University of Buraimi Organises the 1st Academic Week

  • Date: 04-Jul-2022
  • Source: Times of Oman
  • Sector:Education
  • Country:Oman
  • Who else needs to know?

University of Buraimi Organises the 1st Academic Week

The University of Buraimi organises the first academic week which highlights its scientific and academic efforts and promotes books and research publications, as well as local and international scientific and community contributions and partnerships. The opening ceremony, which was held in the Knowledge Hall on campus, was under the patronage of Sheikh Abdullah bin Salem bin Hamoud Al Farsi, Wali of Mahdah and in the presence of several governorate officials and a large audience of university members and guests. Dr. Abood bin Hamad Al Sawafi, Vice Chancellor of the University, delivered a speech in which he spoke of the University's scientific achievements at all levels. He noted that the employment rate of university graduates increased from nearly (12%) in the academic year 2019/2020 to more than (19%) in AY 2020/2021. Additionally, the satisfaction of employers with whom these graduates work has increased from approximately (87%) in AY 2019/2020 to nearly (93%) in AY 2020/21. Moreover, the number of academic programs offered in the University's various colleges has risen to 35 at master's, bachelor's and diploma levels. Within the scope of governance and the consolidation of transparency and methodology, the number of academic policies and rules governing the university's various activities