Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi 2019 Annual Report 03 Answering Today’S Challenges, Preparing for Tomorrow
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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi 2019 Annual Report A bridge between civilisations Contents 04 Answering today’s challenges, preparing for tomorrow 18 Entrusting the youth and nurturing the next generation of leaders and thinkers 36 Research and innovation 44 A globally connected campus Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi 2019 Annual Report 03 Answering today’s challenges, preparing for tomorrow Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi 04 2019 Annual Report 05 Message from the Chairman The UAE’s founding father Sheikh Zayed set Education for his young nation as his Government’s major priority, and worked hard to ensure that a universal education be provided to both boys and girls as a prerequisite condition for his people’s well-being and for his country’s sustainable development. Today’s leadership continues to prioritize education as a major plank of its development strategy, working hard to introduce into its education infrastructure the highest global standards of excellence that will enable the UAE to fulfill its ambitious plans for the next fifty years. Its policy includes the need to weave into its education curriculum the supreme values of openness, tolerance, and mutual understanding embodied in the “Document of Human Fraternity” signed in Abu Dhabi by his Holiness Pope Francis and his Grace the Imam of Al Azhar. Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is at the heart of this education strategy, seeking through its partnership with one of the world’s leading universities to establish in the country an iconic beacon of learning and research that could serve the youth of our country, the region, and the world. Building on the UAE’s strategic and historic partnership with France, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi provides a veritable bridge between civilizations and a symbol of enlightenment and international understanding to the world. H.E. Zaki Nusseibeh Minister of State Chairman of the Board of Trustees Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi 2019 Annual Report 07 Who we are 2019: The beginning of a new era Located on Al Reem Island in Abu Dhabi, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is a higher 2019 was a turning point for Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The university achieved remarkable results and education institution established in 2006 as a result of an agreement between Sorbonne made decisive changes in 2019, including the adoption of a renewed strategic plan for 2019-2023 and the University in Paris and the Government of Abu Dhabi. It is under the administrative implementation of a new vision for the university. leadership of the Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and the academic leadership of Sorbonne University, with the support of the University of Paris. Sorbonne The creation of Sorbonne University as a result of the merger University Abu Dhabi offers exceptional standards of international higher education by between Paris Sorbonne and Pierre et Marie Curie University and the delivering the same accredited programmes and degrees from Sorbonne University in the nomination of Prof. Jean Chambaz as the President of Sorbonne fields of arts, humanities and sciences, and law, management and economics from the University, followed by the appointment of a new Board of Trustees University of Paris. in Abu Dhabi during 2018 reflected a commitment to embrace this new vision, and address current and future challenges culminating with the appointment of a new management team to lead Sorbonne All Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi degrees are recognised globally University Abu Dhabi. Prof. Jean Chambaz’ appointment marked a following the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System seminal moment in the history of Sorbonne University, reflecting a (ECTS) and are officially accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education. collective commitment to effectively manage the operations of a larger and stronger institution following the merger of two leading Our vision universities. To create and maintain a university in which, for the benefit of Since 2019, our enrolment numbers have increased and surpassed the UAE and the world, the core competencies and rich heritage objectives for the forthcoming academic year. Our education offer of Sorbonne University in Paris stimulate intellectual excellence, has improved with revamped undergraduate and postgraduate innovation, critical thinking, harmonization of cultures, and degree programmes as well as the introduction of new programmes, development of knowledge. including those in sciences. The establishment of research structures allows for a dynamic expansion of research activities in key growth Our mission fields such as artificial intelligence. Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is committed to the renowned In line with the new strategic plan, the Department of Internal Audit excellence and worldwide recognition in international education. was created to enhance Governance and add value to processes Assimilated in the UAE national context, it is an exceptional model within the University. of learning and knowledge development that aims to create global leaders and thinkers and promote dialogue of cultures Our activities since 2018 have introduced a range of important and civilizations. programmes and structures to be developed further in helping to meet the objectives of our new strategic plan and our steadfast commitment to continue to offer a world-class standard of education. 08 Our 2019 Board of Trustees H.E. Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh Professor Jean Chambaz H.E. Saif Saeed Ghobash H.E. Mohamed Mahmoud Al Khaja H.E. Tareq Abdul Raheem Al Hosani Minister of State and Chairman of Vice Chairman of the Board of Member of the Board of Trustees Member of the Board of Trustees Member of the Board of Trustees and the Board of Trustees Trustees and President of Sorbonne and Director General of Abu Dhabi and Chief of Staff at the Ministry Chief Executive Officer at Tawazun University Executive Office of Foreign Affairs and International Economic Council Cooperation Mr. Mohammed Khalifa Al Nuaimi Professor Alain Tallon Mr. Maurice Gourdault-Montagne Mrs. Pascale Sourisse Mr. Stéphane Michel Member of the Board of Trustees and Member of the Board of Trustees and Member of the Board of Trustees Member of the Board of Trustees, Member of the Board of Trustees Director of Education Affairs Office Dean of the Humanities Faculty at and Secretary General of the Ministry President and CEO Thales and President of Middle East/North at Abu Dhabi Crown Prince’s Court Sorbonne University of Europe and Foreign Affairs of the International Africa, Exploration & Production Undersecretary Office French Republic Division at Total Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi 10 2019 Annual Report 11 Key facts Understanding and figures our students 984 Gender students 24% 76% 316 male female visiting professors 51 Student nationalities full-time Abu Dhabi based faculty Student demographics Student 53% 47% 87 Emirati Other administrative employees Understanding our students Continuing & Executive Education Department (CEED) programmes Undergraduate programmes 22% Applied Foreign Languages 4% Philosophy and Sociology 20% Economics and Management 2% French Literature 7% Geography and Planning 5% History 5% History of Art and Archaeology 47 Professional Certificate in Archives and Records Management 20% Law 10 Advanced Strategic Maritime Course (ASMC) 6% Physics 13 Sports Management 9% Records Management and Archival Science Foundation Years Postgraduate programmes 10% Applied Foreign Languages: Speciality Management and International Business 9% Applied Sociological Research 10% Banking and Finance: Laws and Regulations of Banking and Financial Systems 256 Intensive French 3% Environment: Dynamics of Territories and Societies 19 Sciences 7% Health Economics 11% History of Art and Museum Studies Enrolment per degree Enrolment 3% Environmental Sustainability Law and Policies 13% International Law, International Relations and Diplomacy 10% International Business Law 12% Marketing, Management, Communication, Media 6% Teaching French as a Foreign language 6% Urban Planning and Development Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi 14 2019 Annual Report 15 Recruitment trend Since inception, we have seen a steady increase in the number of students joining the university owing Number of students to our focus on local and international student recruitment strategies and building greater awareness around our offering. 151 262 400 469 605 637 648 767 783 875 816 753 775 984 Exceeding our recruitment target for 2021 Thanks to renewed tools, marketing and government support, we have exceeded our recruitment target for the 2021 academic year. There are a number of key contributors that helped us achieve this: • The H.H. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Scholarship has accounted for 351 new students • Increasing visibility: targeted digital and social media marketing campaigns have increased international brand exposure and facilitated a rise in recruitment leads and conversions • All accredited programmes are listed on the Ministry of Education’s online student portal, NAPO • The introduction of new programmes that align with market demand 06/07 07/08 08/09 09/10 10/11 11/12 12/13 13/14 14/15 15/16 16/17 17/18 18/19 19/20 27% increase in student numbers between 2018 and 2019 Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi 16 2019 Annual Report 17 Entrusting the youth and nurturing the next generation of leaders and thinkers Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi 18 2019 Annual Report 19 Entrusting the leaders and thinkers of tomorrow Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is in a unique position amongst higher