SCHOLARSHIPS STUDY AT UNIVERSITY OF DAR ES SALAAM

PH.D SCHOLARSHIPS
(UDSM – SIDA PROGRAMME 2015 – 2020: PROJECT NO. 2235)
Starting date: October 2015
Duration of Study: 48 months
Degree Provider: KTH – Stockholm (Sandwich mode)
Collaboration Institutions: University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and KTH – Stockholm Sweden.
SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTION
This Sida – funded Ph.D. Scholarship is open for members of academic staff intending to pursue research on Development of Affordable Adsorbents systems for Arsenic and Fluoride removal in drinking water sources in Tanzania. The Ph.D. students must complete their program within (4) four years. The program will run as a sandwich model between the University of Dar es Salaam and KTH Stockholm in Sweden. The students will be registered at KTH while staying six months each year at the KTH for joint supervision, attending research seminars and doing literature review. At the end of the program, the beneficiary must produce a thesis leading to a PhD degree and a minimum of four (4) articles in international referred journals.
ELIGIBILITY
The scholarship is intended for Tanzanian academic staff members from the UDSM including DUCE and MUCE and/ or any other public University in Tanzania who will meet the following criteria:

DOCTOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (DBA,PHD)

School of Business and Economics
Atlantic International University

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA, PhD) program is designed to advance the professional development of experienced managers and professionals in the business arena by extending their management knowledge and equipping them with broad research and process management skills, enabling them to make a key leadership contribution to their chosen fields.

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• MBM708 International Business: Challenge of Global Competition
• MBM710 Strategic Management: Concepts and Cases
• MBM712 Managerial Economics and Business Strategy

• MBM700 Organizational Behavior
• MBM702 Business and Society: Corporate Strategy, Public Policy, Ethics
• MBM704 Operations Management for Competitive Advantage
• MBM706 Research Techniques and Methods

• Track 1- International Management
  • MBM811 International Management: Culture & Strategy
  • Experiential Learning
• Track 2 - Information Technology Management
  • MBM815 Managing IT in the E-Business Enterprise
  • MBM817 Internet Business Models and Strategies
• Track 3- Human Resources
  • MBM819 Leadership in Organizations
  • MBM821 Human Relations and Performance
• Track 4 - Commerce and Economics
  • MBM823 Managerial Economics and Organization Architecture
  • MBM825 Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation

• Track 5- Marketing
  • MBM827 Strategic Logistics in Marketing
  • MBM829 Marketing Research
• Track 6 - Accounting and Finance
  • MBM831 Cost Management Strategies
  • MBM833 Financial Markets and Corporate Strategy
• Track 7- Knowledge Management
  • MBM835 Enabling Knowledge Management
  • MBM837 Knowledge Management Strategies

UC Reboot - University Corner in 2014

Here comes a lot more from UniversityCorner, or as I affectionately call it, UC! More great stuff on the site and a newsletter too.

I spent an extended time away and had a great time. Of course, I missed all of you too. Moving away from the social pulse is strange.

It felt a bit like Eole Midad, BlackOps, where he takes a month (or two) off from social networks and email. Last week I did a lot of catching up and participated in Martin Couzins’great new course on how to be an effective digital curator. The course is a great way to get lots of people together who are interested in collecting and shaping content, so it was a good way to get back in the swing of things online.

Updates

Now we’re very much in 2014, I wanted to make a few changes. For a start, I’ve updated the site. What do you think about the new look? If you read via email or a feed, come and take a peek. I plan to increase the post numbers again, with a selection of shorter pieces alongside the lengthy posts.

But I need your input for the most relevant stuff. Do you need more exam tips? Want to sort out your work/life balance (or don’t even think it exists)? Interested in higher education in the news? Have something on your mind that you wish was covered here? Get in touch and let me know which aspects of uni life you want the lowdown on.

Newsletter

I’m also about to start a newsletter, which wil contain daily information about Universities, whats happening and what's going on, for the moment we wil start with the high ranked universities and as time goes we will reach everyone every where,

The first edition of the Thump will be out soon.

HOW DO VALUE A DEGREE?

What does your degree mean to you?

Your answer will depend on where you are in life right now. A first year, a final year, a recent graduate, halfway to retirement? How you view your degree changes over time.

Another influencing factor is why you chose to study in the first place. Was it to further a chosen career, in hope that you could earn more with a degree, or was it simply a subject you had a deep interest in?

It’s no surprise that many students have at least a passing interest in better career prospects from a degree. This angle comes under question all the time.

Frank Field MP has obtained data from the Office for National Statistics, finding that more than a quarter of graduates were paid less than the hourly gross wage of £11.10 paid to non-graduates with an apprenticeship.

From one perspective, it suggests that a degree isn’t the only route to the best pay. You may even think it represents bad value.

But that’s not the full picture. Money is not the only goal people strive toward. If money was all you cared about, university may have felt a waste of time in the first place. Several years without moving explicitly toward cash? It’s a long game that you may have run out of patience over.

(photo by ashley rose) (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

The huge focus on tuition fees leads to much discussion on value for money and subsequent returns on investment. It’s understandable.

For some, a degree is a necessary hoop to jump through before moving on to something else. However:

“The value of paper degrees lies in a common agreement to accept them as a proxy for competence and status, and that agreement is less rock solid that the higher education establishment would like to believe.” – Harvard Business Review,The Degree Is Doomed

That is the view of Michael Staton, a partner at education-focused venture capital firm, Learn Capital. Staton argues that employers will find “more efficient and holistic ways for applicants to demonstrate aptitude and skill”, which will subsequently lead to devaluation of the degree.

I don’t think this will happen across the board, but I expect some firms to find new methods of selection. Many graduate programmes already invest in their own selection processes, so their reliance on a good degree is potentially more a filter than anything else. If selection processes can be made more cheaply and without the need to filter by degree results, it will no doubt be considered as a viable option.

The world changes and things move on, but the degree is not dead. It’s not doomed any time soon. Higher education will need to change with the times, but I can’t see a game-changing revolution putting a sudden stop to HE as we know it.

So despite claims over earnings and employers, I still champion university life. I have long said that your experience shouldn’t be solely about gaining that piece of paper.

A basic attitude misses too much. It’s crucial to focus on the bigger picture to make an impact. The degree is no longer standalone; it’s one part of what shapes you. The resources and connections available at university can help you achieve so much, even when it has nothing to do with the academic side of uni life.

I’m happy people have alternative choices to university, barring some specialist and technical careers. The degree is not doomed just because aspirations can be realised in other ways.

What does your degree mean to you? When I asked at the start of this post, I said that your answer can change. Perhaps it’s changed between then and now. In a matter of moments your view can move as a result of reading a blog post, or having a conversation, or being selected for something unexpected.

University provides many moments that can open your eyes. That’s why I’m not about to throw my hands up in defeat.

And, as Tom Hay says here:

TCU YA TOA TENA NAFASI ZA MAOMBI VYUO VIKUU, MWISHO 07.09.2013

 

Tume ya Vyuo Vikuu Tanzania (TCU) inatoa nafasi nyingine kwa watu wenye sifa za kujiunga na vyuo vikuu  kutuma maombi  yao kwa msimu wa masomo wa 2013/2014. 

Mwisho wa kutuma maombi hayo ni tarehe 07.09.2013.

Bofya hapa kupata maelekezo zaidi 

TOA MAONI YAKO HAPA CHINI

What do you want from education?

Recently I was chatting to a group of intelligent, well-educated and well-meaning people, all of whom have one or more children in secondary schools in Dublin. What, I asked them, are you hoping that these schools will deliver for your children. The optimist in me was hoping for answers around pedagogy, civilised values, knowledge development, life skills, the thrill of science and the arts, that kind of thing. I didn’t get any of it. What did I get? They were hoping for the highest possible CAO points*. That was it.

Higher education trending: what do students want to study and why?

Last month the Irish Higher Education Authority (HEA) published an analysis of the last five years of student applications to the country’s universities and institutes of technology. This revealed some interesting trends. Unsurprisingly, student interest in construction-related courses (including architecture, surveying, civil engineering and planning) has, in the wake of the near-collapse of the Irish construction industry, waned significantly. Over the five-year period to 2013 first preference applications declined by 55.3 per cent. Given that some of the academic departments affected had, only six or so years ago, been dashing for growth during the boom, this has created major problems in some institutions that had seriously over-invested in this field.

University marketing: a good idea?

Every year  universities spend a fair amount of money – the precise sum will vary from year to year and from institution to institution – on marketing. Mostly this money is spent on advertising designed to attract students. Over recent years, many universities have advertised on radio or television, and on billboards or bus shelters. Some campaigns have been quite spectacular. If you consider the case for marketing from the institution’s perspective, it makes a certain amount of sense: the university has facilities and staff and needs to ensure that these are utilised in the best way possible through successful student recruitment.

It is possible, one might suppose, that some of this advertising encourages students to apply to a university where previously they had not thought of entering higher education. But then again, it is also possible that the effect of such marketing is to persuade students to favour one university over another; in other words, it is not about encouraging students to develop their intellectual maturity and their opportunities in higher education, it is about persuading them to go to a particular university.

Put Your Subject Before Your Grades (and How to Do It the Right Way)

When Clearing got underway for another year, the Telegraph reported that rising tuition fees had caused a sharp increase in demand for ‘jobs-based’ degrees.

This kind of story is becoming more commonplace. Students taking up vocational degrees and job-related learning rather than studying more ‘traditional’ subjects.

Photo by Ninth Raven – CC BY-NC-SA 2.

The key passage comes at the end of the article:

“But Prof Alan Smithers, director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research at Buckingham University, said the shift in applications may be ‘short-sighted’.

“‘Fees are causing students to think a lot more seriously about the part that going to university is going to play in their future lives and whether they will get a good return for their investment,’ he said.

“‘But it is a little bit short-sighted to simply concentrate on a career above all else at the age of 18. Studying a subject you love, such as the humanities or English literature, will enhance your life and could throw up future employment opportunities that you’re not yet aware of.’”

Put Your Subject Before Your Grades (and How to Do It the Right Way)

When Clearing got underway for another year, the Telegraph reported that rising tuition fees had caused a sharp increase in demand for ‘jobs-based’ degrees.

This kind of story is becoming more commonplace. Students taking up vocational degrees and job-related learning rather than studying more ‘traditional’ subjects.

Photo by Ninth Raven – CC BY-NC-SA 2.

The key passage comes at the end of the article:

“But Prof Alan Smithers, director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research at Buckingham University, said the shift in applications may be ‘short-sighted’.

“‘Fees are causing students to think a lot more seriously about the part that going to university is going to play in their future lives and whether they will get a good return for their investment,’ he said.

“‘But it is a little bit short-sighted to simply concentrate on a career above all else at the age of 18. Studying a subject you love, such as the humanities or English literature, will enhance your life and could throw up future employment opportunities that you’re not yet aware of.’”

Put Your Subject Before Your Grades (and How to Do It the Right Way)

When Clearing got underway for another year, the Telegraph reported that rising tuition fees had caused a sharp increase in demand for ‘jobs-based’ degrees.

This kind of story is becoming more commonplace. Students taking up vocational degrees and job-related learning rather than studying more ‘traditional’ subjects.

Photo by Ninth Raven – CC BY-NC-SA 2.

The key passage comes at the end of the article:

“But Prof Alan Smithers, director of the Centre for Education and Employment Research at Buckingham University, said the shift in applications may be ‘short-sighted’.

“‘Fees are causing students to think a lot more seriously about the part that going to university is going to play in their future lives and whether they will get a good return for their investment,’ he said.

“‘But it is a little bit short-sighted to simply concentrate on a career above all else at the age of 18. Studying a subject you love, such as the humanities or English literature, will enhance your life and could throw up future employment opportunities that you’re not yet aware of.’”

INTERNATION SCHOOLASHIP PROGRAM FOR DIFFERENT UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE FOR 2013/2014

The Annual Internship Programme for Young Russian Curators in European Cultural Institutions, 2013/14

The Annual Internship Programme is to help young Russian curators acquire experience while working in leading European cultural institutions. The.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]

Metropolitan Museum of Art Internships for High School Students for Fall 2013 in USA

The Metropolitan Museum of Art offers paid internship to get the inside scoop on a wide variety of Museum jobs.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]

The Governor’s Internship Program for Undergraduate and Graduate Students at Florida in USA, 2013/14

The Executive Office of the Governor (EOG) offers Internship Program to currently enrolled college and university students. This internship is.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]

2014 Graduate Internship Programme at 3fifteen in South Africa

3fifteen offers internship programme for South African citizens under the age of 35. It is a 12 month intensive development.. [Read Full Scholarship Detail]

Canon Collins Trust LLB Scholarships at University of Western Cape in South Africa, 2014

 LLB Scholarships at University of Western Cape in South Africa, 2014 : 2013 2014 Scholarship Positions 

 Collins Trust is inviting applications for LLB scholarships for the current second or third year students (going into their 3rd or 4th year in 2014) studying for an LLB at the University of the Western Cape. Awards are likely to be around R 25,000 per academic year. Funding will provide for up to two years. The students of  South Africa can apply for these law scholarships. The application deadline is 30 September 2013.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are provided in the field of law at the University of the Western Cape.
Course Level: Canon Collins Trust invites applications from current second or third year students (going into their 3rd or 4th year in 2014) studying for an LLB at the University of the Western Cape.

INVITATION FOR SPORT BONANZA AT FEZA BOY'S SEC SCHOOL

Ibrahim Yunus

Hellow legends, you are all welcomed to feza boys school campus in Tegeta this Saturday 31st August from 10:00 to 15:00 to come and witness this year’s SPORT BONANZA, you remember your old houses right? There will be different type of Turkish food and many other products to be sold for fund raising! There will be a special competition for our graduates old houses!
Its gonna be the chance to see one of the best campuses in Tanzania.
Come, cheer and enjoy. U don’t want to miss this
Organizer: Senyagwa Mbeswa

Fresher Success, The free Ebook with top tips for new life at College.

The University Corner Blog is all about the wonders of university and how to make the most of your time when there.That’s why I’ve put together these all university news and reports to you so they will make a day go,,,,,
Before you hit campus, hit up this ebook!
Fresher Success

• Packing;
• Relationships;
• Organisation;
• Money;
• Homesickness;
• Getting to know others;
• and more.

1. Tips for before you start university;
2. Tips for when you start university;
3. More than 90 tips from past Freshers who have been through it all before.

Fresher Success is armed with top tips on preparing for a new life, settling down socially, and loving your Fresher experience

I share what I experienced in my first year and let you know what’s worked for many other students who know what it’s like to be a Fresher.

The book is full of help on a wide range of Fresher-related topics, including:

Fresher Success is 34 pages of goodness, split into three main sections:

I don’t expect you to follow every single tip here. Find what works best for you. Be open. University is about discovery and experience. You’ll find your way as you go along, but this book is written to help give you a brilliant head start.

10 Ways to Spend a Night In,,,,,, at University or ollege

A big part of uni life is spent going out. Away from the dorm is the norm.

But that’s not strictly true. When you’re not studying, doing a part-time job, partying, or doing one of a billion different activities, there are bound to be times when you’re chilling out on the inside.

Then there’s the summer break and other holidays when you’re either back at home or making do with a more limited range of activities on campus.

For all the fun, I’m sure you still spend a lot of time in your digs. And even if you don’t, there’s always the odd night when you’d just rather stay in your room and lay low. However, this doesn’t mean you need to have a dull time, or stop being productive. There are many ways to have a great night resting in your dorm if you’re not in the mood to go out. Here are 10 specific ideas to consider:

1. Have a Cheap Meal Night

Chances are you have a tight budget, so clubbing together with mates for some posh but cheap grub is a great treat. Perhaps none of you are ready to make an elaborate meal from scratch, but it’s still cheaper to buy some big meals from the supermarket. Whether it’s pizzas on BOGOF or several family-size ready meals, these quick meals will often prove cheaper than ringing for a takeaway.

A Star No Starter: Why You Are Worth More Than Your Grades

When you leave school with 3 A* grades at A-level, it’s pretty impressive.When you fail to get a place at the University of Oxford on those grades, people start talking. That’s what happened to Alastair Herron this year.
Keep your options open
Herron had offers from other universities that he was intent on going to. Regardless of an offer from Oxford, he had his sights set elsewhere. Interviewed on BBC Radio Belfast, Herron said, “I would never stay at Oxford with offers from America so I am not in any way disappointed”.
Grades are not the whole picture
University (and life) is about much more than exam results. Whatever you end up with, life goes on. Many things you set your sights on can still be achieved, albeit a little later and with further work. There are alternative routes in to some fields too.

6 Quick Energy Boosts When Sleep Isn’t Practical

The words ‘student’ and ‘sleep’ don’t mix well.

Too much when you shouldn’t be getting sleep and too little when you should. A recipe for disaster that’s easy to fall into.

Regular bedtime is difficult to commit to with so much going on. Even when you sleep like a baby every single night, that doesn’t always stop the tiredness setting in halfway through the day.

Fear not. There are a number of things you can do to spruce up your mental and physical energy before you pack in a full night of buh-byes.

Sleeping (photo by RelaxingMusic) CC BY-SA 2.0

Here are 6 ways to get yourself a power up: