Sharjah: H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), emphasized the importance of integrating the roles of professors and students in modern education. He highlighted this approach during a meeting with new faculty members at UOS, where he welcomed them and expressed his hopes for their contribution to the university's educational, research, and community service initiatives.
According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Sultan stressed the significance of classroom and extracurricular interactions, incorporating modern technologies and practical applications to enhance the educational process. He highlighted the role of university professors as primary guides for students, preparing them for future challenges. He also encouraged student participation in multidisciplinary research groups and innovation-led scientific research.
Sheikh Sultan advocated for modern teaching methods that transform students into active participants rather than passive recipients of information. He emphasized the importance of continuous engagement with digital technologies and artificial intelligence in education and research. Additionally, he underscored the university's research strategy, which focuses on applied research benefiting the community and enhancing the university's global standing.
Professor Dr. Issam Al-Din Ibrahim Ajami, Chancellor of the UOS, expressed gratitude to Sheikh Sultan for his commitment to the university's development and support of new faculty members. He highlighted the university's prestigious journey and its diverse, advanced academic programs across various disciplines.