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Coming Soon: QS Top 50 Under 50 2019

Submitted by craig@qs.com on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 12:57

Following hot on the heels of the 2019 edition of the QS World University Rankings®, the QS Top 50 Under 50 2019 will be published later this week, showcasing the finest young universities around the world.

An opportunity for some of the less-established academic institutions to shine, the Top 50 Under 50 will be published in conjunction with the Next 100 Under 50, meaning 150 of the world’s top young universities will be included.

First published in 2012, the QS Top 50 Under 50 celebrates universities which have established a strong position in the international ranking tables in an impressively short space of time. Accumulating the levels of reputation and research impact to secure a place in the world rankings is hard enough, but it’s even more impressive when a university is under 50 years old.

The complete ranking will be published on June 21 and, as with previous years, Asian institutions are expected to dominate. Last year’s top young university in the world was the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.

Of course, there are likely to be several changes since last year, many of which will be due to the fact the ranking only features universities under 50 years old. This means that several institutions drop out of the list each year simply because they have passed the 50-year marker, making space for new entries.

Check how universities performed in last year’s Top 50 Under 50 ranking here or come back on June 21 to see this year’s results.

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Announced: QS Scholarship Winners

Submitted by craig@qs.com on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 11:52

Every year, QS offers extensive scholarship funding to students who attend a QS World Grad School Tour event, with US$7 million available this year. Below, you’ll find a list of this year’s winners and links to more information about each scholarship.

Want to apply for one of next year’s scholarships? Here’s more information about our application guidelines.

2019 scholarship winners

Jayanti Bhatia, QS Leadership Scholarship (US$10,000 value)

Rebecca Martina Mueller, QS Connect Masters Scholarship (US$2,000 value)

Lawrence Ogina, QS Undergraduate Scholarship (up to US$10,000 value)

María José Uribe Pérez, QS Academic Excellence Scholarship (US$10,000 value)

Scholarships offered with partner schools

Gabriela Souto Cardoso and Umberto Banfichi, Alliance Manchester BS Scholarship (50 percent of tuition fees)

Camelia Layachi, Concordia University Scholarship (Exemption from paying tuition fees at the international rate for international students or free tuition for Canadian and or Quebec students)

Ivan Ivliev and Nicolas Savioz, EDHEC Business School Scholarship (50 percent of tuition fees)

2018 scholarship winners

Clara Salame, QS Leadership Scholarship 

Jose Ricardo Rodriguez, QS Connect Masters Scholarship 

Isabelle McConaghy, QS Undergraduate Scholarship 

Yan Guo, QS Academic Excellence Scholarship

Scholarships offered with partner schools

Sharon Cañas Alban and Lina Vargas Garcia, Alliance Manchester BS Scholarship

Bhigya Pande, Concordia University Scholarship

Ludovico Galanti, EDHEC Business School Scholarship (50 percent of tuition fees)

We’ll be interviewing each of this year’s scholarship winners shortly. Keep your eyes peeled for exclusive insights into the scholarship application process and how these scholarships will help this year’s recipients achieve their academic dreams.

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University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest

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The Ultimate Guide to Aussie Slang

Submitted by carwills4455@g… on Fri, 06/15/2018 - 16:03

Anyone who’s spent a considerable time in Australia knows that Australian English is more than just an accent; with so many unique Aussie slang terms and expressions, it’s practically become its own language.

Aussie slang and pronunciation essentially involves making words as short as possible - because who has time to pronounce the entire word? Well, this way of speaking actually originated from the idea that Aussies were speaking through clenched teeth in order to avoid blowies (blow flies) from getting into their mouth. Can you think of anything more Australian?

If you’re planning on visiting Australia or have just arrived, these slang words will help you avoid any confusion upon arrival and get through day to day life. You’ll soon be accustomed to the Aussie-English vocab and be ready to jump right into the ‘Straya lifestyle! (See what I did there?)

I reckon

You have likely heard this one. As with British English, it means ‘I think’ or having an opinion about something specific (i.e. ‘What do you reckon we head to the beach after class?’).

Barbie

No, this doesn’t mean a Barbie doll. Meaning ‘barbeque’, this goes with the classic Aussie saying of: “What do ya reckon we throw some shrimp on the Barbie mate?”

How you going?

While Aussies are simply trying to ask how you are, this one makes little sense to me. It’s like they’re trying to combine ‘How are you doing?’ and ‘Where you are going?’— surely it’s one or the other! Nah, the Aussies go by their own rules.

G’day!

G’day mate! The Aussie version of greeting someone is one of the most well-known sayings associated with the country.

Esky

This one will be useful for all those beach barbies, where someone will likely tell you to ‘grab the esky’. Because of the popular Australian Esky brand that sells portable cooler containers, this world means a cooler for drinks and snacks.

Mozzie

In Australia, you will definitely have no shortage of dealing with these pesky insects. Grab the mozzie spray and be on the watch for mosquitos.   

Ripper

While hanging at any popular surf spot, you’ll likely hear the saying “That wave was a ripper!” passed amoung surfers, which means it was epic.

Yeah nah

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Sweet as

This is probably my favorite Aussie slang word, and I catch myself throwing it around on the daily. Meaning ‘sweet’ or ‘awesome’, the ‘as’ is thrown up at the end of an adjective to give it emphasis. Toss up a shaka with this saying and you’ll definitely be praised by the locals.

Ta

Another classic case of Australians shortening everything. Meaning ‘thank you’, ta is usually used for the times when you are in a rush or want to send a quick text to show your appreciation for something.

Chips

They call French fries ‘chips’, but they also call potato chips the same thing? Where does the madness end?

Heaps

Heaps good aye! This means ‘a lot’ or ‘many’.

Arvo

Hey! What you doing this arvo? Before you get confused, someone is probably just asking you what you are up to this ‘afternoon’. Spending a beautiful Sunday arvo on the beach with a bevvy (beverage) is an Australian staple.

Whinge

Don’t be caught whinging while you’re in a country as beautiful as Australia! Instead of ‘whining’, make the most of your time in the land of Oz.  

Bathers

Grab your bathers before you head to the beach! Equivalents include: bathing suit, bikini, swimsuit, etc.

Blunger

Don’t be a blunger! Those associated with this word are generally lazy people who constantly rely on others.

Bush

If you're headed to the bush, make sure you are equipped with plenty of mozzie spray and sun cream. That is, whenever you visit the outback or generally any secluded, forested area.

Coldie

I’m sure you'll be knocking back a few coldies during your time in Australia. Short form for ‘cold one’, this Aussie slang word simply means having a few cold beers with mates.

Devo

Feeling absolutely devo’d by your exam score? No need to feel ‘devastated’, throw back some coldies with a few mates!

Goon

Ah, goon in Australia—the two truly go hand in hand. This cheap (seriously, A$15 for 4L), boxed wine will surely become a staple of your nights out.

Lollies

This means any type of candy or sweets. But wait, what do they call lollypops then?

No dramas!

Meaning ‘no worries’—this is basically the Aussie’s motto for life!

Sunnies

After returning to Canada following a year abroad in Australia, I continued to say this on the daily. ‘Sunglasses’ is simply too hard of a word to say.

Thongs

And our final Aussie slang word is definitely one that could lead to an awkward situation if you weren’t familiar with it - don’t be alarmed if your Aussie friend asks you wear thongs to the beach. Grab your ‘flip flops’ in order to avoid the hot sand on your feet.

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Computer Science Scholarships

Submitted by laura.tucker@qs.com on Wed, 06/13/2018 - 15:32

As computer science technologies and systems increasingly dominate every area of modern life, graduates in this field are likely to find themselves in ever higher demand. And as this “subject of the future” grows scope and popularity, there are also growing numbers of dedicated scholarships for computer science students on offer, including funding to study computer science at some of the world’s most prestigious institutions.

Below is a list of computer science scholarships and other funding opportunities for those studying degrees in STEM subjects (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), focusing on opportunities in the US and the UK. We’ve also listed some scholarships specifically targeted at women in computer science, which aim to support more balanced gender representation in the sector.

Multi-country scholarships

  • Google Europe Scholarship for Students with Disabilities – European scholarships for computer science students with disabilities. Open to students of all levels studying in Europe. (More scholarships for students with disabilities can be found here).
  • Microsoft Scholarship Program – STEM scholarships for students pursuing degrees in computer science as well as other STEM-related subjects at undergraduate level in the United States, Canada or Mexico. Priority given to underrepresented students.
  • Iflexion Scholarship - A scholarship for college seniors, undergraduates or postgraduates to study in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or the EU. 

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Scholarships for women in computer science

  • AWC Scholarship Fund for Women in Computing – Scholarships for women in computer science and technology programs at institutions in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
  • IBM SWE Scholarships – Computer engineering and computer science scholarships open to female students in the US. Funded by the Society of Women Engineers.
  • MCWT College Scholarship – Undergraduate US scholarships for female technology students at accredited universities. You’ll need to be from Michigan and enrolled at a Michigan university.
  • Palantir Scholarships for Women in Technology – International scholarships for women in computer science and other STEM-related subjects.
  • The Google Anita Borg Scholarship – Google-funded international scholarships for women in computer science pursuing degrees in technology and computing at undergraduate and graduate level at a university in Europe, the Middle East or Africa.
  • VIP Women In Technology Scholarship (WITS) – US scholarships for women in computer science studying for a degree in the fields of IT, computer science, management information systems and related fields. Open to US residents and international students.
  • Microsoft Dissertation Grant Program – Microsoft scholarships for female students (or another group underrepresented in computing) to study a PhD in the field of computing, at an eligible university in the US or Canada.  

Find more scholarships for women in male-dominated industries here.

This article was originally published in October 2014. It was most recently updated in June 2018.

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