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The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Australia has taken the decision to discontinue the operation of its
Asia campus in Singapore with effect from 28 June 2007. UNSW has taken
this difficult decision on business grounds after careful thought and
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Mr Ko Kheng Hwa, Managing Director, EDB
said, ※We regret that UNSW has decided to close the Singapore campus.
EDB has been fully committed and has worked closely with UNSW from day
one towards the establishment of its Singapore campus.§ |
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※EDB welcomes the effort that UNSW is making
to minimise disruption to the students currently enrolled in its
Singapore campus. We will provide UNSW any facilitation it may require.§ |
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There are many areas of cooperation between
UNSW and Singapore which are mutually beneficial, such as foundation
schooling for university entry, research collaborations, University of
New South Wales school competitions and joint programmes with Singapore
institutions. EDB will continue to pursue these areas and strengthen its
relationship with UNSW. |
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※EDB will push ahead with our efforts to
realise Singapore＊s Global Schoolhouse vision. We are fully committed to
developing Singapore into a premier education hub comprising a rich
diversity of high quality education institutions and programmes from all
over the world.§ |
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Source:
www.edb.gov.sg News Release 23
May 2007 |
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Subsequent News Releases |
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Statement by EDB on affected
UNSW Asia students and staff |
1. UNSW announced yesterday its
decision to close its campus in Singapore.
2. EDB welcomes the effort that UNSW is making to minimise the
disruption to the students. UNSW has informed EDB that a
substantial number of students have indicated interest to take up
the scholarship for studies in Australia. For those who are unable
to study in Australia, EDB is facilitating discussions between
UNSW and the local universities as well as the Ministry of
Education to assist in finding alternatives for these students.
3. Mr Ko Kheng Hwa, Managing Director of the Economic Development
Board, said, ※The welfare of the affected students and staff is
our top concern. We continue to work closely with UNSW and various
parties to address their needs.§
4. Together with UNSW, EDB is also helping to link affected staff
with various education institutions in Singapore, both public and
private. We are heartened by the strong interest shown by these
institutions to explore opportunities with the affected staff. |
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Source:
www.edb.gov.sg News Release 24
May 2007 |
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Assisting Students Affected by
UNSW Asia Closure |
1. Following the announcement on 23
May 2007 by University of New South Wales (UNSW) to close down its
Singapore campus (UNSW Asia), UNSW has announced measures,
including the offer of scholarships, to assist affected students
to transfer their courses of study to its campus in Sydney,
Australia. The Economic Development Board (EDB) has been working
closely with UNSW and the Ministry of Education (MOE) to help the
affected students who wish to remain in Singapore and provide
options for them to consider for their university studies.
2. The three Singapore Universities 每 National University of
Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and
Singapore Management University (SMU) 每 have extended their
deadline for application for academic year 2007 to 4 June 2007 for
the affected students enrolled in or who have accepted offers from
UNSW Asia. (The original deadline for application for NUS and NTU
was on 1 Apr 2007, and that for SMU was on 10 Apr 2007.)
3. The three Singapore Universities will assess each applicant on
his or her own merits and ability to meet the required standards
of the university. The three universities have the flexibility to
admit exceptional students with special talents and abilities (but
who do not meet the requisite criteria) under their discretionary
intake. This approach is consistent with the admissions exercise
for other students who have applied.
4. Representatives from the student admissions offices of NUS, NTU,
and SMU will be present at the UNSW Asia campus at Kay Siang Road
from 28 May 2007 (Mon) till 1 June 2007 (Fri). They will be
on-hand to assist the students with their applications and to
address their queries. We understand that UNSW has also invited a
number of private education providers to send their
representatives to provide information and assistance to students
at the UNSW Asia campus over the same period.
5. The representatives will be at the UNSW Asia campus during the
following hours:
28 May (Mon): 4 每 8 pm
29 May (Tue): 2 每 8 pm
30 May (Wed): 2 每 8 pm
1 June (Fri): 2 每 8 pm
6. More details are available on the UNSW Asia website
www.unswasia.edu.sg.
7. The Government understands the uncertainty and anxiety faced by
the affected students and their parents following the announcement
by UNSW to close its Singapore campus. EDB, assisted by MOE, will
continue to work with UNSW to assist them in providing
alternatives to the affected students. |
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Source:
www.edb.gov.sg News Release 28
May 2007 |
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