AUS professors to advise the Emirates Mars Mission
By Tayiba AhmedLast year, the UAE Government unveiled its plan to send an unmanned probe to Mars to study the atmosphere of the Red Planet, in celebration of the UAE’s 50th national day. It plans to...
View ArticleAUS creates a database for region’s professional women
By Diana FarahSeeking to provide more resources for businesswomen in the Gulf, faculty members in the School of Business Administration (SBA) at American University of Sharjah (AUS) have created a...
View ArticleAcademic support for students with disabilities at AUS
By Kateryna KadabashyUniversity life can be overwhelming and stressful, and that is why American University of Sharjah (AUS) offers students many resources to make their life easier. One such resources...
View ArticleAmerican University of Sharjah becoming a cultural hub
By Falah GulzarIn additional to being an excellent higher education institution, American University of Sharjah (AUS) has proven to be a center for promoting art and culture in the region.The diverse...
View ArticleAUS team explores best places for space observatories
By Tayiba AhmadDuring the Islamic Golden Age, which lasted from the mid-8th century to the mid thirteenth century, scholarly learning was greatly prized by the Arabs and Muslims, and Arab scholars...
View ArticleAUS’ food for thought on the hidden carbon footprint of your food
By Ashwatha MaheshDid you know that the food you choose to eat determines the level of impact you have on climate change?The agricultural industry is notably the second largest emitter of greenhouse...
View ArticleDiscover American University of Sharjah
By Tayiba AhmedEver since it was established in 1997 by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the American University of Sharjah (AUS) aims...
View ArticleAmerican University of Sharjah Holds First Theater Festival
By Falah GulzarAmerican University of Sharjah (AUS) will hold its first ever theater festival from Tuesday, January 31 to Saturday, February 4, 2017, featuring works of and sessions by local and...
View ArticleHow to Start Your Semester Sustainably
By Ashwatha MaheshA bright start awaits you as you arrive on campus for the new semester, refreshed from the holidays. AUS Sustainability warmly welcomes you, providing you with a few simple ways to...
View ArticleAUS holds a successful theatre festival
By Falah GulzarThe American University of Sharjah held its first ever theatre festival that presented attendees with both entertaining and insightful activities.The initiative was part of the...
View ArticleA Guide to What AUS Model United Nations is About
By Tayiba AhmedThis past weekend, nearly 1,000 students gathered at American University of Sharjah (AUS). You might wonder what was interesting enough to cause such a large number of students to spend...
View ArticleMaking social media work for fresh graduates
By Diana FarahFresh university graduates seeking job opportunities should be active on social media in order to “be present in front of the right people,” said LinkedIn’s UAE territory director Sherif...
View ArticleRed Baraat to perform at American University of Sharjah
By Falah GulzarIt won’t be your average Monday afternoon when Red Baraat, the Brooklyn, New York, bhangra band take the stage at American University of Sharjah today, February 20, at 5:30 p.m in the...
View ArticleAmerican University of Sharjah leads the UAE 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...
View ArticleSheraa’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...
View ArticleThe 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...
View ArticleRed 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...
View ArticleLittle 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...
View ArticleAUS 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...
View ArticleAmerican 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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