Banco Santander, the largest bank in the eurozone, is collaborating with three Chinese universities - Tsinghua, Renmin and Fudan - on an international research and training scholarship programme for professors and students. Through the bank's Santander Universities Global Division, the scholarships will support international research, Spanish language study and professional practices, which will allow outstanding students at Tsinghua to work with Banco Santander or any of its units. Visit www.santander.com/universidades for more information.

Get tickets for private equity talk

Tickets are still available for next week's private equity seminar hosted jointly by Classified Post and Kornerstone. Industry veteran and president of the Hong Kong Venture Capital and Private Equity Association K.O. Chia will be the main speaker at the event and will discuss the all-important role private equity plays in the modern economy. April 20, 2pm-5.30pm. 15/F Hong Kong Club Building, Central. HK$1,170. Contact Classified Post for reservations by phone at 2565 2426 or online at www.classifiedpost.com/pe.bit.ly/f8ELzn

HKU launches media courses

This week marks the start of the University of Hong Kong's 2011 series of media academy courses. The courses cover everything from video editing to photography, to the fundamentals of business and financial coverage. Among the professionals who will be sharing their knowledge and skills are Masato Kajimoto, Diane Stormont, Rob McBride, Nancy Tong, Michael Coyne, Barry Kalb and Jeffrey Timmermans. May 6-July 22. For registration and further details, visit bit.ly/f8ELzn.