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RIT Dubai to launch Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media Design

New degree program to prepare students for the future of digital communication and design

June 04,2024 , Dubai, UAE: Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) of Dubai is set to launch a new undergraduate degree program that will prepare students for work in the rapidly evolving fields of new media, interactive design, and mobile applications.  The Bachelor of Fine Arts in New Media Design will be open to applicants looking to combine technology and creativity, to take them to the forefront of future digital communications.

Students in New Media Design Lab – RIT

Focussing on the increasing role of the internet and smart devices in reaching and influencing audiences, the new program will equip participants with advanced skills in visual design, communication, and user experiences, across a full spectrum of digital products and interfaces. Students will have the opportunity to take on real-world challenges and design cutting-edge interactive solutions, ranging from mobile applications to fully immersive digital environments, while experimenting with augmented and virtual realities.

Student in New Media Design Workshop – RIT

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Heriot-Watt University Dubai Showcases Cutting-Edge Student Innovations at The Design Degree Show 2024

Heriot-Watt University Dubai Showcases Cutting-Edge Student Innovations at The Design Degree Show 2024

03, June 2024, Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Heriot-Watt University Dubai organised the inaugural Design Degree Show, presented by the School of Textiles and Design. This event highlights the exceptional work of Heriot-Watt’s 2024 honours degree students from the Interior Design, Constructed and Virtual Environment programme area. Graduating design students unveiled their final projects at the university’s Dubai campus, marking a significant milestone for the institution.

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VedAtma: Aligning Education with Unique Natural Potential

VedAtma: Aligning Education with Unique Natural Potential

In a world where students face overwhelming choices and pressure to conform to traditional career paths, VedAtma shines as a guiding light, helping young minds discover their true potential.

Through personalized educational and career counseling, VedAtma is transforming lives and shaping futures across the UAE. By collaborating closely with schools, VedAtma ensures that students are equipped with the self-awareness needed to make well-informed decisions about their academic and career paths.

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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Ocean Institute to Host Inaugural International Ocean Conference

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Ocean Institute to Host Inaugural International Ocean Conference

Exploring Ocean Preservation and Marine Biology Innovations – Exclusive Site Visit to EAD’s Research Vessel “JAYWUN”

Abu Dhabi, UAE, 28 May 2024 – Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Ocean Institute will host its first international Ocean Conference, titled “Towards the UN Ocean Conference 2025, Ocean: Science, Policy & Blue Economy, a common ambition for the UAE, France, and Costa Rica” on Thursday, 30 May 2024, starting at 2:00 PM at the Zayed Theatre on the Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Campus.

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Kyle Long Appointed New AUD President

Institution announces distinguished higher education leader as fifth university president

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 28 May 2024 – The American University in Dubai (AUD) has announced Dr. Kyle Long as the institution’s fifth president, who will commence his tenure on 15 August 2024. Dr. Long, a distinguished figure in higher education leadership and a seasoned advocate for international education, succeeds President Emeritus Lance de Masi who for the last year has served as interim president.

The American University in Dubai (AUD) has announced Dr. Kyle Long as the institution’s fifth president.

“Selecting Dr. Long as AUD’s new President comes at a pivotal time as we enter our 30th year. His visionary leadership and proven commitment to American universities across different cultures and regions make him exceptionally suited to lead AUD into its promising future,” said Justin Cooper, Chair of the AUD Governing Board.

AUD delivers a student-centric, forward-thinking learning experience to over 2000 students from more than 100 countries worldwide.

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