UOS announces winners of thrilling UOS-3M competition
The competition serves as a powerful platform for students to hone critical communication skills. Prof. Youssef Haik, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, emphasised the broader impact of this initiative, stating, "The 3M competition equips our students with invaluable tools for effective communication, enabling them to articulate complex ideas with clarity and impact, a crucial skill for their future endeavors." These skills are honed through specialised workshops and preliminary contests, preparing students to craft compelling presentations and refine their persuasive abilities.
Prof. Maher Omar, Director of the ILHE, highlighted the strong participation and enthusiasm that defined this year's competition. Praising the dedication of the judging panels and organisers, he noted that 38 exceptional finalists in both the undergraduate and graduate categories took part in the final competition. These finalists were first nominated by their colleges, then attended rigorous workshops on presentation skills.
A celebratory ceremony honored the winners, recognising their exceptional ability to communicate complex research in an engaging and accessible manner. In the graduate category, Sara Louay from the College of Pharmacy secured first place, followed by Najma Noor Islam from the College of Sciences in second, Ahlam Wissam from the College of Sciences in third, and Amina Abdel Azim from the College of Health Sciences in fourth. The coveted audience choice award was bestowed upon Omar Mohammed from the College of Engineering, recognising his ability to captivate and engage the audience.
In the undergraduate category, Salama Nizar from the College of Medicine claimed the top spot, with Judy Maqsoud from the College of Health Sciences earning second place, Aryam Al-Saadi from the College of Pharmacy securing third, and Shaden Abdul Razzaq from the College of Pharmacy rounding out the top finalists. Mohammed Al-Kubaisi, also from the College of Medicine, captured the audience's attention and took home the audience choice award.
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