“Film, Fly, Experience Australia” – Win a study trip to Australia

Australia Future Unlimited Video competition for School Students from Bangladesh

DHAKA, Dec. 19 (NsNewsWire) — Students from schools across Bangladesh will have the opportunity to experience student life
at a leading Australian university by participating in the “Film Fly Experience Australia” schools video competition.
Organised by The Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Australian Government, the competition is open to students in grades 9 to 11 from schools across Bangladesh.
The 2nd edition of the Bangladesh schools video competition provides students the opportunity to explore next generation fields of study in areas of emerging careers. The competition involves production of short films by students around the theme of “Cyber security
and modern day threats”.
The winning team from Bangladesh will have the opportunity to participate in a student experience at Macquarie University. This would also include return economy flight tickets from Bangladesh to Australia, for two students and an accompanying teaching staff member,
accommodation, and other travel and living expenses in Australia.
The competition is sponsored by Macquarie University, RMIT University, Southern Cross University, The University of Queensland, University of South Australia, Qantas, Allianz Global Assistance and Iglu.
Schools can nominate maximum of 20 teams. Each team should have two students and one teaching staff.
Registration for the competition commences on 18 December 2017 and the last date for the submission of competition video entries will be 15 February 2018.
Students can access the competition website www.filmflyaustralia.org for more details about the competition.
Speaking about the competition, Peter Coleman, Trade Commissioner – South Asia, Australian Trade and Investment Commission said, “The Australian Trade and Investment Commission is leading this competition. An objective of the Film Fly Experience Australia competition is to broaden the horizons of students from Bangladesh and provide them new study options to consider. It is a wonderful opportunity for students from Bangladesh to exhibit their creative talents. We wish all the students the best of luck and look forward to having the
winners in Australia soon.”
“Australia is amongst the top three international education destination for Bangladeshi undergraduate and post-graduate students with over 6300 Bangladeshi students currently studying in Australia. We would like to invite more students from Bangladesh to study in Australia in courses where Australia is a world leader and this includes educational programmes in archaeology, earth & marine sciences, mineral & mining engineering, environmental sciences, nursing, pharmacy & pharmacology and veterinary science.
Australia is also a significant international education destination for emerging or future careers in areas ranging from technology, digital, robotics, media & entertainment, scientific research, health, future materials. These programmes will provide students from Bangladesh the
foundation for a global career in areas of future employment growth”, said Peter Coleman.
The 1st edition of the competition, held in 2017, attracted participation from students in grades 9 to 11 across Bangladesh. Students from International Turkish Hope School, Dhaka, the winners of the Bangladesh schools video competition 2017 to participate in a study tour to the
University of Technology Sydney (UTS), the sponsoring University also one of Australia’s leading universities.
For more information about the participation at the contest please visit www.filmflyaustralia.org or contact Mostafizur Rahman at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission Dhaka at +880 (17) 130 16030 or e-mail to Mostafizur.Rahman@austrade.gov.au

About The Australian Trade and Investment Commission

The Australian Trade and Investment Commission – Austrade – is the Australian Government agency responsible for advancing Australia’s international trade and education, investment, and tourism interests by providing information, advice and services.
About the University Partners
Macquarie University
Established in 1964, Macquarie University is recognised internationally and is consistently ranked in the top two per cent of universities in the world* and within the top 10 in Australia (Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities). Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year to international students to undertake studies at the university.
RMIT
RMIT is a global university of technology and design, and Australia’s original tertiary institution. The University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in practical education and outcome-oriented research. RMIT is a leader in technology, design, global business,
communication, global communities, health solutions and urban sustainable futures.
Southern Cross University
Southern Cross University is one of the Asia-Pacific’s Top 100 Universities and one of the world’s Top 50 Generation Y Universities. The Excellence in Research for Australia report has ranked Southern Cross ‘at world standard or above’ across 24 diverse research fields of global
and national significance.
The University of Queensland
Ranked in the top 50* universities in the world, The University of Queensland (UQ) is one of Australia’s finest higher education institutions. UQ is one of only three Australian members of the global Universitas 21; a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) universities; a member of Universities Australia; and one of only two Australian charter members of the prestigious edX consortium, the world’s leading not-for-profit consortium of massive open online courses (MOOCs).
University of South Australia
The University of South Australia (UniSA) is a progressive, globally connected university with award-winning teachers, world class research and state-of-the-art technology. Consistently awarded five stars for excellence (2017 QS Star Ratings), UniSA is young and innovative.
Programs are designed in partnership with industry, giving students the chance to gain real-world experience as well as the confidence and skills to graduate workplace ready.

About Other Sponsors
Qantas
Founded in regional Queensland in 1920 – as Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services – Qantas is one of Australia’s most iconic brands and has played a central role in the development of the Australian and international aviation industry. The Qantas Group’s main
business is the transportation of customers using two complementary airline brands – Qantas and Jetstar. Qantas also operate subsidiary businesses including other airlines, and businesses in specialist markets such as Q Catering.
Allianz Global Assistance
Allianz Global Assistance (AGA) is a leading provider of overseas student health cover and overseas visitor health cover in Australia. International students have trusted AGA with their healthcare for over 17 years. AGA’s cost effective insurance helps visitors receive the medical
care they need through their large qualified network of medical providers.
Iglu
Iglu Student Accommodation provides an unequalled student living experience in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne. Purpose designed and built for students, Iglu offers all of the supportive benefits of student accommodation along with the flexibility of an off-campus lifestyle.

Source: Press Release