On May 14, 2024, The Africa Institute, Global Studies University (GSU), and the University of Sharjah (UoS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step towards enhanced academic and research collaboration. This partnership aims to foster joint initiatives in teaching, research, and cultural exchange, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to address global and regional challenges.
The MoU was signed by His Excellency Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of UoS, and Prof. Salah M. Hassan, Chancellor of GSU and Dean of the Africa Institute. During the signing, the UoS Chancellor welcomed the GSU Chancellor, Dean of the Africa Institute, and their academic delegation, conveying the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of UoS.
The UoS Chancellor emphasized the importance of the MoU, reflecting the University’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with various academic and research institutions, thereby strengthening its standing as a leading academic institution in teaching, learning excellence, and research advancements.
According to the agreement, the universities will cooperate in the exchange of faculty members and researchers, promote joint supervision of Master’s and Ph.D. students, organize joint research activities, international workshops, conferences, and seminars, establish joint/dual academic degrees, and conduct joint grants applications. The MoU also focuses on collaborating in e-learning programs, training, teaching, curriculum development, exchange of academic and scientific materials, and promoting joint usage and access of library resources.
The signing was attended by Prof. Youssef Al Haik, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Abdelaziz Soufyane, Director of the Office of International Relations, and several college deans. From Global Studies University and The Africa Institute, attendees included Binyam Sisay Mendisu, Associate Dean and Professor of African Languages and Linguistics, Grieve Chelwa, Associate Professor of Political Economy, Sara Majdi, Associate Director for Academic Affairs, and Sataan Al Hassan, Associate Director for Administration and Operations. Officials and academicians from both universities highlighted their commitment to fostering deeper academic ties and advancing global studies and communication.
“The University of Sharjah and The Africa Institute signed an agreement of collaboration. We have been working with them already and look forward to engaging in teaching and research,” tweeted Jairo Lugo-Ocando, UoS’s Dean of the College of Communication.
This agreement formalizes ongoing cooperation between the two institutions, promising a future of enriched educational opportunities and innovative research endeavors that will benefit students, faculty, and the broader academic community.
On May 14, 2024, The Africa Institute, Global Studies University (GSU), and the University of Sharjah (UoS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step towards enhanced academic and research collaboration. This partnership aims to foster joint initiatives in teaching, research, and cultural exchange, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to address global and regional challenges.
On May 14, 2024, The Africa Institute, Global Studies University (GSU), and the University of Sharjah (UoS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking a significant step towards enhanced academic and research collaboration. This partnership aims to foster joint initiatives in teaching, research, and cultural exchange, leveraging the strengths of both institutions to address global and regional challenges.
The MoU was signed by His Excellency Prof. Hamid M.K. Al Naimiy, Chancellor of UoS, and Prof. Salah M. Hassan, Chancellor of GSU and Dean of the Africa Institute. During the signing, the UoS Chancellor welcomed the GSU Chancellor, Dean of the Africa Institute, and their academic delegation, conveying the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of UoS.
The UoS Chancellor emphasized the importance of the MoU, reflecting the University’s commitment to enhancing cooperation with various academic and research institutions, thereby strengthening its standing as a leading academic institution in teaching, learning excellence, and research advancements.
According to the agreement, the universities will cooperate in the exchange of faculty members and researchers, promote joint supervision of Master’s and Ph.D. students, organize joint research activities, international workshops, conferences, and seminars, establish joint/dual academic degrees, and conduct joint grants applications. The MoU also focuses on collaborating in e-learning programs, training, teaching, curriculum development, exchange of academic and scientific materials, and promoting joint usage and access of library resources.
The signing was attended by Prof. Youssef Al Haik, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Prof. Abdelaziz Soufyane, Director of the Office of International Relations, and several college deans. From Global Studies University and The Africa Institute, attendees included Binyam Sisay Mendisu, Associate Dean and Professor of African Languages and Linguistics, Grieve Chelwa, Associate Professor of Political Economy, Sara Majdi, Associate Director for Academic Affairs, and Sataan Al Hassan, Associate Director for Administration and Operations. Officials and academicians from both universities highlighted their commitment to fostering deeper academic ties and advancing global studies and communication.
“The University of Sharjah and The Africa Institute signed an agreement of collaboration. We have been working with them already and look forward to engaging in teaching and research,” tweeted Jairo Lugo-Ocando, UoS’s Dean of the College of Communication.
This agreement formalizes ongoing cooperation between the two institutions, promising a future of enriched educational opportunities and innovative research endeavors that will benefit students, faculty, and the broader academic community.
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