288 students graduate from EAU, 14 honoured

The Emirates Aviation University (EAU) has graduated 288 students who have mastered academic success to officially enter the rapidly evolving world of aerospace and aviation.

Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group, and Chancellor of EAU, officially awarded the degrees at EAU’s 34th ceremony.

Held under the patronage of Sheikh Ahmed at the EAU campus, the graduation ceremony showcased the broad range of disciplines, which included postgraduate and undergraduate programmes in aviation management, aeronautical and aerospace engineering, aviation security, software engineering, aircraft maintenance engineering and more.

Professor Ahmad Al Ali, Vice-Chancellor of Emirates Aviation University, said, “At our core, we remain dedicated to embracing next-generation technologies and new methods of learning that prepare our students to address the evolving challenges of modern air travel. We take particular pride in our 84% post-graduation employment rate, watching our graduates forge successful careers and push boundaries across the sector.”

This year’s cohort of 288 graduates included 100 postgraduate and 188 bachelor students of which 37 are Emirates sponsored students. EAU honoured 14 exemplary students across all disciplines, whose accomplishments reflected EAU’s commitment to delivering future aviation leaders.

Over 180 undergraduate students received the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to intern with the Emirates Group for more than one semester.

Recently, the 5th International Aviation Management Conference (IAMC), held at the EAU, brought together aviation leaders, researchers and global experts to share their thoughts and insights on industry trends, innovation, AI, and their vision for the future.

The conference focused on Aviation Trends: Advancements, Regulations, and Sustainability, showcasing the industry’s evolution and how it was adapting to meet rising challenges.

More than 300 researchers and specialists from a host of aviation entities, regulatory bodies, academia and leading universities attended, all keen to explore the latest research insights and advancements and tackle key challenges.

IAMC explored the transformative technology in Human Resources with AI-driven tools and virtual platforms streamlining recruitment and how cutting-edge innovations like drone aircraft inspections eliminated the need for scaffolding and dramatically reduced completion time and human effort.

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