Global Opportunities
Learn local, act global.
International internships, events and opportunities.
The Academy knows that you don't get to the top by standing still or exclusively sitting in a class room.
The understanding that real leadership is built on relationships, empathy and a wider experience of the world is what encourages The Academy to offer remarkable opportunities to participate in top-level conferences and volunteer programs, nationally and internationally.
Upcoming Global Experiences
Green Materials and a Sustainable Environment: Taiwan Immersion December 2022
Destination: Tamsui, Taiwan
Dates: 3 – 17 December 2022 (TBC based on flights)
Funding: $3000 New Colombo Plan funding available to eligible students
A unique opportunity is available to Academy students to go on an exciting and stimulating learning adventure in Taiwan. The Academy designed the program in collaboration with Tamkang University (TKU) with a strong environmental focus on green materials and water technologies.
This is a two-week program that is both academically and culturally rich with industry visits to water reservoirs and purification facilities. The program also includes immersive cultural activities.
Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders
Destination: Bangkok, Thailand
Dates: 10 January to 14 January 2023
The Peace Summit of Emerging Leaders gives youth the tools to be a champion of peace. Delegates will have the opportunity to learn from world-leading Peace Activists and network with like-minded individuals in the advancement of a more peaceful, inclusive and sustainable world. Over three intensive days, delegates will gain the knowledge necessary to become Humanitarian Affairs Peace Ambassadors and lead sustainable peace projects in their own communities.
Past International Events
The understanding that real leadership is built on relationships, empathy and a wider experience of the world is what encourages The Academy to offer remarkable opportunities to participate in top-level conferences and volunteer programs, nationally and internationally.
Some recent events offered to The Academy's students, partly or fully funded by the University, include:
University Scholars Leadership Symposium
An international humanitarian leadership program where outstanding university students from many countries come together to learn about, explore, and address global issues concerning the plight of those living in extreme poverty. Find out more ...
Democracy & Citizenship International Program
Stellenbosch University/South Africa
Our students work with South African peers to investigate what citizenship means in our world, and examine the intersection with democracy and systems of representation. Read Students' reflections and watch their videos...
Indian Cultural & Ecological Immersion Tour
Lucknow/India
Case studies in the rural and tribal communities on water and health challenges, peer learning at Lucknow University, farm stay at Suhelwa Sanctuary, visit to Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. Find out more...
Green Materials and a Sustainable Environment: Taiwan Immersion
Tamkang University/Taiwan
Summer program with strong environmental and water focus, cultural immersion including tea ceremonies, martial arts, basic Mandarin language lessons and interaction with Taiwanese students. Find out more...
International Democracy Forum for Young Leaders
United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok/Thailand
The International Diplomacy Forum, organised by Humanitarian Affairs Asia, presents an opportunity in the development of soft-skills for aspiring diplomats and future world leaders. It is hosted to recognise, enhance and develop the next generation of diplomats and world leaders.
Other Global Experiences
Academy students have also participated in and attended:
- CRCC International Internship Program for Engineering, China
- G20 Youth Summit, USA and Russia
- Harvard Project for Asia and International Relations Conference, Manila
- International Internship Program for Engineering, China
- International Special Study in Kruger National Park, South Africa
- International Student Energy Summit, Bali
- International Youth Leadership Conference: Dubai UAE
- Kasetsart University Thai Immersion - Bangkok, Thailand
- Kochi University of Technology, Kochi Japan – Summer School and Yosakoi Festival
- Leadership Symposiums on Humanitarian Affairs, Thailand and Bali
- Nuremburg Moot Court, Germany
- Peace Summit, United Nations Conference Centre in Bangkok, Thailand
- Talloires Network Leaders Conference, Stellenbosch South Africa
- United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, South Africa and Qatar
- Vesabroad School Infrastructure, Education and Village Homestay Project, Fiji Island
- Volunteering Through Voice (Volunteers in Community Engagement) – Vanuatu, Mexico, Costa Rica, Cambodia and The Northern Territory
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