At Khalifa University, our Community Outreach is more than just a mission - it鈥檚 a commitment to shaping future innovators and leaders. Through dynamic programs in science, engineering, and medicine, we empower students and young professionals locally and globally, connecting them to cutting-edge research and real-world impact. Together, we鈥檙e building a brighter future for the UAE and beyond!
鈥淎t Khalifa University, our Community Outreach is more than just a mission, it鈥檚 a commitment to shaping future innovators and leaders. Through dynamic programs in science, engineering, and medicine, we empower students and young professionals locally and globally, connecting them to cutting-edge research and real-world impact. Together, we鈥檙e building a brighter future for the UAE and beyond!鈥�
Our objective is to provide opportunities for local and international communities to participate in science, engineering and medicine through a range of activities and to contribute to society through partnerships and outreach activities.
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The YFEL program is designed to inspire, inform, and equip youth to lead in the fields of energy, climate change, and sustainability. Through interactive methods, including technical content and skill-building workshops, the curriculum merges academic and practical perspectives, featuring sessions such as panel discussions, debates, technical workshops, seminars, and soft skills training in areas like research, writing, and leadership.
Al Nokhba Program, launched by Khalifa University and NSRA in 2019, is a program that provides top National Service recruits with advanced scientific and technical training. It aims to prepare them for postgraduate studies, enhance UAE engineers' technical skills, represent the UAE in global competitions, and contribute to scientific research.
Khalifa University's Visiting Undergraduate Student Research Experience Program provides high achieving Junior and Senior level undergraduate students from Khalifa University and other universities an opportunity to work on a research project under the supervision of one of Khalifa University's faculty for 6-8 weeks.
Ektashif Robotics Camp supports Abu Dhabi鈥檚 2030 vision by equipping high-achieving high school students with robotics skills, including automation, sensor integration, and mechanical design, to foster knowledge-based industries. The program enhances students' expertise in AI and robotics, critical thinking, leadership, and university preparedness through hands-on projects and workshops.
The Smart Mobile Application Contest focuses on developing innovative mobile apps. It challenges participants to use AI for sustainable solutions. The competition provides a platform to showcase creativity and technical skills. Participants develop impactful applications that contribute to a better future.
A competitve AI and coding challenge held at the Dubai Airshow, featuring rigorous selection rounds, expert-led coaching sessions, and evaluations by a distinguished judging panel. Participants compete to showcase innovative solutions, pushing the boundaries of AI and coding excellence.
A hands-on winter camp focused on AI, where high school students explore machine learning, neural networks, and real-world applications through interactive workshops and projects. Designed for all skill levels, the camp provides expert guidance and practical experience to deepen AI knowledge.
The Ro'ya Program, in partnership with ADNOC, offers high school students hands-on experience in the oil and gas industry through interactive workshops, real-world projects, and mentorship sessions with experts from Khalifa University. It aims to develop students' leadership, teamwork, and communication skills while introducing them to energy sector careers and AI applications in the industry.
The National Ambassadors Program Estedad, led by the UAE Ministry of Education, equips high school students (Grades 10-12) with academic excellence, entrepreneurship skills, and research experience through three specialized tracks: Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Enrichment, and Scientific Research at Khalifa University. The program fosters creative thinking, technical expertise, and global representation while preparing students for higher education and scientific contributions.
Khalifa University, in partnership with the NSRA, offers a specialized program for National Service recruits, providing in-depth learning in scientific and technical fields. The program spans from spring to summer, combining freshman-level courses, advanced programming, technical training, professional development, and research exposure to enhance academic and career readiness.
The KU winter youth camp at Khalifa University, offers students from top Chinese universities an immersive academic and cultural experience in the UAE. The program combines academic enrichment, cultural exploration, and industry networking to enhance students' skills, adaptability, and professional connections.
A specialized training and orientation program offering industry exposure, hands-on data analysis workshops, and career mentorship. Designed to equip participants with practical skills, it bridges the gap between academic knowledge and professional success in the field of math and statistics.
Musabaqat is a prestigious mathematics competition for undergraduate students from top universities across the GCC region. It challenges participants with complex problems to enhance critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity. The event fosters knowledge-sharing, promotes mathematics education and research, and inspires future careers in the field.
In August 2020 KU launched the Community Webinar Series, a string of educational webinars designed to teach and inform the general public about a variety of beneficial topics, ranging from lessons on the coronavirus to lessons on how to better understand your personality, build leadership skills, create a sustainable lifestyle, and many more.
The series is targeted towards everyone 鈥� from high school and university students, to parents, professionals and anyone in between who is interested in broadening their skillset and knowledge. The seminars were offered free of charge to the local and international community of learners as an extension of our active commitment to exchanging knowledge and resources in the spirit of collaboration to promote a happier, more engaged community, and a more sustainable world.
Dr. Jamal Alsawalhi introduces us to the concept of wireless power transfer and how it can be used to change our lives in an age of electric vehicles.聽
Dr. Sami Mejri explains why we procrastinate and offers his top tips for reducing procrastination.
MSc student Ahmed AlZaabi details the wide range petroleum sciences and explains why it鈥檚 important to keep researching oil and gas.聽
Dr. Juan Acuna explains exactly why epidemiology is so important, especially in a global pandemic, and how it impacts every part of our lives.
details the importance of team dynamics for a successful start-up journey.
Dr. Ali Khraibi explains the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on economies and industries worldwide.
explains how to take a systematic approach to creativity and the innovation process.
Dr. Herbert Jelinek offers general strategies to reduce anxiety in our daily lives.
introduces exponential technologies, organizations and platform business models.
Dr. Dalaver Anjum takes a close look at nanoparticles with this extraordinary technology.
Dr. Pierre Zalloua explains the importance of vaccinations and why keeping our distance and wearing facemasks is still crucial in the fight against Covid-19.
Educating the whole student聽by Dr. Asli Hassan
Drones: Safe and Secure Operation聽by Dr. Abdulhadi Shoufan
Soil salinization: An hydrological perspective聽by Dr. Annalisa Molini
Electric Transportation/Electric Vehicles聽by Dr. Balanthi Beig
Biofeedback, Mindfulness and Resilience in the Era of Covid-19聽by Dr. Herbert Jelinek
Technologies Leading to Sustainable Energy Transition聽by Dr. Samuel Mao
聽鈥楨xercise Snacks鈥� for a Healthier You聽by Kim Thompson
The Impact of the Mathematical Sciences in Modern Society聽by Dr. Jorge Zubelli
Photonics: controlling the flow of light聽by Dr. Jaime Viegas
Sustainable solutions for the road infrastructure in Abu Dhabi聽by Dr. Michele Lanotte
External factors that are driving Innovation in both Public and Private Sectors聽by Dr. Toufic Mezher
Curriculum Vitae Workshop聽by Joe Lahoud
Educating the whole student聽by Dr. Asli Hassan
Drones: Safe and Secure Operation聽by Dr. Abdulhadi Shoufan
Soil salinization: An hydrological perspective聽by Dr. Annalisa Molini
Electric Transportation/Electric Vehicles聽by Dr. Balanthi Beig
Biofeedback, Mindfulness and Resilience in the Era of Covid-19聽by Dr. Herbert Jelinek
Technologies Leading to Sustainable Energy Transition聽by Dr. Samuel Mao
聽鈥楨xercise Snacks鈥� for a Healthier You聽by Kim Thompson
The Impact of the Mathematical Sciences in Modern Society聽by Dr. Jorge Zubelli
Photonics: controlling the flow of light聽by Dr. Jaime Viegas
Sustainable solutions for the road infrastructure in Abu Dhabi聽by Dr. Michele Lanotte
External factors that are driving Innovation in both Public and Private Sectors聽by Dr. Toufic Mezher
Curriculum Vitae Workshop聽by Joe Lahoud
Developing Competencies in Medicine and Biotechnology for Abu Dhabi & the UAE聽by Dr. Habiba Alsafar
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Create a Sustainable, Long-Term, Effective Lifestyle by Abdus Sabur Muhammad
Combine Strengths of People Through Positive Teamwork by Abdus Sabur Muhammad
Using MBTI to learn about yourself and others by Kholoud Ribhi Elayyan
MSc student Ahmed AlZaabi details the wide range petroleum sciences and explains why it鈥檚 important to keep researching oil and gas.聽
Dr. Jamal Alsawalhi introduces us to the concept of wireless power transfer and how it can be used to change our lives in an age of electric vehicles.聽
Dr. Juan Acuna explains exactly why epidemiology is so important, especially in a global pandemic, and how it impacts every part of our lives.
introduces exponential technologies, organizations and platform business models.
details the importance of team dynamics for a successful start-up journey.
explains how to take a systematic approach to creativity and the innovation process.
Dr. Sami Mejri explains why we procrastinate and offers his top tips for reducing procrastination.
Dr. Pierre Zalloua explains the importance of vaccinations and why keeping our distance and wearing facemasks is still crucial in the fight against Covid-19.
Dr. Ali Khraibi explains the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on economies and industries worldwide.
Dr. Herbert Jelinek offers general strategies to reduce anxiety in our daily lives.
Dr. Dalaver Anjum takes a close look at nanoparticles with this extraordinary technology.
Khalifa University Honors 24 YFEL Program Members for Successfully Completing Annual Projects and Courses
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31 Students Successfully Conclude One-Year Ro’ya Program Organized by Khalifa University and ADNOC
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聽Major General Pilot Sheikh Ahmed bin Tahnoun Attends Graduation of Al Nokhba and Tumooh Students at Khalifa University
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Khalifa University And Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge launch STEM programme
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Khalifa University to Showcase 11 Sustainable Technology Innovations at World Future Energy Summit 2024 in Abu Dhabi
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MoE Launches 3rd Edition of 鈥淓stedad鈥�, Introduces New Track
Khalifa University, ADNOC to organise programme to educate high school students on UAE鈥檚 oil and gas sector
Khalifa University鈥檚 Fifth Cohort of National Service and Reserve Authority Al Nokhba Students Graduate
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Khalifa University Celebrates Outstanding Achievements of 2023 YFEL Members
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Khalifa University to Showcase Innovative Sustainability Projects and Solutions at COP28 UAE Summit
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Khalifa University Organizes Smart Mobile Application Contest 2022 for High School Students
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Mubadala-Khalifa University Career Boot Camp for UAE national high school students to kick off on 15th August
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Mubadala-Khalifa University Career Boot Camp for UAE National High School Students to Kick Off on 15 August
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UAE High School Students Earn College Credit and Gain Key Soft Skills at Khalifa University鈥檚 Dual Credit Program
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National Service and Reserve Authority, Khalifa University to Expand Cooperation in Academic, Research Areas
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Top High School Students Learn Coding and More during Ektashif Spring Camp 2022
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UAE High School Students Attend KU & ADNOC鈥檚 Ro鈥檡a Winter Program 2021
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Khalifa University Honors 26 Graduates of 2021 YFEL Program and Kicks off 2022 YFEL with 55 New Future Energy Leaders
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BASF Honors 10 Winners of Khalifa University鈥檚 YFEL Case Study Competition on 鈥楢I for Sustainable Farming鈥� Organized by EBTIC
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SCAD Concludes 1st Training Course of Young Fellows of Statistics
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UAE high school pupils to learn about oil on ADNOC-sponsored course
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100 High School Students Undergoing 鈥楨stedad鈥� National Ambassadors Program Training at Khalifa University in July
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Dual Credit Program 2021 Kicks Off
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Khalifa University Launches 2021 Smart Mobile Application Contest for High School Students to Inspire Young Minds and Foster Innovation
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Khalifa University Announces Two-Week Virtual Spring Ektashif Coding Camp for High School Students from 28 March
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Khalifa University鈥檚 Accelerated and Dual Credit Programs Gaining Wider Appeal among High School and Under-Graduate Students
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Khalifa University鈥檚 YFEL Outreach Program to Organize Virtual Graduation Ceremony for 2020 Batch on 21 January
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YFEL Members Take Part in Various Summer Workshops About Sustainability
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Khalifa University and Ministry of Education to Commence National Ambassadors Program 鈥楨stedad鈥�
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US$5-Million Mohamed Bin Zayed International Robotics Challenge 2020 Successfully Concludes in Abu Dhabi
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Khalifa University Hosts a University Tour for Armenian Students
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Khalifa University鈥檚 2019 YFEL Members Honored for Successfully Completing Year-Long Program
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Members of Masdar Institute’s Young Future Energy Leaders Program Attend Two-Day Workshop on Waste Management
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Members of Masdar Institute’s YFEL Program Launch Two Project Initiatives at WFES 2013
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His Excellency Sheikh Nahayan Opens ‘UAE Innovation and Entrepreneurship Forum 2013’
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Masdar Institute’s YFEL Program to Organize Course on Energy Systems Design for Rural Development
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Masdar Institute’s UAE National Students Find Projects at ‘Taaleem Science Fair’ Highly ‘Innovative’
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Week-Long ‘Ektashif’ Outreach Program at Masdar Institute Concludes
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Nobel Laureate Dalai Lama Commends Members of Masdar Institute’s YFEL Program
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Three Outreach Initiatives Offer A Taste of Masdar Institute’s Academic and Research Offerings
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ADNOC Signs to Support Masdar Institute’s YFEL Outreach Program for Sixth Consecutive Year
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Masdar Institute Celebrates International Women’s Day by Recognizing Integral Role of Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
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Ektashif Initiative an Eye-Opener to Masdar Institute’s Program Offerings, Say Participants
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Khalifa University and Sandooq Al Watan launch groundbreaking project to develop Direct Solar Desalination Devices
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Students and Faculty Drive Knowledge Exchange at ADIPEC 2018
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It is our goal to create a dynamic relationship between KU and the communities it serves, both locally and internationally. We give KU students, staff, and professors a variety of ways to get involved in the community, enhancing the university鈥檚 reputation as a beneficial contributor in the development of human capital both locally and globally.
鉃� Students who are interested in participating in one of our future outreach programs are required to fill out the Student Registration Form.
鉃� Corporations interested in working with us on Community Outreach events are encouraged to fill out the Business Registration Form.
We look forward to hearing from you.
