September 2017

Welcome Note from the President

Faculty of the MonthDr. Aisha Munzer Darwish, Assistant Professor, College of Art and Design

Dear Colleagues and Students,

Greetings! It is my pleasure to extend a warm and heartfelt welcome to all new and returning colleagues and students to Royal University for Women (RUW) as we begin the new Academic Year 2017-18. Commencement of the new academic year is always full of renewed energy and fresh ambitions and also

Congratulating all of you on the conclusion of an outstanding academic year 2016-17, where RUW achieved

nurtured and celebrated. RUW has International partnerships, for providing quality education and

September 2017 and the classes will start from October 2017.

an integral role in our success.

private university.

Management Systems.

As we move towards a new academic year 2017-18, RUW continues to embrace its vision- collectively moving forward to provide quality education to students. In order to create a transformational student experience, all these elements which include outstanding teaching, scholarship, student support,

various forums through which you can express your viewpoint and convey your suggestions.

and interactions. I encourage you to visit RUW website which is user-friendly and responsive. It will give

plans, our growing infrastructure and facilities, and above all our unyielding commitment to realizing our mission and vision. Additionally, be aware of university activities, events and updates through Instagram and experience campus life virtually through our Instagram posts.

Prof. Mazin JumaahRUW President

Dr. Aisha Darwish

Centre for General Studies

College of Art and Design

College of Business and Financial Sciences

College of Law

College of Engineering

RUW Mission

rewarding and challenging multi-cultural learning environment that cultivates strong, well-rounded personalities, encourages leadership, and builds character, social consciousness and

commitment to teaching, learning, research and service through the activities of all members of the University community.

RUW Vision

will become the regional leader in academic excellence for women. Programmes and practices that meet international standards will prepare our graduates to become leaders who are engaged members of their

life-long habits of learning and

RUW graduate will be creative,

for Women

Conference

RUW students gear up for the Academic Year 2017-18

2017/2018. Students enrolled in the program are registered as West Virginia University students and are eligible to earn their

further their personal and professional career.

on the potential of such programs for collaboration and exchanging of ideas and practices. As part of the launch of the

During his visit last year, West Virginia University President Dr. Gordon Gee stated, “West Virginia University is an institution

(highest) institution in the United States of America.

environmental and water resources engineering, geotechnical engineering, structural engineering, and transportation engineering.

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with University of

of visits and meetings was also organized to discuss current

University Vice-Chancellor for his hospitality and the quality and the dedication of his team as well as the outstanding

visit and welcomed this new partnership with an institution of high reputation such as RUW.

from Prof.Mazin Jumaah, President of Royal University for Women wherein he welcomed the returning employees and

students are encouraged to explore their fullest potential, test the limits of their creativity and talent, and reinforce their

17-18th September 2017. At the event, RUW President Prof. Mazin Jumah welcomed the new and returning students, wishing

students to the RUW family as well as part of a broader plan to provide world-class educational services to all students, to help them become well-rounded, mature, leading individuals while familiarizing themselves with RUW as a place where they

their families and provided an overview of the various services, extra-curricular activities and student clubs organized by the

by the student council and extended the full support of the student-led body to the new and returning students.

communityc

RUWDr. Aisha Darwish is an Assistant Professor in Restoration of Architecture at CAD, RUW. She is a

Damascus University and the Arab International University, Syria. She was an Associate Researcher

in 2017.

“Accredited By HEC”أول جامعة خاصة ”معتمدة من مجلس التعليم العايل“

In preparation for Supreme Council for Women celebration of

collaboration with the Authority of Culture are organizing a

very active support SCW in these preparations whether

a group CAD students accompanied by Dr. Rashmi Jalota and

RUW new students, College of Art and Design held its College

of CAD welcomed all the new and returning students,

detailed presentation about CAD, its programs, explanation of

post graduate levels. Dr. Janon also gave an overview of the new addition to the CAD programs as per the periodic

implemented in 2017-18.

Mrs. Sumaya Al Abbasi

In preparation for Supreme Council for Women celebration of

collaboration with the Authorityy of Culture are orgag nizingg a

very active support SCW in these preparations whether

a group CAD students accompanied by Dr. Rashmi Jalota and

RUW new students, College of Art and Design held its College

of CAD welcomed all the new and returning students,

detailed presentation about CAD, its programs, explanation of

post graduate levels. Dr. Janon also gave an overview of the new addition to the CAD programs as per the periodic

implemented in 2017-18.

Alumna of the Month What R U Saying?

MABROOK!!

Research Achievements at the UniversityBackground Information

Name: Ms. Sumaya Al Abbasi

Graduation Year:

Professional Occupation:

Involvement at RUW:

Resources with high distinction.

Her Words:

opportunity to learn more about customer service and strategic planning in the

believe that our abilities are not limited to what we had learned of studied in school but driven

Achievements:

the Supreme council for Woman in 2016.

CAD students participate in “ATELEIER SEVRES de Paris” Art workshop, Bahrain Authority of Culture

higher education. Congratulations!

decision to continue their post graduate education is, and the relevance of them choosing RUW to pursue this degree.

Dr. Maria Casoria, College of Law, achieved the HEA Fellowship

CAD Master’s Program Orientation Session

CAD’s Student Orientation

CAD students and faculty participate in “Spirit of Women in Expression”, SCW and Authority of Culture

College of Law Alumna Ms. Reem El Asaad, graduated in Semester II 2016/2017, has been admitted at the Post Graduate Programme in "Foundations of Diplomacy" at University of Oxford, UK. RUW wishes her good luck for her Post Graduate studies!

College of Law Alumna admitted at Oxford University

BEST PAPER AWARDS

RUW Contribution to Children’s Literature, Dr. Al-Barghouthi signs her Book in Al-Ayam Book Fair.

Much has been said about the Royal University for Women but I believe that much is still to be

academic year.

university. Please bear in mind that we need your help in doing all of that, because we are representing YOU and we all represent RUW in the community, so we have to maintain the good image of it.

If you are creative, have lots of ideas, passionate, great organizer, loves volunteering and want to be productive, please approach us. We would love to meet all of you! You can always visit

RUW Student Council President

NEW JOINERS

NEWLY ELECTED RUW STUDENT COUNCIL AY 2017-2018

COLLEGE REPRESENTATIVES AY 2017-2018

relevant policies and procedures.

expectations from new students, rules of attendance and class behavior, cell phone use and other related issues. Dr. Pasquale

meet with their advisers frequently, and advised the students to follow the order of the study plan that has been distributed on them during the session.

College of LAW Students Orientation

orientation lead by Ms. Norhan A. Rahman, Director of the Centre for General Studies. She presented the programme and

English for Academic Success Students’ Orientation

Dr. Hala Elias

Dr. Arpita Mehrotra

CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS / CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS

Dr. Pasquale Borea

Dr. Maria Casoria

Ms. Esraa H. HajiRUW Student Council President

Dr. Mona Suri, Associate Professor, Academic Vice President, published a research paper titled

JOURNAL PUBLICATIONS

Dr. Mona Suri

Dr. Humam Elagha

Dr. Rashmi Jalota, Assistant Professor, College of Art and Design, published a research paper titled

Dr. Rashmi Jalota