2019 New Colombo Plan - scu.edu.au · Engineering Study Tour, Japan The New Colombo Plan is an initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific

International short-term study programs for students

Way Kambas National Park Sumatra, Indonesia

Marine Sustainability in Northern Bali, Indonesia

Tropical Marine Biology and Aquaculture, Vietnam

Engineers Without Borders Design Summit, Nepal

Protecting Globally Valuable Natural Resources, Indonesia

Agroforestry/forest Restoration and Conserva tion, Vietnam

Engineering Study Tour, Japan

The New Colombo Plan is an initiative of the Australian Government which aims to lift knowledge of the Indo-Pacific region by supporting Australian undergraduate students to study and undertake internships in the region.

2019 New Colombo Plan

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2019 FULL (APPLICATIONS FOR 2020 ACCEPTED IN JUNE 2019) Credits: students enrol in Independent Study – Science 1 (IST00451)

This project runs mid-February each year (20 places) in Way Kambas National Park (Southern Sumatra). Way Kambas covers 1,300 square kilometres in Lampung province and consists of swamp forest and lowland rainforest. The park still has a few critically endangered Sumatran Tigers, Sumatran Elephants and Sumatran Rhinoceroses. It also provides excellent bird watching, with the rare White-winged Wood Duck among the over 400 species present in the park. Activities include: Help the Elephant Conservation Centre in the park develop an education/interpretive program. Raising funds to help with conservation projects. Deploy and analyse the data from camera traps and help design a system to protect them from poachers, elephants and fire.

W A Y K A M B A S N A T I O N A L P A R K S U M A T R A , I N D O N E S I A

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 Credits: students enrol in Independent Study – Science 1 (IST00451)

Students will conduct field projects, participate in workshops and lectures, and visit marine science facilities to explore the challenges of protecting globally valuable natural marine resources in Eastern Indonesia. Field trips will include coral reef studies, mine site impact assessment, fisheries resource use and considerations of food safety and food security. Integration with students and staff at the University of Pattimura will provide a rich knowledge-sharing experience.

P R O T E C T I N G G L O B A L LY V A L U A B L E N A T U R A L R E S O U R C E S , I N D O N E S I A

Academic Supervisor: Mandy Reichelt-Brushett E: [email protected] T: 02 6620 3250

Academic Supervisor: David Lloyd E: [email protected] T: 02 6626 9401

Academic Supervisor: Kirsten Benkendorff E: [email protected] T: 02 6620 3755

LATE JUNE 2019 Credits: students enrol in Independent Study – Science 1 (IST00451)

This program involves a structured series of field trips complemented by lectures and project work to provide a deep insight into the importance of seafood in the Vietnamese culture, and experience the livelihood challenges in remote fishing villages, floating fish farms, land-based aquaculture farms, fishing ports, wet-markets, shipbuilding and a seafood-processing factory. Based on the coast in Central Vietnam we visit a range of marine habitats including snorkelling on coral reefs and seagrass. Integration with Masters students at Nha Trang University enables knowledge sharing on a range of marine management issues from a Vietnamese and Australian perspective.

T R O P I C A L M A R I N E B I O D I V E R S I T Y A N D A Q U A C U L T U R E , V I E T N A M

NOVEMBER 2019 Credits: students enrol in Independent Study – Science 1 (IST00451)

Northwest Vietnam is a mountainous region, originally covered with rainforests rich in flora and fauna. The region is undergoing pressure from deforestation by a growing population that often engages in annual cropping on very steep slopes, leading to declining incomes and soil erosion, as well as loss of biodiversity. The Southern Cross University trip focuses on work being done by us in collaboration with agroforestry and forest science institutions, in developing more sustainable agroforestry land uses and strategies for forest restoration.

A G R O F O R E S T R Y / F O R E S T R E S T O R A T I O N A N D C O N S E R V A T I O N , N O R T H W E S T V I E T N A M

SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2019 Credits: students enrol in Independent Study – Science 2 (IST00451)

This project explores marine sustainability in northern Bali with a focus on marine biodiversity and marine debris. Participants will have the opportunity to view a range of environmental issues through the lens of local Balinese culture and participate in activities to help address key challenges.

M A R I N E S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y I N N O R T H E R N B A L I , I N D O N E S I A

Academic Supervisor: Steve Smith E: [email protected] T: 02 6659 8108

Academic Supervisor: Doland Nichols E: [email protected] T: 02 6620 3492

Academic Supervisor: Ben Garnock E: [email protected] T: 02 6620 3755

7 – 20 JANUARY, 2019 Credits: 10 days’ industry experience

This is a study tour in which students learn about human-centred design (focuses on communication and empathy) while being immersed in Nepal. Participants don’t need to have any prior knowledge and the summit welcomes students who just want to give something new a go. There are a few days of workshops and activities and then students will live in a Nepali community with a family for about five days to learn about their lives. Students will work in small teams to develop a presentation to deliver back to the community members.

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OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2019 (TBC) Credits: 10 days’ industry experience

This fantastic two-week Engineering Study Tour of Japan aims to provide students with practical engineering experience, cultural exposure and professional engagement. They will gain an understanding of the relationship between Japan and Australia in terms of industry and engineering by visiting various engineering companies, cultural events and attractions in three different major cities: Tokyo, Osaka and Hiroshima.

Some of these include Fuji TV, Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency, Hiroshima Shipping Dock, Mazda Factory and more.

Students will improve their cultural awareness and have the opportunity to talk with fellow engineering students at Tokyo, Kobe and Kindai universities to share views, outlooks, study experiences, and learn from each other in doing so.

Japan is synonymous with technology and the country’s reputation for robotics, electronics and the automotive industry positions them as international leader. Japan has some of the biggest electronics conglomerates in the world, is renowned for cutting-edge innovation, and is among world leaders in its number of Nobel Prize scientists. The tour also includes free days for students to do their own sightseeing in this beautiful country.

OS-HELP LOANS – Are you eligible? studyassist.gov.au/help-loans-and-csps/fee-help

OS-HELP LOAN fast facts: - Amount borrowed is added onto your HELP debt - You are entitled to TWO of these in your lifetime - Maximum that you can borrow for each loan is $7,998

Enquires to: scu.edu.au/exchangeAll trips are subsidised by NCP, for more information, please contact the Academic Supervisor or the team at SCU International – [email protected]

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G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N

Academic Supervisor: Scott Smith E: [email protected] T: 02 6620 3088