AUS' Community Connect initiative goes global

American University of Sharjah (AUS) marked the second instalment of its Community Connect initiative with a focused engagement at the University of Cambridge, bringing together AUS, the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa), the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) and the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq).

- Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Held in the presence of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, President of AUS, the programme immersed delegates in Cambridge's research and innovation ecosystem, strengthened knowledge exchange and culminated in the signing of a new memorandum of understanding (MoU).

Sheikha Bodour Al Qasimi said: “This collaboration further builds on Sharjah's longstanding commitment to learning, innovation and partnership. By connecting AUS with Cambridge and its wider network, we are deepening opportunities for knowledge exchange and helping our students, researchers and entrepreneurs to think globally while staying rooted in the values that define our emirate.”

Launched in September 2025, Community Connect serves as AUS' platform for structured engagement with institutions worldwide. It aims to build lasting collaborations through dialogue, knowledge sharing and applied learning opportunities that benefit students, faculty and the wider community.