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29 July 2011

Scholarships for International Students at Macquarie University

Posted: 27 Jul 2011 06:06 PM PDT
2012 Macquarie University International Scholarships (MUIS) are now available for International Students. Study in Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia. Deadline is 31 October 2011 for 1st semester of 2012.

For further details click here 
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27 July 2011

SAFMA Office-bearers & District coordinators

ANNOUNCEMENT

SAFMA Sri Lanka Chapter wishes to announce that at its Annual General Meeting held on July 2, 2011 at 
Hotel Suisse, Kandy following members were elected to respective posts:

Office-bearers
Mr. Lakshman Gunasekara     -           President
Ms. Anoma Rajakaruna          -           Secretary
Mr. Shan Wijethunga              -           Treasurer
Mr. N.M. Ameen                    -           National Organiser
Ms. Sharmini Boyle                 -           Vice President
Mr. S.N.R. Pillai                     -           Vice President

Executive Committee
1.      Mr. Daya Lankapura
2.      Mr. Zaki Jabbar
3.      Mr. Prasad Purnimal
4.      Ms. Seetha Ranjani
5.      Ms. Hana Ibrahim
6.      Ms. Dushyanthani Kanagasabapathy
7.      Mr. S. L. Azeez

District co-ordinators
1.      Mr. K.V. Kanthavel                -           Jaffna
2.      Mr. W.T.J.S. Kaviratne           -           Galle
3.      Mr. H.G. Kulasiri                    -           Hambantota
4.      Mr. Rashid M. Imtiaz              -           Colombo
5.      Mr. F.M. Fairoos                    -           Gampaha
6.      Mr. S.L. Fickeer                     -           Ampara
7.      Mr. Saman Mallawarachchi     -           Trincomalee
8.      Mr. Sunimal Sriyananda           -           Badulla
9.      Mr. Abdul Namaz                   -           Puttalam
10.  Mr. A.M. Wise                        -           Kandy
11.  Mr. A.S.M. Mirshad               -           Mannar
12.  Mr. Anthony Mark                  -           Vanni
13.  Mr. A.S.M. Ramjaan               -           Kegalle
14.  Mr. C.M. Ariyapala                 -           Anuradhapura
15.   Mr. Arunna Ponnambalam      -           Nuwara Eliya
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26 July 2011

Eyewitness photography contest


Deadline:

 
26/08/11
Photographers can enter a competition.
To celebrate "Eyewitness: Hungarian Photography in the 20th Century the Royal Academy and Metroprint want to showcase the best photographs inspired by scenes of street life, fashion, portraits or abstract subjects.
Only one entry per category: street, portraits, fashion and abstract. Photographs from mobile devices and cameras are eligible.
Deadline for submissions is Aug. 26.
For more information, click here.
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Stories of peace challenge accepting entries


Deadline:

 
31/08/11
An international writing contest seeks stories about peace initiatives and peacebuilding.
This contest is meant to challenge the peacebuilding community, civil society and individuals to write about unique stories of peace initiatives around the world! It is open to anyone with an interest in or who can tell a story about peace (initiatives).
It is organized by the Peace Portal, an initiative of the GPPAC Foundation (formerly known as European Centre for Conflict Prevention) supported by the Netherlands Ministry of Economic Affairs and the City of The Hague.
Participants can submit a story as an individual entry, or on behalf of an organization. The stories therefore can be 1) a personal story, or 2) a story of a project or organization as a whole.
The best 25 stories will be published in book titled "People Building Peace 2.0" and receive 10 hard copies of the book. One of these winners will be able to benefit from customized features and professional services on the Peace Portal, worth EU €500 (about US$720).
The deadline for submissions is Aug. 31.
For more information, click here.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR VIDEO PRODUCER/EDITOR/SCRIPTWRITER FOR A 20-MINUTE VIDEO


By ANNE | Published: JULY 18, 2011

Deadline:  Sunday August 14, 2011
The UN Alliance of Civilizations:
The United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (UNAOC) was established in 2005, at the initiative of the Governments of Spain and Turkey, under the auspices of the United Nations.
The UNAOC Secretariat, which is based in New York, works with a global network of partners that includes States, international and regional organizations, civil society groups, foundations, and the private sector to improve cross-cultural relations between diverse nations and communities. It also works at the grassroots level, promoting innovative projects that build trust, reconciliation and mutual respect.
The Alliance works in four program areas to support such projects. These areas are: youth, media, education, and migration.

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Science journalism awards

AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards

The Awards

The AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards represent the pinnacle of achievement for professional journalists in the science writing field. The awards recognize outstanding reporting for a general audience and honor individuals (rather than institutions, publishers or employers) for their coverage of the sciences, engineering and mathematics.
Since their inception in 1945, the awards have gone to more than 300 individuals for their achievements in science journalism. The winning journalists have helped to foster the public's understanding and appreciation of science. Independent screening and judging committees select the winning journalists and their entries based on scientific accuracy, initiative, originality, clarity of interpretation and value in fostering a better understanding of science by the public.
Committees composed of reporters and editors judge the entries. The decisions of the judging committees are final.
The awards will be presented at the AAAS Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada in February 2012. The award for each category is $3,000. AAAS will reimburse winners for reasonable travel and hotel expenses. In cases of multiple authors or producers, only one person's travel expenses will be covered.

2011 Contest Year

1 July 2010 through 30 June 2011

2011 Deadline

All entries must be postmarked on or before 1 August 2011.

2011 Brochure

In the following two PDFs, you can fill out the form online, print it out, and attach copies of it to your entry as specified in the contest brochure. You cannot save data typed into this form.
  • Download the 2011 AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Awards brochure.
  • Download a PDF of the entry form, print and fill it out and submit it with each copy of your entry. This form can also be filled out within Adobe Reader and then printed.
You can download Adobe Reader for free.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please click here for answers to frequently asked questions.

Previous Recipients

Read the AAAS news article about the 2010 winners.
Read conversations with three 2010 winners.
View the list of 2010 winners and past recipients.
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Fellowship sends journalists to Japan


Deadline:

 

01/09/11
Journalists interested in meeting the Kyoto Prize Laureates in Japan can apply for a fellowship.
Point Loma Nazarene University is accepting applications for its 2011 Kyoto Prize Journalism Fellowship.
“Each year this fellowship connects journalists with the Kyoto Prize laureates — remarkable men and women who have dedicated their lives to bettering society through technology, science and the arts,” said Dr. Bob Brower, president, Point Loma Nazarene University. “The opportunity to learn from the world’s great thought leaders, innovators and creative masters represents an inimitable experience for a journalist.”
The Kyoto Prize is presented each year by Japan’s non-profit Inamori Foundation to individuals and groups worldwide who have demonstrated outstanding contributions to the betterment of society.
The selected journalist will travel to Kyoto, Japan, November 7-14, 2011, where he or she will attend the 27th annual Kyoto Prize presentation ceremony, lectures and workshops. The journalist will have opportunities to meet and interview the latest laureates of the Kyoto Prize, Japan’s highest private award for global achievement.
The fellowship covers transportation, accommodations and per-diem expenses. The deadline for applications is Sept. 1.
Applications are available here.
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Call for proposals: interactive journalism conference

 Date: 20/07/11

Educators, journalists, scholars can submit proposals for a conference.
Journalism Interactive 2011 will bring together educators, journalists, scholars and students to explore how journalism schools are meeting the challenge of the digital age.
During two days of workshops, training, presentations and provocative dialogues, we will explore how social media, mobile reporting and other digital tools are being used in news and teaching, and to what effect.
The event is hosted by the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism and sponsored by publisher SAGE/CQ Press. The conference venue is the Marriott Inn & Conference Center adjacent to the University of Maryland.
The deadline for proposals is Friday, July 29. If your idea is selected, you will receive free conference admission and expense-paid travel to attend this two-day event. Panelists will be notified by mid-August.
For more information, click here.
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Date: 20/07/11
Educators, journalists, scholars can submit proposals for a conference.
Journalism Interactive 2011 will bring together educators, journalists, scholars and students to explore how journalism schools are meeting the challenge of the digital age.
During two days of workshops, training, presentations and provocative dialogues, we will explore how social media, mobile reporting and other digital tools are being used in news and teaching, and to what effect.
The event is hosted by the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism and sponsored by publisher SAGE/CQ Press. The conference venue is the Marriott Inn & Conference Center adjacent to the University of Maryland.
The deadline for proposals is Friday, July 29. If your idea is selected, you will receive free conference admission and expense-paid travel to attend this two-day event. Panelists will be notified by mid-August.
For more information, click here.
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