Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Sunday, January 27th 2013 [ME NewsWire]
Michigan State University in Dubai (MSU in Dubai) will be holding the "Dubai International Conference in Higher Education: Succeeding in the Pursuit of Quality” on the 28 and 29 January 2012. The two day event is the first international and multi-disciplinary higher education conference of its kind to take place in the region, with Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) acting as the conference’s academic partner. The conference aims to bring together academics from around the world to discuss the key issues facing the education sector in the Middle East today.
Dr. Tessa Dunseath, Executive Director, MSU in Dubai, said:"This conference, the theme of which is "Succeeding in the Pursuit of Quality”, offers an exciting opportunity for international educators to share knowledge, ideas and expertise as we strive constantly for greater quality, in teaching and learning, in research, in leadership and management, in administration and in community outreach.”
The conference is focused on three tracks: maintaining excellence through innovation; ensuring quality in learning and teaching; and demonstrating excellence in research and outreach. These tracks will be explored through panel discussions, workshops, poster sessions and academic papers, giving the attendees the opportunity to discuss the key challenges in the higher education sector and share insight, examples and solutions from their own experience and research.
All submissions have been peer reviewed and accepted based on quality, relevance and originality. Key topics to be covered include: Implementation Process of a Quality Management System in a Higher Education Institution; Market Based Steering of Higher Education in the UAE and its Impact on Quality; Enhancing Internationalisation in the Classroom; Role of Accreditation Process in Organisational Effectiveness; and the challenges faced by advisors and students with non-English speaking backgrounds and many more.
In addition to international academic institutions, many of the leading UAE-based universities have confirmed their participation at the conference including the American University in Dubai, the American University of Sharjah, Gulf Medical University, University of Wollongong Dubai, Ittihad University, Middlesex University, Emirates College of Advanced Education, American College of Dubai, Abu Dhabi Women’s College and Al Ghurair University.
As well as local academics, there will be international delegates from Austria, India, Iran, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Finland, USA, Australia, Kuwait, Poland and the USA. These academics will be joined by students, education leaders and researchers who will also be in attendance, as well as a number of NGOs. Admission is free for both days, however spaces are limited and expected to be filled quickly given the number and variety of presentations taking place.
Dr. Ayoub Kazim, Managing Director, TECOM Investments Education Cluster, said: "The UAE's higher education sector has been characterised by rapid growth over the decades and it is the right time to host a multi-disciplinary higher education conference on this scale. It is an opportunity not just for those already involved in the higher education sector, but for those seeking to be involved, to familiarise themselves with the latest research and practices.”
"We are particularly pleased to see that 11 universities from the UAE are participating at the conference, a move that represents a major step forward in driving a long-term research agenda and innovation for the development of education sector.”
MSU in Dubai is introducing two new programmes in the coming academic year, a Masters in Judicial Administration from the School of Law and a Masters in Speech and Communicative Disorders from the School of Speech and Communicative Disorders. These new programmes join the following Masters programmes already offered by the University in: Law, Public Heath and Human Resources and Labour Relations. MSU in Dubai is ranked in the top 200 in the world according to QS and Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings. The conference will be hosted in the Dubai Knowledge Village Auditorium.
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About Michigan State University in Dubai
Michigan State University in Dubai MSU in Dubai) specialises in part-time masters programs, taught entirely at our campus in Knowledge Village. MSU in Dubai has joint US and Dubai government accreditation, offering programmes in the field of Human Resources and Labor Relations, Public Health, and Law. As part of MSU, MSU in Dubai is ranked within the top-100 universities in the World and is considered to be one of the ‘Public Ivies’. MSU’s Masters of Human Resources program is ranked in #2 in the US. MSU in Dubai’s most recent academic addition is the Masters of Law (LL.M) program, the first English Language Programme to teach US law in the GCC. MSU in Dubai also offers custom made Executive Education in the field of Human Resources, and Law. In the coming months, MSU in Dubai will be adding more programs.
About Dubai International Academic City
Dubai International Academic City (DIAC) is the world’s only Free Zone dedicated to Higher Education. Established in 2007 as part of TECOM Investments, DIAC aims to develop the region’s talent pool and establish the UAE as a knowledge-based economy.
DIAC is the premier destination for Higher Education in the region, located on a fully-appointed 18 million sq ft. campus with state-of-the-art modern facilities. DIAC currently has 21 of the UAE’s 37 International Branch Campuses from 11 countries.
The DIAC campus is host to a large body of students from 137 nationalities. DIAC students also have access to over 400 Higher Education programmes.
DIAC Phase III achieved a "Green” status and was awarded Silver LEED certification. DIAC provides an established educational environment for academic institutions and caters to students from around the world.
DIAC is also ranked top 10 in the Middle East under "Best Transportation” category and top 25 in the Middle East under "Best Overall” category according to 2011 Financial Times Rankings.
Contacts
MEDIA
Izabella Siemicka,
Bell Pottinger Middle East
+971 5555 97407
DIAC
Brendan Vyner, Brand Manager,
TECOM Investments Education Cluster
+971 4 360 2960
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