http://www.datamatixgroup.com
The GCC Universities and Colleges Development Conference aims to bring together individuals and organizations, involved in higher education, concerned with developing universities and colleges, or planning relevant ventures and initiatives in the region, to analyze the existing situation in the GCC?s institutes of higher learning, make recommendations regarding various development options, and advise on globally proven education practices.

We welcome all to join us at this conference in order to discuss and learn more about the special issues, concerns, challenges and strategies related to developing higher education in the GCC region.
The ?GCC Universities and Colleges Development Conference?, is open to all professionals concerned with developing GCC educational institutions and / or planning for future initiatives in the field of education. Through discussion, the exchange of best practices and regional and global educational trends, and recommendations of various options available for developing universities and colleges, the conference aims to analyze the present situation of higher education in the region and to prepare educators and officials for the task of continually upgrading the GCC?s education system.
P.O.Box 60019, Dubai, UAE

Posted: March 17th, 2001 under Education: Higher_Education.
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http://www.collegeweeklive.com
CollegeWeekLive - A two-day virtual college fair connecting high school students with hundreds of colleges in a live, interactive online environment. CollegeWeekLive takes place on March 4th and 5th, 2008 from 12:00 PM EST to 11:00 PM EST.

The free, Web-based event is designed to help prospective students to choose, get accepted to, and afford the college of their choice. The March 2008 event builds on the success of the world?s first virtual college fair–the inaugural CollegeWeekLive, which took place in November 2007 attracting 15,000 registrants from 28 countries.

With expanded features and an exciting program of live Web-based programs and content, CollegeWeekLive-March 2008 will let thousands of students across world evaluate and communicate interactively with over 200 major U.S. colleges and universities.

Posted: March 17th, 2001 under Education: Higher_Education.
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http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/SOLSTICE/Conference2008.htm
The SOLSTICE Centre for Excellence in Teaching & Learning at Edge Hill University is pleased to announce its 3rd international conference:

eLearning and Learning Environments for the Future

Thursday 5th June 2008, Edge Hill University, UK

Building on the success of the 2007 conference, which attracted over 200 delegates from across the UK and as far away as Russia and New Zealand, the 2008 conference will focus on the relationships between research, innovation, and development. There will be a distinct spotlight on the concepts of learning environments and their elearning components - as they exist now, and as they might transpire as time progresses.

Keynote Speakers:

Les Watson, Freelance Educational Adviser, Interim Director of Information Services at the Royal Holloway University of London and Consultant to the Joint Information Systems Committee e-learning programme on Technology Enhanced Learning Environments

Eric Hamilton, Research Professor and Director, Centre for Research on Learning and Teaching, Institute for Information Technology Applications, US Air Force Academy

Call for Abstracts:

We welcome papers, presentations and workshops/demonstrations on the following themes:

- Research methods
- Theoretical bases of elearning and learning environments
- Technologies and learning environments - physical and virtual spaces
- Impacting on students? learning - cause and effect

Abstracts (up to 300 words) should be submitted via the online electronic proposal form (http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/Sites/SOLSTICE/Form/Conference/Proposal.htm) by Friday 15th February 2008.

Call for Registration:

The conference is open to everyone working in further and higher education, both nationally and internationally. You can register a place at the conference by completing the online electronic registration form (http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/Sites/SOLSTICE/Form/Conference/Registration.htm). Fees for the conference and evening seminar are detailed on the website.

For further details and a more detailed call for abstracts please visit the conference website at www.edgehill.ac.uk/solstice/conference2008.

SOLSTICE

Posted: March 15th, 2001 under Education: Higher_Education.
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http://www.asmeaconference.org
ASMEA?s conference will be held in April 2008 in Washington, D.C. and is entitled: The Evolution of Islamic Politics, Philosophy and Culture in the Middle East and Africa: From Traditional Limits to Modern Extremes. The principal goal of the conference is to seek insights into the unique influence of Islamic political traditions on these regions and how they have changed over time. Additional goals include furthering understanding of the Islamic theological, juristic and practical traditions that express themselves in the political arenas in these regions, as well as the modern-day iterations of these traditions.

The Association is seeking proposals to present papers at the 2008 conference. Proposals should pertain to a specific panel and consist of a one page outline of the subject. All contact data must be attached to the proposal (name, email, phone number, affiliation). The due date for proposals is January 15, 2008.

Posted: March 15th, 2001 under Education: Higher_Education.
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http://www.dillardu.net/orsp
Join us at Dillard University, for the Fourth National Minority Serving In?stitutions Research Partnership Con-ference 2008 (MSIRP? 08), where more than 1000 representatives from the gamut of government, academia, and private industry will explore possibilities for expanding collaborative research initiatives and partnerships. The MSIRP ?08 Conference will bring together representatives from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs, HBCU, HsI, and Tribal Colleges/Universities) as well as major Research Universities to exchange ideas, share best practices, and plan for conducting future research with partners from funding agencies, small busi?nesses, and corporations. Conference theme ?Broadening the Scope: Expanding Research Competitiveness in Minority In?stitutions? includes opportunities for:

Faculty/Researchers
? Faculty Research Experience
? Hear future research agendas from federal agencies and corporations
? Learn about grant and contract opportunities
? Identify research collaboration opportunities via networking
? Meet/discuss one-on-one with program officers and agency representatives

For Research Administrators
? Learn about intellectual property and technology transfer issues
? Attend grant and contract policy and policy development sessions
? Create opportunities for institutional partnerships and collaborations
For Small Businesses
? Investigate R&D and service procurement opportunities
? Share best practices and expand networking opportunities
? Showcase products and services

For Corporations
? Examine capabilities of participating MSIs and small businesses
? Outreach to and recruit highly qualified and motivated minority students
? Present procurement opportunities for MSIs and small businesses

For Students
? Become acquainted with federal and corporate research opportunities
?Explore federal and corporate employment opportunities
? Share entrepreneurship experiences
Registration Fees:

Students:
Early-Bird until 4/14/08- $100
Registration after 4/14/08- $150

General Registration:
Early-Bird until 4/14/08- $210
Registration after 4/14/08- $250

Large Businesses/Corporations:
Early-Bird until 4/14/08- $1200
Registration after 4/14/08- $1500
2601 Gentilly Blvd.

Posted: March 14th, 2001 under Education: Higher_Education.
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http://www.velammal.org
One Day National Seminar on
Advanced Power Conversion concept for Motor Drives
APCMD ?08
January 04, 2008
Organised by
Department of
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Velammal College of
Engineering & Technology
Madurai?625009, Tamilnadu

SEMINAR TOPICS
* Introduction to power system
* Brief overview of Power Electronics
* Power Converters
* High Performance AC & DC Drives
* Power Quality and Power Conditioners
EXPERTS
Dr.N. Ammasai Gounden
Professor
National Institute of Technology
Trichy -620 015

2. Dr.R.Vijarajeshwaran
Manging Director
VI Microsystems Pvt., Ltd.,
Chennai ? 603 110

3. Dr.A.N.Arvindan
Professor
SSN College of Engineering & Technology
Chennai ? 603 110

ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Chief Patron : Shri. M.V.Muthuramalingam
Chairman

Patron : Dr. SM.Kannan
Principal

Chairman : Prof.M.Santhi
Head of EEE Department

Organising
Secretaries : Mrs.A.Amudha
Mrs.J.Mangaiyarkarasi
Faculty, EEE Department

REGISTRATION FORM

Name _______________________________

Designation ___________________________

Mailing Address ________________________

_____________________________________

_____________________________________

Pin ____________

Telephone: Fax:

Mobile:

E-mail:

Registration Fee:

Rs.500 /- (Rupees Five hundred only)

Draft No________________ Dated ________

Bank ________________________________

Date: Signature
Forwarded by

Head of the Department / Institution
(Signature with Seal)

Contact:
Organising Secretary
APCMD?08
Department of EEE
Velammal College of Engineering & Technology
Madurai ? Rameswaram High Road
Viraganoor, Madurai ? 625 009
Phone: 0452 ? 2465289; Fax: 2465265
Mobile: 9443935495 , 9894376731
E-Mai : apcmd08@yahoo.co.in
amudhaajay@rediffmail.com
j_mangaiyarkarasi@yahoo.com

Madurai ? Rameswaram High Road, Viraganoor,Madurai-625 009

Posted: March 12th, 2001 under Education: Higher_Education.
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http://www.bluehouseltd.bravehost.com
We are pleased to invite you to participate in the above interactive events in Nairobi, Kenya, which we hope would be of benefit to you and the universal services you render.

The events are the first ever to take place in Africa and we expect alot of student recruitment during the March convention in which an exhibition will be in progress during the sessions to enable the prospective students,teachers, and educationists to sample the colleges,universities , student recruitment agencies and other stakeholders worldwide.

The occasion will be an opportunity for institutions agents and prospective students to meet face to face and a time for institutions to meet and appoint new agents on the spot including sharing the latest information and ideas.

It should be noted that at the moment 80% of Kenya’s university qualifying applicants do not get admission locally for lack of vacancies
and those in neighbouring Uganda and Tanzania follow suit.

The cost of the March convention will be USD 150 per participant to cover conference material and management.
The exhibition will cost between USD 500-1000. depending on area and
other necessities and will depend one’s choice.

The May 2008 convention will cost USD 150 per participant.

In each case we shall try to reduce your expeses by guiding you to the most cost effective accommodatition and other interests

Bluehouse Consultants of Nairobi Kenya have been organizing international multisectoral events since 1995 including on EDUCATION.
BELOW FIND SUMMARY OF THE EVENTS FOR YOUR PERUSAL

For futrther information,kindly get in touch with us.

Yours sincerely,

JEREMIAH NYAGA ZAKAYO
DIRECTOR GENERAL
BLUEHOUSE CONSULTANTS
mobile phone +254 722 275 040

EVENTS INFORMATION
FOR

1. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF STUDENT RECRUITERS,COLLEGES &AGENTS,
28-29TH MARCH 2008, AT KICC,NAIROBI,KENYA

AND

2. GLOBAL CONVENTION OF TEACHERS AND TRAINERS, 9-10TH MAY 2008
AT KICC,NAIROBI,KENYA.

ORGANIZERS : BLUEHOUSE CONSULTANTS and COAST EVENTS WORLDWIDE
P.O. BOX 10549,NAIROBI,KENYA
3rd fl.Brighton Hse,Tom Mboya Street
phone no. +254 20 252063, fax +254 20 344050,
mobile phone no.+254 722 275 040 or +254 722 834 777
email : globalconvention2008@yahoo.com

PARTICIPANTS : 1. COLLEGES,UNIVERSITIES,OTHER INTERNATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS, STUDENT RECRUITMENT AGENTS AND OTHER
STAKEHOLDERS

2. TEACHERS AND TRAINERS OFFERING UNIVERSAL SERVICES,
ASSOCIATED INSTITUTIONS AND STAKEHOLDERS

PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES:

ALL COUNTRIES OF THE WORLD IN AMERICA,ASIA, AFRICA,
AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND, ASIA , EUROPE ARE INVITED.

PURPOSE : 1. STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND INTERACTIVE CONFERENCE.

2. INTERACIVE SYMPOSIUM ON INTERNATIONAL JOBS AND
OTHER PROFESSIONAL ISSUES.

PROGRAM : TO BE POSTED ON THE INTERNET SOON

STATUS OF EVENTS : FIRST EVENTS OF THEIR KIND IN AFRICA.

CHARGES : * USD 150 PER PARTICIPANT FOR MEETING MATERIALS
AND EVENT MANAGEMENT ONLY.

* USD 500 FOR EXHIBITORS IN 3MX3M CUBICLES. more space will
attract more payment at the above rate.

* VISA- MOST OF THE VISAS ARE PROCESSED AND PAID AT THE
AIRPORT ON ARRIVAL OR CAN BE PRE ARRANGED EXCEPT
FOR AFEW COUNTRIES WHERE PRIOR ARRANGEMENTS ARE
REQUIRED.
ENTRY VISAS WILL COST USD 50.

*ACCOMMODATION - VARIOUS CATEGORIES OF HOTEL ROOMS
FROM USD 35 TO USD 250 PER NIGHT BED AND BREAKFAST.
HOWEVER CHEAPER GUEST HOUSES CAN BE ARRANGED.

*TOURS AND EXCURSIONS - PRIOR AND AFTER THE EVENTS
PSE ENQUIRE PACKAGES

* ADVERTS ON PROGRAM BOOKLET - ENQUIRE THE RATES

DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION : ONLY LIMITED NUMBER REQUIRED.
DEADLINE IS 31ST DECEMBER 2007 SUBJECT TO
AVAILABILITY OF SPACE.

DISCOUNTS - PARTICIP. : PAYMENT BY 30TH noV 07 — 15% 0FF
15THDEC 07 — 10% OFF

PAPERS: THOSE WISHING TO MAKE PRESENTATIONS DURING PLENARY SESSIONS CAN SEND THEIR ABSTRACT OF MAXIMUM 1000 WORDS THROUGH EMAIL . THEY WILL ALSO INCLUDE THEIR SUMMARY PROFILES.

full program will be availed soon.

FOR BOOKING FORM AND PAYMENT DETAILS PLEASE CONCTACT MR. J.N. ZAKAYO - EVENT CO- ORDINATOR, PHONE + 254 722 275 040
globalconvention2008@yahoo.com

p.o. box 10549,Nairobi,Kenya

Posted: March 11th, 2001 under Education: Higher_Education.
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http://www.khmerstudies.org/events/Higher_Education.htm
Building human resources is essential to economic and social development. Whatever the stage of their development, each Southeast Asian country has tried to address this fundamental issue by improving their higher education system. Holding on to skilled human resources is yet another challenge in the context of global competition for highly qualified human resources.

This conference aims at providing a platform for experts from Southeast Asian institutions of higher education to explore three major themes. The first covers faculty development, which is the key human resource for any educational institution that wishes to provide students with the best learning experience. The second theme includes the analysis and evaluation of the role of information technology in the enhancement of teaching and learning. Finally, the issue of transnational higher education will be addressed in order to explore how a foreign educational model can enhance existing higher education institutions in Southeast Asia.

Discussion around these three themes, in a comparative context, may shed light on challenges posed by the intensification of the global economy and the fast pace of science and technology development that are both opportunity and threats to the current model of higher education in Southeast Asia.

PO Box 9380, Wat Damnak

Posted: March 11th, 2001 under Education: Higher_Education.
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http://cice.londonmet.ac.uk/links.cfm?page=programme
We aim to bring together staff from higher education institutions who educate those in the education and social professions who work with children and young people. Papers at the conference will range from research findings to analysis of practice. We welcome all lecturers and researchers in universities and other higher education institutions with an interest in our themes, as well as those in NGOs and policy fields.

Research Student Conference

We will be preceding the Main Conference with our second Research Student Conference, on 28th ~ 29th May. This will include doctoral training sessions and the opportunity for research students to present papers to a smaller audience.

Themes

This year??s conference has a particular emphasis on Universities and Colleges and the development of identities, as related to citizenship education. We welcome papers on this, and on teaching of citizenship-related issues in the areas of social, political, economic, history/geographic, cultural/arts and environmental education. There will be papers, workshops, plenary addresses and round-table discussions.

The second Annual Meeting of the Children??s Identity and Citizenship European Association will follow the conference on Saturday 31st May.

School Visits

The CiCe Association is arranging visits to local schools in Istanbul (a variety of ages) before the conference. This facility will only be available for Association members. Details on how to join the Association are available on the CiCe Association website.
Please book on line. CiCe members have reduced rates: others pay 350 euros, including meals, refreshments, documentation.
IPSE

Posted: March 11th, 2001 under Education: Higher_Education.
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http://www.bhaktiswarupadamodara.com/UBC/peaceconference
The universe is a manifestation of life, matter and their interactions. Life possesses a developed consciousness, which makes it completely different from dead matter. Life exhibits different levels of consciousness. We observe many different varieties of living entities exhibiting different levels of consciousness in the universe. It is well accepted in every religion as well as in the scientific world that the human form of life has the most developed consciousness as compared to other forms of life such as trees, bacteria, germs and animals. This can be easily noticed through a simple observation that humans genuinely feel deep necessity toward finer needs of life like freedom from all anxieties and suffering as well as lasting and eternal peace in mind and body. A human being can come to the point where he enquires how I can get out from the painful process of birth, old age, disease and death. He desires to know his real identity and thus be established in his eternal peaceful body and mind. These special needs, which are explicitly and inherently manifested in the human form of life, make it unique among the other forms of life. Moreover, these needs make a human being more and more inquisitive. He starts inquiring, Who am I? Who created this universe? What is my relationship with that supreme creator? What is the ultimate need and goal of life? In this connection Michael Polanyi, a famous scientist says, “Our view of life must account for how we know life.”

This inquiring spirit in the human form of life is the foundation stone and becomes instrumental for the development of various departments of knowledge in science as well as religion. However, when one becomes forgetful of the original basis and purpose behind the development of various departments of knowledge in science and religion, then difficulties arise which can lead to big problems like war, terrorism, arms race, religious hatred and violence. Moreover, the conflict that arises between science and religion is also due to this forgetfulness of the original purpose and basis behind their development. Science and different religions are manifested because we are genuinely inquisitive to know the ultimate reality. Hence to establish a lasting world peace and harmony it is very essential that human beings should be educated not only in the external content of the literature in science and different religions but also they must deeply study and realize the original purpose and basis on which science and different religions are developed. As the original basis of the development of both science and different religions are one and the same, i.e. to develop knowledge about the absolute reality, this study will certainly bring the entire human race to a common platform irrespective of nationality, religion and bodily appearance.

Several attempts are being made today worldwide to bring the entire humanity to a common ground. Organizations like, the Bhaktivedanta Institute, United Religions Initiative and Metanexus Institute are among the pioneers in making efforts and attempts to bring the humanity to a common platform in order to achieve a lasting world peace and harmony. Dr. T. D. Singh (Srila Bhaktisvarupa Damodara Swami) the Founding Director of the Bhaktivedanta Institute (1937 - 2006) is a distinctive visionary and is an inspiration in this direction. Dr. T. D. Singh lead Bhaktivedanta Institute over the years in collaboration with institutes like United Religions Initiative and Metanexus Institute to prepare a world wide common platform for humanity to establish lasting world peace and harmony. Dr. T. D. Singh has organized many world congresses and international conferences, and has also written several books for this purpose. These [#%0#2]conferences[/#%0#2] were well attended by many prominent world leaders from around the world belonging to different religious as well as scientific backgrounds such as Professor Werner Arber, Nobel Laureate in Physiology and Medicine, Professor Richard R. Ernst, Noble Laureate in Chemistry, Professor John Eccles, Nobel Laureate in Physiology and Medicine, Professor Charles H. Townes, Nobel Laureate in Physics, Fritjof D. Capra, Physicist and systems theorist, a founding director of the Center For Ecoliteracy, Berkeley, Professor George Wald, Nobel Laureate in Physiology and Medicine, Prof. John Searle, Slusser Professor of Philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley, His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Ayatollah S. M. M. Damad, Dr. Robert Muller, Former Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, former President of India.

Dr. T. D. Singh, by the instruction and guidance of Srila A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada envisioned a unique university, which aims at bringing the education of the science of peace and harmony to people around the world. He has named it as “University of Bhagavat Culture.” The foundation stone for the University was laid by Dr. T. D. Singh on 22nd March 1991. The main goal of this university is to prepare a common platform for humanity so that a lasting world peace and harmony can be established. To fulfill the noble vision given by Dr. T. D. Singh all his sincere students are working hard and due to their sincere efforts Bhaktivedanta Institute is organizing the opening ceremony of the main center of University of Bhagavad Culture at Imphal, Manipur, India on 21th November, 2007. On this all auspicious occasion the Bhaktivedanta Institute is also organizing a conference entitled “Peace Conference” in the honor of Dr. T. D. Singh on 23rd November, 2007. The main focus of this conference is to build a worldwide common platform for achieving lasting world peace and harmony. The conference will be attended by many delegates form around the globe belonging to various scientific as well as religious backgrounds. Bhaktivedanta Institute takes this opportunity to invite all to participate in this unique event.

To participate in this event one need to send the duly filled and signed registration form along with registration fees of Rs. 500 for Indian participants and US$ 100 for international delegates on or before 15th November 2007. On spot registration is also open, however the organizers do not take the responsibility of accommodation for on spot registration candidates. If the booked accommodation is available at the time of on spot registration then the candidates can avail that facility otherwise they have to make their own accommodation arrangements. It is highly recommended that the participants willing to attend the event should register well in advance before the dead line (15th November 2007). The international delegates should contact organizers well in advance (before 17th November 2007) to make their Manipur Entry Visa ready. It may be noted that Indian participants do not need Manipur entry Visa. The food and accommodation charges are included in the registration fees.

Download: REGISTRATION FORM ( Windows Word Document, with fields to fill ) at: http://www.bhaktiswarupadamodara.com/UBC/peaceconference/Registration_Form.doc
Conference Registration Details

To participate in this event one need to send the duly filled and signed registration form along with registration fees of Rs. 500 for Indian participants and US$ 100 for international delegates on or before 15th November 2007. On spot registration is also open, however the organizers do not take the responsibility of accommodation for on spot registration candidates. If the booked accommodation is available at the time of on spot registration then the candidates can avail that facility otherwise they have to make their own accommodation arrangements. It is highly recommended that the participants willing to attend the event should register well in advance before the dead line (15th November 2007). The international delegates should contact organizers well in advance (before 17th November 2007) to make their Manipur Entry Visa ready. It may be noted that Indian participants do not need Manipur entry Visa. The food and accommodation charges are included in the registration fees.

Download: REGISTRATION FORM ( Windows Word Document, with fields to fill ) at: http://www.bhaktiswarupadamodara.com/UBC/peaceconference/Registration_Form.doc
Bhaktivedanta Institute

Posted: March 10th, 2001 under Education: Higher_Education.
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