300 Full-Tuition Fee International Scholarships at Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam

Ton Duc Thang University is offering the 300 full tuition fee programme for international students for the academic session 2020-2021.

The award program will cover 100% tuition fee for international students who wish to pursue an undergraduate degree course at Ton Duc Thang University in Vietnam.

Ton Duc Thang University is a public university that offers over 38 graduate, 64 undergraduate, and 16 associate & vocational programs. It has 1,400 lecturers/staff including 553 International professors and experts.

Key Points

• Course Level: Undergraduate Degree
• Awards: 100% Tuition Fee and Dormitory Fee
• Number of Awards: 300 Awards
• Nationality: International Student

Application Deadline:

• October semester: 15 September 2020
• January semester: 30 November 2020

Eligibility Criteria

• Students from all nationalities are eligible to apply
• To be eligible, international applicants must be high school graduates.

How to Apply

To be considered, applicants must complete the application form (link to download: https://cis.tdtu.edu.vn/admissions/how-to-apply) and email to admission.cis-at-tdtu.edu.vn

• You are requested to send the scanned documents of high school diploma (can submit later), high school academic transcript and English language proficiency certificate (if any)
• For taking admission, applicants must meet all the entry requirements of the university.
• For the Undergraduate programs taught in English: international applicants must have IELTS 5.0 or equivalence.

Program Benefits

Ton Duc Thang University is awarding 300 scholarships of 100%, including tuition fee & dormitory fee to the successful students for undergraduate study programs in Vietnam.

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GREAT Scholarships at Newcastle University for China, India, Turkey Students, 2020

Newcastle University is offering GREAT Scholarships for the year 2020 in partnership with the British Council and the GREAT Britain Campaign.

The study programs are available for students from China, India, and Turkey students who want to apply for postgraduate taught programs.

Newcastle University offers around 175 full-time undergraduate degree programs in a wide range of subject areas.

Who May Enter:

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Must be passport holders of China, India or Turkey
• be assessed as international for fee purposes hold an offer for an eligible Master’s degree program:
  • applicants from India and Turkey: All postgraduate Master’s programs
  • applicants from China – postgraduate degree programs in:
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Materials Engineering
• Marine and Offshore Engineering
• Mechanicals and Systems Engineering

Application Procedure:

To participate, participants need to take admission to Newcastle University. After taking this process, students must have or expect to receive the equivalent of an upper second class UK honors degree. Applications must be submitted using the application form.

Required Documents:

• Submit their degree transcripts, language ability proof, curriculum vitae, copy of the passport, or any other additional document.
• Note: Before you apply you should check the entry requirements for your chosen degree.

Award Description:

Newcastle University will provide award value of The grant is £10,000 towards tuition fees.

Deadline: 30 April 2020

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Business and Management Postgraduate Scholarships at Queen Mary University of London , UK

The Queen Mary University of London is offering 50  Business and Management Postgraduate placements to students from all over the world.

The awards are available for international students to study a postgraduate degree program at the QMUL in the United Kingdom.

Provider: The Queen Mary University of London is a public research university in London, England, and a constituent college of the federal University of London.

Who May Enter:

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Applicants must be domiciled in one of the 15 eligible countries: Argentina, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lebanon, Malaysia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, Venezuela, Vietnam.
• Candidates must have achieved a UK first-class honors degree (or equivalent), and those who are on course to achieve a First.
• If English is not your first language, you should provide evidence of English language ability by providing the IELTS, TOEFL, or other acceptable proof.
• Students must have a good second class honors degree from a UK university (except clinical medical or dental), a recognized equivalent from an accredited overseas institution or an equivalent professional qualification.

Application Procedure:

To participate, participants are required to take admission in the postgraduate degree coursework at the university.

The program is available for MA and M.Sc study n the following courses:

• MSc Accounting and Finance
• MSc Accounting and Management
• MSc Business Analytics
• MA Creative Industries and Arts Organisation
• MA Heritage Management
• MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• MSc International Business
• MSc International Financial Management
• MSc International Human Resource Management
• MSc Management
• MSc Marketing

Required Documents:

The university may ask you for degree transcripts, Referee details. Statement of purpose, Curriculum Vitae (CV)/ Resume and copy of passport.

Award Description:

The Queen Mary University of London will provide £2000 for outstanding students for a full-time Master’s program at the School of Business and Management.

Deadline: March 2020

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WMG Excellence Scholarships at University of Warwick, UK

At the University of Warwick, WMG is pleased to announce the merit-based awards that available on a competitive basis. WMG is one of the largest academic departments at the University of Warwick.

The WMG Excellence Scholarships to students commencing study on full-time MSc programmes taught within the WMG department at Warwick, beginning in October 2020.

As a student at WMG, you’ll achieve the level of skills and knowledge to impress future employers. They inspire your creativity and encourage your entrepreneurial spirit.

Provider: The University of Warwick was founded in 1965 as part of a government initiative to expand higher education. It offers fifteen MSc courses including management, engineering, technology and innovation, all designed to meet the needs of a global industry.

Key Details:

• Award Amount: £750,000 (10% to 50% tuition fees)
• Number of Awards: Varies
• Study Level: MSc
• Requirement: NA
• Submission Categories: Online
• Application Deadline: 1st April 2020

Who May Enter?

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Applicants must hold an offer to study on a WMG Full-time MSc course starting October 2020.
• Applicants should have an excellent academic track record and/or strong professional profile in order to qualify.
• For conditional offer-holders, scholarship awards will also be conditional on achieving the awardee’s final predicted grade.
• WMG Excellence Scholarships are for self-funded students only. NB: students with partial bursaries on scholarship-loan schemes or partially funded by an external organization may also be considered. Awardees should inform the scholarship committee if they are in receipt of another scholarship or are later awarded other funding.
• WMG Excellence Scholarships are awarded for study on UK full-time MSc programmes only.
• WMG Excellence Scholarships are paid towards tuition fees only and cannot be paid in cash or towards accommodation or maintenance costs.
• WMG will award WMG Excellence Scholarships across all WMG full-time MSc programmes to optimize nationality and gender diversity.

Application Procedure:

To participate, participants can use the online application form to apply for the WMG Excellence Scholarship.

Note: Applicants must have been accepted onto one of WMG full-time MSc courses before applying for a scholarship. The application is only for offer holders of WMG full-time MSc programmes in the UK, starting studies in October 2020.

Awards Description:

• WMG will be awarding over £750,000 in scholarships and bursaries to students commencing study on full-time MSc programmes taught within the WMG department at Warwick, beginning in October 2020.
• WMG Excellence Scholarships are awarded on a % discount of the tuition fees, with awards ranging from 10% to 50% tuition fee discount.
• Applications will be judged on past academic achievement, professional experience, reasons for study, and your vision for the future.

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Government of India Fully-Funded PhD Fellowships for ASEAN Students at IITs

Aspirants from ASEAN countries are welcome to apply for a fellowship to pursue a higher program at an IIT of their choice in India and get a chance to finish their PhD with funding that will cover the entire cost of study and living expenses for up to 5 years.

The Government of India Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) is offering 1000 Fully-Funded PhD Fellowships at Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the warm and friendly ties between India and ASEAN.

Provided By: The Government of India (ISO: Bharat Sarkar), often abbreviated as GoI, is the union government created by the constitution of India as the legislative, executive and judicial authority of the union of 29 states and seven union territories of a constitutionally democratic republic. It is located in New Delhi, the capital of India.

Key Details:

• Award Amount: Fully-Funded
• Number of Awards: 1000
• Study Level: PhD
• Requirement: African Nationality
• Submission Categories: Online
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2019

Who May Enter:

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• Applications from 10 ASEAN countries are accepted. ASEAN comprises Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei, Thailand, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, and Vietnam.
• The PhD program will be awarded in any subject in India’s foremost technical education centres (IITs):

1. IIT Bhilai
2. IIT Bhubaneswar
3. IIT Bombay
4. IIT Delhi
5. IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
6. IIT Dharwad
7. IIT Gandhinagar
8. IIT Goa
9. IIT Guwahati
10. IIT Hyderabad
11. IIT Indore
12. IIT Jammu
13. IIT Jodhpur
14. IIT Kanpur
15. IIT Kharagpur
16. IIT Madras
17. IIT Mandi
18. IIT Palakkad
19. IIT Patna
20. IIT Roorkee
21. IIT Ropar
22. IIT Tirupati
23. IIT (BHU) Varanasi

Application Procedure:

To participate, participants must follow the given guidelines:

• Applicants apply online on the portal. To apply, applicants are required to take admission in one of an IITs in India. Explore IITs and apply for a fully-funded PhD program.
• ASEAN students applying for the fellowships will require a student visa with an admission letter from IIT and last education certificate.
• Visa Application is to be filled online at gov.in/visa/.
• Applicants may be asked to provide additional documents, if needed, by the consular officer – Passport, photographs, and Signatures. Applicants must check the full detail for a student visa.

Award Description:

The Government of India will provide a total budget outlay of INR 300 crore in up to 1000 integrated PhD Fellowships (approximately USD 45 million). The benefits are as the following:

• The maximum tenure of each fellowship is 5 years. Winners will receive a stipend per month as the following: INR 31,000/- for the first 2 years and INR 35,000/- for the next three years
• Fellows will receive a research grant up to INR 170,000/- for research expenses such as travel, books, and contingency.
• The program will also provide accommodation (monthly house rent allowance) up to 24% – as per Govt. norms (depending on the city) – of the stipend, if hostel accommodation not provided.

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Yenching Academy of Peking University Full Fellowship for International Students in China

Yenching Academy is offering a highly selective and fully funded global fellowship program for international students to leading to a master degree from Peking University in China for 2020 academic year.

The main object of the program is to build bridges between China and the rest of the world through an interdisciplinary master’s program in China Studies.

Studying at the Academy is an exceptional opportunity to take part in intercultural exchanges and interdisciplinary learning, developing both personally and professionally.

Provided By: Yenching Academy is an elite postgraduate college of Peking University. It was founded in 2014 and located in Beijing, China. It offers international students a fellowship to pursue a Master of Arts degree program in China Studies.

Key Details:

• Award Amount: Full-Funded
• Number of Awards: 125
• Study Level: Master Degree
• Requirement: English proficiency
• Submission Categories: Online
• Application Deadline: December 06, 2019 (12:00 noon Beijing time).

Who May Enter?

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

• International students are encouraged to apply
• Each Yenching Scholar selects one of six research areas in the field of China Studies and writes a thesis with guidance from a faculty advisor. Research areas are as follows: Economics and Management, History and Archaeology, Philosophy and Religion, Politics and International Relations, Law and Society, and Literature and Culture
• Students outside of the Chinese mainland, including international students and students from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and Mainland Chinese students are eligible to apply
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in any field awarded no later than August 31, 2020
• An outstanding academic record
• Strong interest in the interdisciplinary study of China
• A record of extracurricular achievement, community engagement, and social responsibility
• Leadership potential
• No person over the age of 28 has been admitted to the program. The average age of students entering the program is 23.
• Applicants must have a minimum of Bachelor’s degree in any files of study

Application Procedure:

To participate, candidates may apply through Yenching Academy’s online application portal. Each applicant will create an account on the Yenching Academy admissions portal and submit.

Required Documents:

• The following required materials must in English: Completed online application form; Personal statement (750 words or less); Curriculum Vitae; Official transcript(s); Diploma(s) or Certificate(s) of Enrollment; Two letters of recommendation; Submission of English scores: For IELTS, TOEFL, and Cambridge tests
• English requirements and minimum scores: IELTS (Academic) -overall 7.0, TOEFL (iBT)- overall 100, Cambridge English Scale (Advanced)-overall 185, CEFR- C1 level, CET 6- overall 600, TEM 4- Pass level of “良好” or above

Program Requirements

All students are required to take the following four courses:

1. The Topics in China Studies Lecture Series offers expert perspectives on a broad range of China-related issues.
2. China in Transition is a team-taught course about China’s post-1978 development from the perspectives of the economy, society & culture, politics & law, and environment & health.
3. The weeklong Field Study Trip to historical and cultural relics and modern industrial parks gives insights into the local development and changes from the aspects of history, architecture, religion, folklore, and contemporary economic development.
4. Academic Writing course offers practical workshops to cultivate academic writing skills.

• Students are free to select elective courses from any of the six research areas (see below). Choice of thesis topic and advisor will determine the type of degree awarded upon graduation.
• The Chinese language course is compulsory for international scholars. Those with high Chinese proficiencies can apply to waive this course and take Chinese-taught courses offered at Peking University.
• To fulfill the graduation requirements, students outside of the Chinese mainland, including international students and students from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, must receive at least 31 credits along with a passed Master’s thesis.
• Mainland Chinese students are required to take the Political Theory Course and the English course (can be waived). To fulfill the graduation requirements, students must complete at least 34 credits along with a passed Master’s thesis.

Award Description:

The Yenching Academy provides full fellowships and also offers them a wide array of interdisciplinary courses on China within broadly defined fields of the humanities and social sciences.

Full Fellowships includes all these- the first academic year, which covers tuition, accommodation in the Yenching Academy House, a travel stipend for one round-trip journey between your base city and Beijing (the base city must be a city within the country of your nationality; cost of this round-trip will be estimated and calculated by YCA), basic medical insurance, a monthly stipend, and expenses related to research.

Students who maintained a good academic standing, and plan to stay in Beijing during their second academic year can apply for the second-year Yenching Fellowship. This will cover the tuition, accommodation in the Yenching Academy House, basic medical insurance, and a monthly stipend.

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Knight-Hennessy Scholars Program for International Students at Stanford University

Are you a potential Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University? Pursue your graduate studies and shape your own experience as a Knight-Hennessy Scholar through the King Global Leadership Program.

Knight-Hennessy Scholars at Stanford University will be the world’s largest fully endowed scholars program. Every year, up to 100 high-achieving students from around the world will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford.

Students from around the world will receive full funding to pursue any graduate degree at Stanford, including the DMA, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, and Ph.D. programs, as well as joint- and dual-degrees.

Key Details

• Award Amount: Fully-funded
• Number of Awards: 100
• Study level: Graduate
• Submission Categories: Online
• Application Deadline: The deadline to apply for the 2020 cohort is October 9, 2019.

Who May Enter

To be eligible to apply, applicants must:

All Citizens Welcome

• The programs encourage applications to Knight-Hennessy Scholars from citizens of all countries. That’s natural since we expect Knight-Hennessy Scholars to have a global
• They expect that over time about one-third of their scholars will be from the U.S., and about two thirds will be from countries outside the U.S. Those numbers will fluctuate from year to year, since our goal is to admit the world’s very best students, regardless of location.
• Did you earn a degree at an institution outside the U.S.? To be eligible for graduate study, you must hold the equivalent of a U.S. bachelor’s degree from a college or university of recognized standing.

All Graduate Programs at Stanford; Only for Graduate Degrees

• You are eligible to apply to the Knight-Hennessy Scholars program if you are applying to enroll in any full-time graduate degree program at Stanford (for example, but not limited to, DMA, Eng, JD, MA, MBA, MD, MFA, MS, or D.) or if you plan on pursuing one of Stanford’s many joints- and dual- graduate degree options (for example, but not limited to, MD+PhD, JD+MA, MBA+MS).*

Check out full eligibility criteria at https://knight-hennessy.stanford.edu/admission/eligibility

Application Procedure

To participate, apply separately to Knight-Hennessy Scholars and the graduate school program of your choice. Apply Online

Required Documents

You must submit all Knight-Hennessy Scholars application materials in English.

1. Background Information
2. One page resumé
3. Transcript(s)
4. Standardized test scores
5. Recommendation letters
6. Short-answer responses
7. Essays
8. Video supplement (after submitting an application only): After you submit your online application, you will be able to access the video statement through your application status page. You have until December 11, 2019, at 1:00 pm Pacific Time to submit your video statement.
9. In-person assessment (by invitation)

Award Description

The education of Knight-Hennessy Scholars is fully funded for any graduate degree at Stanford. Get more information visit this funding page.

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Top Scholarships in the World to Study Abroad Free

Moving abroad to study can often be an expensive adventure to embark on.

Tuition fees, accommodation, living costs, and so many other things usually make it impossible for lots of students to even dream of a degree in another country.

However, some students are so talented and show so much potential, that numerous institutions across the world want to invest in these young people and help them fulfill their dreams.

Scholarships make the world a better place for students. And here are the top 10 Scholarships in the world that will help you to study abroad for free:

1. Erasmus+ (Europe)

The Erasmus+ programme shares Uniplaces’ vision: to promote international student mobility. The programme was born from 7 other existing EU sponsorships and provides students, teachers, and institutions across Europe with €14.7 billion over the course of seven years.

2. Eiffel Excellence Scholarship Programme (France)

The Eiffel Excellence Scholarship aims at international Masters and Ph.D. students who want to study in France. The programme gives students a monthly allowance of 1,181€, as well as a return trip to their home country and social security cover.

3. Chevening Scholarships (UK)

Funded by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Chevening Scholarship is the UK’s global sponsorship programme. 1500 students from Chevening-eligible countries, who want to study in the UK, can get cover for their tuition fees, a monthly allowance, a return flight to their home country, as well as a few other grants.

4. Endeavour Postgraduate Awards (Australia)

The Endeavour Scholarship is for students who are looking to complete a Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Australia. The awards provide students with full financial support, including tuition fees, a travel allowance, monthly allowance, as well as travel and health insurance. Perfect for those wanting to study Down Under!

5. Fulbright Scholarships (USA)

The Fulbright Foreign Student Program provides up to 4000 international students with full financial support for their studying adventure in the United States.

6. The Gates Millennium Scholarship (USA)

Sponsored by Bill Gates’s The Gates Foundation, this scholarship covers the entire expenses of 1000 students. Wherever they’re studying in the US, the Gates Millennium Scholarship will pay for their tuition fees and accommodation.

7. Swedish Institute Study Scholarships (Sweden)

550 international students can be granted a scholarship by the Swedish Institute to pursue a Master’s degree in Sweden. The scholarship aids students by covering for their entire tuition fees, living expenses, partial travel grant, and insurance.

8. Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarships (Global)

The JJ/WBGSP is for students from developing countries who want to do a Master’s abroad, and then return to their home country to contribute towards its development. The scholarship funds the students’ tuition fees, accommodation, health insurance, and also gives them a monthly allowance to cover for living costs.

9. Rotary Foundation Global Study Grants (Global)

The Rotary Foundation is all about global mobility. This scholarship is aimed at any student wanting to study away from their home country. Scholarships start from $30,000 and cover all travel and academic expenses, including tuition, accommodation and board, supplies, and language courses.

10. Santander Bank

Banco Santander grants many scholarships for students and also young professionals looking for an internship abroad. On their website, you’ll be able to browse and filter to find what you’re looking for.

What are you waiting for? Start applying and go study abroad for free!

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Free Online Course on Using Email for Networking in English

Improve your writing skills. Write effective emails including great subject lines, greetings, and closings. You’ll be more confident as you communicate for business, send messages, expand your network, and search for jobs in English.

Effective writing is an important business skill, especially for networking, and most communication takes place using email.  In this course, you’ll learn important vocabulary and strategies for writing effective emails, starting with the subject line.

You’ll learn how to write messages for different audiences and understand when to be formal or direct. You’ll also learn how your choice of words can change the way people view your message. You’ll practice writing emails to follow up with people in your network.

Key Information

• Length: 4 weeks
• Effort: 3 to 5 hours per week
• Price: FREE or Add a Verified Certificate for $99 USD
• Institution: University of Washington
• Subject: Language
• Level: Introductory
• Language: English
• Video Transcripts: English
• Start date: Starts on April 23, 2019, or Self-Paced
• Prerequisites: Intermediate level of English language proficiency.
• Associated Programs: Professional Certificate: English for Business Networking

What you’ll learn

• Create and use email messages, including greetings, the body of message, format, and closing
• Use appropriate tone and formality in your emails
• Use email to invite a person in your network to meet with you
• Write follow-up emails

Course Syllabus

• Week 1: Subject Lines & Openings: This week you’ll learn the parts of an effective subject line and know what common mistakes to avoid. You’ll also know how to use greetings like “Dear” and when to use titles or first names.
• Week 2: Tone: When to be Formal or Direct: This week introduces the idea of the tone. The words you use and the way you say it makes your writing more or less formal and more or less direct. You need to make choices about these things depending on who you are writing to.
• Week 3: Effective Beginnings and Endings: The first and last lines of an email are super important to success. We’ll point out how to write good openings and closings and provide a useful vocabulary for these parts. We’ll also practice the language of making arrangements to meet.
• Week 4: Writing Follow Up Emails: In the final week of the course, you’ll look specifically at the language of following up. This is an important step in making your network bigger. You’ll practice writing your own email and get feedback from your fellow classmates.

Meet the instructors

• Daphne Mackey: Instructor, University of Washington
• Richard Moore: Instructor, University of Washington

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Free Online Course on Academic Writing Made Easy

Struggling with writing an academic text? This MOOC will ease the pain – and make your writing shine. The course requires upper-intermediate (B2) to advanced English (C1).

This MOOC takes you through the basics of academic writing step by step. From structuring and organizing an academic text to avoiding common pitfalls that can negatively affect your credibility, this 6-week course offers a guide for those who want to improve their writing.

It looks at various components that will make your academic writing stand out for all the right reasons, including paragraphing, style, tone, paraphrasing and punctuation. Using samples of student writing it also gives you tips on what to avoid and explains why.

Key Information

• Length: 6 weeks
• Effort: 2 to 3 hours per week
• Price: FREE or Add a Verified Certificate for $49 USD
• Institution: TUMx
• Subject: Language
• Level: Intermediate
• Language: English
• Video Transcripts: English
• Course Start Date: Start on April 29, 2019
• Prerequisites: Upper-intermediate to advanced knowledge of English.

What you’ll learn

You’ll learn:

• to understand the basic tenets of academic writing
• to identify the different genres and the expectations of each one
• to overcome writer’s block
• to structure your ideas cohesively
• to write reader-friendly sentences
• to use appropriate tone to gain credibility
• to avoid plagiarism and
• to ensure your text respects the rules of general punctuation in English.

Course Syllabus

Each week is comprised of video lessons, followed by exercises and peer-review tasks, taking you through various aspects of academic writing. The MOOC “Academic Writing Made Easy” covers the following topics to help you improve your writing:

• Week 1 Rhetorical Preferences: Meeting the expectations of your target group
• Week 2 Genre: Differentiating between types of scholarly texts
• The Writing Process: Overcoming writer’s block
• Week 3 Cohesion: Making your ideas flow logically
• Week 4 Sentences: Writing reader-friendly sentences
• Week 5 Credibility: Convincing your peers to accept and believe what you write
• Week 6 Punctuation: Polishing your text
• Putting it all together: Overcoming the last hurdles

Meet the instructors

• Heidi Minning: Lecturer, Technische Universität München
• Jeremiah Hendren: Lecturer, Technische Universität München
• Stephen Starck: Lecturer, Technische Universität München
• Aparna Bhar: Lecturer, Technische Universität München
• Susan O’Byrne: Lecturer, Technische Universität München
• Rose Jacobs: Lecturer, Technische Universität München
• Ruth Shannon: Lecturer, Technische Universität München
• Huma Abid: Teaching Assistant, Technische Universität München

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