UOW India Inaugural Cohort Completes Immersive Program At Dubai Campus
Study in Dubai: The University of Wollongong (UOW) India students interacted with the UOW Dubai faculty and leadership.
The University of Wollongong (UOW) India’s inaugural cohort has completed a five-day immersive program at UOW's Dubai campus. The intensive program gave students comprehensive international networking opportunities with industry exposure.
Dr Rajsee Joshi Shah, Assistant Professor of Financial Technology at UOW India visited the UOW Dubai campus with the student delegation.
“The opportunity to engage directly with both UOW Dubai academia and global industry leaders effectively bridged the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application,” Dr Shah said.
“Discussions with leading economists and finance experts at the Dubai International Finance Centre Academy provided invaluable insights into emerging trends, including analyses of policy impacts globally. This engagement between UOW India and UOW Dubai has established foundations for future research collaborations, joint projects, and industry partnerships that will significantly benefit our student community,” added Dr Shah.
Dr Kiran Trivedi, Associate Professor, Computing at UOW India, also accompanied the students.
“This visit provided our students with a multidimensional learning experience allowing them to engage in meaningful discussions on the evolving contours of global finance. Beyond academic insights, they built valuable industry connections, with many networking on LinkedIn to foster long-term collaborations,” she said.
“It was particularly exciting to see an industry leader take interest in our students’ work, inviting them to share their MVP for potential development. Our engagement with UOW Dubai’s engineering and computer science departments has set the stage for future academic and industry partnerships,” added Dr Kiran.
Master of FinTech student Cerin Elsa Joji also participated in the Dubai immersive experience. The student has been awarded the inaugural FinTech in Women Scholarship from UOW India.
"Coming from an engineering background at an Indian institute where industry interactions were limited, this experience provided direct access to global leaders, facilitated insightful discussions, and created networking opportunities that have substantially strengthened my professional connections," Cerin said.
UOW's Dubai Campus Immersive Program Detail
The delegation met and interacted with the UOW Dubai faculty and leadership. The UOW India students engaged with industry experts including prominent FinTech pioneers, AI and Web3 specialists, and sustainability experts from Deloitte.
The students also participated in the interactive panel discussions and attended the specialized workshops. They explored cutting-edge topics such as predictive analytics applications, sustainability frameworks, and cryptocurrency regulatory environments.
"The visit featured a competitive element where students showcased their innovation skills before a panel of AI and Web3 industry leaders, with top performers receiving cash awards and potential internship opportunities. The networking component proved particularly valuable, with many students establishing professional connections and several initiating project discussions with industry experts," reads the UOW's India statement.
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