Towards a New Generation of Engaged
Universities: The Need to Act, Adapt and Transform 16th – 18thApril, 2024 | Kempinski Central Avenue (Formerly the Address Dubai Mall), Dubai, UAE
Institutional Case Studies’ Presentation- Parallel Tracks
17th April 2024
Track 1
Innovation for Societal Impact
Room: Diamond Ballroom 1
Chaired by: Dr. Mona Ismail, Dean, Scientific College of Design, Oman
14:30-14:40
Welcoming by Chair
14:40-14:55
Innovation for Social Impact: The Role of the Australian University (AU) in Fostering Sustainable Development: AU as a Case Study, Dr. Bashayer Alkhalifah, The Australian University, Kuwait
14:55-15:00
Questions & Answers
15:00–15:15
The Curious Case of Community Education in Kurdistan, Dr. Randall Rhodes, President, American University of Kurdistan, Kurdistan, Iraq
15:15-15:20
Questions & Answers
15:20- 15:35
Transformation at Fast Pace: The Case of Sharjah Maritime Academy, Dr. Hashim Al Zaabi, Chancellor, Sharjah Maritime Academy, UAE
15:35- 15:40
Questions & Answers
15:40-15:55
From Adversity to Advancement: Panamerican Business School's Impactful Odyssey, Maria isabel Najera, President and Chair, Board of Directors, Panamerican Business School and Chancellor, Panamerican Unversity, USA
15:55-16:00
Questions & Answers
16:00-16:15
Coffee Break
16:20-16-35
Sustainable Horizons: A Case Study on Integrating Sustainability Practices at Amity University Dubai, Dr. Adel Ahmed, Head of Research Center of Excellence for Sustainability, Amity University in Dubai, UAE.
16:35-16:40
Questions & Answers
16:40-16:55
Welcoming by Student-Centered Approaches to Career Development, Dr. Joanne Doumit, Director of the Career Center and Alumni Relations Office, La Sagesse University, Lebanon