Senior dignitaries - including His Excellency, the British Ambassador to the UAE, Richard Makepeace - were at the event which included presentations from members of the University Council, staff and students.
"Since accepting our first students in September 2004, BUiD has achieved a reputation for the provision of high quality, relevant postgraduate education; this reception has given us the opportunity to show our gratitude to the many people and organizations who have helped accomplish this," said David Lock, BUiD's registrar and acting chief executive.
"In my view, BUiD is the most exciting development between the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom for many years, paving the way for shared development and discovery," said HE Richard Makepeace.
The success of BUiD's specialized institutes of Informatics, Education, the Built Environment and Engineering is a product of the close relationship it enjoys with its UK university partners and the strong support of local partners.
"All of the subjects offered by BUiD are directly relevant to the region's economy, and the University is delivering on its mission to facilitate access to world-class education, training and research in the Middle East," added Lock.
BUiD has also received strong support from both commercial and public sector bodies which benefits the University at several levels including funding, scholarships, resources and advice.
All of BUiD's masters' programs have achieved accreditation from the UAE Ministry of Education; and future plans include masters' programs in Finance and Banking and PhDs in Project Management, Education and Informatics.
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Local dignitaries join staff and students to celebrate university's first anniversary
- United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, September 21 - 2005 at 11:19
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The British University in Dubai (BUiD), the Middle East's first postgraduate research-based university, celebrated the achievements of its first year with a formal reception at its campus in Dubai's Knowledge Village.
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About The British University in DubaiThe British University in Dubai (BUiD) is the Middle East's first postgraduate, research-based university. The university was established to facilitate access to world-class education, training and research in the Middle East. BUiD aspires to the highest, internationally recognized British standards as reflected in its partnership with the University of Edinburgh, the University of Birmingham and the University of Manchester, the University of Cardiff and the Cass Business School of City University. Each has a five or five-star rating in the UK national research assessment that signifies research of international standard.
The not-for-profit university offers full and part time masters degree programs and Continuing Professional Development courses in Information Technology, Project Management, Education and the Environmental Design of Buildings.
All BUiD's Masters Programs have received Accreditation Eligibility status from the UAE Ministry of Education and Scientific Research, Commission for Academic Accreditation. Further Masters Programs are planned in Finance and Banking and IT Management as well as PhDs in exciting disciplines.
The founders of the University are the Al Maktoum Foundation, The Dubai Development and Investment Authority, Rolls Royce, the British Business Group and the National Bank of Dubai. The University is managed by a provisional council under the chairmanship of Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
Other organizations have shown their support for BUiD by providing scholarships. These include the Emirates Group, Dubai Duty Free, DUCAB and Atkins. In addition to providing scholarships, Atkins has also funded a professorship in the new institute of the Built Environment which has been established in partnership with the University of Cardiff, UK. For inquiries call BUiD on +971.4.391.3626.
Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorWednesday, September 21 - 2005 at 11:19 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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