Scholarships are available for year 2012 and closing date is 31 May 2012.

Study Subject: Chemical Engineering, Computing and Information Science, Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering Systems and Management, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microsystems Engineering, Water and Environmental Engineering.
Employer:  Government of the United Arab Emirates
Level: Masters
Scholarship Description: The Programme extends to the eight Master of Science Programmes offered at MASDAR Institute. All IRENA scholars are entitled to generous benefits and are offered IRENA’s exclusive Lecture Programme, which will provide IRENA’s scholars with an overview of the current state of renewable energies.

In the following text, interested students can find all necessary information and specifics or useful links to further sources that explain the MSc Programmes, entry requirements and the selection process. Extensive information can be retrieved from IRENA’s and MASDAR Institute’s websites

During these two years Programmes, IRENA’s MSc scholars will work on a research project and can select between the below listed MSc Programmes. The study is completed with a Master thesis. Research project and Master thesis shall be relevant to renewable energies

Submit your application, if you comply with following MASDAR Institute criteria:

• Relevant undergraduate degree from a college, university or technical college of acceptable standing in the field of science, engineering or information technology
• Minimum CGPA required: 3.0 on a scale of 4.0.
• Competence in spoken and written English. Minimum TOEFL score: 91 (IBT) on the international TOEFL. Minimum academic IELTSscore: 6.5.
• Minimum GRE quantitative score: 700(or 155 on the new scale) .
• Academic record and credentials must indicate the ability to achieve distinction

And following IRENA criteria:

• Desired specialisation within the chosen MSc programme.
• Description of knowledge already acquired in the field of renewable energies and relevant previous professional engagements or experience.
• In case of equal aptitude, priority access will be given to applicants from Developing Countries.

Source: scholarship-positions.com

The meeting witnessed the confirmation of the names of graduates from the e-School of Business and Quality Management, e-School of Health and Environment Studies, and School of e-Education. During the meeting, the board members emphasized on the need to continue the focus on excellence and innovation that enabled HBMeU to launch new academic programs, implement pilot initiatives, and also ensure the development of innovative standards for enhancing the overall teaching and learning experience.

The meeting discussed the themes and objectives of the Strategic Plan 2011-2015, which aim to enhance quality, establish a culture of innovation and excellence and improve e-learning at the regional level. The meeting was also held in line with the University’s keenness to ensure successful integration of theory and practice as well as enhance HBMeU’s status as the first e-learning University and the premier academic choice in the UAE and Arab World, complementing the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and President of HBMeU.

The meeting also focused on discussing the most effective initiatives that complement the objectives of the university in achieving a new education paradigm and preparing a young generation who are well-equipped to contribute to the country’s growth and development at various levels. The members of the Board of Governors also discussed the proposed program of “Investors in Education” as well as new programs in the area of customer services. It was decided to present an operational plan for the proposed programs during the next meeting.

HBMeU is the first e-learning institute in the Arab World that was established with the vision to develop a new learning process through the implementation of learning practices characterised by flexibility, quality and diversity to strengthen self-leadership among learners and prepare them socially and academically for a future career through integration in the job market. HBMeU’s philosophy is based on vital methods that have been developed through extensive research and development by specialists from all over the world. These methods include offering high quality programs, supporting the pursuit of lifelong learning, promoting the freedom of information, reinforcing the culture of excellence and innovation and providing education for everyone in line with the highest standards of comprehensiveness and credibility. The university seeks to constantly identify knowledge needs, support research and development programs and create an outstanding environment for e-learning.

source:Hamdan Bin Mohammed University

This new base will allow leading businesses and organisations to benefit better from the Ashridge portfolio of custom and open executive education programmes, organisation consulting, executive coaching and mentoring, virtual learning and qualification programmes.

Masdar’s futuristic, zero emission environment has been chosen specifically to mirror Ashridge’s drive to integrate sustainability within both its operations and its executive education and consulting activities. This is underpinned by Ashridge’s global research programmes into the future challenges facing organisations.

Ashridge has had a strong presence in the Middle East for over 10 years, but this is the first time that it has had a dedicated regional office. Its clients in the region include organisations in Government, the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Oil & Gas, Financial Services and Leisure sectors.

Rory Hendrikz, recently appointed as Director for Ashridge in the Middle East, who is based in the UAE, said: “Developing professional, confident, capable leaders is one of the biggest challenge facing governments and businesses in the region. Having worked with clients throughout the Gulf since 2001, it has never been more important for Ashridge to help meet this challenge and opportunity. Setting up our office here will enable Ashridge to deliver global expertise to the specific contexts and issues in the region.”

Ashridge has a distinctive approach to learning – interactive, practical and applied – combined with a thorough understanding of the current issues facing organisations. This has proven highly successful with global clients including organisations such as Sinopec, Bayer CropScience, Tetra Pak and Volvo. In the public sector, Ashridge has worked with six national Governments and in the UK, the Bank of England, City of London and the National Health Service.

Source: Ashridge.org.uk

Manchester Business School in UAE inaugurates the 2nd Manchester Innovation Award for Emiratis 2010 at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi.

Source: AMEinfo

“Raising the compulsory education age is one of the key component of the strategy that will help minimise the dropout rate,” she told the daily. Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) placed the dropout rate in the emirate at 22% among boys and 14% among girls.

Source: AMEinfo

This year, the event will take place from 14^th – 17^th April 2010 and will be hosted under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Nahayan Bin Mubarak Al Nahayan, Minister of Higher Education & Scientific Research in the UAE and focuses on three distinct segments:

• Student Recruitment
• Education Equipment & Technology
• Careers & Training

Exhibition Catalogue

The Online Catalogue will provide you with a comprehensive course index guide and detailed information on exhibitors. The Online Catalogue will also allow you to book appointments with specific exhibitors at GETEX. A comprehensive printed version of catalogue is distributed free to all visitors to the Show.

GETEX Conferences

Over the 20 years of its existence, GETEX (the Gulf Education and Training Exhibition) has evolved from a student recruitment show to a complete networking forum for the Education Industry. Student Recruitment, Training, Education Technology, Academic Alliances and Cultural Expression, all find place in the GETEX Forum – showcased at the exhibition, as well as at the discussion forums, workshops, seminars and conferences that run concurrent with the exhibition.

GETEX 2010 will witness the launch of the Global Conference for Technology & Innovation in Education, a joint initiative between IC&E and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) , based in Washington, USA.