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BUiD, Fentey Scott lecture
Educational specialist Professor Fentey Scott is to deliver a lecture entitled Challenges and Imperatives of Educational Leadership in an Era of Change at 6pm tomorrow at the Dubai Knowledge Village campus of the British University in Dubai.
Lebanese University Fair
Directors of admissions and counselling services from famous Lebanese universities are holding a recruitment fair at the Cultural Compound in Abu Dhabi from November 23-24, and in the Dubai Consulate from November 25-26. The AUB, USJ, LAU, BAU, UPA, USEK, UOB and NDU will all be represented.
Warwick University, Open Day
The University of Warwick is holding an Open Day for prospective students between 4 and 8pm on Tuesday November 23 at the British Council in Dubai. Senior International Liason Officer George Koumoullis will be happy to meet students and parents without an appointment. Visit www.warwick.ac.uk.
EHSAL, new business school
EHSAL European University College Brussels is opening a campus at Dubai Knowledge Village. EHSAL will offer an Executive International MBA with a focus on entrepreneurship and family business management, and a Pre-MBA in English, Fundamentals in Business Administration and Post Graduate Professional Diplomas.
UoW seminar on Dubai's future
The University of Wollongong in Dubai is holding a seminar in association with solicitors Denton Wilde Sapte on Thursday November 25 from 8.30am to 1.30pm on the theme: The Business Environment of Dubai and the Emirates: Present and Future. This conference includes discussion on legal, financial, economic and cultural issues and costs Dhs200.
Unlicensed English institutes
Unlicensed teaching institutes have sprung up around Dubai as the demand for English classes has soared, reported Gulf News. Prospective students are learning English for communication skills in IT, business and travel industries; to prepare for university courses in English-speaking countries; and for emigration.
King's Dubai Open Day Nov 23
King's Dubai, a selective primary school for children from three to 11 years old is holding an Open Day on Tuesday November 23 from 3-5pm for the parents of prospective entrants. All teachers are UK trained. The school opened in September and has the latest facilities.
Open Day at BUiD, Nov 24
The British University in Dubai is offering a public lecture entitled The Challenges and Imperatives of Educational Leadership in an Era of Change by Professor Fentey Scott on November 24 at 6pm. There will also be an Open Day for potential students from 2-8pm on the same day.
BUiD offers 20 scholarships
The British University in Dubai, the Middle East's first research-based university for post-graduate education, is offering 20 scholarships for well qualified Masters students for its Information Technology, Project Management and Education programmes. This is the first time that the Knowledge Village based university has offered its own scholarships and this is set to coincide with its January 2005 intake.
Students ready to go back
Students and school children across the Middle East are preparing to go back to school next week after the ending of the Eid Al Fitr holiday that marks the close of the Holy Month of Ramadan. With one of the youngest populations in the world, the region has a huge number of full-time students.
Warwick MBA, distance learning
The January 2005 intake of students for the UK's Warwick University distance learning MBA is now open. The Warwick Business School is accredited through AMBA, EQUIS and the AACSB. GCC representatives are Knowledge Horizon based in Dubai. Email: wbs@knowledgehorizon.com.
Eid highlights firework hazard
School children have been targeted by a UAE campaign about the danger of fireworks which are popular during the Eid holiday time, reported Gulf News. But parents are also being asked to take an active role, and authorities have cracked down on the illegal sale of fireworks.
UAE, 90pc go to higher education
The UAE has one of the highest rates of admission to higher education, with 90 per cent of secondary school graduates entering college or university, according to a study by the Madar Research Group. It shows a large number of UAE students go to the UK and USA, though less now with the opening and expansion of accredited branches of foreign universities in the UAE.
Eid Al Fitr break for students
Schools and colleges across the Middle East are closed this week for the traditional Eid Al Fitr holiday marking the end of the Holy Month of Ramadan in the Muslim calendar.
Getex highlights opportunities
International Conferences and Exhibitions, the organisers of Getex in Dubai, has started an awareness campaign to promote educational opportunities available to regional students. The campaign will include a series of events in Dubai schools giving students a chance to explore career options.
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