UAEU keeps pace with the “Year of Sustainability” with strategic research projects and high-quality outcomes

UAEU keeps pace with the “Year of Sustainability” with strategic research projects and high-quality outcomes

Al Ain: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) University, since its inception in 1976, promotes environmental sustainability through interdisciplinary research and academic programs that enhance sustainability and environment-related knowledge and sciences. The UAE University, through its nine colleges and different research centers, has the capabilities to achieve qualitative leaps by enabling research in different areas related to sustainability.

Prof. Ahmed Ali Murad, Associate Provost for Research, said that UAE University is keeping pace with the “Year of Sustainability” through high impact scientific research. The UAE University identified sustainability and environment as one of its research priorities in the 2023-2026 Research and Innovation Strategy, in response to the national vision that supports the promotion of climate action and environmental sustainability. The University has also prepared national cadres that contribute to achieving national priorities in climate neutrality.

Dr. Ahmed Murad added that to promote sustainability and contribute to the goals of sustainable development, the UAE University launched the Sustainable Development Goals Research Program in 2021 with 56 different research projects and participation of 256 students from various colleges. The topics include overcoming poverty and hunger, sustainable cities and communities, and life below water. The second round will start this year with 104 research projects and