As well as continuing to strengthen the UK-Canada bilateral relationship – and crucially strengthening links between UK sending and Canadian host institutions – the programme gives successful students the opportunity to carry out a 12-week fully supervised research project, in addition to making professional development and relationship building opportunities accessible to those participating. With additional benefits such as attendance at industry events, mentoring, and social activities, the internships will provide UK students a competitive academic experience in Canada whilst gaining valuable professional skills.
Interested universities can contact Sophie Da Silva, Partnerships Officer at UUKi, for further information: sophie.dasilva@international.ac.uk
Dr John Hepburn, CEO and Scientific Director of Mitacs, comments:
‘Mitacs is delighted to renew and further advance its partnership with UUKi. We look forward to 2021 and welcoming an additional number of undergraduate students from the United Kingdom to advance their research knowledge in Canada through this summer exchange program. The commitment and dedication of both Mitacs and UUKi in providing opportunities to young researchers as a means of rebuilding momentum in international exchange is an essential investment in finding solutions to the challenges that will face our world tomorrow.’
Vivienne Stern, Director, UUKi, comments:
‘UUKi is delighted to continue to work with Mitacs to increase opportunities for students to boost their graduate outcomes through this exciting mobility scheme. We are very pleased to continue to promote the value of outward mobility and international collaboration for undergraduate students, as well as to strengthen the UK’s partnerships with Canadian institutions.’
About Universities UK International
Universities UK International (UUKi) represents UK higher education institutions (HEIs) globally and helps them flourish internationally. To do this we actively promote UK HEIs abroad, provide trusted information for and about them, and create new opportunities through our unique ability to act at sector level. We draw on UK university expertise to influence policy in the UK and overseas, delivering information, advice and guidance to facilitate mutually beneficial collaboration between UK HEIs and a broad range of international partners.
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About Mitacs
Mitacs is a not-for-profit organization that fosters growth and innovation in Canada by solving business challenges with research solutions from academic institutions. Mitacs is funded by the Government of Canada, provincial governments, academic institutions, and industry partners. mitacs.ca @MitacsCanada
Notes
1. This announcement follows the regrettable cancellation of the 2020 programme, in the interest of the health and safety of participants from all partner countries, following the COVID-19 outbreak.
