Sheikh Nahyan welcomes Abu Dhabi University's new chancellor

"I am pleased to learn of the continuous support that Sheikh Nahyan has provided ADU. As Minister of Education, he is very supportive of the vision, mission and values of ADU established by Sheikh Hamdan. He reinforced our strong position on quality and relevance, and urged us to press ahead with our aim of creating a world-class university in the Emirates. We warmly appreciate his dynamic and strategic leadership in higher education," said Dr Macpherson.

"We discussed ADU's interest in today's students and our findings that show how comfortable they are using computers and the web." said Dr Macpherson. "The world needs managers of information systems. We have international staff researching how best to exploit ICT in the UAE so our students can benefit and become contributing citizens of the future. We have outstanding staff looking for bright students to prepare as the next generation of leaders in education. We have entrepreneurial staff keen to help students create new businesses and step up old businesses. That's why our scholarships and fees are designed to attract the smartest students, whatever their circumstances. I am honoured to be given the opportunity to make a difference in the development of this country," he added.

"Professor Macpherson's career and international reputation in research and administration will complement the extraordinary talents of the existing ADU faculty and staff," commented H.E. Ali Bin Hamal Al Dhaheri, Chairman of the Executive Board of Governors. Abu Dhabi University is positioning itself as the cradle of international professionalism in the UAE. The steadily increasing admissions rate indicates that more and more students, as well as their parents, value ADU's sharp focus on quality, relevance, and its close alignment with Government policies.