UOWD in the news - 2018

UOWD IN THE NEWS - 2018

President of Wollongong University: We attach great importance to cooperation with UNEC

By Azertag

We attach great importance to cooperation with UNEC, said president of UOWD as he has visited Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC) More...

UAE’s oldest Western private university celebrates a milestone in the presence of a galaxy of dignitaries

By YaHind

UOWD marks silver jubilee with more ambitious plans through new state-of-the-art campus opening in 2020 More...

Minister hails education’s role

By Gulf Today

Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security, has hailed the role of education in producing great leaders More...

Member Spotlight: George Larkins

By Gulf Today

Mariam Hareb Almheiri, Minister of State for Food Security, has hailed the role of education in producing great leaders More...

Quenching thirst for knowledge

By Khaleej Times

Dubai is emerging as a hub with growing demand for higher education More...

Pearson calls on UAE students to prepare for the English Language test

By In Business

The computer based English language test with a quick score turnaround More...

Gulf Education: New visa rules cheer UAE students

By Gulf News

Sweeping changes in visa regulation will help students with future residence and possible employment in the UAE More...

UOWD Researcher Unveils Innovation Elevation Roadmap

By Dubai City Guide

Leading academic expert set to publish research monograph with Palgrave Macmillan UK More...

DIAC universities report rise in Chinese students

By Gulf Today;

Universities at Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) continue to witness significant growth in their Chinese student population More...

UOWD graduate selected for prestigious MetLife International Actuarial Rotation Program (MIARP)

By YaHind

MIARP is a special program that offers shortterm international rotations to talented high performing MetLife actuaries. More...

Machine that does farming and measures parameters wins robotics showdown

By Gulf News; Gulf Today

26 school teams participate in annual contest hosted by University of Wollongong in Dubai. More...

GEMS education and university partners successfully host inaugural UniConnect EDEX 2018

By Zawya; Dubai Forum

More than 600 students and parents attended the inaugural GEMS Education UniConnect EdEx event at GEMS Wellington Academy, Al Khail. More...

UAE women's cricket prodigy aims to take her game 'to a new level'

By DotEmirates

Esha Oza is looking to take her cricket "to a new level" when she represents the UAE at July's Women's World Twenty20 Qualifier in the Netherlands.. More...

Students expect new visa rules to help them work and study

By DotEmirates

Students in the UAE have greeted the new visa rule changes with delight, saying the new visa system will help them find jobs as well as provide them with more peace of mind while carrying out their studies. More...

DIAC Career Fair attracts thousands, using technology to connect students and employers across borders

By Zawya; DotEmirates

More than 60 employers participate in the on-site career fair, presenting over 300 job opportunities. More...

Inaugural head of Curtin University Dubai appointed

By Dubai Forum; Blogarama;

Professor John Evans has been appointed the inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor of Curtin Dubai, following an extensive international search. More...

App to detect counterfeit drugs wins international hackathon

By Gulf News Smart Edition; Dubai Informer; Dubai Forum; DotEmirates; Al Press; The Free Library (USA); YaHind.com

An app designed to tackle counterfeit drugs in the region using blockchain-based pharmaceutical distribution won the first place at New York University Abu Dhabi’s international hackathon. More...

Emirati student awarded first Innovation & Entrepreneurship degree at UOWD’s 33rdGraduation Ceremony

By YaHind.com; The MENA Financial Network; Gulf News Smart Edition;

he first Master of Business in Innovation & Entrepreneurship degree of the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) was awarded to an Emirati student at its 33rd Graduation Ceremony which conferred degrees on 292 graduates from across different faculties. More...

21 university teams from 15 countries show smart sustainable home models for the 1st round of the Solar Decathlon Middle East

By Dubai Forum; TotalUAE.com

The 2nd international workshop has concluded for the participating teams in the 1st round of the Solar Decathlon Middle East. More...

Logistics Middle East Awards 2018 winners announced

By Arabian Industry

The Logistics Middle East Awards 2018 took place in Dubai, to celebrate excellence in the supply chain. More...

DEWA opens registration for 2nd Solar Decathlon Middle East in Dubai

By PublicNow; Dubai Electricity and Water Authority

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has announced that registration is now open for the second Solar Decathlon Middle East (SDME). More...

AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH: Leopards deliver outstanding performances in intercollegiate racket tournament

By Gulf News Journal

Spectators at the 13th AUS Men’s and Women’s Intercollegiate Racket Tournament witnessed exciting matches of skill and determination among 16 teams. More...

Few part-time jobs on offer, universities say

By Gulf News Smart Edition

HEADS OF UNIVERSITIES LIST EMPLOYERS’ LACK OF AWARENESS AMONG CHALLENGES IN HIRING STUDENTS FOR PART-TIME WORK IN FREE ZONES. More...

Bayt.com and Dubai International Academic City launch first-ever hybrid career fair for university graduates

By Business Intelligence Middle East

DIAC has partnered with Bayt.com, the UAE’s largest job site, to conduct an innovative hiring event that overcomes common constraints such as availability or geographic distances, helping hundreds of fresh graduates find a career in leading organizations. More...

Bodour Al Qasimi promotes Mohammed Al Musharrakh to CEO of ‘Invest in Sharjah’

By Gulf Today, Gulf News, Total UAE

Mohammed Juma Al Musharrakh had been appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Sharjah FDI Office (Invest in Sharjah). More...

UOWD hosts inaugural Middle East CASE Conference

By Yahind

Conference supports advancement of education in the region through shared insights and knowledge. More...

Indian Billionaire B. R. Shetty Is Now Venturing Into Higher Education

By Dubai Forum, Wealth-X

After building a healthcare empire in the U.A.E., Abu Dhabi-based Indian billionaire B. R. Shetty is entering the region’s lucrative higher education sector. More...

Sarra scoops multiple honours in rowing and swimming

By Khaleej Times, The Middle East North Africa Financial Network

Rising sporting star Sarra Lajnef continues to excel in rowing and swimming championships in the region. More...

Dubai Electronic Security Center Receives Overwhelming Interest From Regional and Global Universities For The AED 700,000 ‘Innovation In Cyber Security Award' Competition

By Dubai PR Network, Total UAE, The Middle East North Africa Financial Network

Call for submission for the ‘Innovation In Cyber Security Award’ has earned overwhelming response from regional and global universities. More...

UOWD logistics students tour Jebel Ali Port in Dubai

By Arabian Industry, Dubai Forum

The Master of Science in Logistics at UOWD has been running in the UAE for the last 10 years and is one of the region’s most popular postgraduate courses. More...

Career focus need not stymie personal advancement

By Gulf News Smart Edition

Commitment to study runs deep in employed aspirants, experts say. More...

Most postgraduate students are working people

By Gulf News,

Most of the postgraduate students in the UAE are working people, said universities in the UAE. More...

Chairman Of Dubai-Based University Awarded Order Of Australia

By UAE Today, YaHind, Dubai Forum, Dubai Informer, Go Dubai

Peter Robson, Chairman of the University of Wollongong in Dubai’s, UOWD, Board, has been awarded the Order of Australia, OA. More...

9th Sustainable Development & Inclusive Growth Congress discusses ways to achieve global sustainability

By Go Dubai

Congress focused on the need to follow the principles of sustainable development and inclusive growth to meet global challenges and global sustainability More...

UOWD’s Master of Quality Management students celebrate 5th World Quality Day

By YaHind, Go Dubai

The one-day event in collaboration with the American Society of Quality (ASQ) included various engagement activities, presentations by industry experts and panel discussions. More...

A connected future

By British Computer Society

Soly Mathew Biju and Alex Mathew take us on a whistle-stop tour of some of the potential futures for the internet of things. More...

UOWD’s HR Management degrees get accreditation from Australian Human Resources Institute

By YaHind

UOWD is the first university in the UAE to receive recognition from AHRI More...

RTA Reinvests Employee Competency Through Internal Career Event

By Middle East Today, UAE Today

The Roads and Transport Authority has held the first edition of the Internal Career event ; the first of its type across the RTA More...

UOWD announces partnership with University of Dubai to deliver IELTS Testing

By YaHind, UAE Today

UOWD has partnered with the University of Dubai (UD) to deliver IELTS testing at its campus in Dubai International Academic City. More...

Over 50 experts share expertise on smart cities at 17th International Conference on Electronic Business in Dubai

By Zawya, Gulf News Smart Edition

Supported by Dubai Tourism, the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD) hosted the international conference. More...