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 4
Engaged University Eco-system (Research & Community Integration)
Room: Ruby
Chaired by: Prof. Rachid Hadj-Hamou, CEO, Elite Academy, UAE
14:30-14:40
Welcoming by Chair
14:40-14:55
Scientific Profundity and Creativity, Research Ecosystem, Mr. Yücel YILMAZ, Strategy & Business Development Coordinator, Atılım University, Turkey
14:55-15:00
Questions & Answers
15:00–15:15
SASMEC @IIUM: Rise To Impact And Legacy As The First Shariah-Compliant Teaching Hospital In Malaysia, Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mohamed Saufi Awang, Hospital Director, International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia.
15:15-15:20
Questions & Answers
15:20- 15:35
The Creation of a Wise Sustainability Visibility, Eco- System, Prof. Yousef Al Assaf, President, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai, UAE
15:35- 15:40
Questions & Answers
15:40-15:55
Empowering Communities - Riphah International Universities Transformative Service to Society, Dr. Yawar Hayat Khan, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Riphah International University, Pakistan
15:55-16:00
Questions & Answers
16:00-16:15
Coffee Break
16:20-16-35
Inclusive Quality Education, Prof. Abhilasha Singh, Vice President for Academic Affairs, American University in the Emirates (AUE), UAE
16:35-16:40
Questions & Answers
16:40-16:55
Building capacity for research at an LMIC university: A success story, Ms. Melaine D' Cruze, Director, Research Office, Aga Khan University, Pakistan
16:55-17:00
Questions & Answers
17:00-17:15
How to Build a University Ecosystem for Innovation, Sustainability and Impact in Africa: the Case of UM6P in Morocco, Prof. François Thérin, Senior Advisor, Mohammed VI Polytechnic University/Africa Business School, Morocco