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Global Research Collaboration Global Research Collaboration

Building Research Communication Advancing Student-Centered Learning

Skills through Scientific Writing through Professional Development

Training and Reflective Practice

The Academic Success Center, and structured writing in scholarly work. The collaboration Student-centered learning approaches, continuous
in collaboration with the Cancer scientific and professional between academic support remains an important pillar of improvement, and stronger
Research and Awareness contexts. Participants were services and research-focused academic excellence at Abu alignment between educational
Student Scientific Forum (CRA- introduced to foundational student initiatives also reflects Dhabi University, supported practice and meaningful student
SSF) under the Abu Dhabi principles that support effective a broader commitment to through faculty engagement outcomes.
University Cancer Research research reporting, evidence- creating integrated learning with international professional
Institute (ADU-CRI), hosted the based argumentation, and the environments that support both development frameworks By encouraging academic
“Scientific Writing Foundations, organization of scientific ideas, academic achievement and and teaching enhancement dialogue around professional
Part I” workshop to strengthen all of which are essential for research engagement. resources. A recent contribution growth and student experience,
students’ academic writing and students engaging in research by Dr. Amal Gadalla, ADU-CRI contributions such as this
research communication skills. projects, academic publications, The Abu Dhabi University Team Division of Genomics help strengthen a culture
The session was presented by and scientific forums. Cancer Research Institute and Bioinformatics Member, of teaching excellence that
Joe Ponnezhan and facilitated (ADU-CRI), under the highlighted the importance of supports students academically,
by Ms. Mahdeya Abuoudah from By equipping students with leadership of Dr. Afsheen student experience, reflective professionally, and personally.
the Academic Success Center, practical scientific writing skills, Raza, continues to support teaching practice, and
providing students with practical the initiative supported the initiatives that strengthen continuous professional learning
guidance on the fundamentals of development of research literacy student involvement in research, in shaping effective higher
scientific writing. and academic confidence, scientific communication, and education environments.
helping participants better interdisciplinary academic
The workshop focused on the understand how clarity and development. The shared resource connected
importance of clear academic structure contribute to the the university’s academic
communication, critical thinking, credibility and impact of community with broader
conversations on teaching
quality, student engagement,
and evidence-informed
educational practice. Such
engagement reinforces the
importance of placing learners
at the center of curriculum
design, classroom interaction,
assessment, feedback, and
academic support, ensuring that
teaching approaches remain
responsive to evolving student
needs.

The connection with Advance HE
further highlights the value of
reflective professional practice
in strengthening teaching
identity and enhancing learning
environments. Engagement with
globally recognized academic
development frameworks
supports inclusive teaching

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