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Multi-university research explores viability of rice husk ash as partial replacement of cement in concrete-based construction

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The study, co-authored by an AURAK researcher, used Machine Learning techniques to develop strength prediction models

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, June 27, 2024: As part of quest for substitutes for cement in the construction industry, a group of researchers from ten universities – including the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) — have published a paper that explores the viability of the use of rice husk ash as a partial replacement of cement for the production of sustainable concrete.

Rice husk ash (RHA), which is rich in silica, has favorable chemistry as supplementary cement-like material for use in concrete. The use of RHA in concrete results in its chemical reaction with the hydrates of cement, chiefly Calcium Hydroxide, and forms secondary products that impart strength and stability to the resulting concrete mixture.      

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Female Engineer From Heriot-Watt University Dubai Develops Revolutionary Smart Baby Wristband

24 June 2024, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: When an electronics engineer from Heriot-Watt University spent three nights caring for her unwell son, she was struck by an idea that could soon revolutionise healthcare for babies in the home.

Dr Rula Sharqi, a lecturer at the University’s Dubai campus, has co-developed what is believed to be the world’s first ‘smart baby wristband’ capable of round-the-clock monitoring of a child’s vital signs with the ability to send text alerts and, in extreme cases, raise the alarm with emergency services. 

She has spent the last 12 months working on the LittleGard project alongside fourth-year robotics engineering student, Nakhul Kalaivanan, who joined as part of his final year coursework.

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RIT Dubai launches Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation 

New graduate program to prepare next generation of technology leaders

June 25,2024 , Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai has announced the launch of a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation program. The new graduate degree is designed to equip students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to transition from management to leadership in the context of rapid technological advances in the workplace.

RIT Dubai has announced the launch of a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation program

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education, the program focuses on tech innovations and their impact on leadership. It will enable participants to develop the mindset to foresee emerging trends and build responsive strategies that create new business opportunities. The new degree addresses an emerging market need for leaders who have the capacity to establish a working environment that encourages innovation and empowers teams to embrace a technology-driven future.

Dr. Panagiotis Kokkalis, Associate Professor and Chair of Business and Management at RIT Dubai

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership and Innovation is unique in its combination of the two disciplines ,which are traditionally taught as separate degree programs. Through practice-based learning, the course supports students to develop critical business skills, such as negotiation and ethical decision making, while unlocking their creative talent through lessons in design thinking and leading innovation. Participants can also explore entrepreneurship and business start-up as part of the curriculum.

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Canadian University Dubai signs MoU with University of Niagara Falls Canada

New agreement to promote academic exchange and cultural collaboration

June 24,2024 : Dubai, UAE:  Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Niagara Falls Canada (UNFC) to promote international cooperation through academic exchange and cultural collaboration. The agreement marks the first overseas partnership for UNFC, which is a newly established higher education institution in the Canadian province of Ontario.

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