Sadly, the THE World Academic Summit organized in collaboration with the University of Sydney has come to an end. Today, we learnt a lot about the THE rankings methodologies, and the importance of engagement and leadership. Many thanks THE and the University of Sydney for a world class summit, full of content and opportunities to network with colleagues from across the globe.
In preparation for COP 28, Prof. sherine farouk, Associate Provost for Academic Projects, Dr. Shakib Farhat, PhD (Dean of Student Affairs), and Mrs. Nada Heggy, (Interim Senior Manager for the Employability and Alumni Relations Office) attended the Student Affairs Roundtable hosted by the American University of Sharjah (AUS) to discuss COP28 UAE plans and explore potential partnerships for events with members of the University climate network, which includes more than 28 universities in the #UAE.
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We were thrilled to welcome a distinguished delegation from Western University Canada, led by Prof. Alan Shepard, President & Vice-Chancellor. The delegation also included: Dr. Lily Cho: Vice-Provost (International), Prof. Ken Coley: Dean of Engineering, and Ms. Rasha Abu Ramadan: Regional Recruitment Manager. Our Chancellor, Prof. Ghassan Aouad, along with Dr. Hamdi Sheibani, Dean of the College of Engineering, and Professor Barry O’Mahony, Dean of the College of Business, along with other senior management, extended a warm welcome to the delegation. The visit was centered around exploring fruitful partnerships between our institutions and included a comprehensive campus tour and an engaging presentation about ADU’s remarkable journey.
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Signing an MOU with the Technical University of Berlin in order to do some collaborative work including research. Looking forward to a fruitful collaboration.
Picture with Dr.-Ing. Mikhail Popov, of the Technical University of Berlin.
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ADU’s senior leadership team was honored to welcome a delegation from Loughborough University, UK. The delegation received a campus tour and listened to presentations on ADU’s Digitalization and Automation project. In addition, they met with the Chemical Engineering and Computer Science Department, discussed research collaboration, and the International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures (ICASF 2023) to be hosted by ADU.
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Abu Dhabi University was pleased to host a delegation from Zhejiang University in China, led by Professor Dr. HE Lianzhen, Vice President of Zhejiang University. The delegation explored potential collaboration in various areas, including research, internationalization, student and faculty exchange programs, and dual and joint degrees. Arranged by the Office of Internationalization as an ADU Global Mobility Hub initiative, the visit showcased ADU’s commitment to fostering global partnerships.
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Abu Dhabi University is pleased to announce that Prof. Ghassan Aouad, our Chancellor, and Dr. Dr. Hatem Abushammala, Associate Professor of Environmental Health and Safety, are speaking at the THE University Impact Forum
– 'Accelerating action on SDG 6' - on Monday, 11 September, at UAEU in Al Ain. We are also happy to be a partner for the event that will bring together influential and wide-ranging voices from the higher education
sector to focus on ways to accelerate action on SDG 6.
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I am extremely excited to share with you that I will be supervising my first master's student at Abu Dhabi University, which I believe will be a big milestone in my career. Dr. Ismail Badraoui, PhD, and I will have the distinction of co-supervising Eng. Duha Alazaizeh, who has an exceptional academic record and a strong desire to perform research.
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At a panel discussion today at a pre event fringe of the Global Sustainable Development Congress GSDC 2023 organised by KAUST in KSA and convened by the THE. The panel discussion which was organised by the United Arab Emirates University on the role of higher education in securing clean water in underdeveloped countries and moderated by Prof. Ahmed Murad, Associate Provost or Research, United Arab Emirates Universitv included the panelists: Prof. Ghassan Fouad Aouad Chancellor of Abu Dhabi University, Prof. Mariët Westermann, Vice-Chancellor of New York University Abu Dhabi, Ms. Maysoon Barber, Executive Director of Fatima bint Hazza Cultural Foundation, and Prof. Yoshihide Wada Director of Biodiversitv and Natural Resources, and Chair Protessor of Global Water and Food Security, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology.
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Abu Dhabi University is committed to becoming the best institution of its kind in the region. We are a private, multi-campus university committed to meeting the education, skills and knowledge needs in the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries through qualifications and standards that are respected across the world.
Sustained economic growth cannot be achieved without social inclusion as the whole of society has a role to play in the development of a country. Federal Law No. 13 of 1972 and its amendments by the law (No.2) in 2001 was issued by the Ministry of Community Development.
Sustained economic growth cannot be achieved without social inclusion as the whole of society has a role to play in the development of a country. Federal Law No. 13 of 1972 and its amendments by the law (No.2) in 2001 was issued by the Ministry of Community Development.
(MOCD) as the first law to provide social benefits to members of the community to ensure and sustain the high quality of living for all UAE citizens. The Ministry continues to work today on enhancing social inclusion for all members of society where social benefits are extended to cover twenty-one segments of the community.
The UAE government has a future vision to change the culture of social support from the current ‘social welfare’ model to ‘sustainable social development’ that encourages independence and growth of families across the UAE.
ADU is determined to overcome all challenges that ADU and our students might face as a result of the poverty. We continue to be dedicated to empowering and inspiring outstanding students to pursue their goals. Our scholarships and financial aid programs are available to all students who want to fund their academic programmes. We consider it our duty to provide equal opportunities to students interested in pursuing higher education, enabling them to contribute to society regardless of their financial situation.
In additional to financial aid, ADU scholarships are being provided to outstanding students, through seven main categories, including the Sheikh Hamdan Bin Zayed Scholarship, the President’s Scholarship, the University Scholarship, the Academic Scholarship, the Athletic Scholarship, the Alumni Scholarship, and the Family Tuition Waiver.
We take pride in attracting the brightest students in the UAE and offer them generous support, to excel in their studies. Our Scholarship and Financial Aid programmes are part of ADU’s corporate social responsibility and are influenced by the UAE’s great leadership. ADU is constantly finding pioneering and innovative ways to support and facilitate the needs of our students to help them achieve their academic degree.
Emirates Red Crescent and Abu Dhabi University recently launched the Education Support Campaign in coordination with Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society and Lulu Group International. Through this collaboration, ADU and Emirates Red Crescent will support disadvantaged students in their university studies, providing them with an opportunity for a successful educational journey. The campaign aims to raise 10 million dirhams, and students will benefit from these funds starting 24 November 2021 and for one year. (This activity is licensed by the Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi, permit number 022).
Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society and Lulu Group International will aid the campaign by facilitating donations through their different points of sale. Community members will show their solidarity by donating valuable aid to students, starting at two dirhams.
Public donations will be accepted via text message through Etisalat and Du. Bank donations can be sent to Sharjah Islamic Bank - account number (11445518006), IBAN (AE350410000011445518006). Individuals can also donate through the link provided on the Emirates Red Crescent website (https://www.emiratesrc.ae/eduadu), with the donations ranging from ten dirhams to 1,000 dirhams.
H.E. Salem Al Rayes Al Ameri, Deputy Secretary-General for Local Affairs at Emirates Red Crescent, said, "Sponsoring students is one of the permanent and continuous programs within the initiatives of the Humanitarian and Development Authority. We continue to witness a high rate of response and generosity from sponsors and benefactors. These donations are considered a true embodiment and reflection of the authority's efforts to invest in empowering individuals and guiding them towards achieving their aspirations and fulfilling their dreams."
Al Ameri added, "The Authority acknowledges the important role it plays in preparing future generations for the responsibilities of tomorrow."
Al Ameri praised the existing cooperation between the Emirates Red Crescent and Abu Dhabi University, which seeks to support education and provide opportunities to disadvantaged students whose family circumstances prevent them from continuing their educational path. The cooperation embodies Abu Dhabi University's commitment to fulfilling its social responsibility, as well as its leading academic role in advancing science and education as the most important pillars of human development in the country. He also praised the role of the Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society and Lulu International Group in supporting the activities of the campaign.
Salem Mubarak Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of Community Relations at Abu Dhabi University, said, "Abu Dhabi University is proud of its strategic partnership with Emirates Red Crescent in launching the Education Support Campaign. The campaign aligns with Abu Dhabi University's mission to support students and allows us to share social responsibilities with the community. We are proud of the continuous cooperation and renewed partnership with Emirates Red Crescent in launching campaigns that carry a noble message and achieve a tangible and real impact on our society."
Al Dhaheri added, "Abu Dhabi University appreciates the role of the Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society, Lulu International Group, and all participating partners in supporting the campaign activities. Investing in our young people and building an educated generation capable of leading the continued development of our country is vital."
Abdul Majeed Al Khouri, the Executive Director of the Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society, commented, "Our participation in the Education Support Campaign confirms the depth of the decades-old relationship between the Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society and Emirates Red Crescent. With God's grace, it has gone beyond humanitarian work and now encompasses sustainability. We are proud of this pioneering partnership. The Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society has always sought to serve the community of the UAE and we continuously contribute to helping and supporting various sectors in Abu Dhabi and the other Emirates."
Al Khoori added, "The initiatives adopted by the Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society reflect our passion towards aiding societal struggles related to education. Abu Dhabi Cooperative Society has initiated partnerships with ministries and governmental institutions, such as the Ministry of Social Affairs and the Emirates Red Crescent, to create opportunities for those who dream of pursuing their educational journey. In the last few years, we doubled our efforts and developed initiatives that will allow us to serve our country and consolidate the concept of social responsibility. We are proud to be part of an institution that provides its students with an environment that values charitable work and social development while simultaneously providing high-quality education and academic qualifications that are respected worldwide."
Mr. Aboobakker TP, Director of LuLu Hypermarkets Abu Dhabi and Al Dhafra region, said, "This initiative embodies the belief and commitment of LuLu Group in the bright future of the UAE and the power of the Emirati youth to shape it."
"Education is one of the strongest building blocks for a nation's future, and LuLu Group is honored to share in raising valuable funding for needy students," he continued. "It empowers Emirati youth to contribute to their best potential and lead the future of the country. It is particularly timely that this campaign comes on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the UAE's nationhood. We at LuLu Group International are proud of our identity as a 'homegrown' UAE brand and see this participation in the 'Let's Support Their Future' campaign as our humble contribution to the nation that gave us so much to build upon."
Abu Dhabi University is committed to becoming the best institution of its kind in the region. We are a private, multi-campus university committed to meeting the education, skills and knowledge needs in the United Arab Emirates and neighbouring countries through qualifications and standards that are respected across the world.