Students from schools across the UAE learn how science can fight crime
More than 500 students from 45 schools across the UAE, in addition to faculty and staff, enjoyed a captivating discussion on the importance of science in crime scene investigations. The event was organized by the Department of Biology, Chemistry and...
Renowned scholars discuss impact of COVID-19 pandemic on international human rights at AUS conference
Seven renowned human rights scholars from the US, UAE and South Korea talked about international human rights and how their status, challenges and prospects have been impacted in these times of COVID-19 at a recent event entitled Conference on Human Rights...
UAE school students learn real-life applications at AUS MathFest
Around two hundred students from 35 schools across the UAE sharpened their mathematical and critical thinking skills through the virtual American University of Sharjah (AUS) MathFest held recently. “MathFest is part of the university’s aim to promote the...
AUS alumna to women students and alumni: “You have the power to create change.”
Her love for research, the desire to contribute to a more equitable future and the determination to overcome gender stereotypes were the main drivers that led to the success achieved by American University of Sharjah (AUS) alumna Vidya Diwakar. A Research...
AUS Environmental Day highlights impact of COVID-19 on Sustainability
More than 1,000 students and teachers from 37 schools around the UAE and Saudi Arabia had the opportunity to learn about the impact of COVID-19 on the environment and sustainability at the virtual Environmental Day held at American University of Sharjah (AUS...
Creating one’s own distinct path with a liberal arts education
Persistence and hard work have been the cornerstones of the life of American University of Sharjah (AUS) alumna Abiya Ahmed, who graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication in 2006. All set to defend her PhD thesis in Education at Stanford...
Success means helping others achieve their goals, says AUS alumna
Working with the United Nations to advocate for the rights of refugees and internally displaced people was not on the radar of American University of Sharjah (AUS) alumna Siham El Najmi when she graduated in 2006. Majoring in mass communication with a minor...
AUS star alumna behind skills program benefitting over 1 million people
Zain Masri, graduate of American University of Sharjah (AUS) and Head of Brand and Reputation Marketing at Google Middle East and North Africa, is using her position to help people throughout the Arab World to learn the digital skills necessary to progress...
Joint study led by AUS examines impact of dust and sandstorms in UAE
A joint study led by American University of Sharjah (AUS) has found potential improvement in the UAE air quality in recent years. Looking at the effect of meteorological parameters on air quality, the two-year study analyzed a number of factors at two sites...
