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Gulf Today
24-05-2025
- Science
- Gulf Today
NYUAD celebrates Class of 2025 graduates
New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) hosted its 12th commencement ceremony to honour the Class of 2025. Some 530 students representing over 85 countries participated in the largest graduating class that NYUAD has held since its inception in 2011. The ceremony was attended by a number of officials, as well as members of the university's administrative and academic bodies, including Evan R. Chesler, Chair of the NYU Board of Trustees; Rima Al Mokarrab, NYU Trustee; and Linda Mills, NYU President. The keynote speech was delivered by former NASA astronaut and geophysicist Andrew Feustel. 'It's been said that luck is where preparation meets opportunity, and with opportunity comes obligation. You now have an opportunity to launch from this place and continue your life mission. You also have an obligation to strive to work to the best of your ability to reach your mission objectives along this path,' said Feustel. From its inception, NYUAD has been one of the most selective higher education institutions in the world. Times Higher Education ranks NYU among the top 35 universities in the world, making NYU Abu Dhabi the highest globally ranked university in the UAE and MENA region. NYUAD's current student body consists of some 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds. To date, it has produced 24 Rhodes Scholars, 20 Schwarzman Scholars, and 16 Fulbright Scholars. Approximately four percent of those who applied to be a part of the Class of 2025 were accepted for admission, and the standardised test profile of the Class of 2025 matched those of the most elite higher education institutions in the US. During their four years, the Class of 2025 has excelled in both academic and extracurricular pursuits. It has participated in student clubs, athletic groups, and built ties with the Abu Dhabi community. WAM
Jordan News
04-05-2025
- Science
- Jordan News
The Applied Science University Secures Second Place Globally at NYUAD Hackathon in Quantum Computing - Jordan News
The Applied Science University Secures Second Place Globally at NYUAD Hackathon in Quantum Computing Our talented students, Mohammad Abualrub, Omar Sawalmeh, and Shahd Joudah, representing the university with their team "EnergetiQ," have achieved second place globally in the 14th edition of the NYUAD Hackathon, organized by New York University Abu Dhabi. They proudly raised the flag of Jordan and their university high among the participating nations. اضافة اعلان This achievement came after five students from the university's Faculty of Information Technology qualified for the global final, out of six students representing Jordan. This marks a new milestone in the faculty's and university's accomplishments as they advanced to the final stage of the NYUAD Hackathon, which is open to university students worldwide. This year's competition challenged students to develop software solutions that address societal issues using Quantum Computing over a three-day period. The finalists from our university are: Odai Abualrub, mentored by Dr. Mohammad Hajjawi. Omar Sawalmeh, mentored by Dr. Youssef Qasrawi. Shahd Joudah, mentored by Professor Jumana Khawaila. Mohammad Abualrub, mentored by Dr. Aymen Amari. Tala Kawamleh, mentored by Dr. Mohammad Shnwan. The NYU Abu Dhabi Hackathon is an intensive three-day programming marathon, where renowned international computer science professors, successful startup founders, technology professionals, and project leaders from NYU come together to guide teams of talented computer science students from universities around the world. The university takes great pride in its students' achievement, as they successfully qualified to represent Jordan in this prestigious competition and secured second place. We wish them the best of luck in their future endeavors and hope they return home safely, proudly carrying the flag of victory, the flag of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and the flag of the Applied Science Private University.
The National
02-05-2025
- Science
- The National
Saharan storms ‘threaten Europe's solar power future'
A growing atmospheric phenomenon is complicating Europe's path towards climate and energy security targets, scientists have warned. Mineral dust carried on the wind from the Sahara could hamper Europe's reliance on solar energy, the European Geosciences Union General Assembly (EGU25) heard. In their presentation at EGU25, Dr Gyorgy Varga and collaborators from Hungarian and European institutions said dust-laden skies disrupt photovoltaic (PV) performance and challenge existing forecasting models. Their work, using field data from more than 46 Saharan dust events between 2019 and 2023, spans both Central Europe (Hungary) and Southern Europe (Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, and Greece). The Sahara releases billions of tonnes of fine dust into the atmosphere every year, and tens of millions of tonnes reach European skies. These particles scatter and absorb sunlight, reduce irradiance at the surface, and can even promote cloud formation – all of which degrade PV output. Previous research has shown dust storms have a significant effect on climate change. Fine desert dust blown across the ocean can also make the rain heavier by changing the size of cloud droplets. UAE researchers also found dust travelling from the Sahara to the Alps causes snowy pistes and glaciers to turn a dramatic red, pink or orange. Huge plumes of dust also get transported from North Africa to the Arctic, which could have stark consequences for climate change, research from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has found. A study of a 2011 cyclone over Morocco found it carried 38 million tonnes of dust, depositing 1.3 million tonnes of it in the Arctic. Prof Benjamin Murray, an atmospheric scientist at Leeds, told The National: "Dust from places like the Sahara has long been known to be important for the planet's climate. It reflects sunlight back into space so affects climate directly." The researchers found that conventional forecasting tools which study average particle levels in the atmosphere miss the mark during these events. Instead, the team recommends integrating near-real-time data on dust levels with cloud particles into forecasting models. This would allow for more reliable scheduling of solar energy and better preparedness for the variability introduced by atmospheric dust. 'There's a growing need for dynamic forecasting methods that account for both meteorological and mineralogical factors,' said Mr Varga. 'Without them, the risk of underperformance and grid instability will only grow as solar becomes a larger part of our energy mix.' Beyond atmospheric effects, the team also pointed to the long-term impacts of dust on the physical infrastructure of solar panels, including contamination and erosion – factors that can further reduce efficiency and increase maintenance costs. This research was supported by the National Research, Development and Innovation Office the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, and the EU-funded National Multidisciplinary Laboratory for Climate Change.
Khaleej Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Watch: International stars bring mesmerising ballet show to Abu Dhabi stage
Abu Dhabi will witness a rare blend of classical tradition and contemporary expression as the All-Star Ballet Gala takes the stage at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). Organised by the Abu Dhabi Festival, the performance brings together principal dancers from the world's top companies in a curated programme that traces ballet's evolution from the 19th century to today. The gala's artistic director, Tomas Jaksic-Begdorf, said the performance aims to showcase the depth and breadth of ballet's history while making it resonate with modern audiences. This was the first gala they have organised for the Abu Dhabi Festival, following previous concerts they had put together. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. 'The programme represents different styles and traditions in ballet - from iconic classical works like Swan Lake and Giselle, to contemporary pieces by choreographers like Christopher Wheeldon and Marco Goecke,' said Jaksic-Begdorf, who is also managing director of London-based TYB Arts. While Jaksic-Begdorf has previously brought classical music performances to the Middle East, this marks his first dance production in the region. He described Abu Dhabi as an ideal location to host such a cultural exchange as it hosts a diverse audience, hoping to eventually collaborate with dancers from the region for future performances. Meet the stars Among the headlining performers on Tuesday night is Paris Opera Ballet étoile Leonore Baulac, who will perform extracts from 'Giselle' and Balanchine's 'Who Cares?' alongside her partner Mathieu Ganio. 'For me, ballet is part of French identity,' she said. 'It's deeply rooted in our history — King Louis XIV founded the first ballet academy, and our opera house, Palais Garnier, is a cultural monument.' Baulac, who has danced professionally for 16 years, said performing in Abu Dhabi is a new experience: 'We usually perform in countries where ballet is already very well established. Here, we're speaking to new audiences and that's exciting.' She expects the performance to transport viewers into another world; 'like when you read a really good book. I want them to be absorbed by the story, especially in Giselle, which is such a beautiful and emotional ballet.' Spanish dancer Martí Paixá, a principal with Stuttgart Ballet, is also part of the gala. He will perform three works, including 'Onegin' – a ballet he says holds special meaning for him. 'It was created by John Cranko, the founder of of Stuttgart Ballet, and it was created in the studios we work at. So for us, it's always very special to dance it somewhere else in the world because we feel we bring the history of our theatre abroad.' Watch part of their performance, below: He described it as 'a precious ballet' because it's very well understood despite not containing any words. 'It's very well understood everywhere in the world,' he added. 'It challenges you technically but also artistically every time you perform it because it's very dramatic. And I love to perform ballets that have a historical background. Paixá, 30, began dancing since he was a child, eventually training professionally in Germany. He said he fell in love with movement through music and was accepted into the Hamburg Ballet School as a teenager, setting him on the path to an international career. 'I started when I was four as a hobby, I went to see a performance and I really liked it, so I asked my parents if I could do it, and they were always very supportive,' he explained. 'At ten I decided to do it more professionally. I started going to a professional school and after that I joined the John Cranko School in Stuttgart through a scholarship from a competition. I graduated in 2014 there and they offered me right away a contract in Stuttgart.' Baulac also began dancing at a young age, drawn to ballet not only for its physical discipline but also for its emotional depth and quickly advanced through France's prestigious national conservatories. 'I started ballet classes when I was four mostly because my mom signed me up and I don't really know if I expressed the will to dance at that age,' recalled the 34-year-old. 'I just know that I was full of energy which had to be expressed somehow. But I do remember putting on some classical music in my living room when I was around seven or eight and dancing to it; I think I was attracted to classical music and to expressing to that music.' Challenges and aspirations Jaksic-Begdorf noted the complexities of coordinating such a global lineup. 'You're working with top dancers from Paris, London, Stuttgart, Munich —all very busy, all performing weekly,' he said. 'Injuries, scheduling — it's a challenge. But when it all comes together on stage, it's magic.' Despite the logistical hurdles, he said the dancers are thrilled to be in Abu Dhabi. 'The welcome has been incredible. The weather, the theatre, the hospitality — it's all perfect. Everyone's excited to perform. As for what audiences can expect, he said: 'You'll feel joy, sorrow, excitement. And you'll see the world's finest techniques — French, Russian, British — all on one stage.'
Broadcast Pro
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Arab Film Studio launches filmmaking workshop for UAE school students
This opportunity not only provides practical training but also fosters a deeper understanding of cinematic storytelling—offering young voices a chance to shine on the UAE's growing film landscape. In an initiative to nurture emerging talent, Arab Film Studio, in collaboration with New York University Abu Dhabi, has announced the launch of the AFS Young Filmmakers Workshop, a summer programme tailored for high school seniors across Abu Dhabi. Open exclusively to UAE nationals aged 16 to 18, the workshop will run from July 7 to 25, 2025, offering students the chance to explore the art of filmmaking during their summer break. Over the course of three weeks, participants will learn essential filmmaking skills and create their very own one-minute film—a platform to showcase their creativity and storytelling abilities among peers and industry mentors. Described as a stepping stone for future filmmakers, the AFS Young Filmmakers Workshop aims to empower young creatives with hands-on experience and industry insight, potentially setting them on the path to becoming the UAE's next generation of cinematic voices. To apply, students must submit a letter of interest (half a page, in English), a short original story (one page, in English) and their school transcript. All documents must be submitted in English, and the deadline for applications is April 30, 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be required to attend a selection workshop on May 12, 2025, from 5 to 7 PM Importantly, the training cost is fully covered by the Creative Media Authority, making the programme accessible to all eligible students.
