Under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) hosted the 12th edition of the Undergraduate Research and Innovation Competition (URIC) on May 29 at its main campus in Abu Dhabi. For the third consecutive year, the event was sponsored by RTX, demonstrating the company’s […]
NYU Abu Dhabi’s Center for Astrophysics and Space Science (CASS) has released Nova of Celestoria, a new young adult graphic novel that combines scientific concepts with imaginative storytelling. Written by student authors Syed Fahad Rizwan (Class of 2025) and Zhiyu Solstice Luo (Class of 2024), the book is aimed at readers aged 17+, and introduces […]
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), the French Emirati university recognized as one of the premier institutions for higher education in the Middle East, and Burjeel Holdings, a leading provider of super-specialty healthcare services in the MENA region, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to drive innovation and progress in medical education, research, and professional […]
Brighton College Al Ain has been officially recognised as an Outstanding school in all assessed categories following its exceptional performance in the latest British Schools Overseas (BSO) inspection, reaffirming its commitment to delivering world-class education for pupils aged three to 18. Furthermore, it is the only school in Al Ain to achieve the Outstanding rating, […]
Liwa College, a subsidiary of NEMA Holding, with campuses in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, has announced its transition to Liwa University (LU), effective 28 April 2025, following approval by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR). The transition follows the successful evaluation of the LU’s offering against a range of criteria […]
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have developed an innovative tool that enhances surgeons’ ability to detect and remove cancer cells during cryosurgery, a procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy tumors. This breakthrough technology involves a specialized nanoscale material that illuminates cancer cells under freezing conditions, making them easier to distinguish from healthy tissue […]
The Emirates College for Advanced Education (ECAE) has announced the launch of iCare, a new initiative designed to strengthen parental involvement in children’s education across UAE schools. Aligned with the aspirations of the UAE’s Year of Community, iCare promotes stronger social connections by encouraging active collaboration between parents and schools, emphasising the essential role families […]
NASA astronaut and geophysicist Dr. Andrew Feustel will address the graduating Class of 2025 at New York University Abu Dhabi’s twelfth Commencement ceremony on May 22. Feustel has logged more than 226 days in space across three NASA missions and has amassed a wealth of experience in deep-Earth research and space exploration. His extensive spacewalking […]
Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) College of Engineering, in collaboration with the International Federation of Structural Concrete UAE (fib-UAE) and partners including Abu Dhabi Municipality and the Society of Engineers UAE, hosted the seventh Women in Engineering Forum 2025 on 6 May at ADU’s Main Campus. The hybrid event gathered local and international experts to empower […]
The Blue Whale AI Academy by Cyber Gear, has launched an AI Introductory Summer Camp for 5-12-year-olds. According to Sharad Agarwal, CEO of Cyber Gear, “We believe that young children should learn about AI because it prepares them for a future where artificial intelligence will be deeply integrated into everyday life.” It is imperative to […]