MEDIA RELEASE PR30268
Western Australia’s Chief Scientist Delivers Workshops to South
African Students, Schools and Academics
PERTH, May 15/Medianet International-AsiaNet/ --
Professor Lyn Beazley, eminent neuroscientist and Chief Scientist of
Western Australia, will conduct a series of workshops, seminars and media
interviews in Johannesburg, Durban, Grahamstown and Bloemfontein.
Prof Beazley is the Chair of the Western Australian Premier’s Science &
Innovation Council which provides strategic advice on science and innovation
to the cabinet. Her workshops will provide an opportunity to share information
about worldclass science research being conducted in South Africa and in
Western Australia especially in areas of biodiversity, conservation, the
marine environment and the sustainable use of the oceans and aquaculture.
She will also discuss health, medicine, exploitation of minerals, agriculture
adapting to climate change, clean water through developing desalination,
renewable energy initiatives using new generation procedures such as solar-,
wave- or geo-thermal energy and astronomy.
"Perth is one of the science research hotspots in the world with a strong base
in science education making it a rewarding place to study for South Africans
to develop their expertise. There are many similarities between South Africa
and Western Australia providing outstanding educational science
opportunities that would be relevant in both countries", Prof Beazley said.
The Perth Education City/Global Roadshow to Johannesburg, Durban,
Grahamstown and Bloemfontein will take place 19th – 23rd May.
Representatives from four of Perth’s premier universities will accompany the
Chief Scientist - Edith Cowan University, Curtin University of Technology,
Murdoch University and University of Western Australia. Education and
Training International, representing WA government schools and TAFE
colleges, and senior colleges, Perth Institute of Business & Technology and
Canning College will also be in attendance. They will be supported by the
WA Small Business Development Corporation and Perth Education City,
WA’s peak body for international education. They will provide information
about studying, investing, working and living in Perth.
Perth has hosted students from around the globe for decades. Over 45,000
international students choose Perth as their study destination every year and
it has a tradition of ‘punching above its weight’ as a hub for innovative
research and scholarship. The awarding of the 2005 Nobel Prize in Medicine
to West Australian Professor Barry Marshall highlights the quality of scientific
research conducted in the state. "There are extensive opportunities for
education research linkages and countless study abroad opportunities for
South African students in Perth", said Mike Ryan, Executive Director of Perth
Education City.
WA is the powerhouse of the Australian economy resulting in a consistently
low unemployment rate, with plenty of opportunities for South African
students to work part-time during their studies. Perth has one of the highest
standards of living in the world, and yet it is considerably more affordable
than other English-speaking destinations in tuition fees and overall living
costs. WA is one of only two states in Australia that offers international
students a 40% discount on all public transport.
In 2004, Perth was voted one of the world’s top three "most liveable cities" by
the Economist and recently Lonely Planet voted Perth as one of the world’s
"top ten future cities".
Perth Education City/Global Education Roadshow -Workshop, Exhibition and
Counselling - is coming to a city near you.
Johannesburg, Reddam School
Monday 19 May 16:00-20:00
Durban, Maris Stella Girls School
Tuesday 20 May 17:30-20:00
Grahamstown, Kingswood College
Wednesday 21 May 14:30-17:30
Bloemfontein, Grey College
Thursday 22 May 16:00-20:00
To find out more about science research in WA or studying, investing,
working and living in Perth, visit WA’s Chief Scientist
for a course in Western Australia.
For further information:
Mike Ryan
Executive Director, Perth Education City
Email: mike.ryan@doir.wa.gov.au
Mob: +61 413 008 440
SOURCE: Perth Education City
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