October 2016

Welcome Note from the Academic Vice President

Faculty Of The Month

Dr. Matthias Bode, Associate Professor, College of Business & Financial Sciences

Dear students

On behalf of Royal University for Women I would like to welcome you all to another Academic year 2016-17, full of challenges and opportunities. We will work together to make this year a very successful one, both in academics and other co-curricular activities.

Last academic year has been a very eventful as RUW celebrated its 10th Anniversary with array of activities

we participated and successfully completed the National Accreditation project, RUW successfully organised a two day Conference on Women and Society in April 2016 and the students organised a very successful RUW Carnival. In addition there were many more successful events and activities where our

teaching methodology that brings harmony between the well-established Middle Eastern values and the old value system of the West. We are proud of the fact that we provide a multicultural environment that

faculty members from 17 countries. The faculty members are professionals with vast experience in their

to you at RUW.

As per our commitment to enhance the teaching and learning experience at RUW from AY 2013-14 the revised curriculum in all colleges for all academic programmes has been implemented. Please keep yourselves updated with the information which is available in the Programme handbooks and recently enhanced RUW website. Academic advising is integral to your academic aspirations in the university life. Each one of you is assigned to a faculty member for academic advising. If you have any query about the registration, study plans,

your advisor. They are there to help you with your academic plans and related issues. I encourage you to follow the study plans made by colleges, take courses in summer semester and meet you academic advisors on a regular basis.

As our endeavor to make RUW a smart Campus in near future we have Power Campus, e learning and blended learning. I would like to encourage the optimal use of Self Service by you all. Also, please use your RUW email ID as all communication from the university will be done on that email. Attendance is another

your lectures and Studio classes regularly.

ture in terms of class room facilities, latest software and materials. Our mission is to enable you to make a

educational courses taught in an excellent learning environment and with the help international faculty and world class infrastructure.

I would like each one of you to be proud of your university. Wishing you an enjoyable and fruitful learning experience in this Academic Year……

Dr Mona SuriAcademic Vice President

Dr Mona SuriAcademic Vice President

Dr. Matthias Bode

ver). After that, he focused in his PhD work on the role of music in business communications.

Assistant Professor, and since 2010 as an Associate professor.

ing research in several European countries with multi-stakeholders on the consumer accept-ance of future oriented solutions to make household activities like washing, cooling, heating,

academic research he asks the question how marketing is shaped and shaping the cultural,

butions on the role of gender in marketing theory.

committees for international conferences, participated in numerous global conferences, and

is not to be found in the notes.

Centre for General StudiesEnglish for Academic Success

College of Business and Financial Sciences

College of Information Technology

College of Law

College of Art and Design

Master of Arts in Design Management

rewarding and challenging multi-cultural learning environment that cultivates strong, well-rounded personalities, encourages leadership, and builds character, social conscious-ness and community. To

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

“The Royal University for Women 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 individual development. The RUW graduate will be creative,

Royal University for Women and West Virginia University, USA : Ties Strengthened , Announcement of Degree and Strategic Partnership Consolidated

Royal University for Women and West Virginia University, USA : Ties Strengthened , Announcement of Degree and Strategic Partnership Consolidated

Competition on "Women and Law"

success at Royal University for Women

cooperation and strong strategic partnership between the two leading universities. The visit followed the approval of

perfect opportunity to highlight the progress and go forward with a number of key projects since the inception of

United States. West Virginia University also announced its decision to choose Royal University for Women as a base and

their valuable insight on the strategic planning, university academic matters, policies, budget, recruitment and overall

delegates visiting RUW to the mentioned meeting.

A brief synopsis of long and distinguished careers of Dr. Gee is as follows:

of improvement."

was then held along with a charity breakfast and a pink ribbon sale with all the proceeds donated to the cause. On

Dr. Sara Al Reefy the two hour long lecture attended by students and academics alike focused on early detection and extensive information on raising awareness and measures to be undertaken. A workshop as well as a yoga session and a

am proud of the students as they constantly think of creative and innovative ways to raise awareness and engage their

Information Technology represented Royal University for Women attending the coordination meeting with the

projects, scheduled to take place in December 2016. The

importance of the competition, evaluation criteria and submission date of projects. RUW and other universities

tion projects, the second version of his award for gradua-tion projects excellence opened to all disciplines of the colleges of Engineering and Information Technology.

RUW

institutions in the eastern province of Saudi Arabia as part of its outreach and marketing program. On October 26th 2016, Royal

programs, facilities and educational opportunities to girls in the Eastern Province. Royal University for Women were welcomed at the Al Salam Schools the principal Ms. Sana Abalkhail who thanked the university for accepting the invitation to visit the school as

and their quality processes, the panel members had meetings with internal and external stakeholders including the Advisory

architect at Seef Mall, provided an AutoCAD drawing of the

class project. The trip was to verify measurements, and information relevant for this project. The students asked to take some pictures to assist them in their design sketching. Concepts and design requirements conducted with the

how on students understanding about the role of designers in creating a public space, taking in consideration lighting,

presentation as juries.

Alumna of the Month

Background Information

Name:

Graduation Year: 2014

Professional Occupation:

knowledge provided at RUW, innovation, empowerment, and ambition steered us through a pathway that allowed us to explore and achieve our dreams. As for the memories and friendship gained, we will always cherish them.

guides and provides us the independence and strength to allow us to explore new directions. I began my journey in a telecom industry, where it was a new challenging opportunity that allowed me to apply the knowledge, resources and capabilities

Achievements:

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. نعم, الوطن هو � مجرد مكان حيث أعيش ، الوطن هو أكFG من ذلك, فهو المكان الذي أشعر ا�9كFG أمانا $�ء اكNG من هذا ، فالوطن هو المكان الذي افتخر به, هو � FQ لكنه , � � و احب�< المكان الذي يتواجد فيه اصدقا:9

� تعطف عT ابنائها و نتماء وهو ليس فقط رقعة جغرافية انتمي اليها بل هو كا�9م الحنونة ال�< الحب وا��تستضيف الكل ا� بيتها. الوطن هو المكان الذي تعيش فيه بأمان وبكرامة ويحمي حقوقك ويحفظ حريتك

� تعيش عليها. البحرين بالنسبة �� هي نسان وا�9رض ال�< � ا�� �aدون أي قلق أو خوف .. الوطن هو الرابط بالحرية و الحب والجمال و الصداقة. البحرين تبذل كل ما لديها من طاقات مادية ومعنوية من أجل راحتنا

� سوف أشعر وحريتنا. البحرين هي المكان الذي ترعرعت فيه و � مكان آخر يضاهيها جما�ً و كما�ً, � أظن بأ:�. � � بلد اخر, فالبحرين هي وط�� بأمان او با�نتماء $�

Ms. Eman Mahmood AlsarrafCollege of Laweman2356@ruw.edu.bh

the theme "Women and Law". Ms. Sara has received the award at the Supreme Council for Women Conference on

CAD Field Trip to Seef Mall

saying?

pages about the concept of each work and the theme of the whole exhibition considering the materials used to create this work, supported by images.

CAD Field Trip to Bahrain Art Center

Shaheen himself, exploring exhibits on the earliest history of

and modern 20th century music. Students paid particular attention to the Dilmun exhibit to write a report on an interest-

CGS Field Trip to Bahraini National Museum

ment held a talk over Skype, discussing the changes and current situation of the consumer target groups in West-Europe. One

market element. This was a good contribution to the class, as the students could get an expert view on sustainable factors in

presenting an overview on the discipline of consumer research, covering especially psychological but also sociological and cultural consumer research and related the research to practical Marketing applications. Areas that were covered included:

tracking.

On October 25, Mr. Osama Mohammed Moeen, a regional and international capital markets expert, discussed the economic

most important topics for the economic and social development of the region in the past, present and future. The session ended with a discussion and question and answer session between Mr. Osama Moeen and the students.

Speaker. The workshop elaborated on how Success is not an overnight phenomenon and that it is build step by step based on a life of disciplined habits. The students learnt the impor-

life immediately to build a successful life and motivating oneself to success with real life examples.

ing this event is to connect and to network with the local and international community and to promote RUW.

session of the LLOC Lecture series on "Women and Law" with

welcomed the speaker and introduced her to the students, and gave a brief outline about the lecture. The event has been attended by around 26 law students. The session has ended with some questions and discussion between the students

and RUW Alumni attended the event. It was organised by Muneera Aldoseri, Ikick event Management owner and alumnae.

under the supervision of the Community Education Committee member, Dr. Nehal Elnaggar. 15 students registered in this program. The objective was to enhance and to enable the student skills: Innovative and critical thinking, brainstorming, business operation, consultation, leadership, team work, and presentation.

with process of submitting assignments.

College of Law

prepared presentation and a tour of the showroom with impressive pieces of furniture and artworks. The presentation was about the history of the company and she introduced many pieces with environmental sustainability features, some-thing that Roche bobois incorporate in the making of their furniture and artwork. All students received a book on the

information for future projects.

nature of this topic and why it is important to respect this at all times during their academic career. They were shown a video on how to avoid plagiarism and given a questionnaire to check their understanding of the subject.

Presentation on “Academic Integrity”

batch of the College of Law graduates of AY 2015/2016. Nine out of 13 graduates attended. Two of them were working abroad. The meeting had the purpose to track alumnae, and to provide students with some career guidance and update of

College of Law Alumnae Meeting