2014-2015 PhD Studentships in School of Music at Cardiff University in UK

Cardiff University is offering six PhD studentships in the school of music for applicants commencing their studies in September 2014 or January 2015. This studentship is open to students of any nationality. Students classified as international for fee purposes have to self-fund the difference between home and international fees. Studentship covers full tuition fees at the Home/EU rate. Additionally, the School offers a research allowance to all postgraduate students of £1,000 per tenure.
About Scholarship: Cardiff School of Music is a research-led department, and has a strong record of research funded by the major councils, including the AHRC, the British Academy and the Leverhulme Trust, and regularly hosts major international conferences. Staff research interests embrace composition, analysis, critical and cultural musicology, ethnomusicology, performance practice and popular music. The School offers all the amenities needed to facilitate the study of music, including an in-house Concert Hall, an extensive onsite Music Library, studio facilities and a dedicated postgraduate suite of rooms with study and social facilities.
Study: Studentships are awarded in any of the areas offered by school of Music at Cardiff University.
Course Level: Studentships are available for pursuing PhD programme at Cardiff University in UK.
Scholarship Provider: Cardiff University in UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Accreditation: Cardiff University is an accredited university. Cardiff University is accredited by the Russell Group, EUA Universities UK.
Eligibility: This studentship is open to students of any nationality. Students classified as international for fee purposes have to self-fund the difference between home and international fees.
Scholarship Open for: UK/EU and international students can apply for these PhD studentships.
Number of awards: Six PhD studentships are offered.
Duration: Studentships are awarded for a period of 3 years.
Value: The School is offering six fees-only studentships for applicants commencing their studies in September 2014 or January 2015. The studentship covers full tuition fees at the Home/EU rate. Any successful non-EU candidates must fund the remainder of the overseas fees. Additionally, the School offers a research allowance to all postgraduate students of £1,000 per tenure.
Apply: Consideration is automatic on applying for a PhD in Composition, Musicology or Performance commencing either September 2014 or January 2015 via Cardiff University’s Online Application Service. In the funding section, please select “I will be applying for a scholarship / grant” and specify that you are applying for this funding opportunity. Applicants are required to submit a research proposal via the online application system for direct entry.
Deadline: The application deadline is 30th May 2014.
Further Information: http://courses.cardiff.ac.uk/funding/R2258.html

2014 International Undergraduate Scholarships at Queen’s University Belfast in UK

Queen’s University Belfast is offering 100 international undergraduate scholarships in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences and Science and Engineering. Applicants must hold and have firmly accepted an offer of a study place starting in September 2014. Each scholarship is worth £1,500/per year (Humanities and Social Sciences) and £2,000 /per year (Science and Engineering). Maintenance of the awards over the duration of the degree programme subject to achievement of 60% overall average mark each year. Application should be submitted till 30th May 2014.
About Scholarship: 100 scholarships are now available to talented fee-paying international students who will be starting their undergraduate courses at Queen’s in September 2014.
Study: Scholarships are awarded in the field of Humanities and Social Sciences and Science and Engineering (exclude Medicine and Dentistry).
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree at Queen’s University Belfast.
Scholarship Provider: Queen’s University Belfast, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-Be self-funded and classified as overseas for fees purposes.
-Be able to finance the remainder of tuition fees and living expenses.
-Hold and have FIRMLY accepted an offer of a study place starting in September 2014.
Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for these undergraduate scholarships.
Number of awards: 100
Value: Each scholarship is worth £1,500/per year (Humanities and Social Sciences) and £2,000 /per year (Science and Engineering). Maintenance of the awards over the duration of the degree programme subject to achievement of 60% overall average mark each year.
Apply: Complete and return application form to international-at-qub.ac.uk.
Deadline: The application deadline is 30th May 2014.
Further Information: http://scholarship-positions.com/international-undergraduate-scholarships-queens-university-belfast-uk-2014/2014/05/14/

2014 Southampton International Merit Scholarships in Law School, UK

University of Southampton is offering merit scholarships for international students for 2014 entry. Scholarships are available only for those students who are entering year 1 of their chosen degree programme. All applicants who exceed the standard country offer and meet the criteria will be awarded £1,000 for each year of their LLB; £3,000 in total for a 3 year programme & £4,000 for a 4 year programme. To be eligible for a Southampton International Merit Scholarship, all applicants need to select the University of Southampton as their firm acceptance through UCAS before 6th June 2014.
About Scholarship: These Southampton International Merit Scholarships are available to all International applicants entering Year 1 only. All applicants who exceed the standard country offer and meet the criteria above will be awarded £1,000 for each year of their LLB; £3,000 in total for a 3 year programme & £4,000 for a 4 year programme.
Study: Scholarships are only available for programmes within the Southampton Law School.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate degree at University of Southampton in UK.
Scholarship Provider: University of Southampton, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Eligibility:
-International applicants who are studying one of the following qualifications which we consider equivalent to GCE A levels, and who exceed their standard country offer, will be eligible for an International Merit Scholarship. The following qualifications will be considered:
-Standard GCE A levels; by achieving a minimum of A*AA (please note only the best 3 GCE A levels will be considered and as your offer will have stated, there may be exempt subjects) or
-Cambridge A levels/Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)/Singapore A levels/Indian CBSE or ISC/Malaysian Sijil Tinggi Persekolahen Malaysia (STPM); by exceeding their standard country offer or
-Singapore Polytechnics and Temasek; by achieving a minimum of 3.2 out of 4.0 GPA or
-International Baccalaureate; by achieving a minimum of 37 points overall (18 at Higher Level)
Scholarship Open for: International students can apply for these merit scholarships.
Duration: Scholarships will be awarded for the duration of the course.
Value: All applicants who exceed the standard country offer and meet the criteria above will be awarded £1,000 for each year of their LLB; £3,000 in total for a 3 year programme & £4,000 for a 4 year programme.
Notification: Merit Scholarships will be automatically awarded to successful applicants after confirmation in August 2014.
Apply: There is no application form for these Southampton Merit Scholarships they will be automatically awarded to successful applicants after confirmation in August 2014.
Deadline: The application deadline is 6th June 2014.
Further Information: http://www.southampton.ac.uk/law/undergraduate/fees_and_funding.page?#scholarships

2014 International Biotechnology Scholarship at University of Glasgow in UK

University of Glasgow is awarding Biotechnology scholarship for international students from the eligible countries. The value of scholarship is £8000. Applicants must hold a conditional or unconditional offer for the MSc Biotechnology and be lased as international for fee purposes. Application should be submitted till June 2, 2014.
About Scholarship: The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences aims to attract academically talented students from around the world and give them an intellectually demanding, research-informed education. The College is equally committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence.
Study: Scholarship is awarded to study the MSc Biotechnology programme.
Course Level: Scholarship is available for pursuing masters degree at University of Glasgow.
Scholarship Provider: The College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences, University of Glasgow
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Accreditation: University of Glasgow is an accredited university. It is accredited by Russell Group Universities 21, IRUN, Association of Commonwealth Universities and PEGASUS.
Eligibility: To be eligible, applicants must:
-be classed as international for fee purposes;
-hold a conditional or unconditional offer for the MSc Biotechnology.
Scholarship Open for: Students of Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil ,Brunei, Burkina, Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Cape Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Congo Democratic Republic of, Costa Rica , Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, East Timor, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial, Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea North, Korea South, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, Nauru Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New, Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, The Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Rwanda, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Solomon Islands,  Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Switzerland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Vatican City, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen, Zambia and Zimbabwe can apply for this Biotechnology scholarship.
Value: The value of scholarship is £8000.
Apply: Email Phil Stanley (Philip.stanley-at-glasgow.ac.uk) stating which course scholarship you would like to be considered for, with your student ID number.
Deadline: The application deadline is June 2, 2014.
Further Information: http://www.gla.ac.uk/t4/international/files/forms/scholarships/view_scholarships.php?scholarship_ID=206#current_Country

12 Month PR Internship at Ticketmaster London Starts June 2014

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• internship
• London
• PR
• Ticketmaster

Category

Opportunities

Type

Internships

Location

Organisation

Live Nation

Salary

£16,000

Posted

about 3 hours ago

Closing Date

7 days from now

This is an exciting 12 month internship at Ticketmaster starting in June 2014 where you will get real life experience working in a busy PR department. This opportunity is open to recent graduates or undergraduates on a degree course looking for a 12 month sandwich placement.
In this challenging placement you will be given your own workload and work on live projects straight away! We’ll expect you to give your insight and opinion and make a real contribution every day. You will support the International PR team for internal and external communications and will have the opportunity to develop and learn about the communications field whilst working alongside senior leaders.
Ticketmaster, part of Live Nation Entertainment is the largest live entertainment company in the world, consisting of five businesses: concert promotion and venue operations, sponsorship, ticketing solutions, ecommerce and artist management. Live Nation Entertainment seeks to innovate and enhance the live entertainment experience for artists and fans: before, during and after the show.
Responsibilities
To assist the PR Director & Manager to ensure that the International and UK press offices are being managed effectively and efficiently:

• Being the first point of contact for all press enquiries
• Processing enquiries so that they are ready for response
• Managing subscriptions to key publications
• Managing approval process for all press and public affairs materials
• To update the Press Site with relevant information, ensuring all details are up to date
• To participate in all relevant meetings for the PR department both internally and externally
• Monitor and circulate daily news updates for the UK business
• Prepare internal Newswire email to be distributed to all staff each morning
• Keep key members of staff informed about breaking news stories and cuttings that mention relevant aspects of the business

Job Requirements
Skills / Knowledge / Experience

• Graduates – Minimum 2:2 or above Degree in any discipline
• Undergraduates – currently achieving 2:2 or above results & eligible for a 12 month placement as part of your University course
• Exceptional verbal, literacy and communication skills
• Experience using PowerPoint, Excel and Word is a must
• Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success:

• Multi-tasker who is proactive, logical and is able to handle several projects at once
• Detail oriented with excellent organisational skills
• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated individual
• Ability to effectively manage targets and deadlines

To help you decide if an internship is the right step for you read through the following guide to internships…
How do internships work?
Internships allow you obtain real life work experience whilst gaining an insight into our overall business. You can expect to make a real contribution to the day-to-day operations of your team. This is a 12 month paid placement starting in summer 2014 at Ticketmaster HQ in Angel, North London.
What are the objectives of your internship?
An internship is your opportunity to understand our company culture and how we work. You can immerse yourself in a project and a profession and it is your chance to see how you feel about Ticketmaster as a potential employer while you gain valuable professional experience. An internship is a two-way evaluation. Not only do you get to experience us, we get to assess your long-term career potential with us.
How is your performance assessed?
Your objectives are clearly defined with you and your Line Manager at the start of your internship. Midway through your internship you will have a review with your Line Manager and your HR contact to evaluate your performance and give you some formal feedback. At the end of your internship we review your progress.

More information:http://www.gothinkbig.co.uk/opportunities/12-month-pr-internship-at-ticketmaster-starting-june-2014

Communication, Marketing and Social Media Intern

LINQ Experts is a newly created consulting company providing international organisations (EU, UN, NATO), national governments and third sector agencies with tailored solutions in the field of the global assistance, including IT and Communications consulting, Safety & Security, Governance and Rule of Law.
LINQ Experts is looking for a talented intern for our head office in Brussels.
The successful candidate should have an experience in the world of social media, graphics, and online technologies, wishing to acquire a challenging experience in an international environment.
Main Mission:

• Graphic design for online and email marketing campaigns, communications, blogs, web content, social media, leaflets, brochures, etc.
• Creating digital, graphic and/or multimedia communications
• Assisting in content creation, from the initial brainstorming to the implementation and design of specific media activities
• Assisting in the updating of the web site of LINQ Experts
• Build or extend the social media presence of LINQ Experts, creating buzz (awareness, interest) around the activities of the company, managing social media updates
• Collaboration in creating LINQ Experts marketing material
• Assistance in account management
• General assistance and support to the office activities, including the preparation of tender offers

Profile:

• Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent
• Proven experience of successful social media communication and community building
• Ability in the use of relevant methods and tools for the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of communication actions on social media
• Fluent in English and French. Working knowledge of any other European language is an asset.
• Outstanding IT skills and first experience with CRM and / or website content management (desirable)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills, flexibility, responsibility
• Customer oriented and high attention to details
• Good understanding of EU affairs and an interest for EU and International organisations funded projects, public procurement and tender procedures.

Place of work:
LINQ Experts' premises in Brussels, Avenue Louise.
How to apply:
A CV and a short motivation letter should be sent to Cesare Zegretti, Business Development Manager to the following address: c.zegretti@linqexperts.com quoting ‘Communications, Marketing and Social Media Internship’ in subject line. The position should be filled as soon as possible.

2014-2015 International Bursaries at University of Central Lancashire in UK

University of Central Lancashire is awarding international bursaries for September 2014/15 entry. The value of each bursary is £1,000 GBP per year. These bursaries are awarded for undergraduate and postgraduate taught applicants who are nationals of the eligible countries. Appropriately qualified applicants would also be eligible for the Vice Chancellor’s International Award. This award will be automatically given when applicant’s application is received by the International Admissions Team. They do not need to fill in a separate application form.
About Scholarship: University of Central Lancashire delighted to announce our scholarships and bursaries for September 2014/15 entry. These awards are for self-funded international students applying for full-time taught programmes of study at UCLan.
Study: Bursaries are awarded to learn any of the courses.
Course Level: Bursaries are available for pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate degree level.
Scholarship Provider: University of Central Lancashire, UK
Scholarship can be taken at: UK
Accreditation: University of Central Lancashire is accredited by the Association of Million.
Eligibility: undergraduate and postgraduate taught applicants who are nationals of the following countries:
CIS: Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine.
SADC: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
S E Asia: Indonesia, Myanmar.
South Asia: Nepal, Sri Lanka.
Turkey
-Appropriately qualified applicants would also be eligible for the Vice Chancellor’s International Award.
Scholarship Open for: Students of Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine, Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Turkey can apply for these international bursaries.
Value: A bursary worth £1,000 GBP per year will be awarded.
Apply: This award will be automatically given when applicant’s application is received by the International Admissions Team. They do not need to fill in a separate application form.
Deadline: The application deadline for admission is 31st May 2014.
Further Information: http://www.uclan.ac.uk/study_here/fees_and_finance/bursaries_scholarships.php