1. AUS researcher wins first place at Sharjah Sustainability Award for Innovative Carbon Sequestration Model

   ... mentor Dr. Adil Tamimi At the 14th cycle of the Sharjah Sustainability Award (SSA) ceremony held on June 11, 2026, American University ... theoretical modeling into civil implementation. It shows how our engineering curricula equips scholars with the tools, resources and ...

2. AUS community plants 140 mangroves in support of UAE climate and biodiversity goals

   ... of its first mangrove restoration initiative. The voluntary, sustainability-focused initiative engaged students, staff and faculty across ... of Sustainability at AUS. “Through this initiative, our students, staff and faculty contributed to a national environmental ...

3. AUS students win Product of the Year and Best Business Plan awards at INJAZ UAE finals 2026

   ... of the Year Award in the University Track, NAFEES is a sustainability-focused app that connects users with surplus food from licensed ... every financial assumption for failure points and ensured our data architecture was lean, purposeful and built for maximum efficiency.” ...

4. AUS and GCAIE establish partnership to advance AI excellence and future readiness

   ... resilient,” said Dr. Tod Laursen, Chancellor of AUS. “Our collaboration with GCAIE supports the UAE Strategy for Artificial ... future-focused programs in leadership, strategy, AI, sustainability, entrepreneurship, public policy and professional development to ...

5. AUS marks its largest graduating class to date with 842 graduates at Spring 2026 Commencement

   ... and contribute to society. We take great pride in preparing our graduates for that role.” “Commencement is one of the most ... of AUS’ Bachelor of Science in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability program, affirming the university’s growing focus on ...

6. AUS climbs to record-breaking QS ranking with significant gains in employability and research impact

   ... gains in employment outcomes, citations per faculty and sustainability rankings  American University of Sharjah (AUS) has ... the QS World University Rankings reinforces the strength of our academic model and the impact of long-term investment in our students, ...

7. AUS students earn top honors at Undergraduate Research and Innovation Competition

   ... spanning 24 strategic disciplines including healthcare, sustainability, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. First ... materials for wastewater treatment. “I believe our project stood out because it combined scientific innovation with ...

8. Nokia Catalocity Challenge at AUS showcases student-led AI solutions addressing critical challenges

   ... address challenges related to quality of life, environmental sustainability and communication. The initiative attracted 119 participants and ... demonstrated by the finalist teams reflect the strength of our experiential learning environment, where students work in multidisciplinary ...

9. AUS hosts UAE’s first interdisciplinary medical hackathon to bridge healthcare needs and engineering innovation

   ... solutions with purpose. Hosting this event at AUS reflects our commitment to applied learning and to preparing students who can contribute ... and ready to lead in industries shaped by technology, sustainability and human-centered solutions. Click here to learn more about ...

10. AUS convenes regional leaders to rethink crisis leadership in an era of constant disruption

    ... addressed one of the most pressing leadership challenges of our time: how to lead with clarity, confidence and strategic foresight in ... areas such as leadership and strategy, AI and technology, sustainability and ESG, public policy, entrepreneurship and professional ...

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