SHARJAH, 12th September, 2024 (WAM) -- Al Qasimia University (AQU) organised a freshers’ event for new 2024-2025 students, enrolled in its five colleges.
In attendance were Professor Dr. Awad Al Khalaf, Chancellor of AQU; Vice Chancellors of the University; Assistant Director for Female Students Affairs; Deans of Colleges; and members of the academic and administrative bodies.
The ceremony, organised by the Deanship of Student Affairs at the beginning of each academic year, welcomes all students who have been accepted to join AQU and motivates them to start the new academic year. 127 nationalities joined the university, a diversity that reflects AQU continuous efforts to attract students from all over the world.
The ceremony, held at the university’s headquarters, on Wednesday, in the university theatre, began with the national anthem of the United Arab Emirates and the recitation of verses of the Holy Quran.
Professor Dr. Awad Al Khalaf welcomed the new students who joined the university. Al Khalaf gave his students some advice, urging them to seek knowledge and work hard.
Al Khalaf urged students to be proud of joining the university among thousands of applicants, as AQU is a beacon of excellence in higher education and scientific research, guided by the foundations, principles and tolerant teachings of Islam that are open to the entire world, under the approach of its founder, H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the unlimited support that His Highness provides to create an attractive and distinguished educational environment for students.