Let’s embrace the spirit of giving this month by being part of the charity campaign organized by Grace Conservation of Emirates Red Crescent and Skyline University College.
We encourage Skyline students, faculty, staff, and everyone from the local community to share their pre-loved clothes. You can drop your donations in front of the SUC Multi-Purpose Hall until December 16, 2019.
“No act of kindness no matter how small is ever wasted.” -Aesop
Toastmasters meeting is a way for members to acquire skills that they can use in their professional and personal lives. Skills such as public speaking, communication, and leadership are developed through presentations, improvisations, and getting feedback from evaluators.
The SUC Toastmasters Club members gathered together on November 5 for another club meeting. The group talked about “The Fear to Change” with Skyliner Mustafa Kur as the toastmaster of the day.
For those who want to improve their public speaking and leadership skills, join the SUC Toastmasters Club! You may contact Ms. Nadine on Nadine.felix@skylineuniversity.ac.ae.
SUC’s Professional Skill Development Program (PSDP) is a platform to develop students’ professional skills and abilities. Earlier this week, a PSDP workshop on the topic of Communication was conducted for sophomores taking the Social Psychology course.
Skyline University College (SUC) celebrated the 48th UAE National Day yesterday, November 27, 2019, at SUC campus. The campus decorated with the UAE flags and balloons was filled with joyful people dancing and singing to the tune of Arabic songs while enjoying freshly cooked traditional sweets. The employees and guests participated eagerly in various activities such as face painting, horse and camel ride, and outdoor games for kids. The guests were also entertained by the brilliant dance performances of the students of Mahila P.G. Mahavidyalaya from Jodhpur, India. One of the highlights of the event was the ceremonial release of green, black, white and red balloons — the colors of the country’s flag — into the air. The Skyline community, headed by Vice-Chairman, Mr. Nitin Anand and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mohammad In’airat, also welcomed the poet Ali Alkhawar in the event. The UAE National Day celebration was organized by Dr. Nizar Sahawneh and the students of Skyline University College.
To help students develop their socialization skills and inspire their love of literature and culture, our faculty brought our humanities students to the Sharjah Art Foundation’s Art Book Fair and Sharjah Art Museum where they learned about the publishing and literary culture, and rich history of the emirate.
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/events-chronicle?humanities-students-tour
SUC’s Fitness Challenge continues!
Today, Skyline’s faculty and staff attended a nutritional talk by ValO’8 and a discussion on wellness delivered by health practitioners at Areej Medical Center.
This talk is one of the series of activities organized by the Sports Department as part of the 5th edition of SUC’s fitness challenge “Mission: Slimpossible," which encourages employees to lead a healthier lifestyle and gives them a chance to win exciting prizes!
Photos: https://www.skylineuniversity.ac.ae/gallery/sports-updates?mission-slimpossible-nutritional-talk
To expose students to various insights and perspectives and give them opportunities to learn something new, SUC faculty members regularly invite industry experts and professionals outside the academe to give lectures to students. On that note, Ms. Anuja Upadhya, a psychologist, gave a lecture on Pro-Social Behavior and Helping to Skyliners taking a Psychology course. Ms. Upadhya engaged the students in interactive activities to deepen their understanding of the topic.
Yesterday, Skyline University College hosted a cricket match between Sri Lankan Embassy, Abu Dhabi, and Sri Lankan Consulate, Dubai. Sri Lankan Ambassador H.E. Majintha Jayesinghe and Sri Lankan Consul General H.E. Charita Yottagada graced the sporting event. Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mohammad In’airat, Director of Marketing and Communications, Mr. Rakesh Gaur; and Head of Sports, Mr. Sanjay Benjamin welcomed the guests and the athletes.
56 students from 14 universities across the UAE participated in the 5th Innovation Exhibition, which was held at SUC campus on November 21, 2019. The students showcased innovative prototypes and presented pioneering ideas that can benefit society, from Smart Library to Smart School Bus, Smart Mirror, and Child Protection Device in a Vehicle, among others. Skyline students, Hamza and Shoaib, also participated in the competition with their innovative Potable Water by Condensation prototype. RTA also showcased their Tesla Model X all-electric SUV during the event.
The Innovation Exhibition is an annual activity that Skyline organizes to encourage students to be creative and innovative, and promote healthy competition.
Winners
Healthcare and Well-being – An Enhanced Vehicle Fire Alarm Safety System Based on Internet of Things, Middle East College
Runners Up:
Sensor Networks – Smart IOT Safety and Security, HCT Abu Dhabi Men’s College
Auto Vehicle Fueling System, Emirates Science Club
The highlights of the the 2nd day of the ICD-2019 were the panel discussions on FINTECH, Digital Transformation, Artificial Intelligence, and Innovative Disruptions. The panelists were tech experts from some of UAE’s leading organizations:
Ms. Anwaar Al Shimmari, Executive Director of innovation & President of 4th Industrial Revolution & AI Team in MOID, Dubai; Mr. Xavier Anglada, Managing Director, Accenture Digital and Innovation Lead; Mr. Panjak Asthaana, VP-Digital Payments and Labs (MENA) at Mastercard; Mr. Surendra Shetty, Chief Information Officer, UAE Exchange; Mr. Ahmed Kabbany, Middle East, Corporate Affairs Regional Manager of Cisco System; Ms. Subela Bhatia, Regional Director of META; Mr. Ajay Singh, Regional Director of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS); Mr. Jahangir Ahmad, Managing Director of NETS International; Mr. Anas Taraben, Head of ICT, Dubai Refreshment; and Mr. Ashish Panjabi, Chief Operating Officer of Jacky’s Business Solutions. The 2nd day of the international conference concluded with a Dubai Mall tour.
The first day of the International Conference on Digitization concluded successfully with over 100 participants from more than 20 nationalities including the UAE, UK, Taiwan, Singapore, Jordan, Malaysia, India, Philippines, and other GCC countries. The conference was inaugurated by His Excellency Sheikh Khalid Bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Board of Directors-Emirates Innovation Association.
The researchers and academicians presented papers and had discussions on topics such as Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, FINTECH, Cloud Computing, Digital Security, Robotics and AI, E-Governance and Smart Society, Digital Business and Communication Networks, among others.
The conference concluded with a tour around Sharjah, which is organized by the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), and a Dhow cruise.
Skyline’s Founder-Chairman, Mr. Kamal Puri was a speaker at the UNMASK UAE event held from November 14 to 16 in Dubai. He shared his entrepreneurial journey, his vision, and inspiration. Mr. Puri also spoke about how continuous learning played a big role in realizing his visions. During the event, the Emir of Kano and the Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, His Highness Sarkin Kano Muhammad Sanusi II, shared the educational landscape of Nigeria and the importance of bringing innovative and techno-creative education in the region. According to him, Skyline brought to the region something new from what they're used to as it is a university that comes from a forward-looking and fast-growing environment.