The Harvard Model United Nations (HMUN) is a four day international simulation for high school students held annually in Boston. The event offers delegates to insight into the working of the United Nations by assuming the roles of world leaders.
HMUN creates an opportunity for young leaders to debate on pressing international issues and draft creative solutions.
For more information visit the official website at http://www.harvardmun.org/about_what.php
[Crimson Students Only]
This peer-to-peer opportunity is suitable for students who are interested in how to establish a new company, how to launch and scale an existing organisation into a new area all the while maintaining a true work-life balance.
The chosen student in this opportunity may be given the chance to shadow their mentor through their day in various areas – getting hands-on experience of what the real world of business start-ups and managing a team of people is like.
The mentor is this opportunity has and does work for the likes of Crimson, pymetrics and Accenture. Having co-founded their own business twice, this mentor can provide students with the exciting opportunity of gaining real-world experience from an expert.
Hours and duration are subject to discussions between the mentor and applicant. However, this will entail approximately 10 hours of work completing a value-add project at the mentor’s request.
(Entries closed until further notice.)
Eager to engage younger generations in museum work, the Volunteer Service offers students from all over the world the opportunity to work at the State Hermitage Museum. By offering this opportunity and involving foreign students in the museum’s affairs, the Service is able to provide help to different departments and employees of the Hermitage in a number of areas closely linked to foreign languages, such as:
Assisting with the preparation and execution of events; Translating foreign texts into Russian; Editing and translating texts into foreign languages; Aiding with correspondence; Teaching foreign languages. The Volunteer Service offers its assistance to the Hermitage’s Collection and Research Departments in the following fields:
Participation in archaeological expeditions; Systemising and cataloguing objects in the State Hermitage Museum and the Staraya Derevnya Restoration and Storage Center; Restoring and processing objects for the production of exhibition catalogues and various books published by the Hermitage; Preparing exhibits for transportation and assisting during this process; Organising contemporary art exhibitions, including correspondence, document translations, and assembling and setting up the exhibitions; Conducting surveys at temporary exhibitions; Developing and running special charity events and other volunteer projects; creating contests and game programmes, festivals, and quests; designing leaflets and other informational material.
Youth competition
Best single images by emerging photographers aged between 12-19 years-old
Free to enter and open to all 12-19 year-olds, asked to submit single images taken in 2019 New format for 2020: Monthly competitions with a changing theme running from June 1 to December 31, 2019 Photographers can enter up to three single images per month Judges will select up to 10 images per month, including one winner All the judge’s monthly picks will compete to be named Youth Photographer of the Year Once you enter the Youth competition you cannot submit work to the Professional or Open competitions Please see 'Rules' below for full image eligibility criteria Closing deadlines available here (see Themes, deadlines and announcements) ENTER YOUR BEST TRAVEL IMAGES TO SEPTEMBER'S YOUTH COMPETITION NOW
The Youth competition rewards the next generation of talented photographers. Judges are looking for fresh approaches to photography and images showing the vision of the young photographer.
For the new format for 2020, photographers aged 12-19 are set monthly challenges. Each photographer can enter up to three single images answering the set challenge per month from June 2019 to December 2019.
Judges will select up to 10 of their favorite single images per month, and one winner. All the monthly winners will then go on to compete for the Youth Photographer of the Year title.
Entering the Youth competition couldn’t be simpler – click the link below and upload your image(s) directly from your mobile phone or from your desktop.
“Becoming the Youth Photographer of the Year showed me that my work, my talent, and my vision for the future are respected and appreciated, not just within the local community, but on a global scale. It finally gave me a chance to allow myself to be considered as an artist.”
Megan Johnson, United States - 2018 Youth Photographer of the Year
Youth Photographer of the Year receives flights and accommodation to the Awards ceremony in London, a range of Sony digital imaging equipment and inclusion at the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition at Somerset House, London Monthly judges’ selection - showcased on the World Photography Organisation website and Instagram account
Your digital gateway to helping your community and realising your positive social impact. Find volunteer opportunities, join groups, run events, manage people and engage new audiences.
Those with an interest in volunteering for their community are invited to register for this platform.
Munbank Model United Nations is a Model UN conference hosted by Munbank. The upcoming MBMUN is on the 27th-29th of September 2019 and will be help from 11.00 to 13.00 UTC. Model UN is a great extracurricular that allows delegates to meet new people, learn about world affairs, improve their debating skills, thinking on the spot, public speaking, teamwork and problem solving. MBMUN is a an online conference, which is open to everyone around the world as long as they are not older than 21 years old. This allows delegates to make friends from many different continents and cultures. Furthermore, delegates have a chance to compete for the Best Delegate certificate.
The MBMUN winter edition will host 6 committees including: The World Food Programme, United Nations Human Rights Committee, Historical Security Council, Crisis Committee, The Sixth Legal Committee, and The Disarmament and International Security Committee.
In Model UN delegates represent a country and work with others who have similar goals to come up with a solution to alleviate the problem presented to the committee.
ModelOff is the home of The Financial Modeling World Championships. ModelOff hosts an annual competition open to individuals and teams who have a passion for financial modelling. The competition is open to students and professionals who compete on an open playing field. Individuals who enter will have the opportunity to proceed to the finals which will be held in London, UK for 2019. The final is consists of 10 individual competitors and 6 Rookies. A Rookie is a student aged 24 or under. Teams have the option of competing in the Private League or the standard team competition. The Private League allows teams to select the company league (professionals) or university league (students). ModelOff prides itself on providing an educational competition that is open to participants from across the globe, offering participants the opportunity to witness and be part of advanced financial modelling in an exciting and fast-paced environment. For more information, please click here .
Rebecca Page is a business that sells sewing patterns that cater to women and children’s clothing of all shapes and sizes. Rebecca Page is about providing its clients with uniquely designed patterns that cater to their individual needs - as well as an experience that is a good bit of fun in the process and brings joy for clients engaging with them. Founded by Rebecca, the product ranging from children’s clothes and tutorial videos soon grew to include women’s clothing due to increased demand. Students working with Rebecca Page will be exposed to an e-commerce business that is a little different from your typical brick and mortar patterns company. Students interested in this role are encouraged to have a splash of creativity and an open mind.
For more information, please click here .
Narrative brings ideas to reality. Founded in 2015, Narrative was formed out of a demand for compelling stories to be told. Now, they work to tell the stories of socially conscious entrepreneurs and organisations. Narrative operates with the aim of bringing communities together by telling stories that showcase impact. As an ambitious group of ‘under 30’, the team at Narrative pride themselves on bringing change to the world daily through their work. Students with the opportunity to work with Narrative will join a passionate team that is building communities and telling stories. Enthusiastic students with a positive can-do attitude will be well-suited to learn with the team.
For more information, please click here .
First AML is an end-to-end Customer Due Diligence (CDD) outsourcing solution and provides an AML/CFT Audit. First AML prides itself on its high level of service and experience across a small team of three people. First AML uses a unique technology solution that allows clients to give their customers the best possible on-boarding experience. Their unique solutions at First AML take the complexity and administrative burden out of the picture and create a seamless operation for clients and their user base. Students working with First AML will be able to join this small but talented group, gaining valuable experience along the way.
For more information, please click here .
Jasper is a platform that allows users to connect all their devices reliably, securely and cost-efficiently with Control Center - an IoT platform that automates connectivity management. In using Jasper, businesses will be able to have automated connectivity management over all their devices, enabling control over all including low power and low usage. Jasper also offers the ability to manage and automate data usage for employee mobile phones and tablets. Connectivity management allows users to protect their customers and business, ensuring service reliability and lowering operating costs. Students involved with Jasper will be working with this tech company as it helps businesses manage their IoT, improving the way they work in a fast-changing market.
For more information, please click here .
Rfider is a software company that is developing innovative technology for a smarter supply chain. The Rfider product is targeted at businesses of all sizes and operates with the aim of improving business and societal outcomes. Rfider prides itself and its technology on transparency, ethical practices, sustainability and quality processes. Through implementing Rfider, businesses are able to standardise information, eliminate inefficiencies and delete error-prone activities. The Rfider app has been developed to be easy, simple and fun to use. Students working with Rfider will be exposed to a fresh way of thinking, innovative technology and a diverse range of clientele.
For more information, please click here .
Dawn Aerospace is developing a launch vehicle capable of flight to space, multiple times a day - reinventing space transportation as we know it. Dawn Aerospace has developed a propulsion technology which will allow them to send daily hypersonic, suborbital and orbital flights. Students with the opportunity to work with Dawn Aerospace will be part of the team that is set to revolutionise the fields of hypersonic, high altitude and microgravity research. Dawn Aerospace has been recognised as the first in the world to present a 3D pressure vessel that has meet European Space Agency Standards. This is a fantastic chance to work with an exciting company at the forefront of world-changing technology and pursuits. Enthusiastic students with an interest in forward-thinking technology will be well-suited for this opportunity.
Dawn Aerospace is open to application for New Zealand summer paid interns - applicants need to be NZ Citizens.
For more information, please click here .
FaceMe is a technology company that is all about people. They provide artificial customer service to clients at any time using human skills powered by AI to deal with the client’s needs, rather than chatbots. With their technology, FaceMe provides a personal experience to clients. FaceMe continues to develop and adapt, learning as it interacts with clients. FaceMe operates with the belief that as we go forward in the world, customer interaction is going to become increasingly important - and those behind FaceMe believe that providing a personal, interactive and ‘real’ experience every time will continue to build relations between clients and businesses. For students involved with FaceMe, they will be working with a tech company that is creating a disruptive, artificial intelligence program that will soon become a part of everyday technology.
For more information, please click here .
McCarthyFinch are lawyers - but with a twist. At McCarthyFinch, they are using artificial intelligence to change the practice of law. They use a platform that can be configured to work with any business, enabling the user to instantly gain an understanding of a legal document that has been presented to them. The technology behind McCarthyFinch allows users to make educated decisions in short periods in their respective, rapidly changing industries so that they are making more efficient decisions. Students involved with McCarthyFinch will be able to grow and develop their legal understanding, experience law outside of the traditional brick and mortar model, and gain exposure to a variety of clients.
For more information, please click here .
LearnCoach is an educational platform that is designed to help users study faster and better, achieving their desired goals. LearnCoach uses video tutorials to educate students on specific subjects and offers tutors in videos who show students how to answer questions strategically and prepare for their exams. Specifically crafted for NCEA and universities across New Zealand, LearnCoach will help students know exactly what they need to know to get the very best results from their exams. Students selected for this opportunity with LearnCoach will be exposed to a variety of aspects of the business, such as tech, students, education and learning technology. The skills they develop will be an asset for future careers beyond this opportunity.
For more information, please click here .
Blue Frog is a company that makes and produces breakfast food. Blue Frog is unique in the sense that it’s that Blue Frog brings the ‘bling’ to breakfast. Embracing bold flavours and brave moves, Blue Frog encourages its customers to take a dive and dig into an epicurean adventure of food. Blue Frog is creating waves across the health foods industry by doing something no one else is; sourcing ingredients from around the world, and bringing back old favourites as new. This opportunity will allow the student to see breakfast food in a new light. Made with natural ingredients and delicious flavours, Blue Frog’s food is a natural blend of carefully sourced and crafted ingredients that are designed to impress clients and change the way they eat. Students will be involved with an exciting company set on reinventing breakfast.
For more information, please click here .
FreightFish is a new mode of transport that will bring fast, affordable freight to the market. Their high-speed ship travels between Australia and New Zealand in twenty-two hours and or from the west coast of the USA to China in four days, improving efficiency and challenging current transport capabilities. FreightFish is filling a market gap with their uniquely designed ships that can travel at speeds up to 100km/h. Students with the opportunity to work with FreightFish will be involved with a start-up company with disruptive technology breaking waves in logistical transportation internationally.
For more information, please click here .
NZeno is a company that provides a safe pig kidney for human transplantation. NZeno’s is a business that supplies pigs that are suitable and healthy to be used as a source of kidneys for humans that require a kidney transplant. What makes NZeno unique is its application of gene-editing technology to New Zealand pigs of high health status. The team at NZeno have experience in developing pig cells for diabetes and Parkinson’s disease. Their technology has been approved by the likes of the New Zealand health authority and will be changing lives. Students with the opportunity to work with NZeno will be working with a team at the forefront of technology that will save lives and change the capabilities of healthcare.
For more information, please click here .
Quantiful (QU) is a platform that assists businesses with mapping forecasts, scenarios and product lifecycle management. QU uses ML technology to sense global, real-time consumer demand data to forecast customers’ purchasing behaviours. The power of QU allows clients to revolutionise the way they understand their customers' patterns, thoughts and processes - allowing the business to put their time into supply chain management and grow their financial results. Students with the opportunity to work with this tech company will be exposed to the fast-changing industry of sales and forecasting. Working with QU and their clients, the chosen student will be exposed to a diverse range of clientele and consumer-driven businesses.
For more information, please click here .
