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University of Manitoba Around the world. Presentation by the Office of International Relations June 7 th , 2010. Partnerships Throughout the World. University of Manitoba International Agreements http://ltc.umanitoba.ca/international_agreements/. 124. 74. 11. 133. 18. 59.
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University of ManitobaAround the world Presentation by the Office of International Relations June 7th, 2010
University of Manitoba International Agreementshttp://ltc.umanitoba.ca/international_agreements/ 124 74 11 133 18 59 Map image from Dept of Foreign Affairs & International Trade http://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/eng/offices-worldwide-map.jsp
Impacting students World class education Global experience Involving faculty & staff Teaching: Engaging new perspectives in learning Research: Exploring solutions for global problems Service: Enhancing community capacity University of ManitobaInternational Partnerships
Cross cultural and comparative learning: E.g. Icelandic Field School Engaging new perspectives in learning: UM courses abroad Practical skills training: E.g. Nursing Field School in China Service learning and global citizenship: E.g. Architecture Service Learning Course in Uganda
Short term student exchange: 189 agreements Twinning/ transfer/ joint degree partnerships: 20 agreements Partnerships in education: Mobilizing students Internship Programs: E.g. Students for Development International Research: E.g. Travel awards, Graduate Student Exchange Program
Diverse faculty with international experience: Expertise in every region of the world Partnerships in education: Mobilizing faculty and staff Faculty exchanges and partnership conferences Aboriginal Canadian and Sami Indigenous Scandinavian links built through Partnership Conference between the University of Manitoba and Umeå University, Sweden
Exploring solutions for world problems: Examples of Global Research Climate Change Storytelling for Peace Building & Justice HIV/AIDS and Global Public Health Global Food Security
UN-UM Tropical and Infectious Diseases: Kenya Mildmay International: Uganda
Sichuan University partners visit UM Karnataka Centre for STW
Disability Studies Pesticide Management Indigenous Health care Nursing Education Food Security Enhancing community capacity Social Work with Women HIV/AIDS Prevention HIV/AIDS Prevention Environmental Governance Sustainable Tourism http://www.canadiangeographic.ca/worldmap/cida/CIDAWorldMap.aspx?Language=EN&Resolution=1024x768
Contributing member of international networks: Canadian Bureau of International Education Consortium for North American Higher Education Collaboration (CONAHEC) International Association of Universities (IAU)— UNESCO Talloires Network on Civic Roles & Social Responsibility of Higher Education http://www.tufts.edu/talloiresnetwork/?pid=147 World University Services Canada (WUSC) University of Manitoba: Globally Engaged—Globally Knownhttp://umanitoba.ca/about/international/partners/partnerships.html