Virtual Lecture Series starting in September 2022. The program includes 10 monthly workshops, where each attendee will share his experience from visiting a prison. You might be wondering what is the life in prison in different corners of the world, if so, you are welcome to register and join here: https://opensocietyuniversitynetwork.org/events/bpi-global-initiatives-virtual-lecture-series

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