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NYU Abu Dhabi Students Launch Where is Our Home?, A Storybook for Refugee Children

- Written and illustrated by NYU Abu Dhabi students, Where is our Home? will be shared with nearly 3,000 refugee and underprivileged children in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan through the We Love Reading organization - The book is currently being presented at The World Literacy Summit 2020, and will be Comparative and International Education ......Read More

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

New Study Reveals How Too Much Fluoride Causes Defects in Tooth Enamel

Changes within enamel cells point to mechanism by which excessive fluoride leads to Fluorosis Abu Dhabi, UAE – April 7, 2020: A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) and NYU College of Dentistry discovered a novel explanation for how dental fluorosis, a condition caused by overexposure to fluoride during childhood, arises. The researchers found that exposing teeth to excessive fluoride alters calcium signaling, mitochondrial function, and gene expression in the cells, forming tooth enamel. The study, published in Science Signaling, was led by Associate Professor of Basic Science and Craniofacial Biology at NYU College of Dentistry Rodrigo Lacruz in ......Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Synthesize Gold Nanoparticles Capable of Attacking Cancer Cells

Triphenylphosphine (TTP)-stabilized nanoparticles have the ability to precisely release cancer-fighting drugs in cell cultures and living organisms Fast facts: ● Gold nanoparticles (AuNPs) are small gold particles with a diameter of 1 to 100 nm, which, once dispersed in water, are also known as colloidal gold. ......Read More

Monday, April 6, 2020

Abu Dhabi University's Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Attains Global Recognition

• ADU’s BGS Chapter Advisor, Dr. Fauzia Jabeen, was named the 2020 Chapter Advisor of the Year for the second time. • Abu Dhabi University (ADU) earned the Bronze Outstanding Chapter of the Year Award, after winning the Gold Award in 2018, from a pool of 600 Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) Chapters globally. • The Bronze ......Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2020
NYU Abu Dhabi and Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence Join Forces to Boost Artificial Int ...

- The Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IIAI) will fund up to five NYU Abu Dhabi researchers as part of its Global PhD Fellowship program in Artificial Intelligence - The first two research fellowships focus on understanding the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on 3D modeling Abu Dhabi, UAE – April 5, 2020: NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has partnered with the Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence (IIAI). IIAI will fund up to five NYUAD researchers as part of its Global PhD Fellows program in Artificial Intelligence (AI). The program focuses on improving the AI research framework within Abu Dhabi, while also promoting ......Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2020

Ruw Waives Registration Fees for GCC Students Coming Home

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 31, 2020: Royal University for Women (‘RUW”), the kingdom’s first private university accredited by the Higher Education Council (HEC), has announced that in support of the kingdom’s drive to safely bring students studying abroad home, it will waive both the application fee and registration fees. The University is also providing a 30% discount on the Summer semester tuition fees for students studying abroad who have chosen to return to Bahrain and the GCC during the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement comes in support of the recent directives by HRH the Prime Minister to develop a rapid a plan to evacuate ......Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

First NYU Abu Dhabi Student Awarded Prestigious Aker Scholarship

Abu Dhabi, UAE – March 31, 2020: NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Class of 2020 student Tiril Hoye Rahn has been awarded the prestigious Aker Scholarship. Established in 2015, Aker Scholarship program offers a grant to exceptional Norwegian students, who have a strong link to Norway, to apply for post-graduate studies in one of the ......Read More

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Abu Dhabi University Students Win First and Second Place in EGA Student Industrial AI and Robotics C ...

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates—24 March 2020: Abu Dhabi University (ADU) is proud to announce the success of its students in the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) 2020 edition of the AI Robot competition. The competition challenges students from UAE universities and higher education institutes to design and build industrial robots to be used ......Read More

Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Nursery Rolls Out Innovative Online Learning Platform to Help UAE Parents With Distance Learning

British Orchard Nursery’s BONline stays connected with parents on daily basis; sends out mini-tutorials and activity sheets to ensure continual learning Hotline numbers for each nursery branch that parents can call on if needed British Orchard Training Centre offers parent, teacher and nanny training courses and KHDA-recognized UK ......Read More

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Ammar Kaka Provost and Vice Principal Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 22, 2020: Professor Ammar Kaka is the Provost of Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus. Within Heriot Watt University, he holds the position of Vice Principal and the Professor of Construction Economics and Management. In 2008 he was also allocated the title the William Watson Chair of Building Engineering. Professor Kaka’s contribution to the transnational education in general and to the Dubai’s education hub in particular has been immense. With a student population of 4000 and a growing research culture, the Dubai campus is currently recognised as one of UK’s leading provider of transnational ......Read More

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Canadian University Dubai and University of Lyon Sign MoU to Pursue Joint Academic and Research Acti ...

Dubai, March 22, 2020: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and University of Lyon (Université de Lyon) have entered into a partnership to launch joint academic and research activities, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dubai recently. The MOU was signed by Prof. Karim Chelli, President of Canadian University Dubai and Prof. Khaled Bouabdallah, President of University of Lyon, in the presence of Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of CUD, Mr. Jacques Comby, President of Jean Moulin Lyon 3 University, Mr. Alain Galliano, Vice President of metropolitan Lyon, and senior officials and academics of CUD. The MoU envisages a host of collaborative activities, ......Read More

Sunday, March 22, 2020

Think Marketing Academy and Nexford University Announce Partnership

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 21, 2020: Nexford University and Think Marketing Academy have just proudly confirmed their partnership together. The University will be supporting the academy’s courses with all its varieties, such as Digital Transformation course, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics course to apply essential skills for the future of work. Nexford will be a major help for the academy in transforming all the knowledge to the students, as they will make sure they can serve the best educational experience. Nexford University and Think Marketing Academy’s partnership goal is to expand online education opportunities for everyone to make ......Read More

Saturday, March 21, 2020
Keeping Students Safe: Abu Dhabi University is All Set Up for Distance Learning

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates—21 March 2020: Following the UAE Ministry of Education’s recent announcement on the closure of all educational facilities for four weeks, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has focused its efforts to convert our programs for distance learning delivery using the range of educational technologies available to the university. The tools and resources in place include Blackboard, a learning management system that serves as a virtual hub for students which provides access to online course materials and collects students' tests and assignments. It is complemented by Microsoft Teams, a unified communication and collaboration platform, ......Read More

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Record Breaking 7 Million Cambridge English Exams were Conducted in 2019

United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have seen exponential growth in the past year Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 19, 2020: Cambridge Assessment English, a part of the University of Cambridge has reported more than 7 million Cambridge English exams were conducted last year by ambitious people around the world. As United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Egypt have seen exponential growth in the past year, more and more people are interested in learning and improving their English skills in schools and at work, both online and in classrooms. The Cambridge English exams are developed by Cambridge Assessment English a department of Cambridge University. ......Read More

Thursday, March 19, 2020

GEMS Education Collaborates with IBM to Upskill its UAE Schools in Emerging Technologies

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 18, 2020: GEMS Education today announced its collaboration with IBM to launch a pilot programme introducing IBM Digital – Nation platform. Delivered on IBM Cloud, the platform is designed to offer advanced knowledge and skills in key emerging technologies to over 2,000 students and 70 teachers ......Read More

Wednesday, March 18, 2020

Dubai Cares Extends Global Footprints Into Central Asia by Launching Vocational Training Program in ...

• The AED 5,510,250 (USD 1.5 million) program is set to directly benefit 7,800 young people aged between 15 and 35 years old and indirectly benefit 45,000 community members • The 3-year program seeks to provide life and working skills, vocational training and business development support Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 16 March 2020: Dubai Cares, part of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives, has expanded its geographical outreach with the launch of its first educational program in broader Central Asia. The AED 5,510,250 (USD 1.5 million) program, being implemented in partnership with Mercy Corps, is set to tackle ......Read More

Monday, March 16, 2020
Strategic partnership between HBMSU and UNESCO IITE to launch ‘Be an Online Tutor in 24 Hours' cours ...

UAE makes its leading experience in training teachers through distance learning accessible to the world ‘Be an Online Tutor in 24 Hours’ program to be made available in English, Russian, French, Spanish and Arabic languages HBMSU joins a global communication platform of UNESCO IIE designed to confront COVID-19 along with Google, Facebook, Commonwealth for Education and other key players in Education and ICT fields To date, free online course achieves remarkable global success in attracting more than 100,000 participants April 04, 2020 – In line with the UAE’s efforts to impart to the world its leading experiences in upgrading the capabilities of ......Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2020

UAE equips teachers from around the world with distance learning skills

More than 81,000 certificates awarded so far by the Ministry of Education & HBMSU HE Dhahi Khalfan: “Our country offers the world a model to follow by enabling the education system to respond efficiently & effectively to emerging shifts & challenges." Mansoor Al Awar: “HBMSU continues to take the lead in providing quality education for all societies, supporting the UAE leadership in serving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.” 92,000 affiliates in "How to become an online tutor in 24 hours " and " design an online course in 24 hours" in a record time UAE, 24 March 2020 – Marking yet another achievement in ......Read More

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

GETEX 2020 postponed to protect public health and safety

17 March 2020 - In line with the UAE government’s efforts to implement precautionary measures aimed at ensuring the protection of public health and safety due to the current situation brought about by the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, organizers of the annual Gulf Education and Training Exhibition (GETEX), have announced its decision to move the event from April 16 - 18, 2020 to March 25 – 27, 2021 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC). The organisers of GETEX have also committed to host an abridged version of the Student Recruitment event on 11th and 12th June this year to help Schools and Universities in their student enrollment drive for ......Read More

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

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NYU Abu Dhabi Students Launch Where is Our Home?, A Storybook for Refugee Children

New Study Reveals How Too Much Fluoride Causes Defects in Tooth Enamel

NYU Abu Dhabi Researchers Synthesize Gold Nanoparticles Capable of Attacking Cancer Cells

Abu Dhabi University's Beta Gamma Sigma Chapter Attains Global Recognition

NYU Abu Dhabi and Inception Institute of Artificial Intelligence Join Forces to Boost Artificial Int ...

Ruw Waives Registration Fees for GCC Students Coming Home

First NYU Abu Dhabi Student Awarded Prestigious Aker Scholarship

Abu Dhabi University Students Win First and Second Place in EGA Student Industrial AI and Robotics C ...

Nursery Rolls Out Innovative Online Learning Platform to Help UAE Parents With Distance Learning

Ammar Kaka Provost and Vice Principal Heriot-Watt University Dubai

Canadian University Dubai and University of Lyon Sign MoU to Pursue Joint Academic and Research Acti ...

Think Marketing Academy and Nexford University Announce Partnership

Keeping Students Safe: Abu Dhabi University is All Set Up for Distance Learning

Record Breaking 7 Million Cambridge English Exams were Conducted in 2019

GEMS Education Collaborates with IBM to Upskill its UAE Schools in Emerging Technologies

Dubai Cares Extends Global Footprints Into Central Asia by Launching Vocational Training Program in ...

Strategic partnership between HBMSU and UNESCO IITE to launch ‘Be an Online Tutor in 24 Hours' cours ...

UAE equips teachers from around the world with distance learning skills

GETEX 2020 postponed to protect public health and safety