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MBRSC and American University of Sharjah partner into space

By Dr. Richard SchoephoersterSpace….the final frontier. Any true-blue Star Trek fan knows the source of those words, but, whether you are a Trekkie or not, everyone understands the spirit of their...

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Sheraa’s Inaugural Showcase Day held at AUS

By Tayiba AhmedAfter working hard on their startup ideas for months, 10 entrepreneurial teams recently had the opportunity to showcase their ideas to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al...

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The road to launching Nayif-1, the UAE’s first nanosatellite

By Dr. Mohamed El-TarhuniBack in March 2014, American University of Sharjah was approached by what was then known as the Emirates Institute for Advanced Science and Technology (EIAST) and now known as...

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Red Baraat wows AUS audience

By Falah GulzarIt was so good, I mean very good. You want to know how good? I will tell you this, even the Chancellor Dr. Björn Kjerfve couldn’t remain seated, he got up and participated. That is how...

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Little hands building a sustainable future at AUS

By Ashwatha Mahesh“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.”—Benjamin FranklinThis quote was reflected during the recent Recycling Art Event that AUS Sustainability...

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AUS professor’s new book takes a look at neoliberalism and state security

By Tayiba AhmedThe faculty members at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have time and again displayed, through their work, their expertise and knowledge in various fields. Rather than simply...

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American University of Sharjah celebrates International Women’s Day

By Diana FarahAmerican University of Sharjah marked International Women's Day with celebrations on March 7-8.International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 every year. It was originally started to...

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AUS College of Architecture to design shades for security guards

By Aya SadekAs part of the fifth year design-build project, 16 Architecture students from the College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) are working on a...

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American University of Sharjah expands its scholarships and grants

By Aldrine CreadoTo support students in their pursuit of a quality education, American University of Sharjah (AUS) has introduced new scholarship schemes:Distinguished Student ScholarshipEffective Fall...

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Not surprised!  The UAE is a fascinating place to study abroad!

By Dr. Linda C. AngellUS News reported recently that the UAE was voted the best country for study abroad. Why should this surprise anyone?  Students coming to the UAE are in for a real treat!This...

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One month to go for AUS Professor to run from LA to NY

By Dr. Nicholas AshillI am sure by now some of you are aware that I am planning to undertake a three-month run across the United States of America exactly a month from today. I am doing this very...

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An Enriching Experience and Opportunity for Students to Get Recognized –...

By Tayiba AhmedHow exciting must it be to get your work recognized and published as an undergrad student? To have your name printed in a journal? To experience, even as an undergrad student, being a...

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Free English classes for Cleanco employees offered at AUS

By Tayiba AhmedEducation is the premise of progress and creates possibilities that one might not otherwise have. To be able to arm someone with that knowledge and education, and help better their...

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CAAD walks: Observing with all the senses

By Tayiba AhmedOpportunities to grow and enhance your talents and skills at American University of Sharjah (AUS) are plenty. Here, you are encouraged to learn and explore beyond what you learn inside...

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AUS senior instructor volunteers to help refugees in Greece

Speaking to students and faculty in an American University of Sharjah lecture hall on Tuesday, April 25, Jenifah Abu-Hassan, Senior Instructor at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) Achievement...

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One week to go before starting my run from Los Angeles to New York

By Dr. Nicholas AshillWith less than a week before I leave for America, I am making final adjustments to training, logistics and chasing potential sponsors. The realization of what lies ahead of me has...

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AUS students express appreciation to cleaning and security staff

By Tayiba AhmedThe students at American University of Sharjah (AUS) have always demonstrated a strong sense of responsibility and commitment to giving back to the community. Whether it be by raising...

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AUS Professor Becomes Certified Fraud Examiner

By Tayiba AhmedIn this day and age, where it is easy to post things online while remaining anonymous, we face a lot of issues regarding anonymous messages being sent to people, fake online accounts,...

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American University of Sharjah holds Environmental Day

By Tayiba AhmedTo help create a world that is sustainable, American University of Sharjah (AUS) strives to promote sustainability on campus. Students are encouraged to recycle through the university’s...

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A Sustainable Graduation at the AUS Day Care Center

By Sustainability Division in collaboration with Day Care CenterUnderstanding the importance of building a strong value-based education from a young age, the AUS Day Care Center (DCC) has integrated...

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AUS Professor Dr. Nick Ashill running from Los Angeles to New York

By Nick AshillOn Sunday, May 14, I started off in front of Santa Monica Pier in Los Angles. I have now been running for over a month and on Wednesday, June 14, exactly a month after I started my run, I...

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The Christo and Jeanne-Claude award-winning sculpture comes home to AUS

By Asma AlabedThe Christo and Jeanne-Claude award-winning sculpture entitled Keswa finished its exhibition tour around the Emirates and has now arrived at its permanent home at American University of...

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AUS professor comes closer to the goal in his incredible, record-breaking run

By Dr. Nicholas AshillEighty days have now passed since I started my run from Los Angeles to New York to help raise awareness and funds for families suffering from Pulmonary Fibrosis as well as to...

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Welcome to American University of Sharjah

By Dana Bou FakhereddineYou are now officially a student at American University of Sharjah, famously known as AUS. Welcome aboard!As a freshman, you might find yourself overwhelmed by the amount of...

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Five fun things to do at American University of Sharjah

By Dana Bou FakhereddineYou might be a new student at American University of Sharjah (AUS) and you are wondering, yes, I am here to study, but  what more can I do aside from my studies? You might be a...

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Places to visit during Eid Al Adha holiday

By Dana Bou FakhereddineEid Al Adha holiday is approaching! Most American University of Sharjah students will be flying back to their home countries to celebrate Eid with their family and friends. Some...

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Out and about American University of Sharjah

By Rania Omer Al-SakafHello and welcome to American University of Sharjah (AUS)!As you may know, AUS provides a lot of services to help make your experience at the university a pleasant one. One of...

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AUS Library and other study places in Sharjah

By Dana Bou FakhereddineFor many American University of Sharjah (AUS) students, the AUS Library is still the best place to study, do research, do projects, write reports and prepare for quizzes, tests,...

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Learn how to have fun on a budget

By Kateryna KadabashyBeing a student is not always easy, especially when you want to have fun on a budget. Although it might seem like mission impossible, there are actually numerous ways to save money...

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Dr. Nicholas Ashill shares an update with the AUS community

Greetings from Ohio!Many of you are aware that I was undertaking a three-month run across the United States of America, a very serious ultra-marathon run from Los Angeles to New York.On August 2, 2017,...

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AUS staff member treks to Mt. Everest Base Camp

By Gureni LukwaroJayant Menon Manavazhi, Supply Chain Director at American University of Sharjah has once again reached new heights—this time at the base camp of the highest peak in the world, Mount...

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Forensic science expert lectures at AUS on crime scene analysis

By Ahmad KhalidForensic science is “any aspect of science that deals with law,” Brigadier General Abdel Qader Al Amri, Director of the Forensic Laboratory of Sharjah Police, said to students and...

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AUS alum treks to Everest Base Camp

By Louay KhalilWe all have dreams, some big and some small. Some of these dreams will remain just that, dreams. But if we work hard to achieve them, these dreams can turn into life-changing...

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Forensic toxicologist lectures at AUS

By Ahmad KhalidUnderstanding chemistry is essential to being a good toxicologist, noted Dr. Fuad Tarbah, Senior Forensic Toxicologist and Director of Training, Research and Development at Dubai...

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AUS student treks to Everest Base Camp

By Gureni LukwaroAdnan Shahpurwala, Electrical Engineering student at American University of Sharjah (AUS) College of Engineering accomplished one of his life-long dreams by trekking to Everest Base...

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AUS student's ‘Top 5 Malls in Dubai’ for more than just shopping

By Kateryna KadabashyIf you are a new student at American University of Sharjah (AUS) and are wondering what can you do when you have some free time, don’t fret, there are many options to help you hang...

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AUS Academic Support Center:  Helping students become successful learners

By Wency VillamoraSometimes university students encounter academic and personal obstacles that stand in the way of achieving their full potential and educational goals. For these students, the...

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My voyage to study abroad at American University of Sharjah

By Kyle JacksonAs-salām 'alaykum from an exchange student a American University of Sharjah (AUS). My name is Kyle Jackson, I spent a semester studying abroad at AUS in Sharjah, the United Arab...

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Five places art lovers in UAE must visit

By Kateryna KadabashyStudents of American University of Sharjah are known, among other things, to be well-rounded people who are exposed to a variety of life experiences locally, regionally and...

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On the way to UAE; to study abroad at American University of Sharjah

By Kyle JacksonMarhabaan friends. My name is Kyle Jackson and I spent a semester as an international exchange student at American University of Sharjah (AUS) from Howard University in Washington D.C....

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Obesity is not only a public health problem but also a potential contributor...

New research from the Department of Economics at American University of Sharjah finds that obesity may be a significant contributor to climate change. This research, which was published in the journal...

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American University of Sharjah project shines at entrepreneurship forum

By Gureni LukwaroA project by three electrical engineering students at American University of Sharjah (AUS) was one among the best projects recognized at the 3rd International Forum on Innovation and...

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American University of Sharjah students explore the value of design

By Gureni LukwaroThe College of Architecture, Art and Design (CAAD) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) hosted Deborah Mrazek, the leading authority on design value and design thinking, who...

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In the same boat: AUS Peer Advisors can relate

By Kateryna KadabashyBeing a student at American University of Sharjah can be challenging. Sometimes it is a matter of adaptation, while at other times it is about learning how to handle certain...

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Looking for Job or Career Change? The annual AUS Career Fair is here!

By Gureni LukwaroStudents coming to study at American University of Sharjah (AUS) can benefit from a strong and enduring relationship with the university which does not end with their graduation. AUS...

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Less plastic? That’s fantastic!

By Rose ArmourDid you know that if each student, faculty member and staff member used 15 fewer plastic bags a month, 1 million fewer plastic bags would end up in the landfill each year?  In honor of...

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American University of Sharjah celebrates Earth Day 2018 with campaign to...

By Ryan HighlandOver the past 100 years, plastic has been integrated into our daily lives to the point it’s inescapable.  It can be found in all products we use from morning to night—from the soaps we...

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AUS alum gets to the final round of Shell Ideas360 global competition

American University of Sharjah (AUS) alumna, Apoorva Goel is among the top five finalists of Shell Ideas360, a global competition in which students develop ideas to tackle the pressures on the world’s...

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American University of Sharjah Redressing the Renaissance

By Martin GiesenRarely do re-enactments add much substance to the original. Redressing the Renaissance, a recent project by students in the College of Architecture, Art and Design, is a laudable...

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American University of Sharjah, The Place for Potential

By Gureni LukwaroAre you looking for a world-class education for yourself or for your child? The kind of education that can lead to exciting and rewarding careers? Education that can help students...

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