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Khalifa University receives a Korean delegation
03/03/2010
Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) has recently received a delegation of senior professors from the Department of Nuclear and Quantum Engineering (DNQe), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). The purpose of the visit was to take forward the developing partnership between KUSTAR and KAIST with respect to KAIST support for KUSTAR's emerging Nuclear Engineering program. This development is inline with the multilateral educational component of the UAE’s nuclear power agreement with The Republic of Korea.
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Khalifa Université reçoit une délégation coréenne
03/03/2010
Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR) a récemment reçu une délégation de professeurs haut placés du ministère de la Nuclear and Quantum Engineering (DNQe), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Le but de cette visite était de faire avancer le développement du partenariat entre KUSTAR et KAIST à l'égard de KAIST appui au programme de nouvelles KUSTAR de génie nucléaire. Cette évolution est en ligne avec le volet éducatif d'accord multilatéraux énergie nucléaire aux Émirats arabes unis et la République de Corée(sud).
UAE-Korea multi-lateral education agreement details announced
Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (Kustar), joined by representatives from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), the Institute of Applied Technology (IAT) and the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC), has today revealed the details of the educational component of the UAE's nuclear power deal with South Korea.
This meeting was organized following the announcement in December of the cooperation deal between the UAE and South Korea to establish the UAE's peaceful nuclear energy program. Under the accord, a multi-lateral agreement for education and human resource development was inked between Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research (KUSTAR), Institute of Applied Technology (IAT), Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), Human Resources Development Service of Korea (HRD) and Korea Development Institute (KDI).
The educational providers will establish initiatives in research, education and vocational training to support the development of the UAE's civilian nuclear program managed by ENEC. According to the educational agreement, Kustar and KAIST will establish a scholar exchange program between the two countries to promote knowledge transfer creating new divisions and developing new curricula at Kustar.
The agreement includes: a student exchange program, lecturers from KAIST coming to the UAE and forming a research development alliance, establishing new labs as well as practical training for students in the fields of nuclear engineering, information technology, telecommunications, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, nanotechnology, robotics and energy. The agreement will also provide exchange in nuclear safety expertise with the Korean Institute for Nuclear Safety.
"Kustar's mission is to prepare our students for engineering careers who will then contribute to the development of the UAE's future in various sectors. Our partnership with the Korean institutions will result in a surge of new programs to offer our students, as well as strengthen our capability to drive innovative academic research and foster educational excellence in the field of engineering across the region," said Dr Arif Sultan Al Hammadi, Kustar Interim President.
Dr. Arif added: "The terms of our alliance with our Korean partners is beyond the limitations of the current agreement to the extent of twinning Kustar and KAIST as to mutually benefit from the technology and research developments undertaken in both institutions." KAIST President Mr. Nam Pyo Suh commented: "This is indeed an exciting journey for us. We believe that Kustar and IAT will play a pivotal role in developing the science and technology sector of the United Arab Emirates. KAIST is committed to working closely with these partners to further develop its educational and research programs." On his part, Dr. Abdullatif Mohammed Al Shamsi, Director General of IAT said: "We at IAT ensure that opportunities are present for UAE nationals to join the nuclear education program while their still at the high school level, as the developed curriculum for next year will complement the nuclear energy program." Dr. Al Shamsi added:.
"The mutual cooperation between the UAE and Korea resulted in a multilateral academic cooperation that will directly contribute to preparing a qualified UAE workforce in the field of nuclear energy operation, whereby the implemented program will be set bearing in mind that a preliminary energy program will be taught at high schools." Fahad Al Qahtani, Media Relations Manager, ENEC said: "The Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation is prioritizing the development and training of Emirati talent to ensure they lead the UAE civil nuclear energy program. We are working in collaboration with the finest local and international academic institutions to maintain a national workforce that operates to the highest standards in safety and reliability." The agreement signed between UAE and South Korea in December sees the two countries set up committees aimed at fostering cooperation in diverse fields such as peaceful nuclear energy, renewable energy and sustainability, information technology and communications, semi-conductors, shipbuilding and human resource development.
Khalifa University aims to graduate the finest line of engineers by utilizing optimum international expertise and providing them with the essential tools to excel according to international best practices. Kustar provides Bachelor's Degree programs in telecommunications engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering, software engineering, aerospace engineering and Master's Degree and PhD programs in telecommunications engineering, electronic engineering, computer engineering and a Master's Degree program in Information Security. The University will soon introduce degrees in disciplines including Logistics Management and Engineering, Health Sciences and Home Land Security.
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