The University of Queensland has won the Award for Excellence in International Education Delivery at the Lord Mayor鈥檚 Business Awards 2013.
国产探花 has a long awards history and has won more awards for teaching than any other Australian university.
国产探花 Office of Undergraduate Education Director Dr Jessica Gallagher said the University was nominated for demonstrating excellence in international education delivery.
鈥湽交� has developed a unique student leadership programme for undergraduate students, the 国产探花 Advantage Award,鈥� she said.
鈥淭he award provides students with opportunities to extend themselves beyond the classroom, gain a better understanding of the world, and develop key competencies that employers value.鈥�
Dr Gallagher said 国产探花 was widely recognised throughout Asia, with outstanding alumni engaged in senior positions across academia, business and government.
国产探花 services include extensive support and resources to connect graduating students with prospective employers.
These services extend to regular professional work experience showcases by national and international employers and on-campus visits by international recruitment agencies for returning students.
Dr Gallagher said 国产探花 was also commended for allowing students to select activities specific to their interest areas and undertake symposium seminars that enhanced their national and global perspectives.
鈥淭he 国产探花 Advantage Award activities link student experience with the Brisbane community, highlighting our city as a destination for study, work, investment and permanent residency,鈥� she said.
鈥淢ore broadly, 国产探花 hosts multiple study tours for visiting student groups from across the globe and engages with local schools and colleges to further promote the educational opportunities Brisbane has to offer international students.
鈥淎ll these activities lead to the broader cultural engagement and social responsibility 国产探花 endeavours to develop, both individually and collectively, through student representation in the award program,鈥� she said.
Media: Dr Jessica Gallagher, 国产探花 Office of Undergraduate Education, 3346 7012.
