University of Oulu delegation visits AUS

A delegation comprising senior officials and faculty members of the University of Oulu in Finland visited the campus of American University of Sharjah (AUS) on January 15. The delegates met with AUS Chancellor Björn Kjerfve as well as with deans and senior university administrators.

During the meeting, Dr. Kjerfve briefed the visitors about the history and background of AUS and its undergraduate and graduate programs. The chancellor also informed them about the university’s development and growth plans and its transformation into becoming the region’s premier center for research and innovation. He also highlighted various academic and research areas that could prove mutually beneficial for both universities to collaborate on.

The meeting was part of the delegation’s visit to the emirate of Sharjah where they met with officials from various prominent Sharjah government and non-government entities.