Bader International Study Centre

Our i2TRM students have put together a video for the Ideasfest event that they have designed and will host at the BISC this weekend: https://tinyurl.com/y8fu7qfm Delegates arrive tomorrow and we can't wait! Bring on a long weekend of brainstorming, developing venture ideas and those all important final pitches! #ForecastingtheFuture

World War One changed the balance of power at the global level and cost the lives of over 37 million people - both civilians and military personnel. Among those were at least 60,000 Canadians. With the help of the BISC's DEVS 100 class of 2017/18, the purchase of a Canadian Maple tree commemorates all the lives lost in war and remembers all those still dying today in conflicts around the world. The tree was planted today with the help of local councillors at Herstmonceux Recreation Ground. It will grow and stand for many years to come, helping to retain strong links between Herstmonceux Castle, Queen's University and the village of Herstmonceux.

Think studying abroad is expensive? Think again!
Queen's students who enroll in the Specialised Program in International Politics this winter can access up to $9000 in funding:
- $4000 guaranteed award for all students in the program (capped at 25)... - up to $5000 in needs-based bursaries for eligible students
Find out more about the program at https://www.queensu.ca/…/upper-year…/ winter/law-and-politics
Take advantage now - applications close November 15
Queen's University Political Studies DSC Queen's Department of Political Studies Queen's International Affairs Association (QIAA)
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Being an entrepreneur is a busy business! Students in our International Innovation Term (i2trm) are being kept active with lots of great networking and learning opportunities.
Find out more about the program at https://www.queensu.ca/…/acad…/upper- year-program/fall/i2trm
Dunin-Deshpande Queen's Innovation Centre Dan School of Drama and Music, Queen's University

Today we celebrated World Mental Health Day at the Castle, recognizing the importance of good mental health well-being to both our students and staff. The students held a tea and chat drop-in in the Courtyard. Yes, those are picnic blankets in October!

Be sure to read the Queen's Gazette's great article on #Castle25. https://www.queensu.ca/gazette/stories/25 -years-castle Celebrate 25 years of teaching and learning at the BISC with us next Canada Day weekend. (More details on our event page.)

"POLS 398 has opened a number of doors for me. From leaving the BISC with an internship lined up with the United Nations in Kosovo, to later representing the BISC and Queen’s at an international conference in New Zealand, the possibilities are endless.
"Take advantage of the small learning environment, engage with you professors and allow yourself to grow and develop through experiential learning.
"POLS 398 taught me more than just international law and politics. It opened ...the door to a new form of learning- one that was interdisciplinary and intersectional. Truly one of the best educational experiences of my academic career.”
Nirosha Balakumar, Cohort 2018
Queen's University Queen's International Programs Office Queen's University Arts and Science Queen's University Political Studies DSC
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Come to the Sidewalk Sale and find out how to study abroad with Queen's at the Bader International Study Centre in a 15th-century castle in the UK!
Arts & Science Undergraduate Society of Queen's University - ASUS

If you're an incoming upper-year student to Queen's this fall (BISC, Transfer, International or Exchange) then NEWTS week is the best way to be welcomed to Queen's! NEWTS Week provides a variety of events Sept 3, 4, 5, & 8 to help incoming students make connections, get to know the community, and make lasting memories! And it all starts today! To register online, click the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/queens-univer sity-newts-orienta… Check-in as well as in-person registration is taking place TODAY from 8:15-9:15am outside Grant Hall. It’s not too late! And if you decide to join later in the day or even later in the week, just send an email. Have any questions? PM or email newts.promotions@ams.queensu.ca Be sure to Like “NEWTS Orientation” on Facebook to stay updated!

As we start to make plans for next summer's celebration of 25 years of teaching and learning at the BISC, check out this entertaining Buzzfeed article on the remaining 500-plus years of history at Herstmonceux Castle: https://tinyurl.com/y8c22uf6

Thank you Maysam for sharing your experience as student in Con-Ed at the BISC!
"If you have a passion and love for community and meaningful learning with real practical experience, the BISC is for you."

We think the Interdisciplinary Studies in Global Health and Disability program at the BISC is pretty special, but don't just take our word for it:
"This was a once in a lifetime academic experience to meet world leaders in disability." (Alumni 2013)
"Choosing to attend this program was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Not only was the program applicable to our area of study, it opened our perspective to many different professions. The ELOs have been exceptional and eye-op...ening." (Alumni 2016)
Check out the program for yourself! https://www.queensu.ca/…/up…/summer/g lobal-health-disability
Queen's Health Studies DSC School of Kinesiology and Health Studies
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Are you a Dal student? You can get up to 💲💲💲$7000 💲💲💲to study at the Bader International Study Centre in Winter 2019! 🌎🇬🇧️
Check out our upper year programs! https://www.queensu.ca/bisc/academics/upp er-year-program
Dalhousie International Centre Dalhousie University

Are you an Upper-Year student in Politics or a related field?
Check out the Specialised Program in International Law and Politics in Winter 2019. It's never too early to start thinking about study abroad! 🌎
https://www.queensu.ca/…/upper-year…/ winter/law-and-politics
... Queen's University Political Studies DSC Queen's Female Leadership in Politics Conference - QFLIP Queen's International Affairs Association (QIAA) Women In International Security Queen's
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This Fall, study abroad at the Bader International Study Centre in the International Innovation Term. Get academic credit, learn how to start your business, and explore the UK

A new lab for science students!
On June 7, the BISC Board of Trustees agreed to proceed with a major capital project — the refurbishment of the old Physics Block building next to The David Smith Residence. The space, which has been empty since Queen’s acquired the Herstmonceux Estate, will be repurposed into a new teaching lab and innovation design space on the Castle campus.
The Castle has been running a Science stream since 2016 and the program has been very successful in a...ttracting new students and diversifying the course offering. Currently, students in the Biology and Chemistry streams use the laboratory facilities at nearby Battle Abbey School. This new dedicated lab space will not only become a new home for them, but also expand the Castle’s course offerings further by supporting the work our faculty are doing in onsite archaeology and conservation research. The new lab will also afford the BISC the opportunity to offer a whole new range of Physics and material science-based courses.
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Return to your Castle!
To mark 25 years of teaching and learning at the Bader International Study Centre (BISC), Castle and Queen’s alumni are invited to a grand celebration to take place here over the Canada Day weekend in 2019 (June 29-30).
* Connect with classmates, faculty and staff... * Share memories * Meet fellow Queen's and Castle alumni * Raise a glass to the Castle * Keep the celebrations going on Sunday, June 30, as we invite the wider community to join us for Canada Day.
Be sure to spread the word and forward this link to all your Queen's and BISC alumni friends who may be interested in attending to ensure that they receive an invitation too.
The Castle will be contacting alumni groups and friends of the Castle shortly with invitations and full registration details. In the meantime, keep checking the Castle’s social media pages and join this event page for the most up-to-date information.
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Are you a First-Year student coming to the Castle this Fall? Make sure you come to Student Orientation to Academics and Resources (SOAR) - a one-day event in Kingston, ON being held July 13 and 14.
Find out more and register at https://www.queensu.ca/studentexper…/su mmer-orientation-soar

I studied at Herstmonceux in the autumn of 2002, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. I attended on scholarship from Old Dominion University, and perhaps I was an anomaly at 34 years old. Nonetheless, the other students and faculty were wonderful, and the opportunity to attend such small classes, and such enriching field studies are aspects of the experience that remain unmatched. I would love to visit the castle in the near future, and walk her halls once again. Cheers!