IMEC Erasmus Mundus Master Programme in Early Childhood Education and Care

Application deadline:
Deadline for application is 15th of December 2009.

IMEC is offered in cooperation between Oslo University College (Norway), University of Malta (Malta), and Dublin Institute of Technology (Ireland).

The students will acquire a joint Master Degree (120 ECTS), recognized by the Consortium partners.

For the year 2010-2012, there are 10 scholarships available for third country students, 8 scholarships for students from the EU/EEA-EFTA states and 2 scholarships for students from the area of Western Balkans and Turkey.

Definition of eligible third-country applicants:Citizens coming from all countries other than:a) The 27 EU Member States (Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, The UK)b) The EEA-EFTA states (Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway)c) The candidate countries for accession to the EU (presently Croatia, The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, and Turkey)

More information visit:http://www.imec.hio.no/

PhD from University of Milanpositions - Italy

Dead Line : 10 December 2009

The University of Milan announces a competition by selection on the basis of academic qualifications for the admission of non EU citizens to the following Research Doctorate/Ph. D. degree courses:

1. Mathematical Sciences from Graduate School of Mathematical Sciences, Mathematics: 1 position.
2. Ancient, literary, philological and art historical studies, Graduate School of Humanae Litterae: 1 position.

Studentships general rules
2 (two) studentships will be awarded to selected applicants. Further places within the above Graduate Schools will then be made available for selected applicants holding studentships awarded by other Bodies.

Requirements

Applications for selection are invited from non EU citizens who do not reside in Italy and hold a foreign degree. The candidates` degrees will be recognised as equivalent to the Italian `Laurea magistrale` (exclusively for the purposes of this competition) by the competent Academic Board.
The University can at any time exclude candidates lacking the admission requirements.

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Tips for to reduce the occurrence of hair loss

Hair loss and baldness is a scary thing for everybody. Various attempts were made to avoid the problem. a lot of money spent to make the salon hair care and their well-known drug buy hair loss prevention with a variety of brands. In general, hair loss caused by two factors namely hereditary factors or heredity and factors that cause hair loss. Loss due to heredity is not much to do other than prevent the loss does not take place quickly. While the factors that happened because of something that could be caused by the disease and there is also the fault of the hair treatment. From both these factors would be very not want to keep the hair intact or minimize hair loss occurs.

People think that hair loss occurs because of too much thinking, this thinking is based because the head of the center where we think with our brains and the brain at the end of the head, which can affect the hair growth or hair loss occurs. Of thinking and factors in the following are some tips for you, you can do to reduce the occurrence of hair loss:

  • Eat nutritious foods, especially a lot of protein and iron. Protein is essential for the growth of organs including the hair. The main source of protein derived from fish, eggs, nuts, yogurt, soy and more.
  • Avoid stress because stress will disturb the body’s metabolism to receive the effects of hair, too.
  • Stay away from the drug that can disturb the growth of hair.
  • Rajinlah exercise. Exercise regularly to facilitate the circulation of blood, including circulation in the scalp hair that will menutrisi.
  • In addition to diligent exercise, adequate rest so that your hair growth is more optimal.
  • Stop smoking, reduce caffeine consumption. Both these substances are not good for your hair.
  • Avoid using too hot water when shampooing and also avoid using the hair dryer too often. Dry your hair with a towel and had aired in the open air.
  • Protect your scalp from direct sunlight.
  • Choose to use a good herbal shampoo, do not use a shampoo made of chemicals that are not clear.
  • Comb your hair gently while still in a state of hair slightly damp.
  • Reduce the use of hair gel, cream, hair oil, hair dye and hair spray. Use products made from natural materials.
  • When you shave, the barber sarankanlah you use a sharp scissors.
  • Avoid the habit of pulling hair pulled with no clear reason.

Project MSc - MRes student Monaco Scientific Centre on Coral and Anemone Physiology

Project MSc - MRes student Monaco Scientific Centre on Coral and Anemone Physiology
The student may have the opportunity to apply for a fully funded Ph.D. on this topic at CSM starting in October 2010.

We are seeking a motivated graduate student to conduct a research project on the influence of light on intracellular pH in symbiotic cnidarian cells. The project fits into a wider programme of research conducted at the Monaco Scientific Centre that concerns the physiology of tropical and temperate corals in the context of global environmental change, particularly ocean acidification. http://www.centrescientifique.mc/csmuk/presentation.php. The student will be joint supervised by Dr Sylvie Tambutte (Team Leader of the Physiology and Biochemistry Group) and Dr Alexander Venn.

 

The proposed project will provide the graduate student with the opportunity to acquire skills in cell biology, with an emphasis on the application of physiology to environmental issues. The applicant will need to be already enrolled in a masters programme at another institution, but the proposed project may fill part or all of a student`s requirement for research experience. The student will preferably have some laboratory experience with a background in physiology or cell and molecular biology. Duration of the project is flexible with a maximum of 6 months, with a flexible start date from January 2010. All bench fees/ laboratory costs are covered by CSM and a bursary of 300 euros per month is available.
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