More than 300 students at the University of Canberra (UC) stand to benefit from international study next year, courtesy of the Federal Government’s New Colombo Plan Mobility Program.
The University has announced it has been awarded $398,200 in new funding to support undergraduate students to study and undertake internships in the Indo-Pacific region.
Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nick Klomp said when combined with funding for multi-year projects received in previous rounds, up to 329 students will share in $1.1 million.
He said students from a range of disciplines would spend time in Samoa, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Sri Lanka and Nepal, among other countries in the region, to enhance their study.
“We know studying abroad is good for students and we encourage them to take the opportunities on offer under the New Colombo Plan Mobility Program,” Professor Klomp said.
“Not only is it a chance for them to expand their skill set and go beyond their comfort zone, but they are able to grow their knowledge of the Indo-Pacific region and learn about the cultures that make it so diverse.”
He said UC’s strategic plan, Distinctive by Design involved a commitment to expanding and diversifying opportunities for international academic exchanges.
“We’re making this a reality for our students,” Professor Klomp said.
“The University has a whole range of programs that will allow our students to engage with their peers, other institutions, and prospective employers on a global scale.”
