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Middlesex University in Dubai
UK Top 20 university, Middlesex University, has opened its Dubai campus with two degrees, a BA in Business Administration and BA in Business Information Systems. Other courses start in September 2005. Meanwhile, identical courses are available at the London campus.
Jordan e-learning Broadband Net
The University Learning and Research Network component of the National Broadband Network was officially launched today at Jordan University. King Abdullah II inaugurated a videoconference held between the eight public university presidents, each from his campus, to showcase the capabilities and the advantages of this new network.
Performing arts for Dubai schools
Sir Michael Bichard, who is non-executive chairman of the UAE's Global Education Management System's arts subsidiary, has called for the adoption of a new performing arts ciriculum in some Dubai schools as a way to stimulate creativity and innovation, reported Gulf News. Sir Michael is also vice-chancellor of the University of Arts in London.
RAK school demonstration
Teachers, management and parents at the Ahmad bin Majid School in Ras Al Khaimah staged a two-hour demonstration yesterday in protest at the poor condition of the school which was built 40 years ago. They urged the UAE Ministry of Education to find an immediate solution.
UAE creates innovations award
The UAE Ministry of Finance has teamed up with the Zayed University and the University of California at Berkeley to create an innovations award under an agreement signed yesterday. The framework for the award will be completed by mid-November and a presentation is slated for June 2005.
RAK students fail to turn up
Dozens of students have failed to turn up at the beginning of the new academic year in Ras Al Khaimah, reported Gulf News. However, teachers said that many believed it was a waste of time as courses did not start until the following week. Officials have written to parents asking them to ensure that students attend for administrative reasons.
USQ to open in Dubai KV
The Council of the University of Southern Queensland today gave full approval to the opening of a branch in the Knowledge Village known as USQ in Dubai. Vice Chancellor and President Professor Bill Lovegrove said he looked forward to being present at the time the USQ in Dubai branch opens its doors to students in the Knowledge Village on September 25.
DWC, Microsoft e-learning
Dubai Women's College has deployed a powerful collaborative learning platform based on Microsoft technologies, to provide students with a range of learning, communication and scheduling tools. The rich collaboration solution will be made available to the entire campus population of some 2,500 users. This is one of the largest e-learning deployment projects in the region.
BUiD, Ducab scholarships
Dubai Cable Company has announced a number of scholarships for Masters students to study at The British University in Dubai this September. MD Colin Paskins said BUiD shares our values of an unrelenting drive for excellence in the quality. Students who apply for a Masters programme and receive an offer of place at BUiD will be eligible to apply for a DUCAB scholarship.
6,000 students in DKV by 2005
The number of students in the Dubai Knowledge Village will rise from 2,500 to 6,000 next year with the addition more universities and the expanded operations of existing universities and education service providers, said officials. The proportion of foreign students is to rise from 15 to to 25 per cent.
Knowledge Village, 15 universities
Dubai's Knowledge Village, which has just completed the second phase of its infrastructure development, will soon be home to the regional branches of 15 international universities from nine countries: Australia, UK, India, Pakistan, Iran, Russia, Belgium, Ireland, and Canada. The universities are among the top ranked learning institutions in their home countries.
Ajman University, Finance course
Ajman University of Science and Technology AUST Network's Faculty of Business Administration has introduced a new specialization of Finance to be offered to students seeking to be specialized in this area, said Dr. Mohammed Al Shami, Dean of Business Administration, AUST Network.
Zayed University, new degree
The Zayed University is offering the Bachelor of Science degree in education and technology for the first time this academic year at both the Abu Dhabi and Dubai campuses. The four-year course prepares graduates for teaching technology and working in computer laboratories.
Oman offers Bahrainis scholarships
Oman is offering three scholarships to Bahrainis, reported local papers. One scholarship is for computer engineering at Sultan Qaboos University and the others are at health institutes in Oman. Interested students who graduated from Bahrain schools this year with an average score of over 90 per cent should apply not later than tomorrow.
UAE, online learning standards
The UAE Ministry of Education has published a set of guidelines for all online and distance learning programmes, reported Gulf News. The announcement came as the third annual e-learning conference got underway at the Abu Dhabi Men's College yesterday.
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