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AUS Media Clippings Newspaper Clippings of American University of Sharjah 26 March, 2015

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Sultan receives Jimmy Carter H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday received the former US president jimmy Carter, at the American University of Sharjah.

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24/03/2015 Main 2

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The Gulf Time

His Highness His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Monday the former US president Jimmy Carter, at the American University of Sharjah.

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The Gulf Today

Sultan, Carter take up issues on education His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Monday received the former US president Jimmy Carter, at the American University of Sharjah.

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The Gulf Today

AUS researchers' device could aid in measuring blood sugar levels A research team's technological breakthrough in energy can be of help in blood sugar measuring medical chips; powering wireless sensors to monitor structural safety of bridges, roads and buildings and for boosting mobile phone battery life. A research team at American University of Sharjah (AUS) has made this important breakthrough in energy harvesting technology that can benefit many sectors — from bio-medicine to construction.

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25/03/2015 Main 4

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The Gulf Today

AUS student comes 2nd at Masar Student Creative Award An American University of Sharjah (AUS) student won second place in the third edition of the Masar Student Creative Award for Print at the Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity 2015.The competition required students to create an original poster in response to the brief issued by the charity Dubai Cares, which focuses on education.Dena Al- Qaisi, a major in mass communication at AUS, won second place for her poster, which consisted of a hand drawn in an artistic way with the slogan "Be the Difference: A Letter a Day, Paves Their Way".It is part of the Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity, a leading event in the Middle East and North Africa region that honours the region's best work in advertising.

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The Gulf Today

AUS festooned for Global Day bash Students from 34 countries exchanging cultures, and traditions -- some of them in traditional costumes -- visited the pavilions dotting the sprawling campus of the American University of Sharjah (AUS) at the annual Global Day. Global Day is not only a celebration of multiculturalism; it is also how AUS students experience their life at a multicultural campus.

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The Gulf Today

History on a roll To highlight the inventions of the Arab and Muslim world, American University of Sharjah (AUS) student volunteers implemented a project entitled Lab on Wheels to conduct simple yet informative experiments at local secondary schools. During this academic year, over 80 AUS volunteers will visit schools with the materials required to perform experiments, and help students in building them. Mohammad Nazzal, Visiting Associate Professor in the AUS Department of Mechanical Engineering.

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19/03/2015 26-27

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The Gulf Today - Time Out

School design focus for building forum Effective project management, educational design considerations, building to meet growing learner demands and designing with sustainability in mind will form the agenda for a school building forum that opened in Dubai, UAE today (March 23). The Building Future Learning Spaces conference will run until March 25 at Dusit Thani, Dubai. It will be a meeting place for leading education providers, investors and regulators as they discuss strategies on meeting the growing demand in quality educational facilities. Dubai has one of the fastest population growth rates in the region and internationally, with population expected to reach 3.48 million by 2020, up from 2.21 million in 2013. The student population is expected to rise by over 100 000 from 2013, to stand at 360 000 by 2020 creating a need for exceptional education facilities (Colliers). Dr Cindy Gunn, professor and director, Faculty Development Centre, American University of Sharjah, said: “The future of learning is moving towards facilitated independent learning. Universities can prepare themselves for this by providing more active learning spaces and independent learning spaces for their students.� The event will also feature presentations from industry leading organisations consisting of Abu Dhabi Education Council, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Dubai International Academic City, Goldline Education and Consilium Education, among others.

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23/03/2015

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Trade Arabia Website

What's on in the UAE Pick of the day list including Abu Dhabi Festival, Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Festival, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, American University of Sharjah, Department of Municipal Affairs, Dubai International Financial Centre, The Address Hotel, Fairmont Dubai, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Marina Mall, Raffles Hotel Dubai, Shangri-La Hotel, The Galleria, Yas Marina and other.

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Gulf News Tabloid

Sharjah Ruler receives Jimmy Carter H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the former US president Jimmy Carter, at the American University of Sharjah.During the meeting, the Sharjah Ruler exchanged cordial talks with Mr. Carter and discussed with him issues of joint interest regarding development of education as well as plans and strategies pertaining to the academic and scientific research system.Sheikh Sultan and Mr. Carter toured the university and the library. Mr. Carter expressed his admiration at the academic level of the University, thanks to the support and follow up of Sheikh Sultan.A number of officials attended the meeting.

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Al Khaleej

Sharjah Ruler receives Jimmy Carter H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the former US president Jimmy Carter, at the American University of Sharjah.During the meeting, the Sharjah Ruler exchanged cordial talks with Mr. Carter and discussed with him issues of joint interest regarding development of education as well as plans and strategies pertaining to the academic and scientific research system.Sheikh Sultan and Mr. Carter toured the university and the library. Mr. Carter expressed his admiration at the academic level of the University, thanks to the support and follow up of Sheikh Sultan.A number of officials attended the meeting.

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24/03/2015 Local 19

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Al Bayan

Sharjah Ruler receives Jimmy Carter H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the former US president Jimmy Carter, at the American University of Sharjah.During the meeting, the Sharjah Ruler exchanged cordial talks with Mr. Carter and discussed with him issues of joint interest regarding development of education as well as plans and strategies pertaining to the academic and scientific research system.Sheikh Sultan and Mr. Carter toured the university and the library. Mr. Carter expressed his admiration at the academic level of the University, thanks to the support and follow up of Sheikh Sultan.A number of officials attended the meeting.

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24/03/2015 General 8

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Al Ittihad

Sharjah Ruler receives Jimmy Carter H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the former US president Jimmy Carter, at the American University of Sharjah.During the meeting, the Sharjah Ruler exchanged cordial talks with Mr. Carter and discussed with him issues of joint interest regarding development of education as well as plans and strategies pertaining to the academic and scientific research system.Sheikh Sultan and Mr. Carter toured the university and the library. Mr. Carter expressed his admiration at the academic level of the University, thanks to the support and follow up of Sheikh Sultan.A number of officials attended the meeting.

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24/03/2015 General 4

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Al Wahda

Sharjah Ruler receives Jimmy Carter H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received the former US president Jimmy Carter, at the American University of Sharjah.During the meeting, the Sharjah Ruler exchanged cordial talks with Mr. Carter and discussed with him issues of joint interest regarding development of education as well as plans and strategies pertaining to the academic and scientific research system.Sheikh Sultan and Mr. Carter toured the university and the library. Mr. Carter expressed his admiration at the academic level of the University, thanks to the support and follow up of Sheikh Sultan.A number of officials attended the meeting.

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24/03/2015 Local 5

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Al Fajr

Sheikh Sultan Restructures UoS' Board of Trustees His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), has issued a resolution restructuring the University's Board of Trustees. The decree names a number of global figures as members of the new Board, including heads of universities and prestigious global institutes, while at the same time retaining the national figures who were members in the previous Board. Sheikh Sultan has issued as well an Emiri decree pertaining the reorganisation of the American University of Sharjah.

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19/03/2015 Local 7

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Al Bayan

3rd International Conference on Water, Energy and Environment Under the patronage of HH Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad al-Qasimi, the 3rd international conference on water, energy and environment was launched yesterday at American University of Sharjah. The conference provides participants with the chance to discuss the latest researches and studies in this field.

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Al Ittihad