{"id":8819,"date":"2016-03-09T07:46:51","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T07:46:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thewgo.org\/site-eng\/?page_id=8819"},"modified":"2016-08-09T09:04:48","modified_gmt":"2016-08-09T09:04:48","slug":"cambridge-summer-programme-2016","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/thewgo.org\/site-eng\/cambridge-summer-programme-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"Cambridge Social Innovation and Environmental Leadership Summer Programme 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"alignnone\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wgo.org.hk\/reg\/cambridge2016\/header.jpg\" width=\"1024\" \/> <div class=\"ezcol ezcol-three-quarter\"> WGO, in collaboration with<span style=\"color: #339966;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.grtalentedu.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"color: #339966;\"> <strong>GR Talent Consulting<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/span>, invites students with aspirations to study in top universities in UK and working adults with strong interests to explore British culture and life-style for a ten-day study tour at Cambridge.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color: #006325;\">This Summer at Cambridge, you will:<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>create a project that inspires social change<\/li>\n<li>learn the latest social and environmental issues from Cambridge professors<\/li>\n<li>live at Cambridge and experience life in the surrounding area<\/li>\n<li>engage in unique team building activities that induces personal growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Cambridge Social Innovation and Environmental Leadership Summer Programme enables the upcoming leaders to make a change this summer. Spanning across U.K., you will immerse in the culture of London, experience campus life at Cambridge, learn about Social and Environmental issues from Cambridge professors and undertake a project that endeavours to create social change. Projects that are deemed successful from our panel of judges will have the exclusive opportunity to meet chosen experts from university professors and business leaders to realise their ideas.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color: #006325;\">Programme Highlights<\/h1>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Live at Cambridge<\/h3>\n<p>Living in the centre of Cambridge, participants will get an up close experience of one of the most distinguished and prestigious institutions of higher learning under the guidance of a Cambridge PhD.<\/div> <div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half ezcol-last\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Learn from Cambridge professors and WGO leaders<\/h3>\n<p>You will have the chance to learn from Prof. Michael Pollitt and Dr. Eden Yin distinguished professors from Cambridge Judge Business School, whom will enlighten you on the emerging environmental sustainability trends.<\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div> <div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Create change that lasts more than this Summer<\/h3>\n<p>A hallmark of the programme is the culminating environmental innovation project. By learning how to work as a team and manage a project, participants will be asked to develop a project that can impact the world. Projects that are deemed successful from our panel of judges will have the exclusive opportunity to realise their ideas.<\/div> <div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half ezcol-last\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Learn Social Innovation and Business Solutions to Environmental Challenges<\/h3>\n<p>Through teachings on Social Innovation, Social and Environmental Challenges and Business Solutions, participants will be equipped with the knowledge needed to inspire their own social change.<\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color: #006325;\">Guest Speakers<\/h1>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">PROF. MICHAEL POLLITT<\/h3>\n<p>Professor of Business Economics at Cambridge Judge Business School<\/div> <div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half ezcol-last\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">DR. EDEN YIN<\/h3>\n<p>University Senior Lecturer in Marketing at Cambridge Judge Business School<\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div> <div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">DR. WILLIAM YU<\/h3>\n<p>CEO and Co-founder of World Green Organisation, University of Cambridge Ph.D<\/div> <div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half ezcol-last\">\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Ms. EMILY DUNNING<\/h3>\n<p>Former Coordinator at the Living Laboratory for Sustainability at University of Cambridge and alumni<\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color: #006325;\">Programme Details<\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Dates:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>July 16 &#8211; 25, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Target:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Students and working adults, aged 14 or above<\/strong> with pro\ufb01ciency in English and interest in social innovation and environmental leadership<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Programme Fees:<\/h3>\n<p>HK$48,000 (WGO will offer a scholarship* to 10 participants of 2016 Cambridge Social Innovation and Environmental Leadership Summer Programme. Each confirmed participants will be entitled with HK$10,000 for this tour.)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Application Deadline:<\/h3>\n<p>30 May 2016<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Application Method:<\/h3>\n<p>Complete the Enquiry Form below and teachers from GRTalent will follow up with you within 3 working days. A phone or Skype interview may be required.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Application Form:<\/h3>\n<div class=\"download\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wgo.org.hk\/reg\/cambridge2016\/WGO_GRT_SummerProgramme_ApplicationForm.doc\" target=\"_blank\">WGO_GRT_SummerProgramme_ApplicationForm.doc<\/a><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Itinerary\uff1a<\/h3>\n<div class=\"download\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.wgo.org.hk\/reg\/cambridge2016\/WGO_CambridgeTour2016_Itinerary_V02.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">WGO_CambridgeTour2016_Itinerary_V02.pdf<\/a><\/div>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Enquiries:<\/h3>\n<p>&#8211; WGO : Angel Tam (Tel : +852 2391-1693; Email : <a href=\"mailto:angeltam@thewgo.org\">angeltam@thewgo.org<\/a>)<br \/>\n&#8211; GR Talent : Frank Chu (Tel : +852 3695-0595; Email : <a href=\"mailto:frank.chu@grtalentedu.com\">frank.chu@grtalentedu.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">What\u2019s Not Included in the Programme Fees<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>airfare to and from London<\/li>\n<li>visa application (if necessary)<\/li>\n<li>travel insurance<\/li>\n<li>meals outside of Cambridge College<\/li>\n<li>optional activities such as: Punting, High Tea, Bowling competition, Theatre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Remarks:<\/h3>\n<p><em>* Applicants of this Scholarship shall provide a statement in 200-300 words in English to share their personal aspiration or recent engagement on social innovation, environmental issues and leadership.<\/em><br \/>\n<em>** Applicants can indicate at the application form for reservation of air tickets and insurance through the designated the travel agent for 2016 Cambridge Social Innovation and Environmental Leadership Summer Programme.<\/em><\/p>\n<h1 style=\"color: #006325;\">Sharing from Participants<\/h1>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">2016<\/h3>\n<p><div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half\">Vivienne Lam<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yMEcSA35otw\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/div> <div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half ezcol-last\">Tiffany Tsang<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YcVuiPaThDc\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><br \/>\n<div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half\">Irene Wong<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nA9TjXHqSZU\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/div> <div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-half ezcol-last\">Bowen Oung<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jYnkIOLDbKA\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">2015<\/h3>\n<p>Queenie, HKU Student,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It was the first time we joined a school tour in the U.K. Initially we thought it would be more academic, however, the various visits on the tour provided a rich experience. The Cambridge professors were particularly helpful. It was also refreshing to visit an organic farm for the first time. Looking back on this trip, I gained a lot of insights which are of great help to my application to universities.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Ms Leung,<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>WGO\u2019s comprehensively organised Cambridge tour enabled my daughter to develop an in depth understanding of the U.K. higher education system and fall in love with U.K.\u2019s academic environment. She was able to make many new friends and plans to study in the U.K. in the future.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div> <div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-quarter ezcol-last\"><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wgo.org.hk\/reg\/cambridge2016\/1.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Learn the Impacts of Climate Change and Pollution<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wgo.org.hk\/reg\/cambridge2016\/4.jpg\" width=\"622\" height=\"622\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Judge Business School<\/h3>\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wgo.org.hk\/reg\/cambridge2016\/3.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Experience Cambridge learning atmosphere<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" src=\"http:\/\/wgo.org.hk\/reg\/cambridge2016\/2.jpg\" width=\"622\" height=\"622\" \/><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"color: #87c33d;\">Visit Organic Farm,\u00a0 Universities and Sight-seeing in London<\/h3>\n<\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"template-full-width.php","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewgo.org\/site-eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8819"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewgo.org\/site-eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewgo.org\/site-eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewgo.org\/site-eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thewgo.org\/site-eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8819"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/thewgo.org\/site-eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8819\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9413,"href":"https:\/\/thewgo.org\/site-eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8819\/revisions\/9413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thewgo.org\/site-eng\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8819"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}