emirates7 - The University of Sharjah (UoS) recently welcomed a distinguished delegation from the Australian Embassy in the UAE to discuss potential partnerships in higher education and research between UoS and academic institutions in Australia.
The visiting delegation was headed by Radwan Jadwat, Australian Ambassador to the UAE, accompanied by Andrew Feng, Second Secretary at the Australian Embassy.
The guests were received by Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, along with several senior officials from the university, including Prof. Youssef Haik, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Prof. Maamar Bettayeb, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies; Dr. Salah Taher Al-Haj, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs; Prof. Abdelaziz Soufyane, Director of the International Relations Office; and Dr. Masoud Idris, Director of the Sharjah International Foundation for the History of Science.
During their discussions, both parties explored ways to deepen collaboration in academic and research fields. Particular focus was placed on establishing student and faculty exchange programmes and launching joint research projects with Australian universities.
The delegation also toured several key facilities on campus, including the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, where they were introduced to some of the university’s prominent academic and research accomplishments.
The visiting delegation was headed by Radwan Jadwat, Australian Ambassador to the UAE, accompanied by Andrew Feng, Second Secretary at the Australian Embassy.
The guests were received by Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of the University of Sharjah, along with several senior officials from the university, including Prof. Youssef Haik, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Prof. Maamar Bettayeb, Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies; Dr. Salah Taher Al-Haj, Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs; Prof. Abdelaziz Soufyane, Director of the International Relations Office; and Dr. Masoud Idris, Director of the Sharjah International Foundation for the History of Science.
During their discussions, both parties explored ways to deepen collaboration in academic and research fields. Particular focus was placed on establishing student and faculty exchange programmes and launching joint research projects with Australian universities.
The delegation also toured several key facilities on campus, including the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology, where they were introduced to some of the university’s prominent academic and research accomplishments.