Pioneering students across the UAE received their first IGCSE results in English and Mathematics with the new 9-1 grading scale adopted by Pearson Edexcel. The 9-1 grading scale replaces the A*-G grading system for IGCSE marking, with 9 being the highest grade, and 1 being the lowest. The 9-1 grading methodology is widely known and […]
Abu Dhabi University (ADU), an internationally recognized academic institution for quality education and applied research, is setting the standard for student experience in a way unprecedented in the UAE, establishing new benchmarks for student happiness, satisfaction and engagement throughout the student journey. Abu Dhabi University’s efforts come as part of its commitment to the government’s […]
H.E Sheikha Lubna bint Khaled Al Qasimi, President of Zayed University welcomed 2161 new students enrolled for the new academic year 2018-2019. She directed them to be ambitious, competent, and innovative to meet proposed future aspirations. Her Excellency said during her video welcoming speech at the opening of the New Student Orientation Program in Abu […]
The Center of Waste Management – Abu Dhabi (Tadweer), in collaboration with the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK), organized an awareness campaign at various schools in Al Ain to educate students on ways to keep the environment clean and dispose waste in a safe and eco-friendly manner. Highlighting the importance of adopting environment-friendly practices, […]
A new wearable device to monitor the hydration and dehydration levels of the skin is being developed by researchers at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Using sensing, the creation of realistic tissue phantoms, and modeling and signal processing, the non-invasive device can be used to track a person’s physical health through the condition of […]
Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC), part of Mubadala’s network of world-class healthcare providers, is set to kick off its Walking Challenge. The initiative will invite more than 48 national companies based in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain to enlist 50 employees each to walk a minimum of 10,000 steps per day until ICLDC’s annual […]
Ajyal International School has sets its sights on challenging the best institutes in the emirate after appointing a hugely experienced Principal from a renowned Hong Kong school. Neal Maxwell has served as a Principal in a number of leading schools around the world, including schools in Jordan, Australia, and most recently, as Principal of Yew […]
The National Media Council (NMC), announced the winners of the “Reading Radar” competition. The NMC launched the competition in cooperation with the Ministry of Education to mark the Month of Reading, which takes place during March of every year. the contest allows students to appreciate reading, builds their fast-reading abilities, and develops their conversation skills. […]
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) of Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019 has partnered with almost 40 public and private schools in Abu Dhabi as part of its Adopt a Nation school programme which was launched earlier this month. Adopt a Nation is an interactive programme that will see UAE schoolchildren connect with Special […]
