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Engineers Without Borders UK Professional Network Bulletin
9 May 2008 - Upcoming events and info

- EWB-UK RESEARCH PROJECTS 2008 – Proposals now available

- EWB-UK FUNDRAISING – Nettle Warrior XI

- VSO OPPORTUNITIES – Mechanical engineers wanted, Nigeria

- AFH OPPORTUNITIES – Architect & Structural Engineer wanted, UNICEF, Liberia

Dear Professional Network,

Hope that you’re all enjoying the sun (those in the UK). All those in academia might like to look at this year’s EWB-UK Research projects. Additionally, if you have experience in any of the projects then you may like to take on a mentoring role. For anyone wishing to exert themselves physically to new extremes while fundraising for EWB-UK, take on the Nettle Warrior challenge.

Hope some of these prove useful.

Robert Malies
EWB-UK Professional Network National Coordinator

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EWB-UK RESEARCH PROJECTS 2008
Proposals now available online

EWB-UK's Research Programme helps provide a bridge between universities, students, NGOs and communities. The research homepage is www.ewb-uk.org/programmes/research

EWB-UK links students and academia with communities and organisations in developing countries with technical research needs. Students solve technical problems identified by partner organisations. Students put their skills to practical use and deepen their understanding of development.

Specific ways that Professional Network members can get involved can be found here

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EWB-UK FUNDRAISING
Nettle Warrior XI

Need some excitement? Take part in "the safest most dangerous sport in the world" and raise money for Charity at the same time! More details and an entry form are on the EWB-UK website:

www.ewb-uk.org/nettlewarrior

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VOLUNTARY SERVICE OVERSEAS OPPORTUNITIES
Mechanical Engineers wanted , Nigeria

VSO currently have two open positions that may be of interest. The first is for a Mechanical Engineer Trainer in Nigeria and the other an Automobile Mechanical Engineer in Nigeria. Check out the website - www.vso.org.uk/volunteering/stepone/one-off-jobs.asp for more info on the skills required and what the jobs entail. Alternatively contact hannah.gilman@vso.org.uk for more information

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ARCHITECTURE FOR HUMANITY OPPORTUNITIES
Project Architect and Structural Engineer WANTED, Ganta, Liberia

Architecture for Humanity in partnership with UNICEF is seeking a Project Architect & Structural Engineer to assist in the design and construction of an innovative school program in post-conflict border areas of Western Africa. The program will involve building two prototype facilities, a primary school and a secondary school, that incorporate the guidelines of UNICEF's Child Friendly School approach. Each school will include innovative learning environments, but will incorporate alternative energy sources, water reclamation, basic services play spaces, and will serve as a model for sustainable development in the region. More info at www.architectureforhumanity.org/get_involved/volunteer or contact volunteer@architectureforhumanity.org

Commitment:
Live and work on site for a 1-year commitment.

Start Date: June 2008

Compensation:
This is a volunteer opportunity. The selected candidate will receive a fellowship stipend to cover living costs, travel and other out-of-pocket expenses. War-risk insurance provided as well as housing, transportation near the site in partnership with UNICEF.

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Engineers Without Borders UK
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Email: professional_network@ewb-uk.org

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