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Masdar Institute President Named (Education CEO of the Year 2013)

Dr Fred Moavenzadeh Receives Honor from Gulf Business Industry Awards for Contribution to Knowledge Development in UAE Abu Dhabi-UAE: 24 September, 2013 – Dr Fred Moavenzadeh, President, Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, was today honored as the…

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Researchers from Masdar Institute and TU Dresden Assess Progress on ATIC-backed Twin Labs

Research Projects Offer Scope for Major Innovation Push with Huge Economic Potential for Microelectronics in Semiconductor Industry Abu Dhabi-UAE: 29 September, 2013 – Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, an independent, research-driven graduate-level university focused on advanced energy and sustainable technologies, and Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden) in Saxony, Germany,…

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Nearly 50 International CCS Experts to Convene at Masdar Institute for UN-ESCWA Meeting

Discussions to Focus on Potential Leverage of CCS on Enhancing Sustainability of Energy System in Region by Means of Reducing Atmospheric Carbon Emissions from Fossil Fuels Abu Dhabi-UAE: 27 October, 2013 –The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) and Masdar Institute of Science and Technology today…

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`Young Future Energy Leaders Initiative Hosts Successful Program for New Participants at World Future Energy Summit

The Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL), an initiative led by the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, held a highly successful program during the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), in Abu Dhabi. This year, nearly 100 YFEL nominees took part in the four day program, from January 17-20, which was…

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Ban Ki-Moon Addresses Young Future Energy Leaders at World Future Energy Summit

On the opening day of the World Future Energy Summit (WFES), Ban Ki-Moon, UN Secretary General, gave an address to the Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL), an initiative led by Masdar Institute.  During his address Ban Ki-Moon said: “You young future energy leaders can make a difference. Starting today. You…

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Young Future Energy Leaders Poised to Make a Contribution to the solution of clean energy and sustainability at WFES 2011

The Young Future Energy Leaders (YFEL), a program of the Masdar Institute, committed to raising awareness and engaging students and young professionals in the renewable energy and sustainability fields, announces its program and sponsors for 2011. Growing support from the private sector, including local companies such as Emirates Nuclear Energy…

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Masdar Institute Students Celebrate National Day

The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology - the Middle East’s first graduate research institution dedicated to alternative energy and environmental technologies – celebrated the UAE’s National Day early with an afternoon of festivities on Tuesday November 30th. The celebrations were held on the Institute’s campus surrounding the wind tower…

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Masdar Institute of Science and Technology Board of Trustees Convenes

The Board of Trustees of Masdar Institute of Science and Technology held its second annual meeting today to review the achievements of the last year, and to consider the Institute’s strategic and academic plan for 2010. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy…

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Masdar Institute hosts reception for IRENA Member States on sidelines of preparatory commission meeting

Over one hundred and twenty member states of the agency, represented by over 500 delegates accompanied by Masdar Institute students and faculty attended the special reception hosted by President of Masdar Institute, Dr. Fred Moavenzadeh. The special guests comprised of Ministers, Heads of Directorates and departments in ministries, policy experts…

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Masdar Institute and Zayed University partner on Renewable Energy Research and Education

The Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Zayed University today announced the establishment of a partnership to advance education and research on the social, behavioural and economic issues surrounding renewable and sustainable energy. The strategic alliance also provides a framework for two of Abu Dhabi’s leading institutions to advance…

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Masdar Institute showcases unique opportunities for UAE nationals at NAJAH exhibition

The call comes on October 19, the first day of the NAJAH Education Training and Careers Exhibition, as Masdar Institute prepares to open its rolling admission process for the third academic year commencing in the fall 2011.  Students interested in leading the response and providing solutions to the world’s greatest…

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Masdar Institute introduces Foundation Program

UAE Nationals interested in studying at the Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, the Middle East’s first graduate research institution dedicated to alternative energy and environmental technologies.   The new program, which is starting in the fall of 2010, has been especially designed by Masdar Institute to give dedicated and…

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