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Welcome to our News section, where you can stay up-to-date with the latest news and events at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). Our news section is the go-to source for timely and relevant information about the university, including academic achievements, student activities, faculty research, and community outreach initiatives.
As a dynamic and innovative academic institution, AURAK is constantly evolving and expanding, and our news section is the perfect place to learn about our latest developments and achievements. Whether you are a current student, faculty member, staff member, or community member interested in learning more about AURAK, our news section provides a window into our university's vibrant and exciting world.
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26 September 2023, Tuesday
Roles in Educational Leadership to gain traction in a disruptive careers landscape
Universities offering master’s program in Educational Leadership gear for heightened demand In a disruptive careers landscape in which Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machines threaten to take over many jobs, jobs in educational leadership are predicted to continue to command high value. Educational leaders – those professionals who are tasked w
30 August 2023, Wednesday
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) appoints experienced academic leader Dr. David A. Schmidt as new President
Dr. Schmidt brings to the post 33 years of leadership expertise spanning public and private academic institutions worldwide American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK), one of the leading universities in the UAE, has appointed Dr. David A. Schmidt as its new President. Dr. Schmidt brings to AURAK 33 years of broad-based experience as an execut
15 August 2023, Tuesday
AURAK joins handful of world’s universities with ‘QS 5 Stars Plus’ rating
AURAK moves from Five Stars to 5 Stars Plus, the highest rating that recognises an institution’s strengths and fields of expertise Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, August 14, 2023: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has been awarded the QS 5 Stars Plus rating, placing it in the league of a handful of the world’s elite universities. It is the fi
03 August 2023, Thursday
American University of Ras Al Khaimah gears to host 8 countries at the Middle East Startup Awards in January 2024
Innovation-driven technology start-ups and SMEs from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Jordan and Lebanon will vie for recognition at the Middle East Startup Awards (MESA) 2022-23, hosted by the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation of American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK). The Awards will be announced during a t
02 August 2023, Wednesday
Interest in AI-related programmes mounts, as AI is predicted to create 97 million new jobs by 2025
American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) gears for new intake for Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence programme.Call it the charge of ChatGPT or a sign of the times, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved to the top of the list for career choices among youths entering university. World Economic Forum has projected that AI will crea
02 August 2023, Wednesday
While UAE is adopting AI rapidly, news organisations are lagging, reveals research paper
The study, co-authored by researchers from 2 universities, says several factors are deterring media houses from moving from digital journalism to “algorithmic journalism” While the global news media world is being disrupted by Artificial Intelligence (AI) led by bigtime players, news organisations in the UAE have been slow in the use and adoption
26 June 2023, Monday
AURAK hosts International Yoga Day celebrations to support holistic approach to life and learning
Demonstrations by young yoga practitioners captivate the audience at the show supported by the Indian Consulate and Indian People’s ForumRas Al Khaimah, UAE: The growing popularity of yoga globally was celebrated at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) with a colourful event to mark the 9th International Yoga Day, supported by the Cons
23 June 2023, Friday
Two AURAK researchers propose new framework to detect damaged kidney cells by using hardware accelerator
New method uses computer vision to produce accurate diagnosis in real time, instead of time-consuming approach of examining biochemical and structural changesRas Al Khaimah, UAE: Two prominent researchers from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) have proposed a new framework for detecting different types of damaged kidney cells by usi
08 June 2023, Thursday
Academic integrity and AI – Universities in a dilemma
In March this year, three academics from Plymouth Marjon University published an academic paper entitled ‘Chatting and Cheating: Ensuring Academic Integrity in the Era of ChatGPT’ in the journal Innovations in Education and Teaching International. It was peer-reviewed by four other academics who cleared it for publication. What the three co-authors
26 May 2023, Friday
Documenting old buildings of Ras Al Khaimah: A university’s novel experiment lets students have direct encounter with heritage
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: The deteriorating state of Ras Al Khaimah’s old buildings — that stand out because of their architectural heritage and use of different building materials — has propelled a group of researchers and architecture students to engage in a novel project to highlight the importance of heritage conservation.Ras Al Khaimah’s Old Cornic
05 May 2023, Friday
AURAK joins elite league with AACSB accreditation, cements position as a leading business school in UAE
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has achieved a significant milestone by earning full accreditation for its business school from AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).With this, AURAK joins an elite league of global institutions in achieving this prestigious recog
03 May 2023, Wednesday
Integrity at AURAK 2023: Academic Integrity Awareness
AURAK’s Office of Academic Integrity, in collaboration with the Department of Student Life and the Student Government Association, hosted Integrity at AURAK: Academic Integrity Awareness! Faculty and students engaged in discussing issues related to academic integrity, and spreading awareness of the negative impact of academic dishonesty.The da
28 April 2023, Friday
AURAK professor co-authors paper on open source platform for enabling brain-like computations
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: A researcher from the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) has co-authored a paper on an open source platform that enables brain-like computations.The paper presents a novel approach to neuromorphic computing, which is inspired by the structure and function of the human brain. The paper demonstrates a framework that en
11 April 2023, Tuesday
Universities should embrace ChatGPT, not resist it, says AURAK study
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE: ChatGPT and similar tools are here to stay, and it is futile to try to prevent their use. The best course of action is to guide university students to use such AI-enabled text-generation programs responsibly and ethically, according to an internal paper prepared by the American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK).As ChatGPT an
30 March 2023, Thursday
AURAK to develop new smart learning tools with AED 500,000 funding under Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program
Ras Al Khaimah: The American University of Ras Al Khaimah (AURAK) is set to develop a slew of smart learning tools with the AED 500,000 research funding awarded by the Ministry of Education (MOE) under the Mohammed Bin Rashid Smart Learning Program (MBRSLP).The funding was granted to the university’s Office of Research and Community Service.“The Am
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