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Sheikha Bodour urges graduating students to ‘stand up for what’s right’ at AUS Spring commencement ceremony

Sheikha Bodour urges graduating students to ‘stand up for what’s right’ at AUS Spring commencement ceremony

Sharjah, June 9, 2024: American University of Sharjah (AUS) celebrated the achievements of 753 of its graduating students in its Spring 2024 commencement ceremonies held on June 8. Her Excellency Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, conferred the degrees on graduate and undergraduate students during one session in the morning and another in the afternoon in University City Hall in Sharjah, recognizing their years of commitment to their education.

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Canadian University Dubai partners with Global University Systems Canada to create pathways to medical schools


Agreement provides BSc in Public Health graduates with direct entry to North American medicine programs

Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of Canadian University Dubai and Ms. Cyndi McLeod, CEO of Global University Systems Canada, at the MoU signing 

June 06,2024, Dubai, UAE:  Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has signed a ground-breaking agreement with Global University Systems Canada, to provide students with a structured pathway to enter one of three medical schools in North America. Under the partnership, graduates of CUD’s Bachelor of Science in Public Health degree programs will have the unique opportunity to earn direct entry into Saba University School of Medicine (SABA), Medical University of the Americas (MUA), or St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine (SMU). The collaboration marks a significant milestone as the first of its kind in the UAE, the GCC and the MENA region.

The CUD campus at City Walk Dubai 

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Gulf Medical University Collaborates with Top Chinese Medical Universities to Enhance Health Professions Education and Research

June 4, 2024, Ajman– Gulf Medical University (GMU), UAE’s leading private health professions institute with a 25-year-old legacy, has partnered with three of China’s premier medical universities: Sun Yat-sen University, Zhejiang University, and Peking University Health Science Center. Now in its sixth year, this cooperative initiative has produced notable results that have benefited all participating institutions.

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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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