July 2011 - UNSW Global Pty Limited - University of New South Wales

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALESWELCOMEWelcome to this edition of Evolve wherewe highlight some of our past success andour ongoing innovation. Our educationalprograms – UNSW Foundation Studiesand UNSW Institute of Languages - havealways been leaders in their fields. UNSWFoundation Studies has been the leadingprovider of university preparation programsin Australia for more than 20 years. UNSWInstitute of Languages is the longestrunningand most comprehensive universityLanguage centre in Australia and is nowin its 45th year. So we are pleased toshowcase some of our student experiencesuccess stories.Our assessment programs are managed byEducational Assessment Australia - anotherlong-established leader in its field. Thisyear we celebrate 30 years as a providerof international assessment and reportingservices for schools and school students.As you will see from the articles whichfollow, we remain a leader because wecontinue to innovate and grow. We areconstantly developing new programs,new academic calendars and new waysof supporting our students and otherstakeholders.I hope you enjoy reading these articles and Ilook forward to receiving your feedback.RegardsLiddy KornerGroup ExecutiveUNSW Global Networks and RecruitmentIn this issueJuly 2011Welcome 1A Happy and Creative, Yiying Lu 1The Effective Science Communicatorin a Global Society 2University English Entry Course(UEEC) - a Wise Choice 3Celebrating 30 Years of Deliveringthe International Competitions andAssessments for Schools (ICAS) toAustralian Students 3A Happy and Creative, Yiying LuFormer Foundation Studies Student & the Creator of Twitter’sFail Whale“The character ‘Yi 怡 ’ in Chinese meanshappy and ‘Ying 颖 ’ means creative.” Yiyingtold me that the name was given by hergrandfather, which she thinks depicts herperfectly.Yiying Lu (Photo by Starry ImageStudio)Artist Yiying Lu is famed for creating theiconic image of a smiling whale beingpicked up by a flock of birds, which hasbeen used by Twitter for its downtime. TheSydney based young artist is running herown design studio with clients includingOptus, Twitter, Sydney Aquarium, AustralianEducation International, Sony Digital, eBay,and more. She has recently started acompany called Walls 360 together withother business partners. The journey of thisyoung talented artist started from her timeat UNSW Foundation Studies.“I studied at UNSW Foundation Studies inthe Design stream during 2002-2003. WhenI first came to Sydney I was surroundedby an utterly new environment, includingnew classmates from all over the world, theunknown city, and the very different culture.It was a bit daunting for a teenager who hadjust finished Gao San (equivalent to year 12)in China.“I had a fantastic time at the FoundationStudies. The most important things I learntthere were how to develop and maintainrelationships with people, how to adaptmyself into the new environment, and howto get the best out of the experience.“At that time I made friends with myclassmates, students from other streams,tutors, and even all the staff working at theRound House food court. I learnt that onlywhen you open your heart to others, otherpeople will then open up for you.“I still keep in touch with some of thetutors and classmates. For instance oneof my classmates from UK was a 37year old mother of one at that time, whodreamed to become a fashion designer.After so many years, we still keep in touchvia social networks. I knew that she laterbecame successful in fashion design.She also congratulated me on my works.It is indeed a great feeling to have suchsustainable relationships developed fromthe Foundation Studies at UNSW.“I was awarded the Most OutstandingAcademic Performance in Design of 2003,which I had never expected to receive. ItUNSW Global Course Info 4HIGHLIGHTS & EVENTSEncouragement Scholarships Ceremonyat Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam 4The June Griffith Memorial PrizeWinner 5Award Winners from UNSW FoundationStudies 2010 B & B Plus Program 52011 UNSW Global Networks &Recruitment Conference 5Selected Works from the Students ofthe Design Stream C and C Plus Class 5UNSW Foundation Studies@ Facebook 5UNSW Global Pty LtdP.O. Box 6666, UNSW 1466, AustraliaTel: 61 2 9385 3543Fax: 61 2 9662 2651Email: marketing@unswglobal.unsw.edu.auWeb: www.unswglobal.unsw.edu.auUNSW Global Pty Limited is a not-for-profit provider of education, training and consultingservices and a wholly owned enterprise of the University of New South Wales.UNSW CRICOS Provider No 00098G UNSW Global Pty Limited CRICOS Provider No 01020KUNSW Global Pty Limited RTO 90682 UNSW Global Pty Limited ABN 62 086 418 582A u s t r a l i a • H o n g K o n g • I n d i a • S i n g a p o r e • T h a i l a n d • V i e t n a m 1

UNSW GLOBAL COURSE INFOUNSW Institute of Languages• UEEC Program New CoursewareThe UNSW Institute of Languages haslaunched an updated University EnglishEntry Course (UEEC*) featuring newcourseware specifically designed toimprove students’ English language skillsin order to meet the UNSW English entryrequirements and to enable them tosuccessfully undertake their studies atUNSW.In developing the new UEEC courseware,the Institute conducted focus groups withpast UEEC graduates (currently studyingat UNSW) who highlighted the areasthat were of most concern to them intheir university courses. As a result, therevamped UEEC focuses on key skillssuch as discussion in tutorial groups,critical analysis and presentation skills,as well as broadening its writing focus toinclude reports as well as essay genres.UNSW faculty, Learning and Teachingstaff and world-renowned linguisticsexpert, Professor David Nunan were partof a reference group that ensured the newcourse was produced with a focus onproviding students a first-class languagelearning experience which is specificallyrelevant to the UNSW context. The coursefeatures lessons based on lectures andarticles sourced from UNSW academicsand is further enhanced through the useof online learning and teaching activities.Students are continuously assessedthroughout the course with regularfeedback provided on their progress.Overall, the new UEEC provides the idealintroduction and preparation for study atUNSW.Students wishing to study at UNSW willnormally consider all pathway options. Toensure they meet the English languagerequirements students may chooseIELTS or similar tests packaged with atest preparation program, or alternativelyprograms such as UEEC. SuccessfulUEEC students do not need to re-take anIELTS or similar test, and on successfulcompletion will be admitted directly toUNSW.* UEEC is a 10 to 15 week program for students whohave received a conditional offer of admission tostudy at UNSW but have narrowly missed the Englishlanguage requirements.• New 2012 Term Structure - MoreTerms and More Flexibility!The UNSW Institute of Languages hastraditionally offered students 9 intakeseach year into a wide range of coursesand programs. We are pleased toannounce that from January 2012 theInstitute will introduce a new academicterm structure that provides students witha choice of 10 intakes.This new term structure is designedto cater more effectively for studentsby providing greater flexibility andconvenience when they are planningtheir study schedules. The new structuremeans an increase in the number ofteaching weeks available to students from45 to 50 each year, with a one week breakmid-year and another week break at theend of 2012.The terms dates for 2012 are shown in thetable below:Term 2012 Dates1 3 Jan – 3 Feb2 6 Feb – 9 Mar3 12 Mar – 13 Apr4 16 Apr – 18 May5 21 May – 22 JuneBreak 25 June – 29 June6 2 July – 3 Aug7 6 Aug – 7 Sept8 10 Sept – 12 Oct9 15 Oct – 16 Nov10 19 Nov – 21 DecBreak 24 Dec – 4 Jan 2013If you have any questions regardingthis new term structure, please contactour friendly Student Services Team orUNSW Global Networks and RecruitmentRegional Managers.UNSW Foundation Studies• Transition Program New Start Date &Admissions RequirementsThe Transition Program at UNSWFoundation Studies will start on 31August 2011, earlier than previousyears. The new start date ensures thatstudents successfully completing UFSand commencing study at UNSW in 2012will enjoy a smooth and timely transitioninto their UNSW program. The 19 weekTransition Program will run from 31 August2011 to 22 December 2011, ending justbefore the Christmas holidays. Studentsmay then commence their UNSW degreeprogram in February 2012.In addition to these changes, UNSWFoundation Studies now acceptsapplications from Australian Citizens andPermanent Residents with an internationaleducational background, to its TransitionProgram*. Please check with ouradmissions office for detailed eligibilitycriteria and other details.UFS also accepts applications fromChinese nationals who have completedthe National Higher Education EntranceExamination, or Gao Kao, in the People’sRepublic of China.* Australian Citizens and PermanentResidents are also eligible to apply to theStandard and Standard Plus programs.Highlights & EventsEncouragement scholarships ceremony at Ho Chi MinhCity VietnamThe UNSW Global offices in Hanoi and HCMC have been awardingencouragement scholarships to the top students in Year 10, 11 and 12 at ourpartner gifted schools. Over 60 scholarship have been awarded at schoolassemblies over the past year.Ms An from the HCMC office (left) awarding encouragementscholarships at Gia Dinh Gifted SchoolA u s t r a l i a • H o n g K o n g • I n d i a • S i n g a p o r e • T h a i l a n d • V i e t n a m 4

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW SOUTH WALESHighlights & EventsThe June Griffith Memorial Prize WinnerFormer UNSW Foundation Studies student Alice Wong has wonthe June Griffith Memorial Prize for the best performance in Level 1Chemistry at UNSW.2011 UNSW Global Networks &Recruitment ConferenceThe 2011 UNSW Global Networks &Recruitment Conference was held on 7thand 8th of April on campus at UNSW. Theconference, with the theme of “Challenges. Strategies . Opportunities”, broughttogether staff from UNSW Global’sonshore and offshore offices, UNSWInternational and UNSW faculty andmarketing teams. It provided a greatplatform for networking, informationsharing and exchange of marketingintelligence and strategies.Alice Wong presenting the medal and certificate at the awardceremony, with Mr. Paul Sutton (Deputy Principle, UNSW FoundationStudies) and her chemistry teachers from UNSW Foundation StudiesAward Winners from UNSW Foundation Studies2010 B & B Plus ProgramSelected Works from the Students of theDesign Stream C and C Plus Class(L-R) Wenjie Yang, Jonathan Chan, Corry Ng, Mr Graham Ware(Head of Science, UNSW Foundation Studies), Jon Ireland (Principal,UNSW Foundation Studies), Paul Sutton (Deputy Principle, UNSWFoundation Studies), Pui Ming Yeung, Kan Liu, Professor GrahamDavies (Dean, UNSW Faculty of Engineering)UNSW Foundation Studies@ FacebookUNSW Foundation Studies (UFS) has recently launched aFacebook Page. To see the page, click on the Facebook link foundon the UFS homepage www.ufs.unsw.edu.au. If you would alsolike to “follow” UFS on Facebook, then click the “Like” button on thepage and you will get regular UFS updates on your Facebook wall.The content on the page is mostly from 2010 at this stage, but UFSplans to add posts, photos and videos from previous years andalso from 2011 activities as the year progresses.A u s t r a l i a • H o n g K o n g • I n d i a • S i n g a p o r e • T h a i l a n d • V i e t n a m 5