EMU International Office Newsletter Issue 1

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IN THIS ISSUE: EMU Collaborations

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The rector of EMU, Prof. Abdullah Öztoprak, recently honored an invitation from the Ambassador of Libya, H. E. Mr. Abdurrazaq Mukhtar to attend the Libyan National Day celebration held in Ankara.Also in attendance was Mr. Mustafa Abdul Jalil. He is a Libyan politician who

was the Chairman of the National Transitional Council from 5th March 2011 until its dissolution on 8th August 2012. This position meant he was de facto head of state during the transitional period after the fall of Muammar Gaddafi’s government, until the handover of power to the General National Congress. Before the war, Mr. Jalil served as the Secretary of the General People’s Committee of Justice.

The Department of Political Science & International Relations at Eastern Mediterranean University (EMU) organised “The Nordic Cooperation” conference on the 13th of March, 2013.

Anu Saarela, the Ambassador of Finland to Cyprus, Kirsten Rosenvold Geelan, the Ambassador of Denmark to Cyprus and Klas Gierow, the Ambassador of Sweden to Cyprus all attended. The audience were the students and the instructors of the Departments of Political Science and International Relations as well as students from other departments.

Anu Saarela focused on the institutional structure of the Nordic Cooperation and the basis for the Nordic Cooperation. Kirsten Geelan was the second speaker. She started her speech by emphasizing the key factors of Nordic Cooperation including peace, prosperity and economic growth. The third presenter was Klas Gierow and he introduced the ongoing programs of the Nordic cooperation.

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Prof Abdullah Öztoprak & Dr. Muhammed Salamah visited An - Najah University in Palestine in March 2013.

There are about 50 higher education institutions with more than 220,000 students in Palestine. Many of our MS/PhD graduates are holding high positions in these institutions.

The activities during the v isit included the signing of an MOU between EMU and An-Najah National University (the largest university in Palestine in Nablus city). An-Najah National

University is also a very high ranking University in the Arab world.

About 10 of the staff members in An-Najah university are our PhD graduates and most of them are in high administrative positions.

In 2011, EMU became an official overseas centre for the University of Warwick MSc Programmes in Engineering Business Management and Supply Chain and Logistics Management.

This intensive one-year programme is run by the world-famous Warwick Manufacturing Group & can be taken entirely on the EMU campus. Courses are delivered by visiting experts from the University of Warwick & students have the opportunity to take two courses in the UK as part of the one year full-time MSc.

We are delighted to congratulate our first graduates: Iman Ziaei, Daniel Akindele & Ronke Akindele for becoming the very first graduates from the EMU centre. All three travelled to the UK in January to receive their diplomas at the University of Warwick graduation ceremony. We were then happy to welcome them back at EMU for our own graduation, where we delivered them with a special certificate of recognition from EMU on their outstanding achievement.

The Vice rector, Dean of Engineering department, Director of the I.T department & many other Staff Members of An-Najah University are graduates of EMU!

EMU GRADUATES IN HIGH PLACES!

You can learn more about the Warwick programme at:

warwick.emu.edu.tr

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ROBERT MORRIS UNIVERSITY USAThe president of Robert Morris University led a delegation of officials from Robert Morris University on a visit to Cyprus. The purpose of this visit was to further discuss academic collaboration between EMU and RMU. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed.

EXCHANGE PROGRAMEMU is one university that is strongly promoting İnternationalisation. As a result of this policy, EMU has signed several agreements with different universities in order to encourage exchange programs between EMU and other international institutions.

We believe in EMU that education should be without borders and knowledge shouldn’t be politicized or restricted to one group of people.

Just recently, one of EMU’s lecturers went to China to teach English in one of the Universities as an exchange teacher. This semester, we have a Chinese teacher from China who is here in EMU as an exchange teacher to teach Chinese.

ABDUL WALI KHAN UNIVERSITY MARDANEMU hosted the Vice Rector of Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, on a three day visit to EMU from Pakistan. The aim of the visit was to discuss collaborating with EMU for academic purposes. An MOU was signed between both Universities.

THE 8TH STOREY!!!EMU is proud to announce the commencement of the construction of a 400 people capacity dormitory on eight floors. We wonder what this new edifice will be called?

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EMU GUESTHOUSECome pay us a visit and check out our luxurious guesthouse!

EMU is continously striving to maintain a high standard & quality both in terms of education & living. This constant drive for excellence leaves us no choice but to keep up with the upgrading & improvement of infrastructures owned by the University. Presently, we are renovating & upgrading our guest house to a luxurious standard. This will go a long way in providing affordable & comfortable lodging for our guests throughout the year.

SUMMER SCHOOL BEACH CLUB Eastern Mediterranean University provides visiting students with a rich variety of leisure activities.

These activities will include an intensive language learning program, the AIESEC Internship Project, student exchange programs & various workshops. While promoting the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, EMU also aims to make the stays of international guests a memorable & fulfilling experience. This summer, EMU is planning to increase the number of groups from different parts of the world. The international Office of EMU will be pleased to see more aca-demic partners attending these courses in summer.

As part of our efforts to ensure an interesting summer holiday in Cyprus, EMU has begun renovating the Beach Club swimming pool.

EMU owns a private beach & provides a welcoming atmosphere for both students and visitors to enjoy the free gifts of nature –SUN, SAND and WATER to one of the best beach fronts in Cyprus – EMU Beach Club!!!