University of Sydney World Scholars 2009 -2010

Each year, up to 20 highly prestigious, competitive PhD scholarships are awarded by the University of Sydney. Further information about the University of Sydney World Scholars awards, including the Application Guidelines and Application Form, can be downloaded from the University of Sydney website.

Group of Eight names 2010 European Fellows

Poland is home to three and the Czech Republic to two of the eight European Fellows announced by the Group of Eight research intensive universities in Australia.

Eight early career researchers from Poland, Hungary, Romania, Lithuania and the Czech Republic were today named as the successful Group of Eight European Fellows in 2010. Each fellow will receive benefits worth $20,000 to travel to Australia and work at a Go8 university for up to six months.

“The Go8 European Fellowship scheme recognises the importance of international contacts for early career researchers and plays an important role in building Go8 research partnerships in Europe,” said Go8 Chair, Professor Alan Robson.

“The quality of applications has been consistently outstanding since the scheme was introduced in 2006.”

The Group of Eight is a coalition of Australia’s leading universities. Membership comprises the vice-chancellors of The Australian National University, MonashUniversity, The University of Adelaide, The University of Melbourne, The University of New South Wales, The University of Queensland, The University of Sydney and The University of Western Australia.

Further information is available here. 

 

Important for Australians overseas!

NEW PASSPORT APPLICATION FORMS COMING. PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION CAREFULLY. New passport application forms will be introduced on 1 July 2008. Old forms can continue to be used until 30 September 2008 but after this date only new forms will be accepted by the Australian Passport Office. Australians in possession of a valid Australian passport or passport that has expired less than 12 months are encouraged to use the streamlined renewal process. Use this link or telephone Australian Embassy tel: 225213431 to obtain a preprinted renewal form. The only supporting documentation required to lodge a renewal form is the passport being replaced. Where the renewal option is allowed to lapse, the new full passport application form will require the applicant to provide the original of either their full Australian birth certificate or Australian citizenship certificate in support of their application. With the exception of the renewal process, a previous Australian passport cannot be used with the new passport application forms.

For more information please contact Australian Embassy in Warsaw or Australian Consulate in Prague.

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National Apology to the Stolen Generations

Australia's Prime Minister, Kevin Rudd, issued a formal apology to Australia's indigenous people on Wednesday 13 February in Australia's Federal Parliament.

The Apology can be read here

More information relating to the Apology and events in Parliament House, including photos, can be found here        

Australians in Prague

If you would like to participate in activities conducted by Australians in Prague, visit the website of the Czech-Australian-New Zealand Association http://www.canza.cz and register 

Australians in Warsaw

If you would like to socialise with Australians in Warsaw, you may wish to attend the Australian 'community mixer'. The group meets once a month for a drink and chat.

For further details, please send an e-mail to darren.haines-powell@ifgroup.com.pl