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UOWD wins UAE accreditation
The University of Wollongong in Dubai has thanked UAE Education Minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan for granting initial accreditation for its undergraduate degrees. All UOWD degrees are fully accredited by the Australian Government.
Students mourn Sheikh Zayed
Zayed University students yesterday paid rich tributes to the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nayhan, Founding President of the UAE and the Zayed University. The UAE is almost into the final week of the 40-day mourning period and marks its 33rd National Day today.
Nissan supports student studies
Nissan Middle East has announced its intention to support local GCC students with case studies for higher education. Fahed Al Saadi from Higher Colleges of Technology has been using the successful launch of the Altima in the GCC as case study for his marketing thesis. This initiative is part of Nissan's commitment towards supporting local student communities.
Universitas 21, meBank tie-up
Universitas 21 Global, a premier online graduate business school, has entered an agreement with meBank. The tie-up enables students in the UAE to finance their MBAs with loans from meUniversity, meBank's tailored banking package for university students.
Net popular in classrooms
The Internet and computer technology are increasingly important to students from the UAE, reported Gulf News. Officials at the World MBA Tour, which came to the Dubai Knowledge Village yesterday, said a hybrid approach using online and traditional methods was the best approach.
AD Women's College, new home
A new campus for the Abu Dhabi Women's College will open in Khalifa-A City within two years, reported Gulf News. The four-storey main building will have 88 classrooms and laboratories. There will be 170 teachers and administrative staff for 2,000 students.
Chicago MBA, Dubai Dec 9
The University of Chicago Business School will visit Dubai on December 9 to interview candidates for a limited number of places on its next highly regarded MBA course at its campus in Barcelona. Visit www.chicagoGSB.edu for more details.
UAE career guidance
UAE year 11-12 students will learn about careers and admission procedures to colleges in the US, Canada, Australia, India and the UAE as part of a careers expo being run by the Dubai Education District and the Indian High School from December 7-9. Visiting international advisors will mentor students in an effort to reduce the stress of choosing a career.
Bahrain special needs centre
A new centre is opening for special needs children in Bahrain. The Intervention Centre for Early Childhood aims to help children with behavioural and communication difficulties, such as autism. Research in the US shows that 70 per cent of special needs children can enter mainstream schools if they are given the right training.
Life of Zayed joins curriculum
The life and times of the late UAE President and Founder Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan will be introduced as part of the school curriculum in the UAE. Educationalists have welcomed the move, and the topic will be taught in both English and Arabic.
Changes to SAT exams
The Scholastic Aptitude Test, the standard admission exam for higher education in North America, is changing from a three-hour to three-hour and 45 minutes format, with the addition of an essay and a new grading system. Tutors advise prospective students to investigate the changes.
University of Exeter visits UAE
Dr. Kevin Dunseath from the University of Exeter will be at the British Council in Dubai on November 29-30 and in Sharjah on December 6 to interview candidates for places on the UK university's wide range of graduate and undergraduate courses.
Revolution for UAE education
The UAE is to overhaul its public school structure to get students to think creatively and not just to memorise, said Education Minister Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan in a speech to 800 principals and tutors. I am very keen on revolutionising the education system and teachers have a huge role in achieving this process, he added.
UAE schools extra hours
UAE's public schools will conduct classes on Thursdays for the next four weeks, following a statement by the Minister of Education. The extra days are to make up for lost school hours during the mourning period for the late President Sheikh Zayed. Private schools are not affected.
QNB, Alico education plan
Qatar National Bank is partnering with American Life Insurance Company to offer an education savings plan for all Qatari residents. The plan allows parents to save for future needs such as their children's university education, with a range of flexible options.
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