EUCN European Union Studies Graduate Weekend School
To be held from Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd May 2009
At the UC Field Station in Kaikoura
The aims of the weekend are to highlight areas of interest for postgraduate students, create a network of expertise and to set up a “region of knowledge” on the European Union.
Get away from the everyday stresses of your studies, come along and:
- Hear presentations by other students
- Practice presenting
- Gain valuable, constructive feedback from others in the field
- Attend workshops on research and study tools, publishing and presenting, and other academic skills
- Network with other students and leading academics
Student Information
Who can attend?
Graduate students from around New Zealand who are studying a European Union relevant course or topic.
When:
Friday 1st - 3rd May 2009
Where:
UC Field Station, Kaikoura
The Programme will consist of skills workshops, presentations and group activities. Students will need to prepare one of the following to present during the weekend:
Poster: This is an A2 size poster displaying your research topic or a topic of your choice.
Film or Media: A short interactive media production of 5-10min related to your research topic. (You will need to be prepared to discuss and answer questions regarding your poster, film or other media presentation for approximately 10mins.)
Research Topic Presentation: This is for students who are in the relatively early stages of their projects to discuss their proposed topic or work to date. (10mins with 5 mins of questions.)
Conference Paper: Students who are further along in their research will make formal presentations of about 15 minutes. There is the option for these papers to be refereed.
All meals, accommodation and transport from Christchurch are provided. Support will also be available to help with transport costs for those further a field. Registration is $25 for the weekend.
Registrations close Friday 3rd April. There are limited places so please register early.
Or email your registration or queries to sarah.coleman@canterbury.ac.nz
Flyer for EUCN Graduate Weekend School
Weekend Information for Students
Past Weekend Schools
Powerpoint presentation of 2007 Weekend School.
NCRE Contacts:
Sarah Coleman
Poject Coordinator
EUCN
e-mail: sarah.coleman@canterbury.ac.nz
tel: +64-3-364-3477
website: www.europe.canterbury.ac.nz