The Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) was established in 1987 as an important element of the University of Victoria's plan to expand and strengthen its links with universities and other institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, especially with China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Korea, and the...
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The Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives (CAPI) was established in 1987 as an important element of the University of Victoria's plan to expand and strengthen its links with universities and other institutions in the Asia-Pacific region, especially with China, Japan, Southeast Asia, Korea, and the island states of Oceania. The Centre's primary mandate is to conduct and facilitate research on policy issues related to the Asia-Pacific region. In addition, the Centre serves as a regional resource facility to the University and to the larger community.
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CAPI was established to fulfill six functions:
(i) To serve as a clearing house for the collection and dissemination of information regarding activities on campus, and in the community;
(ii) To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information among interested persons at the...
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CAPI was established to fulfill six functions:
(i) To serve as a clearing house for the collection and dissemination of information regarding activities on campus, and in the community;
(ii) To provide a forum for the exchange of ideas and information among interested persons at the University, and to organize and publicize visits by specialists and other visitors with Asia-Pacific expertise;
(iii) To promote publication and public information activities
(iv) To organize and conduct short and medium-term teaching, training and research appropriate to the University; projects;
(v) To organize and administer long-term, cross-disciplinary programs in collaboration with other relevant groups and institutions, on and off campus and;
(vi) To participate in networks of organizations and individuals sharing similar goals and interests.
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Each year since 2003 CAPI has offered a variety of internship, award, and work study opportunities, as well as a number of events, to current University of Victoria students and young Canadian graduates from across the country. Awards available to students include a fellowship, essay prize, and...
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Each year since 2003 CAPI has offered a variety of internship, award, and work study opportunities, as well as a number of events, to current University of Victoria students and young Canadian graduates from across the country. Awards available to students include a fellowship, essay prize, and other awards. Events open to students include lectures, conferences, workshops, symposia, and student social events dealing with the Asia-Pacific. Although a number of student opportunities are offered by CAPI, the most prominent and exciting opportunity is the CAPI internship program. Recognizing the intrinsic value of experiential learning, the main goal of the Centre for Asia-Pacific Initiatives' International Internship Program is to support the next generation of Canadians in becoming more deeply engaged in the Asia-Pacific region and in international affairs. The international field is expanding at a tremendous rate and requires not only academic credentials but also practical experience. In response to this, since 2003 CAPI has been pleased to offer a variety of opportunities to Canadian students and graduates with dynamic organizations in the Asia-Pacific region. All of our partner organizations have an interdisciplinary as well as a regional focus, and they are all leaders and innovators in their fields. Although the program is designed to offer interns valuable international work experience, we also recognize that research opportunities, network building, and language training are additional benefits derived through the program. CAPI Interns also provide valuable support to our many partner organizations in their important work.
To learn more, check out our intern blogs and podcasts on our website. http://www.capi.uvic.ca
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