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KUSTAR holds a seminar on the Election Scheme for Intrusion Detection in MANET

03/01/2010

Dr. Hadi Otrok, Assistant Professor in the Computer Engineering Department at Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), Abu Dhabi has presented to KUSTAR Sharjah Campus faculty a mechanism design-based multi-leader election scheme for intrusion detection in MANET.

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Khalifa University signs MoU with General Headquarters of Armed Forces

04/03/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology, and Research (KUSTAR) signed a memorandum of understanding with The General Headquarters of Armed Forces (GHQ) on cooperation in the scientific, technical and research fields.

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Plans Announced for Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute in Abu Dhabi

16/03/2010

Organizations from the United Arab Emirates and the United States today formally agreed to establish the Gulf Nuclear Energy Infrastructure Institute (GNEII) in Abu Dhabi, an educational institution that will provide classroom instruction and hands-on experience in nuclear energy safety, security, safeguards and non-proliferation for the UAE’s civil nuclear energy program.

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Khalifa University hosts a TESOL Arabia event

17/03/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) hosted a workshop jointly sponsored by The British Council, Black Cat Publishing, and Al Mutanaabi bookshop and supported by TESOL Arabia ‘Read’ Special Interest Group (SIG).

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Khalifa University looks to draw qualified talent at "Careers UAE 2010"

27/03/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) announced that it will be participating at the recruitment fair, ‘Careers UAE’, being held at the Dubai international Convention & Exhibition Center March 28-30 2010, as part of its efforts to employ the highest caliber of staff. The institution hopes their participation will fuel their growth strategy for the year 2010.

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Khalifa University welcomes representative from US Nuclear Regulatory Commission to connect with female students

31/03/2010

Abu Dhabi, 31st March 2010: As part of its commitment to partner with leading industry pioneers to foster research and innovation, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) officials and students welcomed Ms. Leah Spradley, System Performance Analyst at the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to its Abu Dhabi campus. Ms. Spradley sat with KUSTAR’s female students to discuss the role of women in the exciting fields of Science & Engineering.

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Khalifa University brings together country’s top technological minds at fifth Mobile Application Contest

07/04/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) announced the launch of its fifth annual Mobile Application Contest (MAC 2010). This year’s theme focuses on mobile-related applications with an emphasis on innovation, originality and relevance to the local UAE culture. This initiative is sponsored by Emirates Advanced Investments.

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Khalifa University to highlight its offerings at GETEX 2010

14/04/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) announced its participation in GETEX 2010, the largest education fair in the region, which is being held at the Dubai International Exhibition Centre from April 14-17 2010. KUSTAR aims from this exhibition to showcase its academic and research offerings and encourage the young population to take on higher education in science or technology.

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Khalifa University and du sign MoU to exchange professional and academic experience

18/04/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and du have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in an agreement that will open academic and professional opportunities for UAE national university students and du employees. This cooperation comes in line with the government strategy for Emiritisation and aims to give local students and employees the tools required to achieve a distinguished career path.

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E-Learning main topic of discussion at ANKABUT Users' Meeting

20/04/2010

As part of its commitment to the research and education community in the UAE, the UAE's Advanced Network for Research and Education "ANKABUT" held the ANKABUT Users' Meeting hosted at Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR). ANKABUT management welcomed technology professionals from four UAE universities to discuss their work on e-learning, where the importance of communication technology as an underlying framework for e-learning was evident.

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KUSTAR hosts a seminar by a University of Illinois faculty

21/04/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) has hosted at its Abu Dhabi campus a seminar titled “Seeing the Unseen Using Small Sensors

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Khalifa University to host UAE Forum in ICT Research

28/04/2010

For the fourth time, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) announced today that it will be hosting the UAE Forum in Information and Communication Technology Research (ICTRF2010) at its Abu Dhabi campus on May 9, 2010. ICTRF is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Deputy Chairman of (KUSTAR)’s Board of Trustees.

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Khalifa University announces its new President

02/05/2010

The Board of Trustees at Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) has confirmed the appointment of its new President, following an extensive international search process which started in 2009.

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Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah visits Khalifa University Abu Dhabi campus and goes through new campus master plan

05/05/2010

His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince and Deputy Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, today visited the Khalifa University of Science Technology and Research (KUSTAR) campus in Abu Dhabi. HH Sheikh Saud toured the University’s various facilities such as the library, laboratories and research centers, and also went through the institution’s new campus plans.

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Khalifa University hosts Career Fair at Sharjah Campus

08/05/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) has recently hosted its Career Fair at its Sharjah campus.

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UAE Forum in Information and Communication Technology Research kicks off at Khalifa University

09/05/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research’s (KUSTAR) hosted today the UAE’s fourth Forum in Information and Communication Technology Research (ICTRF2010) at its Abu Dhabi campus. The event was held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Deputy Chairman of KUSTAR’s Board of Trustees,

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Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed chairs Khalifa University’s Board of Trustees' Executive Committee meeting

18/05/2010

His Highness Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince's Court and Deputy Chairman to the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University for Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), reaffirmed that the UAE, led by His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, pays great attention to the educational system. This is due to its significant role in the implementation of the UAE’s development strategy and which meets the challenges of the technology era.

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H.H. Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed receives an honorary PhD from KAIST, Korea

27/05/2010

Building human capacity is the key to securing long-term development and prosperity in the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, said yesterday.

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Changing the Face of Security

30/05/2010

As national security measures tighten up around the world and organisations take steps to protect their interests, more efficient ways are needed to keep borders safe and criminals at bay. At the Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), scientists are conducting research into biometrics for the purpose of developing 3D faceprints.

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Khalifa University organizes Engineering Students Ethics Competition 2010

30/05/2010

Abu Dhabi, May 30, 2010: Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and KUSTAR IEEE Student Branch organized the second Engineering Students Ethics Competition 2010 (ESEC2010) at KUSTAR’s Abu Dhabi campus. The event was sponsored by Global Aerospace Logistics LLC (GAL).

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Khalifa University appoints new Dean of Engineering

02/06/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) has announced the appointment of Professor Miroslaw Skibniewski as its founding Dean of Engineering, effective as of August 1st, 2010.

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Khalifa University organizes Mobile Application Competition 2010

05/06/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) hosted its fifth annual Mobile Application Contest (MAC) at the Park Rotana Hotel, Abu Dhabi. Students from nine universities across the UAE and the region participated in this year’s competition and displayed 15 innovative projects in the Mobile phone applications field.

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KUSTAR students to visit South Korea, Taiwan, Germany and United Kingdom

08/06/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) has announced details of its annual summer field-trip programme, confirming that selected students will undertake three visits to South Korea, Taiwan, Germany and the United Kingdom. The students, who have been selected on the basis of their superior performance during the past academic year, will visit a number of universities, research,

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Khalifa University, EADS Defence & Security and Emiraje Systems to advance Cyber Operations in the GCC

20/06/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research (KUSTAR); EADS Defence & Security and; Emiraje Systems L.L.C., a partnership between C4 Advanced Solutions (C4AS) and EADS Defence & Security, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for a collaborative programme in Cyber Operations.

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Khalifa University shores up senior faculty team with new Chair of Biomedical Engineering

22/06/2010

Prof. DeWeerth from Georgia Institute of Technology will oversee the Biomedical Engineering Department of the regionally-leading science, technology and research university

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