Australia China Alumni Association

 

 

  Monthly Newsletter: Issue #104

 

  November 2018

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Upcoming Events

ACAA Christmas Party

(China)

 

Christmas is around the corner, why not celebrate your Christmas with your fellow alumni, friends and family all together? The ACAA is hosting a Christmas Party in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Kunming.

 

Beijing

19:00 - 21:00

14th December 2018

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Shanghai

15:30-17:30

15th December 2018
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Guangzhou

17:30 - 19:30

15th December 2018
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Kunming

14:00-17:00​

22nd December 2018

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2019 ACAA Welcome Back Receptions

 

The Welcome Back Reception series is one of the ACAA’s recurring annual events hosted in China’s three largest cities and possibly other cities across China. These events welcome recent graduates from Australia returning to China.

 

Not only is this a fantastic chance for you to meet with other recent graduates and share experiences, but also a valuable opportunity to hear about recent trends and upcoming hot industries and career paths options in your city. You can meet with established alumni to hear their useful advice and learn about how the ACAA can support your life and career in China.

 

15:30 - 17:30

16th March 2019

 

Beijing

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Shanghai

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Guangzhou

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UQ Global Connection
(China)
 
Organised by UQ alumni, for UQ alumni, The Global Connection is a series of regular, informal meet-ups held worldwide. 
 
These casual events are a great opportunity to create new friendships, reignite old associations, and connect with like-minded professionals.
 
6th December 2018
 
Beijing
18:30
 
Chengdu
19:00
 
Guangzhou
18:30
 
Hong Kong
19:00
 
Shanghai
18:30
 
Shenzhen
19:30
 
Taipei
18:30
 
Zhengzhou
19:00

 

Secrets to success for start-ups and entrepreneurs (Shanghai)

 

Join us for an expert panel discussion exploring the knowledge, skills and practices needed to overcome market challenges as a start-up and succeed with an entrepreneurial mindset in Shanghai's competitive international market! ACAA members can enjoy a 20% discount on tickets with the discount code: ALUMNI2018. 

 

19:00 - 21:00

12th December 2018

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Job Opportunities

Beijing

 

Shanghai

 

Guangzhou

 

Other Cities 

November Greetings!

 

The Australia China Alumni Association and TOEFL® - 2018 Australia China Alumni Awards Presentation Dinner was held in the Westin Beijing Chaoyang Hotel on 24th November and was a great success!

 

The Awards would not have been successful without support from our alumni, our universities partners, our corporate sponsors and our other stakeholders! We would like to thank every single one of you for all the attention and support over the last few months.

 

There’s one month left for 2018 and the ACAA is hosting a Christmas party in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Kunming. Further details please refer to the Upcoming Events section.

 

Merry Christmas!

 

The ACAA Team

 

Awards News

 

The Australia China Alumni Association & TOEFL® 
2018 Australia China Alumni Awards
Winner Announced in Beijing
 
The Australia China Alumni Association and TOEFL® – 2018 Australia China Alumni Awards Presentation Dinner was held last Saturday (24th November) at the Westin Chaoyang Hotel in Beijing. Over 200 guests attended to celebrate the 10-year milestone of these Awards, including outstanding alumni, senior Australian government officials and university representatives, and representatives from the Australia-China corporate community. As Patron of the ACAA, HE Ms Jan Adams, the Australian Ambassador to the P.R.China, welcomed all the attendees and eight superb winners were awarded for their incredible achievements and contributions to the Australia-China relationship and alumni community.
 

(HE Ms Jan Adams, the Australian Ambassador to the P.R.China)

 

(Toast on stage. From left: Professor Cunrui Huang, Mr Boo Boon Khoo, Ms Molly Li, Ms Wei Du, Ms Clara Wang, Mr Joseph Kwan, Mr Dan Tebbutt, Mr Rhett Miller, Mr Ian Tang, Mr Gary Li, Mr Tony Ip and Ms Meaghan Shaw)

 

The winner of each award category is:

 

Winner of 2018 Australian Ambassador’s Alumni Award for Women in Leadership: Ms Clara Wang

 

Winner of 2018 KEJIA - Australia China Alumni Award for the Arts and Creative Industries: Mr Tony Ip

 

Winner of 2018 Austrade – Australia China Alumni Award for Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Dr Bartlomiej Kolodziejczyk

 

Winner of 2018 AIDE – Young Australia China Alumni of the Year Award: Ms Lisa Qin

 

Winner of 2018 KINGOLD – Australia China Alumni Award for Corporate Achievement: Dr Jennifer Cronin

 

Winner of 2018 Australia China Alumni Award for Banking and Finance: Mr Boo Boon Khoo

 

Winner of 2018 Australia China Alumni Award for Research and Science: Professor Cunrui Huang

 

Winner of 2018 TOEFL® - Australia China Alumni of the Year Award: Mr Joseph Kwan

 

And Ms Heidi Dugan is awarded for the Judges’ Commendation for 2018 Australian Ambassador’s Alumni
Award for Women in Leadership.

 

ACAA News
 
Alumni Meeting Dr Stephanie Fahey,
CEO of Austrade in Guangzhou
2nd November 2018
 
 
With her wealth of academic experience, Dr Stephanie Fahey, Austrade’s first female Chief Executive Officer, values the Australia-China network and the opportunities which come with it. On 2nd November, the City of Rams welcomed Dr Fahey with warm weather and sunshine, as Austrade and the Australia China Alumni Association (ACAA) hosted an alumni reception at the office of CPA Australia - South China, with close to 30 established alumni invited.
 
ACAA had the pleasure of hosting together with Austrade, and invited finalists and winners of previous Australia China Alumni Awards, as well as ACAA mentors who represent a great cross-section of industries to attend this event and converse with Dr Fahey.
 

 

ACAA Gold Partners

 

 

 

ACAA Silver Partners

 

 

ACAA Strategic & Corporate Partners

 

   

 

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Contact ACAA

 

Web and Editorial: Keny Chan

Guangzhou: Mesa Chen

Beijing: Ben Newman

Shanghai: Ulrika Chen

 

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