UAEU launches the 9th edition of the Chancellor’s Award for Innovation focusing on enhancing the university’s role in achieving sustainability

UAEU launches the 9th edition of the Chancellor’s Award for Innovation focusing on enhancing the university’s role in achieving sustainability

Al Ain: The United Arab Emirates University announced the new round (9th edition) of the Chancellor’s Award for Innovation. The selected themes of the award are aligned with the objectives of the “Year of Sustainability.” The research priorities and innovation activities at UAE University are consistent with the vision of the national strategic priorities and initiatives that foster creativity, innovation, excellence, and leadership. Successful projects should contribute to promoting sustainable and balanced economic development and prosperity of the nation.

The award targets faculty members, staff, and students at the university in a framework that supports innovative thinking and scientific research. Current and emerging technologies and innovations that provide effective solutions to national and global challenges in the areas of priority will be deployed. The areas of interest include, among others, climate change, environmental sustainability, space science, renewable energy, water and food security, health and medical sciences, education and lifelong learning, mobility and urban development, technology and cybersecurity, and social, administrative, and economic growth.

Prof. Ahmed Ali Murad, Associate Provost for Research, explained that the university, through the activities of this award, is keen to launch innovative projects that contribute to achieving a comprehensive and sustainable social and economic development of the UAE.