Welcome to the International Insights newsletter, a monthly roundup of news, opportunities and updates with an international focus, curated by Western International for the Western community.

Holiday support for students

With the holiday closure approaching, there continues to be a coordinated effort across campus to ensure we are supporting all the students who will be here over the break. Having supported over 400 students through the summer and early fall with respect to international student quarantine, we continue to welcome students to London and expect to provide quarantine support to a similar number of students arriving for the winter term.

To date, more than 70 international students from 26 countries have indicated they will be arriving during the break and will be quarantining off campus for 14 days after arriving in Canada. Many of these students will be staying in Western-arranged accommodations.

In addition, more than 75 students have indicated they will be staying in residence over the holidays. We expect at least 55 of those to be international students.

Western International, Housing and Student Experience are working together to curate a list of virtual activities and supports available to students over the holiday break.

International Week 2020 - keynote session recordings available 

If you missed out on our featured keynote sessions or you're interested in viewing them again, you can find them and other session recordings on our International Week website. 

RISE-Globalink Research Internship applications due Dec. 15

Mitacs has partnered with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), to support the mobility of students from Canadian universities to German universities and institutions.

The RISE-Globalink Research Internship (RISE-GRI) offers undergraduate students at Canadian universities in the fields of biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, earth science, and physics the opportunity to participate in a research project supervised by a doctoral student at a German university or institution.

Save the date: international research workshop

Join co-hosts Western University, McMaster University and University of Waterloo for "Research collaboration with partners in EU Europe: Opportunities for funding and other support." 

Did You Know?

This fall, our Western International undergraduate recruitment team highlighted the value of the Western Experience all around the globe, connecting virtually with thousands of prospective students from 120 countries. 

Happy holidays!

From all of us at Western International, our best wishes for a holiday season filled with peace, harmony and friendship to inspire optimism and confidence in all of us for the New Year. May we all be able to enjoy social gatherings, togetherness and celebrations before too long.

If you have ideas, suggestions or opportunities with an international focus to share, please let us know at wicomms@uwo.ca.