Debunking the Stereotypes about Studying Abroad: the UK Focus

Event Details

The UK has always been a popular destination for further study as the UK universities are constantly featured in the top tier world ranking in terms of teachings, research, and graduate's employability. Additionally, the UK itself is a country with a vibrant, multi-faceted culture that has benefited the country in all areas from industry and commerce to music, art, sport, science, and literature, making it even more appealing as a country of destination to live and to study.

However, a survey by Inadata in 2018 exposed character weaknesses described as 'who cares', in terms of attitude, ignorance, comfort, motivation, persistency and tenacity.

This concerns parents greatly at a time when they are physically far away and maybe not best able to influence better habits, performance and general parental care.

In this first BritCham Human Capital & Education Centre webinar we will discuss the concerns and debunk the stereotypes of studying abroad, specifically in the UK.

Joining the panel will be Prof. E. Aminudin Aziz, MA, Ph.D. (Head of National Language Agency, Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture), Rin Aziz (Bsc Psychology in Education, University of York), Anastasia Widyadari (PhD Candidate in Medicine, University of Leeds), and Syazka Narindra (Clinical Psychologist).

Speakers

Prof. E. Aminudin Aziz, MA, Ph.D.

Head at National Language Agency, Indonesian Ministry of Education and Culture

Rin Aziz

Bsc Psychology in Education at University of York

Anastasia Widyadari

PhD Candidate in Medicine at University of Leeds

Syazka Narindra

Clinical Psychologist

AMINUDIN AZIZ obtained two degrees in Linguistics from Monash University (MA 1994-1996 and PhD 1997-2000) after completing two Diplomas and an Undergraduate Degree from Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia/Indonesia University of Education (UPI, formerly IKIP Bandung). Other than being an academics, he was assigned various positions at UPI; from Head of Departments, Director of Institutional Planning and Development, Secretary to the University, to the most recent post as Vice Rector. Under his vision and strong leadership in various teams, UPI has seen substantial changes and significant improvements.

He was once appointed as the Head of the National Language Centre of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Republic of Indonesia (2010-2011), but had to return to the University to continue his leadership as Vice Rector until 2015 where UPI was in the process of transforming itself to become an autonomous university. Aminudin has widely researched and published scholary works mainly in his specialization Pragmatics (esp. in topics on Linguistic Politeness) and Sociolinguistics.

Currently, Aminudin is Professor of Linguistics (since 2007) and Principal Founder of the Centre for Forensic Linguistic Analysis (CeFLAN) in the Department of English Language and Literature UPI. For several years, Aminudin has also been active as a Linguistics Expert Witness for the Indonesian National Police.

Toward the end of completing his role as Education and Culture Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London (since July 2016), in May 2020, Aminudin was appointed as Head of National Language Development and Cultivation, Ministry of Education and Culture, Republic of Indonesia.

Throughout his career, Aminudin has obtained some outstanding achievements. During his studentship, he was elected as one of the Indonesian Most Outstanding Students 1990. This was followed by his achievement as one of the Ten Nominees of Lecturers of the Year 2005 at the National Selection. In his role as the Education and Culture Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London, he was awarded Education Attaché of the Year 2019 by The Embassy Magazine, London for his Highest Commendation.

Prior to attending schools in the UK, Rin, or more commonly known as Orin, went to Madrasah Ibtidaiyah Asih Putera, and continued her study at SMP Laboratorium Percontohan UPI (Labschool UPI Junior High School) until year 8. She then moved to London with her dad who was an Education and Culture Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, for 4 years (2016-2020).

Towards the end of the first year of her study at Whitefield School in 2017, she received the Governor Award for being the most nominated student by the teachers in her year group. Once she completed her GCSE, she studied A-levels at Mill Hill County High School for two years (2018-2020) and carried on her study to university level, taking BSc Psychology in Education at University of York.

During her studies, she joined a number of communities in both Indonesia and the UK. Including Shiftmedia.id, Bilik Segara, Sisterfillah London and Indonesian Students Association York chapter as an active committee.

Orin was also invited to give speeches on many occasions, such as in her former primary school and many online seminars, around the topic of living abroad and media and design which are reflected on her Instagram account (@rinaziz_).

Anastasia Widyadari is a final year PhD candidate in Medicine at the University of Leeds researching brain cancer. She jumped straight into her PhD program straight after being awarded her Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Brighton. Originally from Jakarta, she has previously worked at the Eijkman Institute for Molecular Biology and is currently in the process of publishing her first article. She has presented her research in conferences throughout the UK and internationally and has won international research competitions. Alongside her passion in science, she dedicates time to mentoring younger women interested in pursuing a career in science whilst training her skills as a dancer.

Syazka is an adult clinical psychologist based in South Jakarta. She holds a master's degree in adult clinical psychologist from Universitas Indonesia, Depok. She's now working in her own bureau of psychology in South Jakarta, an associate psychologist in Mutiara Edu and the head of counseling in Universitas Nasional Jakarta.

Her thesis was focus on how emerging adults used thank you letter as a way to improve their well-being. Now she's currently establishing her own bureau with her colleagues called Attentive. Attentive is a psychological center where it focuses on the function of psychology, namely to understand humans, measure and see human behavior scientifically. Attentive focus on two important things in psychology: research and help.

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