2024 TILL
The TRANSECTS Transdisciplinary International Learning Lab (TILL) 2024 hosted by Vancouver Island University and the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region.
TRANSDISCIPLINARY INTERNATIONAL LEARNING LAB (TILL)
The TILL offers students enrolled in Canadian, South African, and German universities the opportunity to deepen their intercultural skills and provides an introduction to effectively apply transdisciplinary collaboration to tackle interconnected, wicked sustainability challenges. Under the mentorship of applied researchers and community partners, the international student teams will develop a systematic understanding of how ‘invasive species’ or ‘displaced relatives’ affect the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through a creative strategy design, student teams will address local issues that are aligned with the SDGs and the MABR’s research and development needs. This experiential learning opportunity introduces students to collaboration, participatory research, and sustainability in the MABR while allowing participants to network with students and mentors from other countries and cultural contexts. The TILL is designed to create a community of practice in which participants share a common passion and desire to learn from one another. We seek a practice built on respect and reciprocity that is based on curiosity, collaboration, connection, and accountability.
READ ABOUT THE 2022 TILL
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TILL LOCATION
Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR), Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
You are enrolled as a senior undergraduate, Master’s student, or PhD student at one of the partner universities:
Canada: University of Saskatchewan and Vancouver Island University
South Africa: Rhodes University and the University of the Witwatersrand
Germany: Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
Please note: "Senior undergraduate" includes third- and fourth-year undergraduate students, with a minimum of 90 credit units successfully completed before the beginning of the onsite Learning Lab (May 2024).
PROGRAM
- Online Foundational Course (April 22-May 3, 2024)
- Onsite Foundational Course and "Learning Lab" Research Training Program (May 8-June 16, 2024)
COSTS
Expenses for travel and living in the region will be covered by TRANSECTS. Additionally, students will receive a monthly stipend for local transportation, certain meals, and other additional costs to participation. No tuition fees apply.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A professional recommends you for funding through the program. Strong English skills, both written and spoken. You complete your admission within the given application deadline.
DOCUMENTS FOR ADMISSION
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Application form
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Referee details (reference form to be submitted separately by your referee)
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Enrolment information and certificate
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Proof of English language skills (applies only to students not currently enrolled in a study
program taught in English)
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Current transcript of records/academic transcript
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Evidence of innovation/voluntary activities/academic experience
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TILL readiness reflection
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Motivation letter
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Declaration and privacy statement
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Accepting applications: September 15-October 15, 2023 (NOW CLOSED)
Email your application package: transects@usask.ca
Download the Promotional Poster
Download the TILL Guide
Download the Application Form
Download the Reference Form
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