Public talk

UNIVERSITI Tunku Abdul Rahmans (Utar) Centre for Extension Education in collaboration with the Malaysia Mental Literacy Movement (MMLM) will be organising a public talk on How can I use more of my mind to achieve health, wealth and happiness? by Terry Winchester. The talk will be held on June 21 at the universitys Petaling Jaya campus from 2pm to 4pm. Admission is free. Prior registration is required. For further enquiries, contact Mr Sia or Izad at 03-7957 2818 or 016-223 3563, fax 03-7957 3818, e-mail ceetalkpj@utar.edu.my or visit http://www.utar.edu.my/contentPage1.jsp?contentid=3119&catid=18.

Science and engineering conference

CURTIN University, Sarawak (Curtin Sarawak) will be holding the Seventh Curtin University Technology, Science and Engineering (CUTSE) Conference at its campus on Nov 6 and 7. The conference will allow researchers, engineers, scientists, academicians and students to share their research findings and initiate collaboration in their respective fields. Students can also present their research projects and gain valuable feedback from industry professionals. The deadline for abstract submission is July 15, full paper submissions are due by Aug 15 and final manuscript submissions by Sept 15. For more details, visit http://www.curtin.edu.my/cutse2012/ or e-mail CUTSE2012Secretary@curtin.edu.my.

Pottery workshop

THE Department of Extra-Mural Studies, Malaysian Institute of Art will be offering a Basic Pottery Workshop at its centre in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur for beginners on June 28 and 30. The workshop will introduce basic pottery skills such as coiling and shaping, and comes with four lessons inclusive of a glazing and firing session. It is suitable for secondary school students and adults. Prior registration is required. For more information, contact 03-2163 2337 or e-mail mia.ems@gmail.com or visit http://www.mia.edu.my.

Junior football camp

THE search is on for two Malaysian teens aged between 14 and 16 to take part in the Allianz Junior Football Camp to be held in Munich, Germany. The camp will be held either from Aug 22 to 26 or Aug 29 to Sept 3. The selected duo will join teens from 21 different countries to meet the stars of Bayern Munich and take part in a professional football practice with official coaches from the club. They will also visit the city of Munich and catch a Bayern Munich match live. Interested teens can share their best football moment and upload their favourite football picture of themselves at http://www.football-for-life.com or http://www.facebook.com/AllianzFootballforlife until July 6. Teens will be called for a trial match on July 14 and 15 at Padang SUK in Shah Alam.

LSE scholarships

QUALIFIED Malaysians who have received offers from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) can now apply for the Datuk Roger Tan Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship will provide full or partial funding for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in LSE and is open to both existing and prospective students. One scholarship will be awarded per year until the fund is exhausted. For more information, visit http://www.ecmlibrafoundation.com or http://www.ecmlibra.com./foundation/scholarship.index.html.

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Sunday June 17, 2012