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How to Teach a Country Research Project

February 17, 2022 By Holly Rachel

I love teaching a research project on a country. They are so much fun and students gain so much from studying them in your social studies curriculum. I have found that students find them fascinating and love learning interesting facts and recognising the similarities and differences between the country they are learning about and their own way of life.

What is a country research project?

In simple terms, as part of social studies, students create a report on a country by researching facts about it. Their country report could be a wide range of presentation mediums such as a written project, an oral presentation, a poster, worksheets, a performance or even a video, you can be as creative as you like! Student can use a range of methods to research their chosen country. This could be through books, the internet, interviews or from teaching presentations and information sheets.

Why are country research projects important?

It is so important that we teach students about different cultures to their own and to accept and respect differences, as well as to look for the similarities between us all. This is especially important in the interconnected world we live in today.

There are so many benefits to teaching a research project on a country. These include:

-Gaining knowledge about new places and different culture

-Sparking curiosity and a love of learning

-Understanding and accepting differences

-Recognising that even though cultures may have differences, we all share similarities

-Gaining a deeper understanding of their own culture as they learn about others

-Because they are so much fun!

How to do a country research project

A research project on a country may be part of your curriculum, or you may teach the project as part of a whole school cultural week. Alternatively you could set the project as homework for your class. It’s also a great idea to use the project to support learning across other subject areas. For example, students could use the knowledge they gain from their country study and use it in their writing, such as a story setting or an information text. Students could recreate art from the country or develop map skills.

What to include in a country research project

This is the fun part! You may wish your students to lead their own research and report on the areas that interested them, or you may wish to give some guidance. Some great ideas for your research project on a country could include:

Identify the particular country on a map of the word. Where is it located? What continent is the country in? What is the capital city? You could look for physical geographical features such as mountains and rivers. Does the country border any seas? What are the neighbouring countries?

Research the country’s flag. What does the flag tell us about the country? What is the population? What sort of climate does the country have? Students could use graphic organizers to help them record the information they find.

Food is such a great way to learn about a country. It really tells us a lot about the sort of flora and fauna that can be found the country. It can also tell us a lot about the climate of the country. Is it common to preserve food in a particular way? For example through pickling or using spices? Why might this be?

This is such an important skill. As we become more globally connected, learning an additional language is such a valuable skill. You could start with some key phrases and greetings.  Maybe choose certain activities where you could speak in language, such as greeting each other first thing in the morning, or asking. ‘How are you?’ after lunch.

Sight seeing

Learn about the iconic landmarks of the country. When, how and why where they built? What do they tell us about the country and the people who live there?

Recreate art from the country. This could be a study of a particular artist or art movement. Students could recreate a particular painting. What does the painting capture? What can we learn from it? Or perhaps use a painting from the country as inspiration for students’ own work, this could even span different subjects. Create a bulletin board of the students’ own work!

Teach students songs from the country. This is also a great way to learn a language. Listening to and singing songs can really help students gain a valuable insight into the culture.

Sweden Country Study

If you’d like to get started with a country research project, check out my FREE Sweden country study when you subscribe to my email list. These are perfect for your Social Studies 2nd Grade curriculum.

Included is a PowerPoint presentation with 10 slides packed full of information to teach your students all about Sweden. Slides include a map of Sweden, the Swedish flag, basic Swedish phrases, Swedish foods, Swedish landmarks, the Northern Lights and Dala horses, a traditional Swedish craft. That’s right, I have done all the research for you, so it is NO-PREP and ready to go!

Teach the topics as part of your social studies weekly lesson. Alternatively, allow students to complete the project at their own pace or assign out as homework.

Along with PowerPoint slide is an associated social studies worksheet for 2nd Grade students to complete with the information they have learned from the slide show. So this means no trawling the internet finding a worksheet to match a PowerPoint and spending hours making your own. It is all done for you!

Not only that, the activities are differentiated on two levels to support a range of ability levels in your class.

Do you spend hours prepping work for early finishers? Well, I’ve got you covered with a wordsearch all about Sweden!

Also include are summary activities about the project. This includes a worksheet for students to record their favorite facts and a postcard template. Students imagine they have visited Sweden and write postcard home about their travels!

Finally it comes with a super cute cover sheet so your students can make their own booklet with the worksheets. Did I mention this is all FREE? Grab your FREE Sweden Country Study today!

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How to write a country report

Writing a report on a foreign nation or your own country is a great way to better understand and appreciate how people in other parts of the world live. Get started on your voyage with tips from the Nat Geo Kids Almanac.

Writing a report on a foreign nation or your own country is a great way to better understand and appreciate how people in other parts of the world live. Get started on your voyage with tips from the Nat Geo Kids Almanac .

Choosing a location to research:  Pick the country of your ancestors, one that’s been in the news, or one that you’d like to visit someday.

Passport to Success:  A country report follows the format of an expository essay because you’re “exposing” information about the country you choose.

Gathering information is the most important step in writing a good country report. Look to Internet sources, encyclopedias, books, magazine and newspaper articles, and other sources to find important and interesting details about your subject.

ORGANIZE YOUR NOTES

Put the information you gathered into a rough outline. For example, sort everything you found about the country’s system of government, climate, etc.

WRITE IT UP

Follow the basic structure of good writing: introduction, body, and conclusion. Remember that each paragraph should have a topic sentence that is then supported by facts and details. Incorporate the information from your notes, but make sure it’s in your own words. And make your writing flow with good transitions and descriptive language.

ADD VISUALS

Include maps, diagrams, photos, and other visual aids.

PROOFREAD AND REVISE

Correct any mistakes, and polish your language. Do your best!

CITE YOUR SOURCES

Be sure to keep a record of your sources.

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Take your students on a trip around the world with our print-and-go country research project template. This resource is designed to help sixth-grade students discover different countries across the globe. Perfect for social studies projects, this pack includes everything you need to guide your students through a comprehensive research project on a foreign country.

No-Prep Country Research Project Template

Our pack includes a variety of worksheets and graphic organizers that will help students explore a civilization at least 500 years old. They will learn about why the civilization settled in the location, what challenges they faced, and how they adapted to the environmental conditions.

With this inquiry project, students will be encouraged to use their decision-making skills to craft questions and make learning choices. Teachers can easily monitor students’ progress and provide opportunities for advice through conferencing.

To enhance their map skills, students must correctly illustrate and label the country/location of their civilization. This pack allows students to engage with their learning in a fun and interactive way, making geography and history come alive.

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6 Fun and Engaging Activities for Your Country Research Project

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Country research projects can be a powerful tool for helping students understand the diversity of cultures and the world around them. This type of project offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in another culture, learn about different customs and traditions, and broaden their perspectives. To make sure that your students are enjoying the process while they learn, it is important to incorporate fun and engaging activities into your country research unit. Here are six ideas to get you started.

I really like this project because it is an easy way to introduce students to different people, cultures and countries. Not a lot of people get to experience travel to other countries when they are young – this is the next best thing!

Virtual Tour

Take your students on a virtual tour of the country they are researching. Use Google Earth or other virtual tour tools to give students a visual experience of the country. I have used National Geographic on oculus. Here are some other resources to get your students excited and learning about the world.

Cultural Presentation

Have students present what they have learned about the country’s culture, including traditional customs, music, and food. Create a museum tour, where each student has a display on their desk representing their country and their research. Invite family to the event.

Music & Dance

Play traditional music from the country and have students learn and perform a traditional dance.

Arts & Crafts

Encourage students to create art projects related to the country they are researching. This could include creating traditional clothing, designing flags, or painting scenes from the country.

Have students learn a traditional theater art form or perform a traditional skit from the country that they researched.

Geography & Tech

Create an interactive map for students to use as they learn about the country’s geography and location. Have students mark important landmarks, cities, and geographical features.

These activities are designed to keep your students fully engaged and having fun while they learn about different cultures and the world. By integrating these activities into your country research unit, you will not only make the project more enjoyable for your students, but you will also increase the likelihood that they will remember what they have learned.

Incorporating a mix of hands-on activities, creative projects, and interactive experiences will help keep students motivated and interested throughout the project. Whether they are creating a virtual tour of the country they are studying, designing a cultural festival, or cooking a traditional dish, students will be learning in an engaging and memorable way.

If you are looking for more direction on how to plan and execute a successful country research project , be sure to check out my country research project for kids packet. This comprehensive resource includes everything you need to get started, including a student introduction letter, a detailed rubric for assessment, and a step-by-step guide for conducting research. Whether you are a seasoned teacher or a beginner, this packet will help make your country research project a success.

I used this during the World Cup for my students to become more engaged! We worked on our country project while we played the world cup in the background. Students got to choose a country that was currently still in the running, and we made a bracket to see whose country would win!

Such an engaging resource that was seamlessly integrated into our curriculum! Very little hassle, but with great outcomes! Thank you!

This resource was amazing. I needed something to connect to our curriculum for writing about countries and this was it. It matched up perfectly, but honestly presented better writing than what would have come from just our curriculum.

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Our Country Research Project is ideal for older elementary students and middle school students. Before tackling this Country Research Project, we introduce, review, and solidify basic map skills with our FREE Printable World Maps & Activities . By the time my students reach 4th grade, they do one of these projects a year for the next two years.  In this project, you can implement research, writing, reading, and more into your homeschool. Our FREE Country Research Sheets & Maps make teaching and learning about different countries around the world easy!

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What is included in our Country Research Project?

Country research sheets.

Our Country Research Project always starts with one of these country research sheets. There are two options to choose from. Years ago, my oldest did his research using a brainstorming sheet. We made it work, but it was much harder to organize his notes since they were random. The Country Research Sheets give students focus and guide them to information that would make a solid research paper. From experience, these research sheets make it easy to organize information for a 5 paragraph essay.

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Blank continent maps with outlines.

This set of Blank Continent Maps with Outlines coincide perfectly with the FREE Country Research Sheets. Whatever country your student is studying, print the corresponding continent map out. Your student can then locate, label, and color their country within its continent. The worksheet then instructs the student to label the countries bordering countries and oceans. This map is an excellent addition to the Country Research Project.

The second version includes the outlined map, but has no instructions written at the top. For those you wanting to use these to color all continents rather than one, then you can!

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Research paper.

Once my student completes the country research sheet, it is easy to sit with them and discuss what facts should go into each paragraph of their essay. We literally looked over the facts, and then wrote a 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 next to them. This was an easy guide for  my student to follow when he sat down independently to write his country project paper. If the fact had a 1 next to it, that meant he was to include that fact into his first paragraph. 2 meant second paragraph and so forth. When I teach my kids to write a 5 paragraph essay, I like to break it down into an introduction paragraph, 3 body paragraphs, and then a conclusion or closing. Each paragraph should include at least 3 sentences, but 5 sentences are encouraged. You might be interested in checking out our  5-paragraph graphic organizers . They make creating an essay outline easy!

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Project visual.

Creating a visual for the Country Research Project is one of the last pieces of this assignment. Some kids will love this aspect of the project and this is where their creativity will shine. Other students will not enjoy this part of the project. No matter, encourage them to write notes and facts about their country, add a title, draw pictures, color it neatly, display a flag, and so much more. We choose to create a poster display. Your student may create a PowerPoint presentation, a hanging mobile, or a cardboard display. There are several options to choose from.

Country Project Presentation

End the Country Research Project with a presentation. For those of us who  homeschool, this can be easily down at the dinner table. Allow your student to present to the family before dinner or after dinner. Encourage them to share their visual and what things they learned about their country. Some of my kids have read their paper out loud. In a classroom setting, presenting their project is a must. Public speaking is a skill that should be encouraged when possible. Some kids will really shine when presenting, while others will struggle. Regardless of their strengths or weaknesses, it is always a good rule of thumb to give your child the opportunity to share.

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How to Conduct Multi-country Research Effectively

Frankline kibuacha | sep. 29, 2022 | 2 min. read.

Research data provides one of the most reliable ways to understand the world. Multinational brands (or brands seeking to expand) and international development organizations may need to gather data from several countries, either to enjoy economies of scale or to get comparative insights for various countries.

Given the global nature of multi-country research , studies may seem to be more complicated than single-market surveys for those who have never conducted them. In this article, we look at a few tips to effectively conduct surveys across national borders:

Tailor your questions to the respective countries

Once you’ve defined your research audience, it’s essential to make sure you really understand the social differences between countries and regions. Cultural differences between countries may require modifications or adjustments to our research. Respondent groups in different countries have different cultures, behaviors, and norms that you should consider when designing survey questions.

Consider if there are any nuances such as religion, politics, and legal factors that could affect your research. Research each country or ask someone familiar with each country if necessary. Treat each country uniquely, even if tapping into multiple countries within a region.

Translate and localize your survey as needed

Conducting research in the local language can provide more robust data and have a positive impact on the progress of fieldwork, sometimes even determining if the survey will be successful or not. If the regions being researched speak different languages, it is imperative to translate the questionnaire .

From our experience, translating surveys into the local language typically results in higher completion rates and more accurate results.

When translating your research, it is advisable to work with native speakers who have knowledge of the local country and can interpret the survey. Inaccurate or confusing translations do more harm than good. Google translate may not work. 😊

Translation extends to the results. It is advisable to work with the translator to sanitize and code open-ended responses to make universal sense with the rest of the study.

Time the Launches Well

Different countries have different levels of difficulty in finding respondents and obtaining participation and completion. Country A may deliver the required completes faster than Country B. To address this issue, you need to stagger the launches according to the challenges of each country, starting with the more problematic countries and allowing maximum fieldwork in each country. This multi-country research project management approach ensures coordinated progress within the time frame for all countries studied.

Schedule your surveys appropriately to meet your quota

Related to point 3 above, some countries take longer to reach certain quota groups. For example, it may be harder to find older female respondents in Ghana than in Kenya. In this case, more time could be allocated to Ghana than to Kenya .

It’s also essential to keep time zones in mind when running surveys across multiple time zones. When survey invitations are sent usually impact response rates.

As an example, GeoPoll conducts studies in diverse continents , such as the Caribbean, Central Africa, and Southeast Asia at the same time. This time lag can significantly impact response rates. The GeoPoll platform is built to send out surveys to achieve optimum response rates.

Conducting multi-country research in person can be a logistical nightmare, making remote research even indispensable. Remote research reduces logistical requirements drastically and provides researchers with the benefits of economies of scale. You will get insights from different markets in an instant when you choose the digital way.

The consideration here is that some data collection modes are more suitable for some countries than others, sometimes requiring a multimodal approach where data collection methods are combined to cover all the markets well. For example, mobile link surveys may produce better results in Nigeria than in Benin, requiring the Benin leg of the study to be conducted via telephone interviews ( CATI ).

Conduct Multi-country Research with GeoPoll

Over the years, GeoPoll has successfully conducted millions of surveys in multi-country and multi-regional setups. Our remote multimodal platform, direct access to over 270 million people across the world, and diverse teams make GeoPoll ideal for research studies in any scale. Talk to us about your research needs .

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Yaowu Liu, Stefano Reale and Lei Fang at the Center for Quantum Nanoscience, where local and international researcher numbers are split. Credit: Caroline Hommel, QNS

At the Center for Quantum Nanoscience (QNS), nestled in the hilly campus of Seoul’s Ewha Womans University, director of operations, Michelle Randall, shows off the facilities. “This is where we isolate our scanning tunnelling microscopes (STM) from any vibrations,” she says, pointing to an 80-tonne concrete damper, a mechanism that reduces interfering movements to near zero. Researchers at QNS are using STMs to image and manipulate individual atoms and molecules, chasing breakthroughs akin to last year’s assembly of a device made from single atoms that allows multiple qubits — the fundamental units of quantum information — to be controlled simultaneously ( Y. Wang et al. Science 382 , 87–92; 2023 ). The work, done by QNS in collaboration with colleagues in Japan, Spain and the United States, could have applications in quantum computing, sensing and communication.

What gives QNS its edge, says Randall, is the diversity of teams that populate its labs. “Our composition is 50:50, South Korean and international, and we are an English-speaking workplace as a result,” she says. “We invest heavily in building relationships with our domestic scientific community and worldwide,” she adds, pointing to one room with four women — two South Koreans, one French, and one Iranian — exemplifying the collaborative spirit.

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The diversity of the QNS team offers a glimpse of what research looks like in a country that is betting big on international collaboration. For 2024, South Korea has more than tripled its budget for global research and development (R&D) collaboration, committing to 1.8 trillion won (US$1.3 billion), up from 2023’s 500 billion won. The investment, which represents an increase from 1.6% to 6.8% of the government’s overall R&D budget, could see a shift away from using metrics such as university rankings, quantified research outputs and international student and faculty recruitment in favour of boosting ties with leading overseas research institutions in strategic areas. “There’s a huge amount of money that has suddenly been assigned to international research. With this comes many opportunities,” says Meeyoung Cha, scientific director of the Max Planck Institute for Security and Privacy, in Bochum, Germany, who holds joint positions at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Korean Institute for Basic Science, in Daejeon.

The budget increase is part of the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT’s (MSIT) wider R&D Innovation Plan, announced in November 2023 . It includes a new Global R&D Strategy Map, which will guide tailored collaboration strategies with specific countries based on their strengths in 12 critical and emerging technologies, such as semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum science. Industry strengths in 17 technologies related to achieving carbon neutrality and mitigating climate change will also be considered. In addition, MSIT has amended laws to allow overseas research institutions to directly participate in state R&D projects and aims to develop Global R&D Flagship Projects in key areas that will receive prioritized allocation of government funds.

Such moves are designed to refocus South Korea’s R&D, which has become stagnant over the past decade, according to MSIT, despite the country being the world’s second highest spender on R&D as a percentage of GDP, after Israel. In 2023, South Korea’s legislative national assembly approved a 14.7% cut to the overall 2024 R&D budget, from 31.1 trillion won in 2023. The cuts include shifting some more general funds for universities to a separate budget.

Foreign students line up to submit their applications at a job fair in Busan, South Korea. Credit: YONHAP/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock

“It seems that the term ‘budget cut’ really means redistributing money to more applied projects and international research initiatives,” says computational biologist, Martin Steinegger, based at Seoul National University. Steinegger experienced a 15–25% reduction in existing grants, paid annually from the National Research Foundation of Korea, the country’s main funding agency. This forced him to reduce conference travel for his students and use older hardware for research. “I have effectively less money than I did last year, but I can apply to many new things, it seems,” says Steinegger.

Changes could come next year, as South Korea continues to adjust its spending in science. In June, the government proposed a record 24.8 trillion won for R&D focused on basic and applied scientific research in 2025 , which is up from 2024’s 21.9 trillion won, although further details were not available at the time of writing.

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Off the back of such policy shifts, becoming the first Asian country to join the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme, the world’s largest research-funding scheme, is a major win for South Korea. Announced in March, the new partnership will drive collaborations between South Korean and European researchers in areas such as quantum technologies, semiconductors and next-generation wireless networks. South Korea is also forging bilateral cooperation agreements across Europe, such as with Denmark on clean-energy technologies and Germany on basic sciences, including the launch of a joint centre with the Max Planck Society, Germany’s flagship basic-research organization, at Yonsei University in Seoul.

Taking on more joint projects with Europe could help to diversify South Korea’s internationally collaborative outputs in the Nature Index. The United States, which has deep historic ties with South Korea dating back to the Korean War in the 1950s, is the country’s most important research partner in natural-sciences output, with a collaborative Share — a measure of joint contribution to research tracked by the Index — of 639.94 in 2023. China forms South Korea’s second-strongest partnership, with a collaborative Share of 300.81, followed by Japan, at 114.88 (see ‘Research ties’).

The number of natural-sciences articles in the Nature Index that have been co-authored by China- and South Korea-based researchers has grown considerably in recent years, up 222% between 2015 and 2023, compared with US–South Korean output, which dropped by 4% over the same period. But South Korean researchers report that collaborations with China are becoming more difficult, particularly in technology areas. According to data from South Korea’s national police agency, of the 78 cases of industrial technology leaks recorded between 2018 and mid-2023, 51 involved leaks to places or people in China. There is now also more oversight of collaborations with China than with other major research partners. “Researchers occasionally receive requests from their institutions or the government asking who is collaborating with China, says Cha. “They are aware that any collaboration may be monitored, creating a sense of censorship.”

In order to minimize its exposure to any supply-chain disruptions or political risks associated with ongoing US–China tensions, South Korea must look farther afield when establishing research links, says Lee Myung-hwa, who studies policy and innovation at the Science and Technology Policy Institute think tank, in Sejong. “The key is building trust with collaboration partners, which needs to be long-term, stable and maintained without being swayed by policy directions,” she says.

Cha highlights southeast Asia, a region that has long been of strategic and diplomatic interest to South Korea, as a place with untapped potential for joint innovation projects. “For instance, in Indonesia, there’s no governmental institution in charge of AI,” she says, which could open up the possibility of future collaborations around ethical and strategic development of AI technologies.

In 2023, the South Korean government committed to boosting cooperation with southeast Asia in areas including cybersecurity and communications technologies, and with individual nations, such as Vietnam, to help advance digital transition and clean-energy sectors. “Huge collaboration could happen if we work together,” says Cha.

Domestic challenges

With more than 10 million visitors moving between southeast Asian nations and South Korea each year, the region could also be important to South Korea in dealing with its dual demographic challenge: attracting overseas scientists in a country that is traditionally conservative towards immigration, and retaining homegrown talent. Solving these problems is paramount, as South Korea contends with the world’s lowest birthrate, driven by factors such as the rising costs of housing, education and childcare, a highly competitive and demanding work culture, and gender inequality issues, including the biggest gender pay gap among Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development members. Student numbers are also in steep decline, which is putting some universities at risk of closure. An analysis of 195 Korean universities published by Seoul-based institute Jongro Academy in March showed that 51 had failed to fill their enrolment quotas for 2024. Of those, 43 were located outside the Seoul metropolitan area, accounting for 98% of the total unfilled seats.

To boost numbers, the South Korean Ministry of Education has announced new initiatives, including annual financial support for master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. These measures, which are part of the overall R&D budget, aim to incentivize mostly local students to continue their careers in research. For foreign students, the ministry wants to attract 300,000 of them by 2027 through its ‘Study Korea 300K Project’. Students will be targeted at events and language centres abroad and science graduates may be offered an easier pathway to permanent residency and South Korean citizenship. Language proficiency requirements for admission will also be reduced. Scholarship programmes are being expanded, including the government-funded Global Korea Scholarship invitation programme, which will increase recipient numbers from 4,543 in 2022 to 6,000 by 2027. The ministry has identified India and Pakistan in particular as important sources of science and engineering talent.

It’s unclear whether efforts to attract international students will bring more of a spotlight to the challenges faced by those who are already in the country. Lewis Nkenyereye, who studies computer and information security at Sejong University in Seoul, expresses concern for the many foreign students who work part-time to satisfy the minimum bank balance requirements of their enrolments. Language barriers and administrative hurdles have led to some of them being deported for not having adequate permits, says Nkenyereye, who is originally from Burundi. “The government is aware that most foreign students have part-time jobs and should adapt its policies to better accommodate their needs,” he says.

Religious and cultural differences also pose difficulties. Muaz Razaq, a student, who left Pakistan to pursue his PhD in computer science at Kyungpook National University in Daegu, is involved in a small mosque-reconstruction project next to his university that has ignited strong opposition from segments of the local community. Razaq says he’s heard many stories from other Muslim students across South Korea who describe being taunted by their peers over food choices and who lack designated spaces for practices such as ablution before prayers.

Challenging conditions for foreign students might be contributing to South Korea’s low levels of retention after graduation. According to a 2022 report by the Korea Research Institute for Vocational Education and Training in Seoul, the number of foreign students that are earning doctorates in South Korea quadrupled in the period 2012 to 2021. But the proportion of foreign students who returned to their home country after graduation has consistently increased, from 40.9% in 2016 to 62.0% in 2021.

Source: Nature Index

It is hoped that government-funded initiatives such as the Brain Pool programme, which gives doctoral researchers access to up to 300 million won annually for three years, and Brain Pool Plus, which offers outstanding researchers with expertise in core technology fields up to 600 million won annually for up to ten years, can help to attract and retain foreign talent. MSIT also plans to introduce support programmes to help new arrivals settle in and build networks.

Recent updates to visa rules for foreign researchers and students could make it easier for universities to attract overseas talent. In July, the Korean Ministry of Justice, which oversees immigration, greatly expanded the number of universities that are eligible to recruit foreign postgraduate and undergraduate students on D-2-5 research study visas and waived the three-year work-experience requirement for international master’s and PhD holders to obtain E-3 research visas.

New opportunities

The relatively low levels of English used at South Korean universities and research institutions is a major hurdle in the country’s drive towards internationalization. The number of university courses taught in English has increased in recent years, but Korean remains the primary language of instruction at many institutions. This affects foreign researchers at all career stages because they often require help from others or full-time assistance to navigate the environment, particularly in administrative matters, says Steinegger, who can manage daily life in Korean, but needs staff to help him with paperwork.

Seoul Robotics, a company that develops AI-powered software for autonomous driving and traffic management, has mandated an English-speaking work environment to attract international talent. Such a culture is unusual in South Korea; although many companies have English-speaking requirements, these are often not enforced, says Evan Thomas, business development manager at Seoul Robotics. “The ability to communicate in English without constant translation and cultural interpretation has been a significant advantage compared to more traditional South Korean companies,” he says.

Cultural attitudes towards foreigners can also hinder long-term retention, says Thomas. “Many South Koreans view foreigners as temporary visitors rather than potential long-term residents, discouraging them from settling in,” he says. A 2023 survey by the Korea Institute of Public Administration, a government-sponsored research institute in Seoul, seems to back this up, reporting that less than half of the respondents say they accept foreign nationals as members of South Korean society.

Given the shortages of local staff that are being recorded in strategic industries such as semiconductors and AI, it’s a problem that South Korea needs to address. Another report, by the University of Science and Technology in Daejon and the Korea Industrial Technology Association in Seoul, found that just 24% of 300 South Korean companies surveyed had foreign staff. Many cited a lack of information about foreign students as the reason, suggesting that there is a disconnect between academia and industry regarding graduate careers.

Hong Bui, a student from Vietnam, accepted a postdoctoral position at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich in April, after completing her PhD at QNS. Bui cites the limited permanent career opportunities that are available to international researchers in Seoul as one of her reasons for wanting to leave, despite having a positive experience in QNS’s internationally focused environment. “South Korean companies often value overseas experience more than domestic experience, and many workplaces require Korean language proficiency,” she says.

As South Korea devotes record levels of resources to building ties with overseas institutions and attracting foreign researchers and students, its leaders hope that stronger research performance and innovation prowess will follow. But the success of such efforts hinges on the country’s ability to foster a more diverse research ecosystem, with fewer cultural challenges for foreigners to contend with.

“If the barriers are lowered and support is provided for overseas researchers to utilize South Korea’s leading research facilities and equipment, I think South Korea will become an attractive country for conducting research activities,” says Lee.

Nature 632 , S2-S5 (2024)

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Geoscience Australia is undertaking a detailed mineral potential study of High Purity Silica (HPS) to identify the favourable geology and regions across Australia that have the greatest potential to supply raw material suitable for the production of silicon.

Why are we researching High Purity Silica?

High purity silica is the only naturally occurring and economically viable feedstock for the production of silicon. Silicon, a critical mineral , is the key component in advanced modern technologies such as semiconductors and solar photovoltaic cells.

The global transition towards a net-zero carbon future means there is a growing demand for new discoveries of HPS to meet the needs of the ever-expanding silicon production industry.

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Despite its widespread presence, finding silica with the required purity needed to develop high-tech applications remains a challenge due to its rarity. For semiconductor and solar cell production, the silica used must exceed 98% SiO 2 purity.

We are researching high purity silica to help gain an understanding about the geological factors that control the production of high purity silica in Australia and predict where their occurrences can be found.

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What are we doing?

As part of this project Geoscience Australia is:

• Undertaking a summary review of the state of the HPS industry, exploration and deposit styles in Australia.
• Delivering a mineral potential assessment to identify the regions of Australia that have the greatest potential for the discovery of suitable HPS deposits.
• Defining controls on targeted HPS mineral systems and determining relevant datasets to support the mineral potential assessments.
• Identifying required analytical techniques to deliver an ‘Explorer’s Toolbox’ that will guide explorers through the analytical processes required to discover and define high-quality mineral deposits.

To complement this work, ANSTO will be developing processing routes for High Purity Quartz (HPQ) production from Australian quartz and silica sand projects.

HPQ is used for the manufacture of the consumables (fused quartz products) required in elemental silicon production, plus a range of optical and specialty applications.

ANSTO’s project will provide access to the technologies and know-how required for HPQ production, in particular, high temperature chlorination for all future Australian projects.

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Our goal is to identify mineral systems and regions that have the greatest potential to supply raw material suitable to support the production of silicon, stimulating exploration and supporting the development of a downstream silicon industry in Australia.

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Ensure all project team members track and regularly update milestones and targets for the duration of projects' life span.

Review and endorse any design changes that are processed by other parties and recommend them to SPM for implementation. 

Provide technical advice and assistance to contractors to ensure that economical and quality materials are purchased.

Any situation that may require decision-making, which will involve variation and or additional cost, shall be brought to the notice of SPM with details of issues encountered at the site and appropriate recommendations; 

Stakeholder engagement:

Develop stakeholder profiles and facilitate the formulation of stakeholder engagement strategies;

Establish solid working relationships with the Project Board (Executive, Senior Users and Senior Suppliers), client and key stakeholders;

Enable the formulation of project communications plans. Coordinate internal project communications. Monitor the effectiveness of project communications;

Coordinate stakeholder engagement and communication, ensuring effective timing and interdependency management of communications. Ensure stakeholders are aware of project activities, progress, exceptions and are in a position to accept handover outputs.

Quality assurance: 

Work with internal stakeholders to ensure the projects comply with audit requirements;

Work with procurement/purchasing staff to ensure effective interface with suppliers' quality systems;

Coordinate quality reviews of project documents and deliverables;

Provide quality control for management outputs (project documents, plans, reports, etc.).

Partnerships and Coordination:

Encourage routine and effective capacity-building activities are conducted in order to build the long-term and sustainable capacity of staff;

Actively interact with other Project Teams (PT) and the wider PT community to share case studies, lessons learned and best practices; 

Contribute to the oversight of lessons learned procedures, ensuring that lessons learnt are shared in a timely and appropriate manner. Participate in the relevant Communities of Practice;

Research and logging of lessons learned throughout the project life span;

Provide feedback to Practice Groups on policy, supporting guidance with an aim towards continuous improvement of UNOPS policies.

Monitoring and Progress Controls

Lead and motivate the project management team;

Ensure that behavioral expectations of team members are established; 

Ensure that performance reviews are conducted fairly, accurately and timely;

Select, recruit and train team as required and take into account gender parity, diversity and inclusion objectives;

Ensure safety and security for all project personnel and comply with UNDSS standards;

Create, foster and role model a culture of respect and zero tolerance for discrimination, abuse of authority, harassment, sexual harassment and sexual exploitation and abuse. Ensure accountability for actions and perform duties in accordance with protection mechanisms and action plans, as expected by UNOPS policies, standards and commitments.

a.  Education

Master’s Degree in economics, project management, engineering, international relations or a similar field is Mandatory.

A bachelor’s degree in economics, project management, engineering, international relations, or a similar field with an additional 2 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of the requirement for an advanced university degree.

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b. Work Experience 

Minimum 5 years (or less, depending on academic credentials) of relevant, progressive experience in managing infrastructure projects in either public or private sector organizations; mandatory

Proven experience of project implementation in close collaboration with government authorities preferred; 

Previous work experience with the UNOPS or any of the United Nations agencies is preferred; 

Knowledge of UN/UNOPS rules and regulations is an advantage.

c.  Languages

Fluency in oral and written Dari, Pashto, and English is required.

Please note that UNOPS does not accept unsolicited resumes.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process, which involves various assessments.

UNOPS embraces diversity and is committed to equal employment opportunity. Our workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures,  languages, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, and abilities. UNOPS seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. 

Qualified women and candidates from groups which are underrepresented in the UNOPS workforce are encouraged to apply. These include in particular candidates from racialized and/or indigenous groups, members of minority gender identities and sexual orientations, and people with disabilities.

We would like to ensure all candidates perform at their best during the assessment process.  If you are shortlisted and require additional assistance to complete any assessment, including reasonable accommodation, please inform our human resources team when you receive an invitation.

Terms and Conditions 

For staff positions only, UNOPS reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level than the advertised level of the post. 

For retainer contracts, you must complete a few mandatory courses ( they take around 4 hours to complete)  in your own time, before providing services to UNOPS. Refreshers or new mandatory courses may be required during your contract. Please note that you will not receive any compensation for taking courses and refreshers. For more information on a retainer contract here .

All UNOPS personnel are responsible for performing their duties in accordance with the UN Charter and UNOPS Policies and Instructions, as well as other relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, all personnel must demonstrate an understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a manner consistent with UN core values and the UN Common Agenda.

It is the policy of UNOPS to conduct background checks on all potential personnel. Recruitment in UNOPS is contingent on the results of such checks.

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Are you a seasoned humanitarian professional with a passion for making a tangible difference in one of the world’s most challenging environments? The Danish Red Cross is seeking a dynamic and experienced Country Manager to lead our mission in Afghanistan. In this pivotal role, you will shape the strategic direction of our operations, manage a dedicated team, and build strong partnerships with the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) and other key stakeholders. Your leadership will directly contribute to improving the lives of the most vulnerable communities in Afghanistan.

As the leader of our dedicated team of five—including one international delegate and four national staff—you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving our mission forward. Our team is united by a shared purpose: to strengthen ARCS’s capacity, deliver essential services, and build resilience within communities facing immense challenges.

Your main tasks include:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction to the DRC team in Afghanistan, ensuring alignment with our International and Country Strategy. You will oversee the development and management of a diverse portfolio of humanitarian projects, focusing on health, emergency response, and capacity building.
• Team and Security Management : Lead and manage a team of international delegates and national staff, fostering a high-performance culture while ensuring their safety and well-being. You will be responsible for maintaining a secure operating environment and updating the security plan in collaboration with regional and global security advisors.
• Programme Development and Management : Drive the development of new programmes in partnership with ARCS and other stakeholders. Monitor and evaluate ongoing projects to ensure they meet their objectives, comply with donor requirements, and deliver sustainable impact. You will oversee all financial management aspects, ensuring that funds are used efficiently and transparently.
• Partnerships and Representation : Serve as the DRC’s key representative in Afghanistan, building and maintaining strategic partnerships with ARCS, IFRC, ICRC, and other national and international organizations. You will lead the dialogue with donors, mobilize resources, and advocate for the needs of the most vulnerable populations.
• Capacity Building: Support the ARCS in enhancing their capacity for effective programme implementation, focusing on areas such as health services, disaster management, and volunteer management. Your guidance will help ARCS strengthen their operational capabilities and improve community resilience.

What we are looking for:

• Extensive Experience: Minimum of 8 years of experience working with humanitarian organizations in complex, high-security environments. Prior experience in Afghanistan or Central Asia is highly desirable.
• Proven Leadership : Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, manage security risks, and deliver results in challenging contexts.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in Health (Emergency or Mobile Health, MHPSS) or Disaster Management (Preparedness, Anticipatory Action, and Response) programming. Experience with major donors like EU/ECHO, Danida, or UN is essential.
• Strategic Thinker: Ability to align country operations with broader strategic goals and develop sustainable programmes that meet the needs of the target populations.
• Excellent Communicator: Strong networking, coordination, and facilitation skills, with full proficiency in English.

You will become part of the World's largest humanitarian organization

The Red Cross Red Crescent Movement is the world's largest humanitarian organization. We help people on both sides of a conflict and in the remotest corners of the world, regardless of their religion, race or political views. The Red Cross is always there. We save lives every day, and we equip people with the tools they need to get through crises and disasters. We are part of your local community no matter where you live. With your help, we can be wherever we are needed, always. We are passionate about what we do - and we are proud of our job!

International Department in the Danish Red Cross supports vulnerable people in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Middle East, in close cooperation with Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies in more than 20 countries, and had an annual turnover of more than 1 billion Danish kroner in 2023 for our international operation. We work specifically on building preparedness and response capacity. DRC works both with long term activities and short-term response particular within health, disaster preparedness and response.

We offer a meaningful work at a purpose-driven workplace with truly engaged colleagues. We focus on professional challenges, well-being and a flexible organizing of your work life. All of us contribute to a great work environment and colleagueship.

How to apply

We look forward to receiving your application and CV no later than 08/09/2024. Please note that we expect to be conducting interviews on a running basis during the application period also. Application and CV in English are accepted only through our online recruitment system via this link: Country Manager - Afghanistan I Røde Kors (emply.com)

The duty station is Kabul and the position reports to the Head of Region for Eurasia. For security reasons there are severe movement restrictions and currently R&R entitlements. We offer 7 weeks of Annual Leave in addition to that.

The contract will be a 2 year contract with an expected start date 1 October 2024 and administered in accordance with the Danish Red Cross Terms & Conditions for Delegates.

In case you have any questions or might need more information please see further details in the JD or contact Head of Region, Karen Lieve Ria Hostens, [email protected].

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This digital flip book template can be used to scaffold the research process for any country research project! This comprehensive flip book is divided into sections to support your students as they conduct independent research about a country. Tabs are hyperlinked , allowing students to produce an interactive online flip book to display their research!

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Turbulent times in the offshore wind sector could change the way large-scale energy projects are built and funded in the future, according to the latest EY Renewable Energy Country Attractiveness Index (RECAI). Offshore wind is crucial to achieving net zero, but has experienced a difficult 12 months, challenged by a squeezed supply chain and escalating costs. Global project costs have risen by 39% since 2019 and the next decade could see cost inflation adding around US$280b in capital expenditure for the sector.

Against this backdrop, around 80% of the 15 markets with offshore wind targets for 2030 are predicted to miss their stated goals. Not least, the UK has conceded its lead position as the most attractive country to host offshore wind projects, falling three places to 7th position on the Index overall. In September 2023, the maximum strike price of £44 (US$54) per megawatt hour for offshore wind in the UK’s fifth allocation round (AR5) was not sufficient to entice developers to bid. This represents a huge setback in the UK’s goal of reaching 50GW of offshore capacity by 2030.

Arnaud de Giovanni, EY Global Renewables Leader, says:

“The offshore wind sector has reached an inflection point at a time when the climate emergency is demanding urgent investment to meet global net zero targets. For offshore wind to fulfill its role in global decarbonization, it is necessary to mitigate risks that are beyond the control of developers, guaranteeing them a reasonable return on their investments. Tensions in the offshore supply chain could be alleviated by standardizing technologies, offering greater certainty to manufacturers and developers. And governments need to devise strategies that simplify and expedite the consenting process, minimizing risks between the issue of offtake agreements and final investment decisions.”

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“The UK's recent challenges in the offshore wind sector echo a broader, global struggle. When auctioning contracts for offshore wind generation, governments need to reflect economic conditions in the design of the auction. Considering moving away from cost-only auction formats and incorporating factors other than cost, such as environmental considerations and job creation, would boost the supply chain, improve deliverability and benefit wider society.”

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