Exciting line-up of discussions and activities awaits
delegates at 6th QS-APPLE this November…
Dear Academic Movers and Shakers,
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from experts and thought leaders on major international education issues faced by universities around the world at our 6th QS-APPLE – QS Asia Pacific Professional Leaders in Education Conference. This takes place from 17-19 November 2010 at the Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre in Singapore.
We have lined up an engaging and exciting programme for you. Here’s a quick update on what you can look forward to.
Our biggest and best conference programme ever!
The 6th QS-APPLE will have the biggest and best conference programme to date. Some 96 papers covering 39 subject areas in five tracks will be presented over the three days. The Welcome session on 17 November will discuss key developments and trends in international higher education in Asia. If you can’t spend the whole day at the QS University Rankings and Evaluation Workshop on 16 November, don’t miss a special one-hour bonus session on the QS World University Rankings in the afternoon on 19 November.
Check out our latest provisional programme at: http://www.qsapple.org/parallel6thqs.pdf.
International speakers and interactive sessions
Presenting the 96 absorbing papers and speaking at the engaging panel sessions are more than 150
higher education experts from universities, education ministries and other institutions in over 32 countries.
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Internationalising the Student Body: International Student Recruitment, Support and Exchange |
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Internationalising the Curriculum: Educating Global Citizens |
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Building World-Class Universities in the Asia-Pacific: Strategies for Institutional Capacity Building |
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Transnational Education and International Partnerships |
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The Global Higher Education: Market Trends, Policies and Key Developments |
Social activities for networking
There will be ample opportunity for delegates to mingle, make new friends and exchange notes at these social functions during the three days. Attendance is inclusive in your delegate fee:
- Ice-breaker Reception
17 November 2010
5.45pm – 7.00pm
Exhibition Area @ Concourse
Level 3, Suntec
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- Closing Lunch Reception
19 November 2010
12.30pm – 2.00pm
Exhibition Area @ Concourse
Level 3, Suntec
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Who's attending 6th QS-APPLE?
Delegates who are movers and shakers from more than 35 countries and 120 institutions have already registered for 6th QS-APPLE. They include university presidents and vice-chancellors, deans, rectors and professors, as well as senior and middle-level professionals in all areas of international higher education. The corporate sector is also represented, notably by HR seniors concerned with preparing Asian university graduates for employment.
Delegates are signing up rapidly in the remaining weeks before the event, and we are targeting a total of between 800 and 1000 to attend.
Tell your friends about our exhibition too
Tell your friends and colleagues about Asia’s largest annual conference for international educators. It will be complemented by an exhibition of over 60 leading higher education institutions from all over the world.
Visit our website at www.qsapple.org to find out more about the 6th QS-APPLE.
Top-quality hotels to choose from
We have negotiated attractive room rates with our five official hotels for delegates. They were selected for quality, price and convenience. Single-room rates start from USD120. The hotels are Pan Pacific, Marina Mandarin, Carlton Hotel, Grand Pacific and Royal @ Queens. They are located within easy walking distance from the Suntec International Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Check out the hotels at: www.qsapple.org/hotel.php.
How to register as a delegate
Book your place to join up to 1,000 fellow international educators and save money by signing up by Saturday Friday 31 July 2010 to enjoy our Early Bird rate of just USD660
For registration, please visit www.qsapple.org/delegate.php.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 6th QS-APPLE.
For enquiries, please contact:
All Asia, Middle East and New Zealand
Mandy Mok
Tel : +65 6457 4822 or +65 9841 9121
Fax: +65 6457 7832
Email: mm@qs.com |
Americas and Australia
Jason Newman
Tel: +44 77 8657 7450
Fax: +44 20 7284 7203
Email: jason@qs.com |
Europe
Stephane Soucant
Tel : +44 (0) 0207 284 7212 or
+44 (0) 754 5558 007
Email: stephane.soucant@qs.com |
India
Karthick Sridhar
Tel : +91 976 99 278 33 / +91 976 987 4184
Email: karthick@qs.com |
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