Zayed University appoints new academic leadership to oversee the accelerated delivery of its pioneering new interdisciplinary strategy

Dubai, 20 March 2023: Zayed University, the UAE’s flagship higher education institution, has appointed Dr Michael Allen as its new Provost and Chief Academic Officer. Dr Allen will oversee the accelerated delivery of Zayed University’s new strategy which is currently being rolled out, as the University continues to transfer its academic offering, in line with the UAE’s national agenda.

Undergraduate students enrolling in Zayed University now choose from new interdisciplinary degree programs which are taught using pioneering active learning techniques. All students also participate Zayed University’s unique partner challenge program which provide students with an opportunity to work alongside local and international companies giving them the valuable real-world experience needed to thrive in their career.

The new degree programs are in line with the UAE’s Centennial 2071 plan and Projects of the 50 which are focused on improving the education system as part of the Government’s plans to build a stronger and more innovative nation. Concurrently, Zayed University is implementing its new world class research offering, which will complement the new undergraduate programs. The new research institute will focus on applied research in distinct niches, aligned with national and global objectives.

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