(MENAFN- Emirates News Agency (WAM))
AJMAN, 25th April, 2018 (WAM) -- Ajman University, AU, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with New York University, NYU, Abu Dhabi to foster mutual cooperation in the education and research sector, as well as strengthen the existing landscape for academic, scientific, artistic and athletic advancements.
The agreement was signed by Chancellor of Ajman University, Dr. Karim Seghir, and Vice Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi, Al Bloom, at a ceremony held at the Ajman University campus.
Under the MoU, the universities will boost cooperation in academics, arts, athletics, co-curricular activities and community service. Leading representatives and department heads from both institutions will spearhead each area of collaboration.
Ajman University and NYU Abu Dhabi will also host joint events, conduct research, as well as promote student, faculty, and staff exchange agreements. The MoU provides a strategic framework for cooperation that encourages a mutual sustainable partnership between both universities as they pursue projects within these fields that further build the regional academic landscape.
Commenting on the partnership, Dr. Seghir said, "AU is keen on ensuring that students enjoy a comprehensive tenure during their academic career. AU is joining hands with educational institutions across the UAE, and globally, to give students a chance to explore, experience and exchange knowledge with others.
"The connection between Ajman University and New York University-Abu Dhabi is a deep one. I strongly believe, both institutions are deeply devoted to their common goal of graduating well-rounded minds and putting higher education to work for the greater good of society. We share a profound sense of local and global responsibility with our students and our communities. All of the partnerships that grow from this MoU will be linked to making an impact in the UAE and beyond," he added.
Al Bloom said, "We are delighted and proud to celebrate the signing of an MoU with Ajman University, expressing our mutual commitment to enriching the quality of both of our institutions through distinctive contributions we can each make to one another, especially in the areas of student life, community vitality and educational breadth. It is highly meaningful to initiate this collaboration between our university situated in the capital and one in the emirate of Ajman during the Year of Zayed as it builds in the educational sector on the unity across the emirates that Sheikh Zayed envisioned and forged."
The agreement comes as a result of the success of an initial collaboration between The Arts Centre at NYU Abu Dhabi and Ajman University.
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