The 4th Skyline Inter-University Sports Festival 2017 concluded with good cheers and new sets of champions from the four sports categories: Football, Basketball, Table Tennis, and Throw Ball! We thank all the players, coaches, and mentors from different universities across UAE for taking part in the sports festival! Congratulations to all the winners and see you again next year at the 5th Skyline Inter-University Sports Festival 2018!
Skyline University College organizes World Water Day in the month of March annually for creating awareness on the importance of freshwater and sustainable management of freshwater resources in UAE. Like every year this event is celebrated by the faculty, staff and students at Al Qasba, on 22nd of March, 2016 with great enthusiasm and fervor.
"Better Water Better Jobs" is the theme for the UN World water Day for 2016, Skyline University in collaboration with SHUROOQ. (Sharjah Investment & Development Authority) has organized this event and has gained considerable attention among the community.
This event has generated awareness among the youth of today in conserving water resources and using the water resources judiciously. The event witnessed a number of activities, which include:
- A pledge for the conservation of water by the student Representative Neha Swaminathan UN nominee representing Youth Strategy of UNEP Tunza network
- Painting competition by a large number of school students, with ages ranging from 4-13
- Awareness walk by students of Skyline University demonstrating the importance of water and its impact all the sections of the society.
- Conducted a spot quiz on water conservation, sustainability, water and jobs.
Mr. Sultan Shattaf – Al Qasba Manager SHUROOQ graced the occasion as Chief Guest for this prestigious event.
Speaking on the importance of World Water Day Celebrations Mr. Nitin Anand, Director and Chair of the Executive Council and the dean professor Dr Amitabh Upadhya, Skyline University College, Sharjah said, "We at Skyline University College understand the importance of fresh water and observe this day with all the zeal every year. This year too we celebrated the day and we have undertaken many efforts to save and conserve water in Skyline like water harvesting, installing smart toilets and educating the faculty, staff and students about importance of water conservation."
Dr. Mohammad Abdul Salam, Faculty and Chair-Services Committee Skyline University College along with his team has meticulously planned the event which was carried out by Students Services Committee in a responsible and successful manner.
The 7th CEO Lecture Series was conducted on Monday, 21st of March 2016 with Mr. Firoz Merchant, the Chairman and Founder of Pure Gold Group as the key note speaker and chief guest for the lecture. The theme of the said event was "Inspiration vs. Motivation – A Pathway to SUCCESS: "How to build an Inspiring and Meaningful Career." It is one of those rare occasions and moments of pride when a global business leader like Mr. Firoz Merchant comes down to Skyline University College to share his success stories. Members of Mr. Firoz Merchant's family and SUC Faculty Members led by Dr. Amitabh Upadhya, Professor and Dean of SUC were present during the event.
Expressing his delight at being present to address the SUC community, Firoz spoke about his personal and corporate journeys which taught him different lessons in life. He shared his final message by sharing his motto in life, "You can lose money and get it all back, but once you lose your health it is extremely difficult to reclaim."
The Management of Human Resources class of Dr. Sharon M. Dreisbach and Dr. Hassan Al – Dhaafri conducted a seminar on Recruitment and Selection yesterday, March 19, 2017. The resource speakers of the Guest Lecture were Mr. Ammar Bin Tamim. Mr. Ammar, Director of Driver Recruitment of Road Transportation Authority Dubai and Ms. Afnan Mohamed Abdulrahman Al Ali, Assistant Manager of Inspection Department and Complaint Department of the Ministry of Human Resource and Emiratization. Mr. Ammar shared his 20 years of experience in the field of Human Resources, specializing in Driver Recruitment and over the years, he recruited more than 30,000 drivers in the UAE. Meanwhile, Ms. Afnan discussed the Labor Law: Compensation and Employees Benefits where students learned a lot about the policies of the government.
The Skyline Student International Trip is going just perfectly fun! They have visited several spots in Georgia and learned so much about the culture in just a couple of days. We can't wait to hear more of their stories. In the meantime, check out these photos and we are just as excited as them to see how much they've seen and explored for the first time!
Skyline University College received a certificate of participation at the recently concluded 19th Nairobi International Education Fair in Nairobi, Kenya for a successful exhibition. Marketing and Creative Communication Head and Deputy Director, Mr. Rakesh Gaur accepted the certificate from the CEO of Kenya Association of Manufacturers, Ms. Phyllis Wakiaga on March 12, 2017.
The Skyline Team is now in Mombasa, Kenya to meet and give personal counseling to aspiring students and parents. To get in touch with our Skyline team, contact our Deputy Director Mr. Rakesh Gaur at +254740130457 or email at rakesh@skylineuniversity.ac.ae.
World Water Day is an international observance and an opportunity to learn more about water related issues. Today, Almost half of the world's 1.5 billion workers are working in water related sectors and nearly all jobs depend on water and those that ensure its safe delivery. Yet millions of water workers are not recognized or protected by basic labour rights. Therefore, the United Nations theme for this year "Better Water, Better Jobs" is focusing on how enough quantity and quality of water can change workers' lives and livelihoods - and even transform societies and economies. We at Skyline University College takes up its moral responsibility to create awareness about water related issues and solutions by celebrating World Water Day in association with SHUROOQ (Sharjah Investment & Development Authority)..
The SUC's event in support of World water Day has been a huge success in the last five years from its inception in 2012, drawing attention from media for its impact on general public especially youth and children who found a new way of learning about water usage through participating in this event.
We take this opportunity yet again and invite one and all to participate in the event .Be inspired to tell others and take action to make a difference. Get ready for yet another interesting evening at Al Qasba!
Bring your family to participate in coloring competition, live quizzes, souvenirs, and more on this UN World Water Day 2016 at Al Qasba.
What to Expect:
* On the spot quizzes for participants to win attractive prizes in the various activities
* Participants will be provided with free T-Shirts, Water Bottles and much more
* Open Painting competition for age groups (4-7), (8-12) & 13 year onwards
* Awareness walk
For registration details regarding the Painting Competition and The Awareness Walk, please contact: Dr. Abdul Salam
Email: asalam@skylineuniversity.ac.ae
Mobile: 050-9856879 / 055-8602200
SUC Assistant Professor Dr. Ajith Kumar conducted a Guest Lecture session for the BBA senior students of Strategic Management course on February 19, 2017. Guest Lecture speaker, Ms. Safiya Al Matrooshi, Senior Vice President of Human Resources of Union Arab Bank addressed the topic of Strategy Formulation and Implementation in an Organization. Ms. Safiya had a good interactive discussion with the students as she answered all questions and finally gave a motivational speech for them to aim higher in life.
Skyline University College Center for Professional Development (CPD) organized a Career Workshop for 125 Grade 10 and 11 students of United International Private School Dubai today, February 27, 2017 at SUC Multi-Purpose Hall. The workshop speakers SUC Associate Professor Dr. Mohit Vij and Assistant Professor Dr. Sharon Dreisbach talked about Selecting a Career and Career Development respectively. After the workshop, the students toured around the campus and were briefly oriented about SUC.
Skyline University College is participating in the tree plantation drive which is being organized at Wasit Wetlands Centre by Environment Protected Area Authority (EPAA), Sharjah on February 17, 2016.
The exercise is meant to sensitize many for adaptation activities as part of the UN climate change initiative. This Will also help cultivate the habit among people in the protection and sustainability of the environment. We will be there, hope to see you all and join hands in protecting the environment.
Skyline University and UOWD (University of Wollongong in Dubai) clashed with each other during seventh #SkylineCup Cricket Tournament on Feb 22, 2016.
Skyline's team captain Farhan Babar scored a century (145 runs from 63 balls) in the semi-finals and took SUC to the finals.
Congratulations Team Skyline University College. Keep up the good work as we look forward to the Finals between SUC and Heriot Watt University on 25-02-2016.
Mr. Khalid BERJAOUI, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Education and Vocational Training, Morocco visited Skyline University College stand at the 17th Annual International Student Forum in Rabat, Morocco on February 16-18, 2017. SUC Morocco Office Marketing Executive, Ms. Lamia El Mouhib attended to all aspiring international students and answered inquiries about Skyline admission policies and procedures.