GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail, part of GEMS Education, has donated 110 medical goggles to King’s College Hospital Dubai staff to support them in their fight against COVID-19. This followed a request from the hospital, which prompted the Academy to react and deliver the required medical equipment. The school uses goggles in its Product Design […]
Heriot-Watt University today announced the launch of a new scholarship scheme that will run only for the duration of the holy month of Ramadan. Called the Heriot-Watt University Dubai (HWUD) Community Awards, these special scholarships offer students the opportunity to receive a fee reduction of AED 8,000. Speaking on the occasion, Claire Roper-Browning, Head of […]
Under the patronage of H.E. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, President of Zayed University (ZU), the 12th Annual Conference on Undergraduate Research on Applied Computing (URC2020) was, and for the very first time, held remotely online, due to the on-going events concerning COVID-19, and for the safety and health […]
A patent was recently registered in the United States by Emirati researcher Dr. Fatima Taher, associate professor and assistant dean for research affairs at the College of Technical Innovation at Zayed University. Dr. Taher developed a program that helps early detection of diseases related to cerebral blood vessels, based on a new algorithm technology that […]
Global education specialists, Crimson Education announce an inspirational Ramadan competition which encourages students across the UAE to showcase their entrepreneurial skills with impactful projects designed to give back to the community. The Crimson Spirit competition will launch on the 23rd April, running across the month of Ramadan. In order to win a top prize, which is designed to […]
GEMS Education honoured 41 female students in the UAE with the prestigious Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak Award for Excellence. Each of these young achievers represents an inspiring story about academic success and overcoming the odds through sheer determination to surpass all expectations and set new benchmarks. GEMS Education celebrated the achievements of this year’s winners […]
Bright Learners Private School, a soon-to-launch American school in Al Rashidiya, Dubai, is set to open in August 2020 just in time for the 2020/2021 academic year. Bright Learners Private School will help meet the demands of an ever-changing education sector, equipping pupils with skills in a variety of different subjects, and nurturing them to […]
As working from home rapidly becomes the new normal across the globe, many are struggling to adapt to this alternative work style and find the right balance. Online education experts, Crimson Education, have stepped in to assist, sharing key advice for those finding it hard to manage work and life amid the coronavirus outbreak. Soraya […]
Zayed University Assistant professor, Dr. Mohamed Mihoub, was granted the prestigious Sheikh Zayed Book Award; one of the Arab world’s most lucrative literary prizes, for his efforts in translating “Al-Insan Al-Romantiq” (L’homme Romantique) by the French Philosopher, Georges Gusdorf. The annual award, which highlights the global imprint and influence of Arabic writing and culture, aims […]
The distance learning programme has turned parents into teachers overnight, a role that many parents are struggling with, particularly those of pre-schoolers. In order to guide parents and caretakers on maximising the e-learning experience, British Orchard Nursery is organising free webinars to address the common issues that parents face while teaching at home. Titled, ‘Decoding […]
