Retention of Emiratis in the workforce is as important as recruiting them, according to a major research study done by an Emirati PhD graduate from the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD). Dr Abdulaziz Karam, a 34-year-old Management Consultant, recently presented the results of his six-year study into Emiratisation and Nationalisation globally, and identified factors […]
The English Language Programs (ELP) offers a gateway to students who do not currently meet entry requirements for undergraduate or postgraduate courses, but wish to study at that level. Students can now apply for the Academic English and General English ELP courses, which start on Sunday 10th March. The Academic English course focuses on academic proficiency […]
Winners of the 2019 GESS Education Awards have been announced, honouring outstanding achievements in the field of education from 11 countries around the world, including the UAE, Finland, Ireland, the UK, Denmark, USA, Hong Kong, Kenya, Jordan, Canada and Saudi Arabia. Thousands of submissions were received from as many as 45 countries, making this year’s […]
GEMS Education organised the region’s first Determination Cup as part of GEMS Sports Series for students across the UAE, where a fun morning in sports day activities took place for Primary and Secondary school teams. This initiative is part of GEMS Education move in working towards Dubai’s inclusive education policy framework. GEMS Determination Cup is […]
Middlesex University Dubai is pleased to announce the launch of the Centre for Applied Research, an extension of the University’s commitment to providing research-driven platforms for industry partnerships and educational development. To celebrate the launch, the centre held its first round table on 26th February 2019 in the presence of industry leaders, including key stakeholders […]
BUiD’s Project Management programmes received accreditation for the next five years from PMI Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC). GAC is the world’s leading specialised accrediting body for project management and related degree programmes. Graduates from BUiD’s Project Management programmes can now receive 1500 hours of project management’s experience credit towards earning […]
A technologically advanced Internet-connected hard hat that ensures high levels of safety and comfort for construction workers was among the innovations that made it to the semi-final stage of the Expo Live University Innovation Program recently. Developed by three-member student team from University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), the Smart Hard Hat features sweat and […]
The top 10 finalists for the Varkey Foundation Global Teacher Prize 2019 were announced today by actor, singer, and producer Hugh Jackman at globalteacherprize.org. Now in its fifth year, the US$1 million award is the largest prize of its kind and awarded under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates; 20 February 2019 – The Global Educational Supplies and Solutions (GESS) show scheduled in Dubai later this month is putting the spotlight on empathy and emotional intelligence to help schools deliver a more enriching and meaningful learning experience. “There is currently a growing movement in progressive schools around the world on […]
Dubai-UAE: 19 February, 2019 – His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Silicon Oasis Authority (DSOA), laid the foundation stone of the new campus of Rochester Institute of Technology – Dubai (RIT Dubai), a satellite campus of RIT New York, at Dubai Silicon Oasis (DSO). The symbolic act marked the commencement of […]
