Media and Press

Inaugural Khalifa University Forum Discusses “Innovation and Future Trends in Education”

27/12/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research, recently organized and successfully held its first Education Forum at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Yas Island with world-renowned experts from 10 countries speaking at the forum. The theme of the forum was “Innovation and Future Trends in Education”

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Zayed University and Khalifa University Sign an MOU to Strengthen Academic Cooperation

25/12/2010

Zayed University and Khalifa University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing prospects of mutual cooperation and development in areas of higher education and joint scientific research, and to support the preparation of a generation of well-qualified business professionals able to contribute to the new knowledge-based economy of Abu Dhabi and enhance the economic development of the UAE.

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Khalifa University and Mubadala Aerospace Join Forces in Pioneering Aerospace Research Initiative

18/12/2010

Khalifa University and Mubadala Aerospace recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish an aerospace research and innovation centre (ARIC) at Khalifa University in its Abu Dhabi campus. The Center is the first step towards establishing an Academic Research Consortium led by Khalifa University and involving local and global academic and industrial institutions.

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Hamed Bin Zayed Chairs Khalifa University's Board of Trustees Annual Meeting

15/12/2010

Khalifa University's board of trustees has held its annual meeting on Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi campus. 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. His Highness Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed has confirmed that Khalifa University is dedicated to keeping pace with the advancements of the education systems internationally, improving the education outcome and raising the bar of evaluating these outcomes.

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Under the Patronage of Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Khalifa University Holds Inaugural Graduation Ceremony

12/12/2010

Under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Chairman to the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University, and in the presence of HH Sheikh Hamed bin Nahyan, Deputy Chairman to the Board of Trustees of the University, Khalifa University, today held its inaugural graduation ceremony at the Emirates Palace.

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Future Industry Leaders to be recognized at Inaugural Khalifa University Graduation Ceremony

08/12/2010

Under the patronage of His Highness General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research, will hold its inaugural graduation ceremony on December 12th at the Emirates Palace

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ATIC and KUSTAR to establish world-class research and development environment in the UAE

10/11/2010

The Advanced Technology Investment Company (ATIC) and Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) have today formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding that will secure the establishment of the ATIC-KUSTAR Semiconductor Research and Development Center at KUSTAR's new campus. The collaboration between ATIC and KUSTAR covers both educational and research initiatives with the purpose of establishing an industrial-academic environment conducive to innovation in Abu Dhabi.

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UAE Research and Education Community Explore Grid and High Performance Computing

02/11/2010

The Ankabut Users’ Fall meeting was held at Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR). Ankabut management welcomed the distinguished speakers, scientists and academics to discuss their work in Grid & High Performance Computing.

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Bold new plans for university. Interview with Prof. Tod Laursen, The National

28/10/2010

The new president of Khalifa University of Science and Technology said he wants to boost its research and teaching capabilities. The university will embark on an aggressive recruitment campaign seeking top faculty from around the world and is developing a new medical school and an Institute for International Studies and Homeland Security, said Tod Laursen.

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KUSTAR Joins with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

04/10/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Vienna based International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently signed an agreement or “Practical Arrangements”, to establish an e-Learning Portal. This on-line resource and learning website provides materials that supplement classroom studies in the UAE and the region.

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KUSTAR Broadens its Reach in USA with an Institutional Collaboration in Education and Research with Georgia Institute of Technology

20/09/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) and the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), announced today their partnership to develop cutting edge Engineering-based education and research initiatives in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the United States of America (USA).

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250 New Students Enroll at Khalifa University for New Academic Year

11/09/2010

The new students were officially greeted at an orientation day at KUSTAR's Abu Dhabi campus at which new KUSTAR President Prof. Tod Laursen, Executive Vice President Dr Arif Sultan Al Hammadi and Interim Provost Dr Mohammed Al Mualla presented the exciting array of study opportunities available to them in the autumn (fall) semester and onwards.

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KUSTAR Students Undergo Training During a Three Week Scientific Trip to Taiwan

28/08/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) sent a group of students on a three-week scientific trip to Taiwan. Students visited a number of highly esteemed scientific, cultural and research institutions, and were trained on the most advanced nanotechnology practices and micro mechanical systems.

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KUSTAR hosts the ‘Future Scientists Program’ students from public and private schools

10/08/2010

22 students are taken on a two-campus tour to participate in scientific and technological activities. Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) recently hosted a ‘Future Scientists Program’ with students from UAE private and public schools at their two campuses in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah.

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KUSTAR's Etisalat-BT Innovation Center demonstrates research projects in Intelligent Customer Service and Green ICT

07/08/2010

Etisalat-BT Innovation Center (EBTIC), established by Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), Etisalat and BT, hosted at KUSTAR's Abu Dhabi Campus its quarterly Senior Management Board Meeting attended by senior executives from Etisalat, BT and KUSTAR.

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Khalifa University's Academic Leaders Hold Their First Retreat

06/08/2010

Senior management and faculty figures at Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) came together for the first Academic Leadership Retreat at Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort in Liwa. Led by newly-installed President, Professor Tod Laursen, and Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Executive Vice President, the retreat focused on key University leadership matters for the academic year 2010 – 2011.

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Khalifa University launches new majors for the upcoming year

18/07/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology & Research (KUSTAR) is launching new programs the upcoming year that includes Engineering, Logistics Management, Health Sciences and Homeland Security. Dr. Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Interim President of KUSTAR said that a centre was established in the University which is a joint initiative between ETISALAT, British Telecom and KUSTAR.

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Khalifa University expands senior faculty team by appointing the Department Chair of Industrial and Systems Engineering and Director of the Logistics Institute

14/07/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) announced that Prof. Chelsea White has joined its team as the Department Chair, Industrial Systems Engineering and Director of the Logistics Institute.

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KUSTAR student delegation experience South Korean advanced technology

13/07/2010

His Excellency Mohammad Abdullah, the UAE Ambassador to South Korea, met with a student delegation from Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) in the capital city of Seoul. H.E. Mohammad briefed them on the key facets of the technological and economical cooperation between the UAE and South Korea and the scientific expansion South Korea is currently witnessing.

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Khalifa University appoints Advisory and Search Committee for its new College of Medicine and Health Sciences

07/07/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) announced today the formation of an Advisory and Search Committee for its new College of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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HH Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan launches KUSTAR Discovery Centre in Abu Dhabi

05/07/2010

HH Sheikh Hamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chief of the Crown Prince Court and Deputy Chairman to the Board of Trustees of Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), today inaugurated the KUSTAR Discovery Centre at the University's Abu Dhabi campus, in partnership with Intel Corporation.

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KUSTAR and Thales partner to boost academic programs in various fields of engineering

03/07/2010

Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), Thales and Thales Advanced Solutions have signed a Memorandum of Understanding as part of an agreement aimed at developing an educational, research & development partnership

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