Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group Summer School
Substance Misuse Studies: A Harm Reduction Approach
The University of Auckland, New Zealand
07-18 July 2014
APPLICATION FORM FOR STUDENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS
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Full details of the U21 Health Sciences Summer School can be found on
www.u21health.org/summer-school-2014
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Cost of Programme: $900NZD per student participant.
Students are responsible for all costs associated with the programme (see later for details).
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Applications open 06 January 2014.
 The deadline for submission of this application is 24 February. Hand in your
application to your international coordinator at the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University:
Sölvegatan 19, Lund, or send an email to: international.facultymedicine@med.lu.se
Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group, Summer School in Substance Misuse Studies:
A Harm Reduction Approach, 07-18 July 2014, Auckland New Zealand
Background to the 2014 U21 HS Summer School
Worldwide, the use of legally available and illegal psychoactive substances is associated with a
range of poor health outcomes, and negative consequences for families and communities. Costs
are incurred by healthcare systems, justice, police and social services.
The U21 HS Summer School will focus on the issue of substance misuse and its consequences
from a public health perspective. A harm reduction philosophy will underpin the programme,
which is one which accepts that many people are unable or unwilling to be abstinent, and puts in
place interventions which reduce harm to the individual, the community and society.
The Summer School will take an inter-professional learning approach, with students learning in
multi-professional teams. The programme will also include a focus on cultural issues of New
Zealand Māori and Pacific peoples in the context of substance misuse and harm reduction
interventions, and the need for a culturally competent health workforce.
Focus
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Focus on the issue of substance misuse and its consequences from a public health
perspective.
Students assigned to multi-professional teams, in which they will work for the duration of
the Summer School
Each team will develop an intervention which they will present to a group of experts in
substance misuse issues.
Facts
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Experiential learning.
Ten days study, with optional weekend in Rotorua.
National and international experts as speakers and facilitators.
Focus on teamwork skills.
Indigenous populations and other cultural perspectives.
For
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Undergraduates who have completed at least 2 years of study.
Dentistry, Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy,
Population Health, Public Health and Rehabilitation Sciences students.
U21 Health Sciences Group member universities1
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University of Melbourne, University of Queensland, University of British Columbia, Pontificia Universidad Catolica
de Chile, Fudan University, University of Hong Kong, University College Dublin, Tecnologico de Monterrey, University
of Auckland, Korea University, Lund University, University of Birmingham, University of Glasgow, University of
Nottingham, University of Connecticut.
Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group, Summer School in Substance Misuse Studies:
A Harm Reduction Approach, 07-18 July 2014, Auckland New Zealand
INFORMATION FOR STUDENT APPLICANTS TO COMPLETE
PERSONAL DATA
Legal first name................................................................................................................
Legal last name.................................................................................................................
Student ID number............................................................................................................
Email address...................................................................................................................
Programme enrolled in…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Year Level…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
QUESTIONS
1. What is your motivation for applying to the U21 Health Sciences group Summer School
in Substance Misuse Studies: A Harm Reduction Approach programme?
Please type your answer here:
2. What is your current understanding or academic experience (such as taught modules
or clinical practice) of the topic; Substance Misuse Studies: A Harm Reduction
Approach?
Please type your answer here:
Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group, Summer School in Substance Misuse Studies:
A Harm Reduction Approach, 07-18 July 2014, Auckland New Zealand
3. How do you envisage that your participation in the programme will benefit your
academic and personal development?
Please type your answer here:
4. Provide an example of any previous experience you have had engaging with students
from other academic disciplines.
Please type your answer here:
5. Please explain why you would be an excellent representative of your home university
and your country if selected.
Please type your answer here:
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
Please note that you must also submit the following supporting documentation:
1. Copy of academic transcript (unofficial is acceptable)
2. Statement of endorsement from Head of Department
Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group, Summer School in Substance Misuse Studies:
A Harm Reduction Approach, 07-18 July 2014, Auckland New Zealand
Do you wish to be considered for the Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group
Executive Scholarship programme?
No
Yes
(If yes, please complete the section below)
(The U21 HSG Executive Scholarships of $750USD is offered to up to four selected applicants
to the summer school, and are competitive.)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPLETE THIS SECTION ONLY IF YOU WISH TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE
SCHOLARSHIP
1. Why do you feel you are deserving of the U21 Health Sciences Group Executive
Scholarship?
Please type your answer here using no more than 250 words.
2. Describe how you would fund the Summer School if you were not awarded the U21
Health Sciences Group Executive Scholarship of USD750? E.g.: access to other funding
opportunities, self-funding, etc.
Please type your answer here using no more than 250 words.
Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group, Summer School in Substance Misuse Studies:
A Harm Reduction Approach, 07-18 July 2014, Auckland New Zealand
TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR STUDENTS
The following conditions must be adhered to as a representative of (Lund while on a U21
programme. These are to ensure that your experience overseas is enjoyable and that the
integrity of the programme is maintained. Please read carefully.
If I am selected for one of these programmes I agree:
1. To abide by all rules, regulations, policies, laws and reasonable requirements of both The
University of Auckland and Lund University while attending the programme.
2. That I will be liable for the registration fees and all associated fees for this programme.
3. I have appropriate English Language skills to participate in the programme, which will be
conducted in English.
4. To make arrangements for travel and health insurance cover for the duration of my trip.
5. To act as a representative of Lund University.
6. That if I am subsequently charged in a criminal offence or am subject to disciplinary
action under the Disciplinary Statute in Lund University regulations I understand that I
must bring this to the attention of Lund University immediately and also that my
application may be terminated.
7. That if I am successful in my application and it is subsequently discovered that
information I have provided is not complete, accurate and correct or I have failed to
disclose information, my application may be terminated.
I understand that failing to comply with any of the above conditions can result in my programme
being terminated.
I agree to these Terms and Conditions:
Signature: __________________________________
Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group, Summer School in Substance Misuse Studies:
A Harm Reduction Approach, 07-18 July 2014, Auckland New Zealand
IMPOR
TANT INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
APPLICATION TIMELINE
 Applications open: 06 January 2014
 Applications close at Lund University: 24 February 2014
 Applications should be submitted to your international coordinator at the Faculty of
Medicine at Lund University: Sölvegatan 19, Lund, or send an email to:
international.facultymedicine@med.lu.se
 Names of successful applicants including the U21 Executive Scholarship recipients will be
notified to home institutions no later than Friday 28 March 2014.
FEE PER STUDENT PARTICIPANT
The fee for the U21 Health Sciences Group 2014 Summer School per student participant is
$900NZD (approximately USD750). The programme has been subsidised by FMHS at The
University of Auckland and the U21 Health Sciences Group. The fee per student participant
includes accommodation, ground transport in New Zealand, some catering and some social
events. There is an optional tour to Rotorua also included in the student participant fee.
Student participants are responsible for all other costs including airfares to and from
Auckland, New Zealand, visas, insurance and any other associated costs.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please contact (Karin Frydenlund at the faculty of medicine karin.frydenlund@med.luse ) or
see the U21 website at www.u21health.org/summer-school-2014.
SUBMISSION
 Please submit this form no later than 24 February 2014 to your international
coordinator at the Faculty of Medicine at Lund University: Sölvegatan 19, Lund, or send
an email to: international.facultymedicine@med.lu.se
and remember to attach your supporting documentation.
Universitas 21 Health Sciences Group, Summer School in Substance Misuse Studies:
A Harm Reduction Approach, 07-18 July 2014, Auckland New Zealand