Gulf News Edufair October Edition Day 3: 7th edition presents excellent avenues to create a higher education road map

A phenomenal day, a phenomenal event! As GN Edufair October 2024 comes to an end, the call, among visitors, students, parents and exhibitors is unanimous - GN Edufair is a force to reckon with in the education sector and on the UAE events calendar. With excellent representation from 50+ universities offering 1,500+ sought-after courses, and enjoying phenomenal visitor turnout acorss 3 exciting days, GN Edufair has managed to raise the bar on education events in the UAE and region. As we bid adieu to an extremely successful 7th edition, Gulf News would like to take the opportunity to thank Platinum Sponsor Y-Axis; Knowledge Partner ACCA; Banking Partner HSBC; Financial Support Partner Phoenix Financial Training, and Digital Payment Partner Network, as well as all the Exhibitors, Study Abroad Partners, Support Partners and valued clients who helped make the current edition a success in more ways than one.

Gulf News looks forward to welcoming all its patrons to the next edition of GN Edufair in May 2025!

Just two hours left until we close the curtains on Edufair's October edition! The crowds are still coming in strong. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect and explore! #Edufair2024 #EducationForAll

"The Importance of Medical and Engineering Entrance Exams: Why NEET is Mandatory for Indian Students Pursuing MBBS at India and Abroad," a presentation by Ameen K, Head of Operations, Unique World Education, now on at GN Edufair

"Employers in the UK look forward to hiring recruits from the global workplace, and offering a mix of cultures and demographics at work is appreciated," says Diane Weston, Senior International Officer, University of Kent, during the panel discussion on "Globalisation and international education: Preparing students for a global worforce."

"We have tried to select students from across communities and countries as interaction leads towards an affinity to learn new languages, which in turn makes interacting with a new demographic and opening up avenues for new business easier and quicker," says Prof Garima Chaklader, Assistant Professor for Economics, TETR College of Business, speaking at the panel, "Globalisation and international education: Preparing students for a global workforce".

Representatives from University of Kent, TETR College of Business and INTO Global to deliberate on what it takes to get students future ready.

"The BSc (Hons) course in Computer Science is trending as we are focusing on machine learning, AI and functional programming," says Riya Femin, Student Recruitment Executive, University of West London.

"We have decided not to blame students for using technology such as AI in their day-to-day learnings, as we believe that the fault lies within us for not recognising the benefits they bring to the classroom," says Dr Sudhindra Shamanna, Academic President, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai.

"We take our students to seven different countries across seven terms and give them practical, hands-on experience to learn business by building a business," says Shivangi Singla, Manager - Partnerships, Tetr School of Business.

Next GN Edufair session starts at 3pm, with representatives from Canadian University Dubai, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Dubai and University of Europe deliberating on how higher education makes the digital leap to meet the needs of a new world order.

"There's a lot of work-life balance when working for a Canadian employer," says, Nema Reshamvala, Student Recruitment Advisor, Y-Axis, elaborating on one among several reason to follow up on an undergraduate or Master's degree in Canada, through the University of Windsor. Excellent student-staff ratio, 400+ on-campus job opportunities and the option to work across 3 terms, all add to the allure of the University of Windsor as a campus of choice. As a city, Windsor, considered the California of Canada, offers a largely temperate climate through the year making it very comfortable for global students looking to reside and study in the city, she adds. 

“Canada and Australia’s recent changes in student visa policies should be seen as positive steps for serious learners," says Clint Khan, Director of Y-Axis while speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of GN Edufair. "These countries are ensuring that their education systems remain a great choice for those who are genuinely committed to studying and building their future through academic growth.”

"A career in accounting is not just numbers and stats, it's also about analysing and strategising to make the industry a better place," says Ruqaiyah Abbas, Business Relationship Executive, ACCA during the 1st session on Day 3 at GN Edufair titled "Pathways to success in accounting and finance. "A world of opportunity awaits at ACCA for aspirants planning to make a career in chartered accountancy," she adds.

"Edufair is a great experience for our family because it helps us understand the latest education trends and what will benefit my daughter," says Sachin Parab, a visitor parent spotted doing the rounds on the fair grounds with his wife, daughter and brother. "She’s in grade 11 and interested in economics and finance, so we're here to learn about the courses universities offer and what they look for in students during admissions."

From building a winning application profile and questioning the merits of AI chatbots in education, to leveraging internships, networking and key career moves, as well as unlocking global opportunities through pathway programmes t o top universities, there's been no dearth of topics, ideation, debate and discussion at GN Edufair over 2 very invigorating and action-packed days at GN Edufair. The final day promises all this and more. Join us at GN Edufair to unlock your higher education and career journey.

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has been doing sterling work in raising the bar on offering sterling guidance to aspiring chartered accountants in the UAE. The first panel on the final day of GN Edufair is one to look forward to, then, as the ACCA kick-starts proceedings with a presentation revolving around the the theme, "Pathways to success in accounting and finance". Presentation starts 12.30pm

The weekend might be perfect to just kick back and relax for a late morning siesta but not for UAE parents and their children keen on benefiting from the multiple avenues to chart the perfect higher education road map, on offer at GN Edufair. It's a steady stream of visitors to the Fair on Day 3.

Plenty of action in store on Day 3 at GN Edufair as parents and their children throng the exhibitor stands at the venue, exploring options and choosing the right university for a promising higher education journey.

From the GN Commercial Publishing Team: Chiranti Sengupta, Krita Coelho, Priya Mathew, Haseeb Akhlaq, Sankar Sri Pillai