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UNSW SMaRT Centre has jointly developed and is jointly hosting a new education course to deliver a deeply immersive term-long experience in learning about the social and environmental impact of circular economies.
University student applications are now open for the course which focusses on the materials science of recycling, business and economic drivers, and social policy dimensions, with a key focus on SMaRT's innovative recycling technologies and collaborative research work.
This interdisciplinary course - based on research work SMaRT has led for UNSW with the CSIRO in partnership with various institutions in India under the Australia and India Plastics Research Project - the is undertaken in Sydney and India with a day trip to the Shoalhaven City Council’s recycling MICROfactorieTM in Nowra, in partnership with SMaRT collaborator Kandui Technologies.
About the program
Applications are now open for CDEV3013 Experience Term (Circular Economies) for Term 3 2023. This is a dedicated 12 UoC General Education course designed to enable a deeply immersive term-long experience in learning about the social and environmental impact of circular economies including the material science of recycling, business and economic drivers, and social policy dimensions. This interdisciplinary course is undertaken in Sydney and India with a day trip to the Shoalhaven City Council’s recycling MICROfactorieTM in Nowra, in partnership with Kandui Technologies.
Would you like to learn about the why, what, and how of a circular economy and see it in action in Australia and India?
In collaboration with SMaRT@UNSW you will learn about circular economy models in Australia and India and explore various aspects including recyclable waste, business models, human and social factors, policy, and empowerment.
The course will include a visit to a SMART@UNSW MICROfactorieTM in the NSW Shoalhaven Region, Nowra, where you can learn about innovative waste management techniques and circular economy practices in Australia.
In the second half of the term you will travel to India to undertake a 20-day study tour to see the significant social and economic impact of circular economies in action. You will interact with SMART@UNSW’s local Indian partners as well as local communities. Before departing, you will undertake an online module, ‘Reimagining India’ as part of the coursework requirements.
The course is an excellent opportunity for students from all disciplines who are interested in learning about sustainability and circular economies. It will provide you with valuable insights into the opportunities and challenges of circular economies as you bring your own disciplinary knowledge and skills to the interdisciplinary discussions of the CDEV3013 cohort.
Eligibility
You are eligible to apply if you are an undergraduate student and have 12UOC available in your degree to undertake the General Education course CDEV3013.
Enrolment Type and Fees
Enrolment Type: UNSW Enrolment in CDEV3013
Estimated Experience Term Costs:
- Course fee: Students will be enrolled in the 12 UoC Gen Ed course CDEV3013 Experience Term and will pay the regular UNSW tuition fees
- Additional costs for the India component of the course include but are not limited to:
- UNSW organised: In-country accommodation, logistics, site-visits, partner-visits, internal flight and organized tourism (AUD 3,750). Payable on confirmation of enrolment.
- Student organised: Airfares, visas, vaccinations, personal expenses, personal tourism and social activities (on actuals)
Participating undergraduate Australian Citizens may be eligible to receive grants of $3,000 through the prestigious New Colombo Plan Mobility funding to put towards their India travel expenses.
The OS-HELP loan scheme may be available to eligible Australian students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place to be used for a range of expenses such as airfares accommodation and other travel or study expenses. Visit our OS-HELP page for more information.
Also please note:
- You will need to ensure that you are enrolled in online delivery for any other course/s you are undertaking during Term 3 2023 to enable your participation in the full CDEV3013 course program.
Application Process
Ready to apply?
Register your interest for this program at http://unsw.aglobal.education/st-application by 22 May 2023. Further instructions will then be sent to you by email.
More information
For further details:
- CDEV3013 Experience Term (Circular Economy)
- Email – advisor4globaled@unsw.edu.au