Dear Member,
Last week, an email was sent out regarding Think Tank 2016. Several date changes have occurred to accommodate our event partners. They are summarized below :)
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Registration Ends
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7th September (Wed, 11:59 pm)
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16th September (Fri, 11:59 pm)
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Proposal Writing Workshop
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2nd September (Fri, 2:30 pm)
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23rd OR 24th September (Date & Time TBA)
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Case Study Questions Released
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8th September (Thurs, 12:00 am)
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17th September (Sat, 12:00 am)
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Submit Proposals by
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23rd September (Fri, 11:59 pm)
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30th September (Fri, 11:59 pm)
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Confidence Workshop
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24th September (Time, Venue TBA)
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3rd October (Mon, Venue & Time TBA)
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Finale
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8th October (Sat, Time & Venue TBA)
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22nd October (Sat, Venue & Time TBA)
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Please note that there will be NO PROPOSAL WRITING WORKSHOP HELD THIS EVENING as it has been postponed to 2 weeks later.
There is also a slight amendment to the TERMS & CONDITIONS which is stated below:
We would like to apologize for any inconvenience caused.
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Do you have brilliant ideas on how to make the world a better place, but just waiting for the right moment to express it?
Well, you wouldn’t want to miss out on this year’s Think Tank because now, it is your chance tochallenge yourself. What is a better way of doing it, AND stand a chance in winning CASH PRIZES FROM A TOTAL OF $600 AUD! Case study themes will be released soon!
Think Tank is a COMPETITION, consists of TWO parts.
1. Proposal: Write a proposal to tackle the issue being outline in one of our provided case studies. The case studies will be emailed to all registered participants
2. Presentation: Pitch your ideas to the panel of judges during the Think Tank Finale
P/s. Fret not, we will be holding workshops on Proposal writing and Presentation skills.
REGISTRATION opens TODAY! Closing on the 16th Sept 2016.
Requirements to participate in Think Tank 2016:
1. Form a team of 3 members ,with at least 1 Malaysian Student studying in a University or Tertiary Institution in Queensland is participating in a group. If you do NOT have a team, we can join you with other participants looking for a team :) REGISTER HERE!
2. At LEAST 2 members of your group have to be available for the Proposal Writing Workshop (23rd or 24th September, TBC) & Confidence Workshop (Monday, 3rd October) (Those registering individually would have already formed their teams)
3. A $30 deposit must be made by the team. (Those registering individually will deposit $10)
4. Must abide to competition’s Terms and Conditions.(TnC can be read here:http://l.uqmsa.org/tt2016tnc )
What's next after registration?
Step 1: Case studies questions will be announced on 17/9/2016 (Saturday, 12.00 a.m. AEST). This will include requirements for the written proposals
Step 2*: Come along to our Proposal Writing Workshop on 23/9/2016 OR 24/9/2016 (Date TBC). We can provide some feedback about your teams current idea! Additionally, we will be doing activities for participants to practice concise proposal writing (and we will talk about some of the Judges expectations for the written proposals)
Step 3: Submit your proposal by 30/9/2016 (Friday, 11.59 p.m. AEST).
Step 4*: Come along to our Confidence workshop to gain some confidence and presentation skills (3/10/2016, Monday, Time and Venue TBA).
Step 5: Pitch your grand idea to our panel of judges on Think Tank Finale (22/10/2016, Saturday, Time and Venue, TBA).
*These workshops are open to ALL members, NOT only Think Tank Participants :) Keep a lookout on our Facebook Page to find out more information!
As Thomas Watson once said, "Follow the path of the unsafe, independent thinker. Expose your ideas to danger of controversy. Speak your mind and fear less the label of 'crackpot' than the stigma of conformity."
The world isn't going to change for you. So what are you waiting for? Join Now!
Stay tuned via the event page for all Think Tank related updates! We will be announcing the timings and venues of the Proposal Writing Workshop, Confidence Workshop and Think Tank Finale through this event page!
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Finally, here is a message from one of our Sponsors, AUG!
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Dear UQMSA members,
WHY ATTEND?✔ Missed out on AUG StudyFest EXPO but wanting to further studies in October 2016 and February 2017 intakes?✔ Pre-register & attend on event day to receive a FREE Moon Cake from AUG*✔ If applied on the day, stand a chance to gain up to A$500 worth of Living Cost Sponsorship*✔ Meet representatives both in person and via Skype, from institutions all over Australia, all under one-roof!✔ On-the-spot assessments of your applications✔ Enquire immediately about credit transfers, and latest scholarship information✔ Professional and free assistance on further studies applications✔ Chance to get your application fees waived*
I'M INTERESTED! WHAT ARE MY NEXT STEPS?
Step 1: PRE-REGISTER anytime from now until 7th September at http://augstudy.com/go-study/
Step 2: Choose your city (Brisbane)
Step 2: Choose your city (Brisbane)
Thank you, and see you at AUG Go Study @ Top Universities Info & Application Day 2016 :)
*Terms & conditions apply
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