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Khalifa University Students Work with International University Students to Design Business Proposals for Major International Companies

16/05/2012

Twenty-six Khalifa University students have concluded their participation in the X-Culture project, which saw 1,600 students from 44 universities in 29 countries around the world, work in teams to design business plans for submission to major international companies such as McDonald's, British Petroleum, Disney, HSBC, Toyota, Google Inc. and others.

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Khalifa University Signs MOU with DUBAL

15/05/2012

Khalifa University announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dubai Aluminum (DUBAL).  

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Khalifa University will host sixth Forum on ICT Research and Innovation

13/05/2012

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court and Deputy Chairman of Khalifa University Board of Trustees, Khalifa University announced today that it will hold the UAE’s sixth Information and Communication Technology Research Forum (ICTRF2012), at its Abu Dhabi campus on May 20th, 2012.

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Khalifa University Faculty Member Joins Applied Aerodynamics Technical Committee

10/05/2012

Dr. Kursat Kara, an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Khalifa University has been chosen for the Applied Aerodynamics Technical Committee, by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).

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Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi Gives Talk on Leadership to Khalifa University Students

08/05/2012

Khalifa University hosted a special Leadership Day for its students on May 8th, 2012, where they were given an inspirational speech on leadership, by H.E. Sheikha Lubna bint Khalid bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Minister for Foreign Trade for the UAE.

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Khalifa University wins the first place at the Mobile Application Competition 2012

06/05/2012

Khalifa University announced the winners of the seventh annual Mobile Application Contest (MAC) in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, May 6th. Khalifa University took the top prize, winning Indoor Map Guidance through NFC based Android Smartphones. Sleep Apnea Monitor application from American University in Sharjah came second, iPresent: A mobile-based cloud classroom from Abu Dhabi University third and CAViAR: Context Aware Visual Indoor Augmented Reality, from Khalifa University came fourth.

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Khalifa University hosts five Emirati authors

04/05/2012

Khalifa University hosted at its Abu Dhabi campus five prominent Emirati authors. The authors shared their inspirational stories and presented some of their work of art with university students.  The readings were followed by book signings.

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Khalifa University Holds Fourth Annual Career Fair

03/05/2012

Khalifa University organized its fourth annual Career Fair at its Sharjah campus on May 2nd, 2012. The aim the Career Fair was to support Khalifa University’s graduates in finding suitable and rewarding careers after they’ve completed their studies.

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Khalifa University Wins First Place in Engineering Students Ethics Competition 2012

29/04/2012

Khalifa University students took the top prize at the fourth Engineering Students Ethics Competition 2012 (ESEC2012) which was held at Khalifa University. The event was organized by Khalifa University and the Khalifa University IEEE Student Branch, and was sponsored by Emirates Advanced Investments (EAI).

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Khalifa University Announces New Dean for the College of Engineering

25/04/2012

Khalifa University announced today that it has appointed a new Dean for its College of Engineering and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.  Dr. Bayan Sharif will join from Newcastle University in the United Kingdom.

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Khalifa University to Organize Mobile Application Competition 2012

24/04/2012

Khalifa University will organize the seventh annual Mobile Application Contest (MAC) in Abu Dhabi. University students from all over the UAE and the region can participate in the competition, which requires competitors to create innovative culturally focused applications that are designed to run on devices like smart phones and tablets.

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Khalifa University Hosts Open Day for Potential Students and Their Parents

22/04/2012

Khalifa University will host interested high school and university students and their parents at its annual Open Day being held at its Abu Dhabi and Sharjah campuses on the 24th of April from 4:00pm till 8:00pm. 

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Khalifa University Hosts Industry Leaders, Academics and Students for Special Graduate Programs Information Day

18/04/2012

Khalifa University hosted industry and academic leaders for a special Information Day on its graduate programs. Senior Representatives from Du, Etisalat, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR) and other organizations all attended the event which was held at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi Campus.

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Former U.S. Under Secretary of Energy Gives Lecture on Plans for a Clean Environment at Khalifa University lecture

12/04/2012

Khalifa University hosted former United States Under Secretary of Energy the Honorable Dr. Kristina Johnson on the evening of Wednesday, April 11th as part of their ongoing Distinguished Speakers Series, which was held in collaboration with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR).

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Khalifa University Invites Industry Leaders, Academics and Students to Special Graduate Programs Information Day

01/04/2012

Khalifa University announced today that it will be hosting an Information Day on its graduate programs for interested industry representatives, academics and students. The event will be held on April 17th, 2012 at Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus from 1:00 pm till 4:00 pm.

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Khalifa University Will Host Talk on Economic Plans for a Clean Environment

26/03/2012

Khalifa University announced today that its next speaker in the Distinguished Speakers Series will be former United States Under Secretary of Energy the Honorable Dr. Kristina Johnson.

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Khalifa University Shares Knowledge with BCS the Chartered Institute for IT

21/03/2012

Khalifa University announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with BCS The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS).  

The MOU will see Khalifa University students and faculty received BCS membership and share developments in Information Technology and Computing.

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Khalifa University Wraps Up Successful Gulf Programming Contest

18/03/2012

Khalifa University today announced the winners of the second Gulf Programming Contest (GPC 2012) which was held on March 14th and 15th at its Abu Dhabi campus.

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Khalifa University organizes Second Gulf Programming Contest

13/03/2012

Khalifa University announced today that it will organize and host the second Gulf Programming Contest (GPC 2012) on March 14th and 15th at its Abu Dhabi campus. 

The GPC 2012 offers students majoring in computer science, computer engineering, management information systems, information technology, or any IT related subjects an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in programming and problem solving while meeting with other students from around the Gulf.

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Prof. Shunichi Yamashita Speaks to Khalifa University about the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster and Radiation Health Risk Management

11/03/2012

Professor Shunichi Yamashita, spoke to Khalifa University students, faculty and staff on March 11th, 2012 about the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Disaster. Prof. Yamashita is currently the Chairman of the Global Strategic Initiative on Advanced Radiation Medical Sciences, Vice-President of Fukushima Medical University and a Professor at Nagasaki University Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.

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Khalifa University to present talk on how genomic research can revolutionize debates on health, longevity and society

08/03/2012

Khalifa University announced today that its next speaker in its Distinguished Speaker Series will be Richard Resnick, CEO of GenomeQuest. His lecture entitled “Wake up to the Genomic Revolution,” will take place in Abu Dhabi on March 12th, 2012, in collaboration with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research (ECSSR).

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Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute class of 2012 kicks off today with 20 students from the GCC

04/03/2012

Khalifa University has hosted today the opening of the Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII) 2012 Fellows. The four-module, sixteen-week course includes 20 students from the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. GNEII national stakeholders represent Khalifa University, Critical National Infrastructure Authority (CNIA), Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) and Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR).

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His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed chairs Khalifa University’s Board of Trustees Executive Committee Meeting

29/02/2012

Khalifa University’s Executive Committee held its tenth meeting on the University’s campus in Abu Dhabi. The meeting was chaired by His Highness Sheikh Hamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court and Deputy Chairman of Khalifa University Board of Trustees.

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British Ambassador to the UAE visits Khalifa University

28/02/2012

His Excellency, Mr. Dominic Jermey, British Ambassador to the UAE has visited Khalifa University’s Abu Dhabi campus, where he toured the University, met the students and delivered a speech.

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14 students, faculty and staff members participate at Khalifa University’s first Chess tournament

25/02/2012

Khalifa University’s Chess Club, in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Chess and Culture Club (ADCCC), organized Khalifa University’s first chess tournament on the 25th of February 2012 at its Abu Dhabi campus. Fourteen players among Khalifa University students, faculty and staff, participated in the event. The tournament consisted of seven rounds played according to the Swiss system.

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Khalifa University organizes a Healthcare Industry Career Day

22/02/2012

Khalifa University organizes tomorrow (Thursday) at its Abu Dhabi campus the Healthcare Industry Career Day, which targets the University students enrolled at the biomedical engineering program and other disciplines. A number of healthcare institutions in the UAE will participate such as Al Mafraq Hospital, Mubadala Healthcare, Tawam Hospital, Rashid Hospital and Siemens. Participating organizations will showcase internship and career opportunities available to Khalifa University and the competencies and skill sets required in professionals working in this important sector.

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University Leadership Council’s Innovation Forum Calls for A Consortium of Academic, Industry and Government Organizations

18/02/2012

The role of higher education institutions in fostering research, the support of the government with appropriate regulations to assist R&D through education, the industry’s role in helping to translate new ideas into commercially viable ventures, as well as the need for a consortium of academic, industry and government bodies to support knowledge creation were highlighted at the forum on research and innovation.

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H. E. Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak to Address University Leadership Council’s Forum on Innovation

11/02/2012

His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan bin Mabarak Al Nahayan, UAE Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research, will address a forum on innovation in Abu Dhabi.

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Khalifa University and Forensic Evidence Department in Abu Dhabi Police discuss collaboration opportunities

07/02/2012

Khalifa University has recently held at its Abu Dhabi campus a meeting with a delegation from the Forensic Evidence Department of Abu Dhabi Police to discuss ways of collaboration between the two in a number of academic and research aspects.

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Khalifa University promotes job opportunities and graduate scholarship program for Emiratis at Tawdheef 2012

31/01/2012

Khalifa University promoted during its participation at Tawdheef 2012 (held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center from January 31st to February 2nd) Mohammed bin Zayed Graduate Studies Scholarship Program (Buhooth), which offers UAE nationals a number of benefits. The University has also promoted the faculty and administration job opportunities that it offers to Emiratis.

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Khalifa University and Korea Advanced Institute for Science and Technology boost collaboration on research in areas of interest to the UAE beyond nuclear energy

29/01/2012

Khalifa University and Korea Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (KAIST) are working closely to foster research collaboration between the two institutions with initial investment from the Republic of Korea’s government.

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Khalifa University's Science Communicators receive Abu Dhabi Science Festival awards

17/01/2012

At a ceremony that recently took place at Khalifa University's Abu Dhabi Campus, Khalifa University's Student Science Communicators at the recent Abu Dhabi Science Festival received awards from the Festival's organizers.

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Khalifa University and Emirates ID discuss co-operation opportunities

15/01/2012

Khalifa University and The Emirates Identity Authority have discussed means of co-operation and conclusion of future partnerships in the fields of development and exchanged training as part of their efforts to upgrade the knowledge and technological skills of the Emirates Identity Authority’s employees and the university’s students.

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Ankabut’s Spring Users Meeting discusses “The Way Forward”

11/01/2012

Ankabut, the UAE Advanced Network for Research and Education, a project managed by Khalifa University, has held its Spring Users' Meeting at Higher Colleges of Technology Women’s Campus in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday 11th and 12th January, 2012.

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University Leadership Council Launched in UAE under Patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan to Spearhead Innovation and Technology Transfer

11/01/2012

The University Leadership Council (ULC) was launched in the UAE today under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, UAE Minister for Higher Education and Scientific Research.

The new organization will provide a platform for thought leadership and offer actionable recommendations to deepen collaboration and advance regionally relevant research and innovation.

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Khalifa University’s Distinguished Speaker discusses climate change related issues

09/01/2012

As part of the Distinguished Speakers Series, Khalifa University organized its third lecture from the distinguished Professor Hans Joachim Schellnhuber, a world expert on climate change. His lecture, entitled “Will Innovation Save the World?” took place today in collaboration with the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies & Research (ECSSR) in Abu Dhabi.

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Khalifa University hosts the IAEA School on Nuclear Energy Management

08/01/2012

Khalifa University witnessed today the launch of the GCC Regional School on Nuclear Energy Management, which is hosted by the University and organized by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in co-operation with the Government of the UAE.

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