The
Japan Foundation, London Office
Russell Square House
10-12 Russell Square
London WC1B 5EH
Tel: 020-7436-6695
Fax: 020-7323-4888 |
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2009 Japan Foundation Group Study Tour for Secondary Teachers and Administrators |
The Japan Foundation is inviting applications from full-time secondary school teachers in the humanities, and from those working in the administration of secondary education with previous teaching experience, to its annual two week fully-funded Study Tour to Japan. The Tour offers a valuable introduction to Japan’s education system, society and culture, aiming to deepen participants’ understanding of the country and to enhance their teaching resources. The Study Tour includes visits to schools and places of educational and cultural interest and also a one-night home stay with a Japanese family.
Period of Visit: 31 September – 14 October 2009
Deadline for Applications: 20 July 2009
For full details about the tour and the application process,
please contact Neil Cantwell
To read reports from some of our previous participants, click on the following links:
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Japan Foundation supported job vacancy - Lecturer in the Economy of Japan, Economics Department, SOAS |
Salary: £31,838-£45,756 p.a. inclusive of London Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: 30 June 2009
This post is partly funded by a generous grant from The Japan Foundation and is available from the start of the 2009/10 academic year.
You will be expected to teach the third year undergraduate course “Economic Development of Japan since 1868” as well as contribute lectures to the MSc course “Economics of the Asia Pacific Region”. Ability to teach other core undergraduate subjects such as microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics will also be welcome.
The successful candidate will show a proven research capability appropriate to a highly-rated Department of Economics, as well as enthusiasm for teaching and an interest in the mission of SOAS and the Department of Economics
Prospective candidates seeking further information about SOAS and the Department may contact the Head of Department, Dr Jane Harrigan (jh66@soas.ac.uk).
An application form and further particulars can be downloaded from www.soas.ac.uk/jobs. Alternatively, write to the Human Resources Department, SOAS, University of London, Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London, WC1H OXG, fax no: 020 7898 4209 or e-mail: vacancies@soas.ac.uk stating your name, address and the vacancy reference number. CV’s will only be accepted when accompanied by an application form. No agencies.
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New
Studentships in Japanese Film |
The
Mixed Cinema Network, formed by six scholars of White Rose universities, has
just been awarded three full PhD studentships for UK/EU candidates to undertake
research on Japanese Cinema. For full details and information on how to apply,
please click
here.
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Japan Foundation World Heritage Picture Panels – On Offer!!
JAPAN’S WORLD HERITAGE – IN PICTURES |
 The Japan Foundation has teamed up with renowned photographer, Kazuyoshi Miyoshi, to produce a stunning series of photographs showing the diversity and beauty of Japan’s World Heritage sites. Japan’s World Heritage sites include both cultural heritage properties, for example, the historic temples of Kyoto and Himeji-jo Castle, and natural heritage sites like Shiretoko Peninsula and Yakushima Island.
Japan is currently one of the member states serving on the World Heritage Committee, the body responsible for the implementation of the Convention, and will continue to serve as a member until 2007. Using this timely opportunity to focus on Japan’s World Heritage, The Japan Foundation London is very pleased to offer the loan of these panels to any interested organisations.
The panels celebrate the variety in Japan’s natural and cultural heritage, whilst reminding the viewer of the continuing importance of protecting our universal heritage.
The panels are loaned free of charge but the host venue
must bear transportation costs.
There are 61 panels in total.
For more information contact Neil Cantwell.
Tel:020 7436 6695 or email: neil.cantwell@jpf.org.uk
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Asia
House – Call for Artists |
London’s major centre for the promotion of pan-Asian culture,
Asia House, is looking for Asian Artists in London to exhibit in their
Café t space. This is an ideal opportunity for talented Asian
artists to show their work to members (of which there are over 800),
collectors and the varied audiences that attend other events. They
are currently looking for wall-based or video work.
For further information, please contact
Sophie Persson on 020 7307 5447
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