Professor Ian Frazer BSc (Hons) MB ChB Edinburgh, FRCP(Ed), MD Melbourne

Director, Centre for Immunology & Cancer Research, University of Queensland
President, Australian Cancer Council
Fellow, Australian Academy of Science
2006 Australian of the Year
2008 Prime Minister’s Science Prize Award Winner


Professor Frazer is one of Australia’s most successful and internationally recognised scientists. With Dr Jian Zhou, Professor Frazer created the first vaccine to protect against a cancer.

The cervical cancer vaccine developed by Professor Frazer and Dr Jian protects young woman against four strains of the human papilloma virus (HPV), two of which cause 70 per cent of cervical cancers. Worldwide, more than 54 million doses have been given to girls aged 13 to 17 worldwide.

Professor Frazer continues to work on immunoregulation  and vaccines for HPV associated cancers and to support efforts for distribution of much-needed HPV vaccines to women in developing countries.

Catching Cancer

Featuring Nobel Laureates, world experts – including Professor Ian Frazer – and virus hunters on the front line, Catching Cancer is a fast-paced investigation of the causes and triggers of cancer.
Combining intimate personal stories and intriguing science, Catching Cancer reveals how finding a hidden trigger, such as a virus, is not a reason to panic; it’s a reason to celebrate.

The Australian Trade Commissioner and the Hanoi University of Pharmacy cordially invite you to

Catching Cancer Seminar

With Professor Ian Frazer
Time: 8:30 -11:30 AM on Saturday 7 May 2011
Venue: “Nguy Nhu Kon Tum” Lecture Hall, Hanoi University of Pharmacy
13- 15 Le Thanh Tong Str., Hanoi

Topics:

• Catching Cancer documentary: promoting innovative research approaches to finding cancer triggers
• Encouraging best practice in scientific research, including benefits of international collaborative approaches
• Development of the cervical cancer vaccine and efforts to improve coverage of the vaccine

Australia offers both quality education and quality lifestyle for its international students. The world’s only island-continent is the perfect place for students to grow, both academically and personally. In an interview, His Excellency Mr Miles Kupa, the newly appointed Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, provided updates on Australian education and the current bilateral relationship between the two countries.

“Australia’s appeal as a preferred destination has been enhanced by bilateral ties that date back to the 1950s through the Colombo Plan. In fact, second and third generation Malaysian students are now pursuing their studies in Australia,” said Mr Kupa.

Australian institutions offer a wide variety of courses that are popular with Malaysian students, from management and commerce, engineering and health to, more recently, a rising demand for dual qualifications. The call for niche and mainstream vocational courses and training has become increasingly important, in line with the 10^th Malaysia Plan to see a more skilled labour market. A key feature of the Australian education system is the hands-on approach that provides students with practical examples to which they can apply newly acquired knowledge. This makes students highly employable graduates ready for their relevant workplace.

The learning environment in Australian institutions promotes regular student interaction and critical analysis, hence enabling students to develop their communication, analytical, problem-solving and creative thinking skills. It has been cited consistently that these are the soft skills that Malaysian and international employers deem as essential graduate attributes.

The diverse student population in Australian institutions provide ample opportunities for the development of interactive skills and an understanding of global dynamics which in turn prepares graduates to be globally employable. Australian institutions strongly believe in the value of global exposure with overseas internships and placements as an integral part of their studies.

“The forthcoming Study in Australia series of events, an annual Australian Government initiative, will provide a platform for students and their families to explore the opportunities that an Australian education can offer them personally and professionally,” said Mr Kupa.

The annual Study in Australia exhibition will be held on 2 to 3 October 2010 at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. Admission to this exhibition is free and the opening hours are from 12 to 6 pm. Visitors who register online at www.studyinaustralia.org stand to double their lucky draw chance of winning a ticket to Australia sponsored by Malaysia Airlines.

In conjunction with the exhibition, the Australian High Commissioner launched a video contest themed ‘Similarities between Australian and Malaysian society.’ The contest is open to all Malaysian students aged 15 – 25. The High Commissioner is convinced that “our similarities draw us closer and the more you look, the more you see.” Two winners will each win an Apple iPad. More information is available on www.studyinaustralia.org and students can upload their videos on www.youtube.com/user/siamalaysia2010

Malaysia is currently the third largest source country for international students in Australia, in particular for undergraduate degrees. However, recent trends show that more Malaysians are choosing Australia for their postgraduate degrees. This is because according to students, Australia is one of the best places to live – a young, vibrant, exciting country, with high standards of living and safety. Living costs are comparably affordable and students as well as spouses are provided with the option of working full-time or part-time.

With education being a long standing pillar of bilateral ties between the two countries, the scholastic spirit and collaboration continues with the Australian Awards scholarship program that provides a range of postgraduate, vocational training and professional development scholarships for both Australian and Malaysian students.

Mr Kupa said, “Over 60 Malaysians have been awarded the Australia Awards scholarship program since its launch in 2006, studying subjects as diverse as women’s cancer, Islamic banking and optical wireless to improve mobile telephony.” Scholarships, depending on the nature and duration of the program are worth between RM70,500 and RM603,000. The next round of scholarships awards open 1 December 2010.

For more information please visit www.studyinaustralia.gov.au and www.deewr.gov.au/EndeavourAwards.

For more media enquiries, please contact Ms Amy Gonsalviz of Austrade Malaysia at the Australian High Commission at T: 03 2782 5627/012 358 2040 or email at amy.gonsalviz@austrade.gov.au .

Australia and Malaysia enjoy close education linkages with over 300,000 Malaysians having studied in Australia since the 1950s. There are currently 168 approved Australian programs in Malaysia in addition to three branch campuses in Kuala Lumpur (Monash Sunway); Kuching (Swinburne); and Miri (Curtin) with some 15,000 Malaysian students studying Australian programs.

Prof. Dr. Saran Kaur Gill was recognised as the Malaysian Education Personality of the Year for 2010 for strengthening the Australia-Malaysia education relationship. Prof. Dr Saran has worked with a number of Australian institutions on individual PhD programs and more recently was a key developer of and contributor to the Australia-Malaysia Internships and Student Mobility Programs facilitated by the Australian Government.

“Prof. Dr. Saran has always been a friend of Australia and the Australian High Commission,” said Mr Paul Martins, the Australian Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner. “Prof. Dr. Saran has been of great strategic insight and value on how Australia and Malaysia may collaborate more closely together. For this, and for all the many other areas of support, we are proud to recognise Prof. Dr. Saran as our Australia-Malaysia Education Personality of the Year – 2010,” said Mr. Martins.

The Australian Alumni Gala Dinner is linked to the Study in Australia education exhibition which takes place on 2 and 3 October at the KL Convention Centre from 12 noon to 6pm. Australia remains Malaysia’s first preference for overseas study.

Australia offers quality education and a quality lifestyle for international students, in addition to a wide variety of courses that are popular with Malaysian students.

“The Study in Australia series of events, an annual Australian Government initiative, will provide a platform for students and their families to explore the opportunities that an Australian education can offer them personally and professionally,” said Mr Martins.

Visitors who register online at www.studyinaustralia.org stand a double their lucky draw chance of winning a ticket to Australia sponsored by Malaysia Airlines.

Malaysia is currently the third largest source country for international students in Australia, in particular for undergraduate degrees.  However, recent trends show that more Malaysians are choosing Australia for their postgraduate degrees. This is because according to students, Australia is one of the best places to live – a young, vibrant, exciting country, with high standards of living and safety.  Living costs are comparably affordable and students as well as spouses are provided with the option of working full-time or part-time.

For more media enquiries, please contact Ms Amy Gonsalviz of Austrade Malaysia at the Australian High Commission at T: 03 2782 5627/012 358 2040 or email at amy.gonsalviz@austrade.gov.au .

Ho chi Minh City
10:00 – 17:30
Sunday 22 November 2009
Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
88 Dong Khoi, District 1

More than fifty Australian universities and colleges will travel to Hanoi and seventy to Ho Chi Minh City to participate in Australian Vocational & Higher Education 2009, the largest Australian education exhibition in Vietnam.

Organized by the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade), this will be the fifth annual exhibition in Vietnam. It continues to get bigger each year, providing students and their families with access to a growing range of education programs, curriculum and education pathways, as well as practical information about the benefits of living and studying in Australia.

In Addition to meeting with representatives from the participating institutions, the exhibition’s seminar program will provide visitors with information about the student experience and visa requirements from the Australian Government, an overview of Australia’s education system, the benefits of studying vocational education and profiles of specific fields of study and study destinations.

Australian Senior Trade Commissioner to Vietnam, Mr Tony Burchill, emphasised the significance of the exhibition in raising the awareness about Australian education.  “This year’s exhibition will be the largest yet, reflecting Vietnamese students’ growing interest in an Australian education. In fact, more than 21,000 students are currently enrolled in courses in Australia, a five-fold increase since 2005”.

“By providing students and their families with first-hand information about the institutions , their courses and studying and living environments, the exhibition helps parents in making what is a critical decision in their child’s educational future”, Mr Burchill said.

Australia is internationally regarded for it high quality, affordable education and its supportive study and living environment. For more information about the exhibition, please contact:

Ms Chi Hoang
Austrade Hanoi
Tel: +84 4 3774 0248
Email: Chi.Hoang@austrade.gov.au
Website: www.studyinaustralia.org

Ms Thanh Cao
Austrade HCMC
Tel: +84 8 3829 9387
Email: thanh.cao@austrade.gov.au
Website: www.studyinaustralia.org

Visiting representatives from the Australian institutions will be on hand to provide first hand information on course programs and course selection.  Advice on scholarships, accreditation of prior learning, fees and expenditure, choice of programs and course structure are among the most frequently asked questions which potential students and parents can gain answers from visiting the exhibition.

There will also be a seminar presentation titled The Best from the West – 8 great reasons to study in Perth by Perth Education City, the event’s Platinum sponsor.  The seminar and exhibition is open to public.

Students seeking 2010 study options offered by Australian universities are welcome to meet with the university representatives at this event.   There is a wide range of study options from which to choose, ranging from professional development short course programs and vocational and technical education further training to full-time degrees and postgraduate studies.

The exhibitors at the Australian Education Exhibition are  Perth Education City, Platinum sponsor representing education and training in Western Australia,  Flinders University (Adelaide),  Griffith University (Queensland),  Melbourne University (Melbourne), University of Newcastle (Sydney),  University of New South Wales (Sydney),  University of Queensland/UQ Foundation Year (Queensland),  Queensland University of Technology (Queensland),  University of Tasmania/Australian Maritime College (Tasmania),  University of Western Australia (Perth),  The Kilmore International School  (Melbourne) and Australian Education International (Government Agency).

For further information, please contact Austrade on 2236922 or email josie.abdullah@austrade.gov.au