Empowering Minds, Enriching Hearts!
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Educationisessentialincreatingasocietythatvalueshumanityandwell-being. Educationprovidespeoplewithknowledge,criticalthinkingskills,andproblem-solving talents.Thisenablesstudentstograspcomplicatedthemeslikehumanrights,social fairness,andglobaldifficulties.Furthermore,educationcanfosterempathyand compassionbyexposingpeopletoavarietyofideasandexperiences.Thispromotes understandingandrespectforothers,resultinginamorewelcomingandcompassionate community.Educationdevelopsresponsiblepeoplewhounderstandtheirrightsand duties.Thismotivatespeopletoactivelyparticipateincreatingabetterfuturefortheir communitiesandtheplanet.
Inlinewiththevaluesofhumanityandinclusivity,TheEducationMagazineproudly presents “The 10 Most Prestigious Human Universities in 2024.” Astheworldgrapples withpressinghumanitarianissuesandstrivesforglobalprogress,theroleofprestigious universitiesinnurturinghuman-centriceducationbecomesincreasinglyvital.These institutionsnotonlyimpartknowledgeandskillsbutalsoinstillvaluesofempathy, compassion,andsocialresponsibilityintheirstudents,preparingthemtobeethical leadersandagentsofpositivechangeinsociety.
OurcoverstoryfeaturesTokyoMetropolitanUniversity,aleadinginstitutionrenowned foritscommitmenttohuman-centriceducationandresearch.Throughinterdisciplinary approachesandinnovativeprograms,TokyoMetropolitanUniversityisshapingthenext generationofleadersequippedwiththeskillsandvaluesneededtoaddressthecomplex challengesfacinghumanity.Joinusaswedelveintotheuniversity'sinspiringjourney, initiatives,andimpactonadvancinghuman-centriceducation.
Inadditiontoourcoverstory,thiseditionshowcasesprofilesofotherprestigious universitiesaroundtheglobethatprioritizehumanvaluesintheireducationalmission. FromMinnesotaStateUniversity,Mankato,knownforitsemphasisonsocialjusticeand communityengagement,toTheUniversityoftheFreeState,celebratedforits commitmenttodiversityandinclusivity,andWestminsterUniversityandWebsterVienna PrivateUniversity,renownedfortheirhuman-centricapproachestoeducation,each institutionexemplifiesexcellenceinfosteringamorehumaneandcompassionate world.“The10InspiringEducationLeaders2024,”celebratingtheirdedication,resilience, andunwaveringcommitmenttocreatingabrightertomorrowthrougheducation.
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TOKYO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
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TOKYO METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY
Nurturing Resilient Minds in a Dynamic and Diverse Learning Ecosystem
TTTokyoMetropolitanUniversity,thesoleuniversity undertheauspicesoftheTokyoMetropolitan Government,standsasabeaconofacademic excellence.Itembracesitsdistinctiverole, cultivatingindividualswhocannavigateand catalyzesocietaltransformations.Theuniversity advancesbothbasicandappliedresearch,focusing onthechallengesinherentinmajormetropolitan areas.
Asacornerstoneintheintellectuallandscapeof Tokyo,theuniversityenvisionsitselfasanarchitect ofametropolitanhumansociety,connectedwith educationalandresearchentitiesacrossthegreater Tokyometropolitanarea.TokyoMetropolitan Universitygenerateseducationalandresearch outcomesrootedinthedynamicfabricof metropolitanrealities,nurturingindividualswho embodyarichblendofhumanityandcreativity
Theinstitutionbridgesthegapbetweenadvanced researchandqualityeducation,exemplifiedbyits esteemedfaculty.Theyformthebackboneofthe university’spositivesynergy,integratingcuttingedgeresearchendeavorswithhigh-quality education.Thiscollaborationextendstothestudent body,whereoutstandingindividualsparticipate activelyintheongoingdialoguethatpropelsthe institutionforward.
Theuniversity’sDepartmentofBiological Scienceswillbeginacceptingapplicationsforfall enrolmentin2024inordertoattractthebest studentsfromallovertheworld.
MessagefromPresidentTakayaOhashi:Enhancing OurResearchAbilityandTranslatingItinto Education
TokyoMetropolitanUniversityhasworld-classresearch capabilities,butJapanasawholehasfallenbehindin recentyears.Toaddressthisissue,weestablishedour ResearchEnhancementInitiative,whichfeaturesseven strategiesandtwenty-oneinitiatives,toenhanceour researchcapabilities.
Theprojectwillpromotetheupgradingofresearch environments,theallocationofmoretimeforresearch, thedevelopmentofyoungresearchers,andawiderange ofsupport.Thelatterincludesfinancialsupportand careerpathdevelopmentassistancefordoctoralstudents, varioussupportforsecuringexternalfunding,and measuresforattractingandsupportingexcellent researchers.
Thekeytothisinitiativeisthatitisnotlimitedtoany specificfield;itaimstoenhanceallresearchour universityconducts,rangingfromfundamentalto applied.
WealsousethenewbuildingontheHinoCampus, whichwasopenedinfall2023,tosupportindustryacademia-publiccollaborationsanduniversityspinoffs, tofacilitatethesharingofresearchequipment,andto improveourcapabilitiesintherealmofinformation science.
Oneofourkeymissionsistoconductexcellentresearch andtranslateitintoeducation.Asamid-sized comprehensiveuniversity,wecancoverabroadrangeof academicdisciplineswhilestillofferingeducationwhere instructorsandstudentsinteractinperson.
Throughmeasuressuchasupgradingourcommon educationforallfacultiesanddepartments,offeringour MathematicsandDataScienceminorcourses,and improvingthequalityofoureducationalofferingsby assessingstudents'learningoutcomes,wefostertalented peoplewhopossesssolidfundamentalabilities,thinkfor themselves,andtakeonchallenges.Withtherestrictions oftheCOVID-19pandemicnowlifted,wewillhave vibrantcampusesfullofstudentsfullyengagedinboth academicandextracurricularactivities.
TokyoMetropolitanUniversity’sDiverseAcademic Programs
TMUhasacomprehensiveacademiclandscapewithseven faculties,23departments,andsevengraduateschoolson threecampuses.Thisdiverseeducationalenvironment caterstoover9,000students,fosteringanopenlearning atmosphereforpioneeringinnovations.Theuniversity engagesglobally,accepting568internationalstudents from26countriesandregions.
Theuniversityoffersatransformativeeducationandthe opportunityforgroundbreakingdiscoveriesinthe DepartmentofBiologicalSciences.Thecurriculum providesstudentswitharobustfoundationincutting-edge scientificprinciplesandtheskillsforproductivecareersin thefield.ThedepartmentofferscoursesinEnglish, ensuringaccessibilityandinclusivityforadiversestudent body.
TheBiologicalSciencesprogramfeaturesvarioushandsonfieldandlaboratorycourses,emphasizingexperiential learning.Thesmallclasssizesfacilitateactive participationandpersonalizedattention.Theuniversity collaboratesinternationallywithpartneruniversities worldwide,providingstudentswithaglobalperspective.
TheuniversityconductsexaminationsinbothJapaneseand EnglishforprospectivestudentsinterestedintheDepartment ofBiologicalSciences.Theselectionprocessincludes optionssuchasSAT/ACTandIBforSpringenrolment,while specialselectionsforFallSemesterEntranceareavailable from2024onward.Thisflexibilityensuresthatstudentsfrom diverselinguisticbackgroundscanaccesstheprogram.
Thedepartmentpushestheboundariesofscience,integrating researchandeducationtoaddressglobalandsocietalissues. Theresearchscopespansfrommoleculesandcellsto ecosystemsandthebiosphere.Thefour-yearbachelor's degreeprogramempowersthenextgenerationofscientists, offeringacurriculumthatencouragesactivelearning, collaboration,andinternationalexposure.Inaddition,all lecturesandpracticaltrainingforspecializededucation coursesareconductedinEnglish,enablingstudentsto completethe124creditsrequiredforgraduationentirelyin thatlanguage.
HolisticLearningEcosystemFocusedonDiversity, Support,andLifelongCollaboration
TMU’smainMinami-Osawacampus,inthewesternsuburbs ofTokyo,isavibranthubforacademicandpersonalgrowth. Thecampus,envelopedinlushgreenery,offersasereneand
“Tokyo Metropolitan University leverages a unique position to provide an education that nurtures human resources who can play an active role in responding to societal changes.”
conduciveenvironmentforlearning.Thesurrounding area,withitslivelyatmosphere,featuresmovietheaters, shoppingmalls,andvariousamenitiesthatcontributeto anidealblendofacademicfocusanddailylife convenience.
TheTMUInternationalCenterensuresthatstudents, especiallythosefromdiversebackgrounds,experiencea seamlesstransitiontostudyingandlivinginJapan.It providesvariousformsofsupport,enhancingthe studentexperienceandfosteringasenseofcommunity amonginternationalandlocalstudents.
TMUalsoprovidesfinancialsupportviascholarship programstosupportstudentswhohaveastrongdesire tolearn.Undergraduatestudentsmayapplyforfull, half,orpartialtuitionwaiversafterenrolment.
BridgingTimeandTalent-Libraries,Legacies,and Leisure
TMUhasacomprehensivelibrarysystemwiththe CentralLibrary(Honkan),SystemsDesignLibrary (Hinokan),HealthSciencesLibrary(Arakawakan),five FacultyLibraries,Harumicampuslibrary,and Marunouchicampuslibrary Thelibraryoffersadiverse rangeofresources,includingpaperjournals/books, onlinedatabases,andelectronicjournals/books,witha collectionof2,200,000volumes.Librariansprovide essentialservicessuchasreferenceassistance,interlibraryloans(ILL),andconsortiacollaborationwith otheruniversities.Thelibrary’sintegratedcatalog, accessiblethroughOPAC(OnlinePublicAccess Catalog),facilitateseasynavigationofitsextensive collection.Theinstitutionalrepository“MIYAKODORI”showcasesacademicresearchresultsbyTMU studentsandfacultymembers.
TheCentralLibraryofTMUhouses13,000old documentsfromtheEdoandMeijieras,includingthe renowned“Mizuno-kemonjo”collection,documenting theMizunofamily’sservicetotheShogun.
TheMinami-Osawacampusboastsastriking gymnasiumwithadistinctivearch-likedesignforsports enthusiasts.Thisfacilityhasthreebasketballcourts,a heatedindoorpool(25m,6courses),aJudohall,a Kendo(Japanesefencing)hall,atrainingroom,and
changingrooms.Outdooramenitiesincludesix tenniscourts(omni),abaseballfield,anathletics trackandfield,aballgameground,andaKyudo (archery)hall.Therearealsogolfpracticeranges andaclubhouseforstudentsportsclubs.The HinoandArakawacampusesfeature gymnasiums,sportsgrounds,tenniscourts,and more.
Thesefacilitiescatertoacademicneedsand provideavenuesforextracurricularactivities.The diverserangeofsportsfacilitiesallowsstudentsto engageinphysicalactivities,fosteringaholistic andbalancedcampusexperience.Tokyo MetropolitanUniversityoffersawell-rounded environmentthatenrichesbothacademicand personaldevelopment,whetherpursuingresearch inlibrariesorparticipatinginsportsand recreationalactivities.
ApplicationSchedule
Applicationperiod
Announcementofthefirst-stagescreeningresults
Second-stageofselection
Announcementofsuccessfulapplicants
April15(Mon)–26(Fri),2024
May17(Fri),2024
June17(Mon),2024
July3(Wed),2024
Entrance October1(Tue),2024
NumberofStudentstobeadmitted
DepartmentofBiologicalSciences,FacultyofScience.
AfewStudentscangraduatefromtheUniversitybytakingonlytheclassesconductedinEnglish.
Pleaserefertothewebsitefordetails
https://www.tmu.ac.jp/english/study_at_tmu.html
BLUE OCEAN STRATEGY
AGatewayForStudentsto CreateaCareerfromScratch
Imaginecollegeasavastocean.Insomeareas,it’sared ocean,teemingwithcompetitionforgrades,scholarships, andlimitedopportunities.Stressandanxietyswirllike sharks,circlingstudentswhofeellikethey’rejusttryingto stayafloat.Butthere’sanotherwaytonavigatethese waters:bychartingyourowncourseinaBlueOcean.Blue OceanStrategy,abusinessconcept,empowersindividuals tomovebeyondhead-to-headcompetitionandcreate uncontestedmarketspace.Inthecontextofstudentlife,it’s aboutdiscoveringuniquepathstosuccessthatavoidthered ocean'sfiercecurrents.
Thinkofitlikethis:Insteadofcompetingforapre-med spot,focusonnicheareaslikeenvironmentalmedicine. Insteadofchasingpopularinternships,youcouldcreate yourownBlueOceanbystartingacommunityproject.The BlueOceanStrategyisaboutwisebattles.Identify opportunities,standout,andnavigatestress-free.
TheBlueOceanStrategyisn’taboutabandoning competitionaltogether.It’saboutchoosingyourbattles wisely.Byidentifyingoverlookedopportunitiesand developinguniquevaluepropositions,youcanstandout fromthecrowdandnavigateyouracademicjourneywith
lessstressandmoresuccess.BlueOceanStrategy challengesthetraditional “me-too” mentality,urgingyouto createuniquevalueinsteadofcompetinghead-onwith everyoneelse.Thinkofitlikediscoveringahiddentreasure chestoverflowingwithopportunitiesthatothershaven’t evennoticed.
WhatistheBlueOceanStrategy?
BlueOceanStrategyisabusinesstheorythataimstocreate newanduncontestedmarketspaceswherecompetitionis irrelevant.Itisbasedontheviewthatmarketboundaries andindustrystructurearenotagivenandcanbe reconstructedbytheactionsandbeliefsofindustryplayers.
ThecoreconceptofBlueOceanStrategyisvalue innovation,whichmeanscreatingandcapturingnew demandbyofferinguniqueproductsorservicesthatare bothdifferentiatedandlowcost.Bydoingso,businesses canavoidcompetingincrowdedandcutthroatmarkets,or redoceans,andinsteadcreatetheirblueoceansof opportunityandgrowth.
AsimplewaytounderstandBlueOceanStrategyistothink
ofitasawayofchoosinguniqueclubsorsidehustlesthat canmakeyoustandoutfromthecrowd.Forexample, insteadofjoiningapopularclubthathasmanymembers andsimilaractivities,youcouldcreateyourownclubthat offerssomethingdifferentandappealingtoanewgroupof students.Or,insteadofdoingacommonsidehustlelike tutoringorbabysitting,youcouldofferaservicethatis morecreativeandvaluable,suchasdesigningwebsitesor organizingevents.Bydoingso,youcanattractmore customersandearnmoremoney,whilealsoenjoyingwhat youdo.
Someexamplesofcompaniesthatsuccessfully implementedBlueOceanStrategyareNetflix,which createdanewmarketforonlinestreamingservices; DoCoMoi-mode,whichofferedmobileinternetaccessand contentinJapan;Apple,whichrevolutionizedthemusic industrywiththeiPodandiTunes;andFord,whichcreated themassmarketforautomobileswiththeModelT.These companieswereabletocreateandcapturenewdemand, differentiatethemselvesfromcompetitors,andachieve sustainablegrowthbyfollowingtheprinciplesand frameworksofBlueOceanStrategy
HowcanStudentsApplytheBlueOceanStrategy?
Feelinglikeyou’rejustanotherfishinacrowdedred ocean?Collegelifecanbefierce,withintensecompetition forgrades,internships,andscholarships.Butwhatifyou couldnavigatebeyondtheredanddiscoveravast, unexploredblueoceanteemingwithopportunities?Blue OceanStrategyisn’tjustforbusinessesanymore.This innovativeapproachempowersstudentslikeyoutocreate uniquevalueandstandoutfromthepack.
ButhowcanyouapplyBlueOceanStrategyasastudent? Herearesomestepsyoucanfollowtocreateyourownblue oceansinyouracademicorextracurricularlife.
Step1:IdentifyYourRedOcean
Thefirststepistoidentifytheareaswhereyoufaceintense competitionandlimitedopportunities.Theseareyourred oceans.Forexample,youmightbecompetingwithother studentsforhighgrades,scholarships,admissions,orjobs. Youmightalsobejoiningpopularclubsoractivitiesthat havemanymembersandsimilarofferings.
Step2:ReconstructtheBoundaries
Thenextstepistochallengethestatusquoandask
questionsthatcanhelpyoureconstructthemarket boundaries.Thesequestionscanhelpyoufindnewwaysto createandcapturevalue.Forexample,youcanask:
● Whatfeaturesoftraditionalstudymethodscanbe eliminated(rotememorization)?
● Whatvaluableskillsareoverlookedintherace forhighgrades(creativeproblem-solving)?
● Whatentirelynewapproachescouldbring success(mentorshipfromindustryprofessionals)?
Step3:CreateYourBlueOcean
Thefinalstepistocreateyourblueoceanbyoffering somethinguniqueandappealingtoanewgroupof customers.Theseareyourblueoceanstrategies.For example,youcan:
● Buildanichetutoringservicetargetingspecific learningstyles.
● Createanonlinecommunityforstudentswith sharedinterestsbeyondacademics.
● Developuniqueskillsetsthroughunconventional internshipsorprojects.
Byfollowingthesesteps,youcanapplytheBlueOcean Strategyasastudentandstandoutfromthecrowd.You canalsoenjoywhatyoudoandachievesustainable growth.
SomeStudent-PoweredBlueOceanexamples
● TurningTutor:Insteadofjoiningamassprep course,astudentcreatesengagingonlinecourses tailoredtodifferentlearningstyles.
● BuildingBridges:Anotherstudentbuildsan onlinecommunityforstudentspassionateabout socialimpact,connectingacademicstoreal-world challenges.
● UnconventionalEdge:Astudentdevelops uniqueskillsthroughunconventionalinternships orprojects,makingthemastandoutcandidatein thejobmarket.
PrimeExamplesofBlueOceanStrategy
Herearesomecompaniesthatsuccessfullycreatednew anduncontestedmarketspacesbyfollowingtheprinciples oftheBlueOceanStrategy:
● Netflixreinventedthevideorental marketbyofferingonlineDVD rentalservicethroughpostalmail insteadofcompetingwithbrickand-mortarstoreslikeBlockbuster Later,Netflixalsocreatedanew marketforonlinestreaming services,offeringunlimitedaccess tomoviesandTVshowsfora monthlyfee.
● StitchFixisafashionretail companythatofferspersonalized stylingservicesbasedon customers’preferences,budgets, andlifestyles.Customersreceivea boxofcuratedclothingand accessoriesandonlypayforwhat theykeep.StitchFixavoids competingwithtraditionalretailers bycreatingauniqueand convenientshoppingexperience.
● YellowTailisawinebrandthat createdablueoceaninthewine industrybyofferingasimple,fun, andeasy-to-drinkwinefornonwinedrinkers.YellowTail eliminatedthecomplexityand sophisticationoftraditionalwines andfocusedoncreatingan enjoyableandsocialproduct.
● CirqueduSoleilisaclassic exampleofBlueOceanStrategyin theentertainmentindustry.It createdanewformofcircusthat combinesartisticelements, acrobatics,andmusic,without usinganimalsorstarperformers. CirqueduSoleilappealedtoanew groupofcustomerswhowere lookingforamoresophisticated andmemorableentertainment experience.
Thesearesomeoftheexamplesofhow companiescanapplytheBlueOcean Strategytocreateandcapturenewdemand, differentiatethemselvesfromcompetitors, andachievesustainablegrowth.
THE UNIVERSITY OF THE FREE STATE
Inspiring Excellence and Transforming Lives through Quality Education
Overtheyears,therehasbeenaprogressivechange awayfromfocusingprimarilyonacademicand clinicalabilitiesandtowardamuchmoreholistic strategythatequipshealthsciencesgraduateswith competenciesandskillsthatqualifythemtoprovidethe greatestpossiblehuman-centeredcare.
Thegoalofhealthcareeducationinthetwenty-firstcentury istopreparecompetentprofessionalsascommunicators, collaborators,academics,healthadvocates,leaders,and managers.AttheUniversityoftheFreeState(UFS), innovativeprogramsfocusoninterprofessional, community-basededucationandtechnology-enhanced learning,teaching,andassessmentthatisrelevantand authentic.
StartingfromtheScratch
TheUFSisoneofSouthAfrica’soldestuniversities. Foundedin1904withsixstudentsintheHumanities,ithas developedintoawell-respected,highlyinternationalized, andregionallyactiveschool,witharound42,000students scatteredacrossthreevariedcampusesinsevenacademic faculties.
ThevisionoftheUFSistobearesearch-led,studentcentered,andregionallyengageduniversitythatcontributes tothedevelopmentandsocialjusticethroughthe productionofgloballycompetitivegraduatesand knowledge.TheeducationattheUFSreliesonthreepillars: Teachingandlearning,Research,andEngaged Scholarship.
Firstly,UFShasaninnovativeperspectiveandadedication toexcellenceintermsofteachingandlearning.This encouragesongoingexamination,renewal,andupdatingof thecurriculum,aswellasincorporatinginnovativeteaching approachesthatembracetechnologyinallofitsforms. Secondly,theresearchstrategyofUFSrespondstothe institutionalgoalofincreasingcontributiontolocal, regional,andglobalknowledge,andaimstoaddress fundamentalandstrategicallyimportantquestions.Lastly, theEngagedScholarshipmodelisaboutconnectingthebest ofstaffandstudentresearch,teaching,andlearningabilities toparticularsocietallearninganddevelopment requirements.
EvolutionofCoursesandPrograms
TheUFSprovidesawiderangeofhigh-qualityand globallyrecognizeddegrees,diplomas,andcertificate programsinthefollowingfaculties.:Economicand ManagementSciences,Education,HealthSciences,the Humanities,Law,NaturalandAgriculturalSciences,and
BloemfonteinCampus
TheologyandReligion.ItalsohousesaBusinessSchool andvariousOpenandDistanceLearningofferingsand ShortLearningProgrammes.Overtime,theseprograms havegrownbyaddingindigenousknowledgesystemsand newinformationintothecurriculum,aswellascontinually adaptingtoinnovationanduniversalbestpracticesin differentstudysectors.
CampusTourandStudentLife
The UFS has three unique campuses, each with its own distinctive character.
1. TheBloemfonteinCampus,inBloemfontein–the capitaloftheFreeStateprovince–istheoldestand biggestofthethree.Ithousesmanystudent residences,lectureandstudyspaces,andsports facilities.Historicbuildingsrubshoulderswith modernarchitecture,whileeco-friendlylandscaping minimizestheinstitution’scarbonfootprint,and communalspacescelebratediversityandpromotea
communityenvironment.
2. TheQwaqwaCampusinthepicturesquerural EasternFreeStatehasastrongfocusonsocioeconomicdevelopment,informedbyaruralcontext. Itishometotheinternationallyacclaimed AfromontaneResearchUnit(ARU),whichisdoing ground-breakingworktoempowervulnerable mountaincommunitieswithupliftingenvironmental, social,andeconomicknowledge.
3. TheSouthCampus,alsoinBloemfontein,provides alternativeaccesstohighereducationforpromising studentswhodidnotgettherequiredmarksintheir finalschoolexaminations.Itisalsohometovarious openanddistancelearninginitiatives,andthecenter ofavarietyofverysuccessfulcollaborativeprojects inschools.
TheUFSmaintainsavibrantstudentlife,withseveral effortstosupportstudents'academic,psychological,and
socialwell-being.Peermentoringprogramshelpstudents movesmoothlyfromhighschooltouniversitylife.There arealsospecificprojectstohelpthegrowingnumberof internationalstudentsfeelathome,aswellasan ‘internationalization-at-home’strategythatexposesall studentstoaninternationalexperience–through engagementwithinternationalstudents,cultural celebrations,andothercurricularandco-curricular activities.
Extra-curricularActivitiesandResources
TheUFSboastsaremarkablearrayofsportsfacilitiesand provideshigh-levelcoachingandinstructionin22sportsto itsstudents.Studentscanalsoparticipateinavarietyofarts andculture-relatedactivities,includinghigh-quality universitychoirs,theatricalsing-offcontests,theatre performances,andmulticulturalfestivals,innumerous well-equippedauditoriumsandtheatres.
CurrentProgrammesonOffer
TherearefivedifferentschoolswithintheFacultyofHealth Sciences,enablingtheUFStoofferdiverseand comprehensivehealthcaretraining:
1. TheSchoolofClinicalMedicineisnationallyand internationallyrenownedforitstrainingcurriculum andtheexcellenceofthemedicalandmedical physicsgraduatesproduced,withatrainingplatform thatincludesvarioushospitalsandclinicsthroughout theFreeState.Departmentswithintheschool representthefullarrayofmedicaldisciplines,suchas cardiology,dermatology,neurology,Family Medicine,psychiatry,andpediatrics.
2. TheSchoolofBiomedicalScienceshostsan advancedClinicalSimulationandSkillsUnitthat compareswiththebestintheworld,aswellasoffers state-of-the-artdissectionfacilities.
3. TheSchoolofHealthandRehabilitationSciences offerstrainingandresearchopportunitiesinExercise andSportSciences,NutritionandDietetics, OccupationalTherapy,Optometry,and Physiotherapy.
4. TheSchoolofPathologycomprisesAnatomical Pathology,ChemicalPathology,Haematologyand CellBiology,HumanGenetics,Medical Microbiology,andVirology
5. TheSchoolofNursingremainsattheforefrontof nursingeducationwithitsinnovativesimulation, teaching,andlearningfacilities.
IndividualAttentionandSupport
TheCentreforTeachingandLearning’sacademic achievementeffortshavegarneredtheUFSinternational acclaim.Languageandliteracydevelopment,writingskills aid,andwell-supportedtutorialprogramsareexamplesof these.TheUFSalsoleadsSouthAfricaninstitutionsin academiccounseling,ensuringthatstudents’educational routesarelinkedwiththeiremploymentgoals.
TheDepartmentofStudentCounsellingandDevelopment providespsychologicalsupportthroughindividualsessions andworkshopsthataddressavarietyofissuesthatstudents
ClinicalsimulationandSkills UnitintheFacultyofHealthSciences
oftendealwith,suchastimemanagement,self-acceptance, andrelationships.SouthAfricahas11officiallanguages, andtheUFSAcademyforMultilingualismisperforming ground-breakingworktobuildinnovativemultilingual pedagogicpracticesacrosstheinstitutiontoovercome languagehurdles.
TakeonModernEmployment
Healthcaregraduateshaveawiderangeofjoboptions, includinggeneralpractitionersormedicalspecialistsinthe publicorprivatesector,aswellasnursingprofessionals, physiotherapists,occupationaltherapists,andbiokineticists (exerciseexperts)inthealliedhealthprofessions.
TheUFSplacesamajoremphasisoncultivatingflexibility amongitsgraduatesinordertomeettheever-changing needofemployerstoremainrelevant.UFSgraduates’ qualitieshaveevolvedawayfromastrictconcentrationon academics,addingcomponentsoflocalandworldwide workplacerequirements.Withacademiccompetence remainingatthecenterofitsvision,aspectssuchascritical thinking,problem-solving,oralandwrittencommunication, ethicalreasoning,civicengagement,andentrepreneurship currentlymakeuptherestofitsenvisagedgraduate attributes.
TheUFSalsoplaceshighsignificanceoncooperationand hasseveralhighlyregardedindustrypartnersthatprovide helpasbursariesandinternships.FacultyAdvisoryBoards Consistingofpeoplefrombusinessandgovernment guaranteethatcoursesremaincurrent.
ResponsetoPandemic
TheCOVID-19pandemichasunderlinedthenecessityof teachinganewgenerationofhealthcareprofessionals capableofadaptingtochangingsocietalandglobal
concernsusingevidence-basedresearchandresilience.The educationalenvironmenthastransformedintoablended learningapproachthatembracestechnology,while simultaneouslyacknowledgingthediversityofhuman experienceandstudentsupportneeds.
Inresponsetothelockdownlimitations,theUFS implementedemergencyonlinetuitionatthestartof2020. Innovativeprograms,suchasits‘NoStudentLeftBehind’ campaign,haveenabledtheuniversitytoassessstudent participationinonlinelearningandimplementinterventions asneeded,byusingadvanceddataanalytics.
“At UFS, we inspire excellence and transform lives through quality, impact and care.”
Contact: Bloemfontein Campus: +27 51 401 9111
Qwaqwa Campus: +58 718 5000 South Campus: +27 51 401 9111 info@ufs.ac.za https://www.ufs.ac.za
SouthCampusinBloemfontein
QwaqwaCampusintheEastern FreeState
Know The Top 5 Largest Malls
Imaginespendingawholedayinamallwithout gettingbored.Soundsabsurd,right?Well,notif youvisitoneofthelargestmallsintheworld. Thesemallsaremorethanjustshoppingcenters,they aremini-citieswitheverythingyouneedandwant.
Inthisblog,wewilltakeyouonatourofthetop5 largestmallsintheworldin2024.Itismeasuredby theirGrossLeasableArea(GLA).GLAistheamount ofspacethatcanberentedtotenants,anditisthemain criterionforrankingthemalls.Youwillbeamazedby theuniquefeaturesandattractionsofeachmall,such asiceskatingrinks,cinemas,andmuseums.
Ifyouarereadytoexplorethelargestmallsinthe worldandwhattheyhavetooffer,keepreadingand enjoy.
1.IranMall
Location:Tehran,Iran
GLA:21,000,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2018 Owner:AyandehBank
TheIranMalltopsthelistofthelargestmallsinthe world.Themallisamulti-purposecomplexthatoffers manyattractionsandservices.Ithasatraditional bazaarinspiredbythemarketsofIsfahan,Shiraz, Qazvin,Qom,andotherhistoricalcitiesofIran.The bazaarshowcasestherichcultureandheritageofIran, withtraditionalarchitecture,handicrafts,food,and drinkshops.
Next,themallhasadidargardenthatisareplicaofthe famousFinGardeninKashan.Thegardenhasa centralpool,fountains,pavilions,andtrees,creatinga relaxingandbeautifulatmosphere.Anotherdistinctive featureofthemallisthemirrorhallwhichisdecorated withthousandsofpiecesofmirrors,creatinga dazzlingeffectoflightandreflection.
Moreover,themallhasalibrarythatisoneofthe largestintheMiddleEast,withmorethan1.2million books,journals,andmultimediaresources.Thelibrary alsohostsculturalevents,exhibitions,andworkshops. Furthermore,themallhasacarshowroomthat displaysacollectionofluxuryandclassiccars,aswell aselectricandhybridvehicles.Theshowroomalso offerstestdrives,carrentals,andmaintenance services.
Finally,themallhasamusicalfountainthatisthelargest inIran,withaheightof40metersandadiameterof100 meters.Thefountainperformssynchronizedshowsof water,music,andlights,creatingaspectacularspectacle.
TheIranMallalsohasawiderangeofentertainment, shopping,anddiningoptions,suchasacinemacomplex, asportscenter,ahotel,afoodhall,andhundredsofretail outlets.Themallisadestinationforbothlocalsand tourists,whocanenjoyamemorableanddiverse experienceattheIranMall.
2.NewCenturyGlobalCenter
Location:Chengdu,China
GLA:18,298,648sqft
Establishmentyear:2013
Owner:EntertainmentandTravelGroup
TheNewCenturyGlobalCenterisamultipurpose complexthatoffersmanyattractionsandservices.Ithas awaterparkwithanartificialbeach,wherealarge screenshowssunrisesandsunsets.Thewaterparkisthe largestindoorwaterparkintheworld,withacapacityof 6,000people.Italsohasacinema,askatingrink,a museum,andamusicalfountain.
Thecinemaisa14-screenIMAXtheater,thelargestin southwestChina.Themuseumisascienceand technologymuseumthatfeaturesinteractiveexhibitsand displays.Themusicalfountainisaspectacularshowof water,music,andlightsthatcanbeseenfromtheoutside ofthemall.
TheNewCenturyGlobalCenterisamultipurpose buildingthatoffersmanyattractionsandservices.Oneof itsuniquefeaturesisthewaterpark,whichhasa “MediterraneanVillage”,apirateship,andanartificial beach,amongotherattractions.
TheMediterraneanvillageisathemedareathatrecreates theatmosphereandstyleoftheEuropeanregion.Ithas colorfulbuildings,cobblestonestreets,fountains,and cafes.Thepirateshipisalargeandrealisticreplicaofa sailingvessel,completewithmasts,sails,cannons,and ropes.Theartificialbeachisa5,000squaremeter (53,820squarefoot)areathathaswhitesand,palmtrees, andalargescreenthatshowssunrisesandsunsets.The waterpark,withacapacityof6,000people,hasawave pool,alazyriver,aspa,andachildren’sarea.Itisalso thelargestindoorwaterparkintheworld,
Theretailoutletsareamixofinternationalandlocal brands,offeringawiderangeofproductsandservices. Themallisadestinationforbothlocalsandtourists,who canenjoyamemorableanddiverseexperience.
3.IOICityMall
Location:Putrajaya,Malaysia
GLA:8,840,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2014 Owner:IOIPropertiesGroup
Themall’sfirstphasehasover350retailoutlets,like internationalbrandsPrada,Dolce&Gabbana,and HarveyNorman.Italsohasamoderncinema,afitness center,andahomeimprovementstore.Themallhas uniqueattractions,likeDistrict21,apost-apocalyptic adventurepark,Icescape,abigiceskatingrink,andThe SymphonyWalk,anindoorgardenwithmusical fountains.
Themall’ssecondphase,openedin2022,added300 morestores,likeluxurybrandsNitori,JONETZ,and Jollibee.Italsobroughtnewentertainmentfacilities,like Kiddytopia,aplayarea,BELIEVEFITNESS,awellness center,andIOIGrandHall,anexhibitionspace.Themall hasMalaysia’sfirstIMAXhallwithlaserprojection,and othernewcinemaformatslikeGSCBIG,Play+,and ONYX.
TheIOICityMallisashoppingparadisethatcatersto everytasteandpreference.Itiseasilyaccessiblevia majorhighwaysandpublictransportandisonlya30minutedrivefromtheKualaLumpurInternational Airport.Themallisapopulardestinationforlocalsand touristsalike,whocanenjoyadiverseandexciting shoppingexperience.
ThemallhasuniqueattractionslikeDistrict21,abig indoorthemeparkwith11excitingattractionslikea rollergliderandclimbingwall.Icescape,alargeice skatingrink,giveslessons,hockeygames,andiceshows, withacafeandproshop.
Additionally,theIOIGrandHall,spanning50,000sqft, accommodatesupto8,000people.Withadvancedaudiovisualsystems,itisidealforconcerts,conventions,and weddings.CompletewithaVIPloungeandbanquet kitchen,it’saversatilevenueforvariousevents.This mallissohugethatitranks3rdinthelistofthelargest mallsintheworld.
4.NewSouthChinaMall
Location:Dongguan,China
GLA:7,100,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2005
Owner:FounderGroup
Themallisdividedintosevenzones,eachwith adifferentthemeinspiredbyfamousplaces aroundtheworld,suchasParis,Amsterdam, Venice,andEgypt.Themallfeaturesover 1,000stores,includinginternationalbrands likePrada,Nike,andApple.Italsooffersa varietyofentertainmentoptions,suchasa cinema,athemepark,andamarinepark.
Themallishometotheworld’slargestindoor rollercoaster TheFireDragonrollercoaster reachesspeedsofupto80km/h.Italsohasa 25-meterreplicaoftheArcdeTriomphe,a2.1kilometercanalwithgondolas,anda553meter-longLEDscreen.
Themallisashoppingparadisethatattracts millionsofvisitorseveryyear.Itiseasily accessiblebypublictransportandisonlyan hour’sdrivefromHongKong.Themallisa testamenttotherapiddevelopmentand economicgrowthofChina.
Themallhasuniquefeaturesbesidesitssize andvariety.Forexample,theParisZone mimicstheFrenchcapital’sromance,withan EiffelTower,afountainshow,andamarket. ThezonehasmanyFrench-themedstoresand restaurants,likeL’Occitane,Ladurée,andCafé deParis.
AnotherexampleistheVeniceZone,which transportsvisitorstothecharmingcityof canals,withareplicaoftheRialtoBridge,a gondolaride,andacarnival.Thezonealsohas arangeofItalian-themedstoresand restaurants,suchasArmani,Versace,andPizza Hut.
Lastly,theEgyptZoneimmersesvisitorsinthe ancientcultureofEgypt,withareplicaofthe Sphinx,apyramid,andamuseum.Thezone alsohasaselectionofEgyptian-themedstores andrestaurants.
5.IsfahanCityCenter
Location:Isfahan,Iran
GLA:7,000,000sqft
Establishmentyear:2012
Owner:MasoudSarrami
Thisisthe5thlargestmallsintheworldwhichfeatures over750retailoutlets,offeringawiderangeoflocaland internationalbrands.Italsohasavarietyofdiningoptions, fromfastfoodtofinedining.Aswellasafoodcourtwitha capacityof5,000people.Themallisknownforitscultural attractions.AttractionssuchastheMuseumofIran’s HistoryandCivilization,whichshowcasestherichheritage ofthecountry,andtheIsfahanAquarium,whichdisplays variousaquaticspecies.Themallalsohasastate-of-the-art cinemacomplex,with14screensanda3Dtheater
TheIsfahanCityCenterisashoppingparadisethatattracts millionsofvisitorseveryyear.Itiseasilyaccessibleby publictransportandisonlya20-minutedrivefromthe IsfahanInternationalAirport.Themallisasymbolofthe modernizationanddevelopmentofIran.
Themallhasuniquefeaturesbesidesitssizeandvariety Forexample,thehotelisafive-starhotelwith200rooms andsuites,givingaluxuryandcomfortablestayforthe guests.Thehotelhasaspa,afitnesscenter,apool,anda conferencehall.
Thehotelalsohasarooftoprestaurant,whichoffersa panoramicviewofthecity AnotherexampleistheWorld TradeCenter,whichprovidesaplatformforbusinessand tradeactivities.Thecenterhasanexhibitionhall,abusiness center,ameetingroom,andaVIPlounge.Thecenteralso hostsvariousevents,suchasseminars,workshops,etc.
Lastly,thehypermarketisahypermarket,whichcoversan areaof150,000squarefeet.Thehypermarketsellsavariety ofproducts,suchasgroceries,householditems,electronics, andclothing.Thehypermarketalsohasabakery,abutcher,a pharmacy,andaflowershop.
Conclusion
Inthisblog,wehaveexploredsomeofthetop5largest mallsintheworldin2024.Thesemallsarenotonlyhugebut alsoofferavarietyofattractionsandservices.Whetheryou arelookingforentertainment,shopping,dining,orculture, youcanfinditallintheseamazingmalls.Ifyouareafanof thelargestmallsintheworld,youshouldcheckoutthese mallsandseeforyourselfwhattheyhavetooffer.
Wewouldlovetohearyourthoughtsandfeedbackonthis topic.Doyouhaveafavoritemallamongthelargestmallsin theworldwementioned?Haveyouvisitedanyofthese mallsbefore?Whatwasyourexperiencelike?Pleaseshare youropinions,experiences,orquestionsinthecomments sectionbelow.
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WEBSTER VIENNA PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
Harboring Proliferative Opportunities for Students on Academic and Career Forefronts
Amidstthecontinuousevolutionofthe educationsector,globaleducation providesopportunitiesforstudentsto takepurposefulactionforenhancingtheirlives andpositivelyinfluencetheworldaroundthem. Moreover,itisalsoaneffectiveapproachto supporttheirholisticacademic,social,and emotionaldevelopment.Asglobally-oriented educationplaysacrucialroleinconstantly shapingandgarneringthevariouseducational requirementsofstudents,ithasbecomean importantdeterminingaspectforpursuinghigher education.
Throughgloballyorientedandpersonalized education,WebsterViennaPrivateUniversity (WVPU)aimstogenerateknowledgeandprepare studentsforsuccess.Theuniversity’sapproachto educationisrootedinfivecorevalues.Theseare namely—astudent-centeredapproach;the integrationoftheoryandpracticeandresearch-led teaching;Individualaccountabilityandsocial responsibility;Commitmenttodiversityand inclusion;andGlobalperspective.
InsightfulEducationalCommencement
Foundedin1981,WebsterViennaPrivate Universitywasestablishedasthesecond EuropeancampusofWebsterUniversitythatwas foundedin1915andislocatedinSt.Louis, Missouri.WebsterViennawastheonlyAmerican universityduringatimewhenhighereducationin Austriawasstilltraditionalanduniversitiesdid notofferdegreeprogramspurelyinEnglish.
In1981,itreceivedaccreditationasanAustrian privateuniversityandwasofficiallynamedthe Webster Vienna Private University The accreditationwasanimportantmilestonefor WebsterVienna.Itallowedtheuniversitytooffer twodiplomas—oneAmericanandone Austrian—openingthedoorforitsstudentsto pursueadvancedorpost-graduatestudiesnotjust intheUSAbutalsointheEuropeanHigher EducationalArea.
EffectualStudyPrograms
Currently,WebsterViennaofferssevenbachelor’s degreeprograms.TheseincludeBachelorof SciencedegreeinBusinessAdministration; BachelorofArtsdegreesinInternational Relations;BachelorofArtsdegreeinManagement (General,andwithEmphasesinInternational BusinessandMarketing);BachelorofArtsin Psychology;andBachelorStrategic Communication.
Theuniversityoffersfivemaster’sprograms, namely—MastersofArtsdegreeinInternational Relations;MastersofArtsdegreeinPsychology (withanEmphasisinCounselingPsychology); MastersofSciencedegreeinMarketing;Masters ofSciencedegreeinFinance;andMasterof BusinessAdministration.
PilotedbyaPromisingLeader
AtthecoreofWebsterVienna,DeidreeDiño servesastheMScHeadofAdmissions.Sheleads
AND HARD WORK, CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS TOGETHER WITH THE FAMILIES AND LOVED ONES IS AN EXTRAORDINARY OCCASION FOR ALL WEBSTER VIENNA PRIVATE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.
ateamthatregularlycollaborateswithallacademicand administrativedepartmentsforensuringnewstudentsare preparedtofulfillexpectationsandbesuccessful.She representsWebsterViennainseveralrecruitmenteventsand constantlyseeksnewopportunitiestofindsolutionsand improveprocesseswithotherdepartmentheadsaswell.
“Webster Vienna offered me the opportunity to help newly admitted students transition to the next chapter of their academic careers,”remarksDeidree.
ComprehensiveStudentSupportServices
WebsterViennaofferscomprehensivestudentsupport servicesthroughitsStudentResourceCenter.The universityoffersthefollowingadditionalbenefitstoits students:
● FacultyAdvisorandDepartmentCoordinator: Providespersonalizedguidancethroughoutthe entireprogramofstudy;
● LibraryandTextbookService:Providesstudents withtextbooks,referencematerials,andother resources,requiredfortheircourseworkand research;
● LanguageCenter:Helpsstudentsimprovetheir reading,writing,andpresentationskillsthrough one-on-oneorsmallgrouptutoringsessions;
● QuantCenter:OffersfreetutoringinMathand Statisticsatalllevelsandacrossalldisciplines.
Theuniversityfostersa ‘Global Alumni Network’ that supportsandconnectsstudentsaftergraduationand throughouttheircareers.Additionally,italsoendorsesa goodselectionofclubsforencouragingextra-curricular programsandevents.TheseincludeWebster'sModelUN,
theSIREtaAlphaHonorsSociety,theStudentGovernment Association,theLEADSprogram,Webster’sCommunity Week,andtheannual“Webster’s Got Talent”competition. WebsterViennaalsoprovidesamplestudyabroad opportunitiesatoneormoreoftheotherWebstercampuses initsglobalnetwork.
DiverseCareerDevelopmentOpportunities
WebsterVienna’sCareerServicesTeamiscommittedto helpingstudentsandalumnifindthebestpossiblecareer opportunities.Itoffersone-to-oneorsmallgroupcareer counselingandcoachingandorganizescareerworkshops andeventssuchascareerlunches,professionalphotoshoots alongwithon-campusrecruiting.Theteamcollaborates withtheonlineplatform, JobTeaser,wherestudentsconnect withpotentialemployersandcanapplydirectlyfor internshipsandjobopenings.
WebsterViennaalsoprovidesstudentswithopportunitiesto accumulateworkexperiencethroughitsWebsterVienna TrainingScholarshipprogram.Throughthisprogram, studentscanapplyfortrainingpositionsforresearch projectsoradministrativedepartmentswithintheuniversity andearntuitionfeediscountsfortheirwork.
EncouragingForeignAmalgamation
WebsterViennaharborsawelcomingapproachtohelping studentsthroughouttheirjourney.Ithas30different nationalitiesrepresentedamongitsfacultyandstaff.The universitytreatsitsstudentsequallyregardlessoftheir nationality,race,orbackgroundanddoesnotentertain differencesintuitionfeesbasedoncitizenship.Itaimsto annuallyawarditsmeritandneeds-basedscholarshipstoa
PROFESSOR AND DIRECTOR
At Webster Vienna, we pride ourselves in creating programs that are designed to provide students with the tools, knowledge and skills to thrive in a globalized world.
diversegroupofstudents.
WebsterViennainputstremendousefforttoassist internationalstudentsastheytransitiontolifeinVienna, especiallyifitistheirfirsttimeabroad.Ithelpsthemwith generalquestionsonAustrianstudentresidencepermit applicationsandanswerstheirquestionsandconcernsabout settlinginVienna.Itscurrentstudents–throughtheStudent GovernmentAssociationandtheuniversity’sLEADS program–haveresourcesinplacetohelppromoteand encouragediversity
FosteringRichCulturalExperience
WebsterVienna’sAmerican-styleandEuropean-accredited programsinViennaputsitinacommendablepositionfor introducingculture,history,art,andmusictoitsforeign students.Theuniversityoffersopportunitiesforits undergraduatestudentstolearnGerman.Italsoholds LanguageCaféswherestudentsandfacultyorsta ffcanstart pursuingGermanorotherlanguagessuchasItalian.
Forafascinatingculturalexperience,WebsterVienna providesanopportunityforitsstudentstoattenda traditionalballduringtheballseasoninVienna.The universitycollaborateswithitssistercampusesinEurope throughitsleadershipretreats,wherestudentsinViennacan engageandformstrongconnectionswiththeircounterparts inGenevaandLeiden.
AN EDUCATION AT WEBSTER VIENNA PRIVATE UNIVERSITY PREPARES STUDENTS TO MEET THE DEMANDS OF THE MODERN WORLD. SMALL CLASSES ARE TAUGHT BY OUR EXPERIENCED FACULTY, WHO BRING REAL-WORLD EXPERTISE TO THE CLASSROOM.
StrategicMeasurementsduringCrisis
Theglobalpandemicmadealleducationalinstitutions realizehowindispensableandvaluabletechnologyisfor effectiveteachingandlearning,especiallywhen conventionalformsofinstructionareallbutimpossible.On afortunatenote,WebsterViennahadaccessto technologicaltoolsandfacultyandsta ffdedicatedto ensuringthatlearningdidnotstopdespitethechallenging circumstances.ItsparentuniversityintheUSprovided WebsterViennawithallthenecessaryupgrades.Bythe beginningofthefallsemesterin2020,theuniversityhad accesstobettertoolsforcommunicationthathelpedit surpasstheunprecedentedtimes.
AnticipatingProlificEnvironment
WebsterViennaenvisionsproliferationduringthe upcomingacademicsessions.Foritsfallsemester–which beganinSeptember2021–theuniversityplanstoallow accesstoitscoursesviadistancelearningforthosestudents whoexperiencevisadifficultiesortravelorhealth restrictions.Thishybridapproachiscurrentlyinpractice andmorechallengingfortheinstructorsastheyhaveto ensurethatstudentsoncampusandonlinebenefitfromthe lectures.
Asidefromtheoccasionalissuesrelatedtointernet connectivity,WebsterViennaanticipatesthatthemajority ofitsstudentswillbemoreeagerandmotivatedto participateandsatisfactorilycompletetheircoursework. Theuniversityenvisionsanormalworkenvironmentforits facultyandsta ffandeagerlylooksforwardtomore opportunitiesforcommunitybuilding.
WEBSTER VIENNA PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
DR. JOHANNES POLLAK
WESTMiNSTER UNiVERSiTY
Nurturing Excellence in Science, Innovation, and Social Enterprise
TheUniversityofWestminster (alsoknownas
Westminster)isapublicuniversityinLondon, England.ItwasestablishedastheRoyalPolytechnic Institutionin1838andwasawardeduniversitystatusin1992. WestminsterUniversityisaresearch-intensiveinstitution specializinginthecreativeandperformingarts,design, fashion,business,law,andsocialsciences.IthasfourLondon campuses:RegentStreet,CavendishSquare,Harrow,and Oxford.WestminsterUniversityprovidesadiverserangeof undergraduateandpostgraduateprograms,includingtaught courses,researchdegrees,anddegreeapprenticeships.In addition,theinstitutionoffersmanyshortcoursesand continuingeducationprograms.
DepartmentofBiology
TheUniversityofWestminster’sBiologyDepartment,located intheheartofLondon,providesavarietyofundergraduate andpostgraduatedegreesinbiologyandrelatedareas.The departmentisdedicatedtoprovidingstudentswithahighqualityeducationandpreparingthemforsuccessfulcareersin science.Expertsintheirfieldswithsubstantialresearchand teachingexperience,theteachingstaffarepassionateabout theirsubjectandcommittedtoassistingstudentlearningand progress.Studentscanpersonalizetheirdegreestotheir interestsandcareeraspirationsbychoosingfromseveral modules.Thedepartmenthasexcellentfacilities,including contemporarylaboratories,lecturetheaters,andalibrary, whichprovidestudentswiththeresourcestheyneedto
succeedacademically.Moreover,thedepartment participatesinoutreachinitiatives,suchasschoolvisits andpubliclectures,toraiseawarenessofthevalueof scienceandinspireyoungpeopletoseekjobsinSTEM fields.
CoursesOffered
TheBiologydepartmentattheUniversityof Westminsteroffersawiderangeofundergraduateand postgraduateprograms.Thesecoursescoveranarrayof topics,suchas:
● Bioinformatics:Thiscourseteachesstudents howtousecomputersciencetechniquesto analyzebiologicaldata.
● ContemporaryChallengesinBiology:This courseexaminessomeofthemostpressing issuesfacingbiologytoday,suchasclimate changeandantibioticresistance.
● ExploringtheMicrobialWorld:Thiscourse introducesstudentstothediversityof microorganismsandtheirroleinthe environment.
● HumanParasitology:Thiscoursestudies parasitesthatcaninfecthumans,includingtheir lifecycles,transmission,anddiagnosis.
● MedicalPhysiology:Thiscourseexamines thefunctionofthehumanbodyatacellular andmolecularlevel.
● MetabolicBiochemistry:Thiscoursestudies thechemicalreactionsinlivingorganisms, suchasenergyproductionandnutrient utilization.
● MolecularandCellularTherapeutics:This courseinvestigatestheuseofdrugsand othertherapiestotreatdiseasesatthe molecularandcellularlevels.
● MolecularBiologyandGenetics:This courseprovidesanoverviewofthe molecularbasisoflife,includingDNA replication,transcription,andtranslation.
● Neuroscience:Thiscoursestudiesthe structureandfunctionofthenervous system.
● ResearchMethods:Thiscourseteaches studentshowtodesignandconduct scientificresearch.
● AppliedBiotechnologyMSc:Thisprogram teachesstudentshowtoapplybiotechnology tosolvereal-worldproblems.
● BiomedicalSciencesMSc:Thisprogram providesstudentswithacomprehensive educationinbiomedicalsciences,focusing onclinicalapplications.
● MedicalSciencesBScHonours:Thisthreeyearprogrampreparesstudentsforacareer inmedicine.
Alumni
AmongWestminster’sprominentalumniare:
● VivienneWestwood,fashiondesigner
● DavidHockney,painter
● TrevorMcDonald,newsreader
● MoFarah,athlete
● JodieWhittaker,actress
NotableAchievements
SomeoftheUniversityofWestminster’smajoraccomplishments include:
● Beingrankedinthetop15%ofuniversitiesintheworld foritsworkoncontributingtotheUnitedNations’ SustainableDevelopmentGoals(SDGs).
● TheprestigiousSocialEnterpriseGoldMarkrecognizes theuniversityasabeaconofsocialenterpriseacross severalbusinessareascentraltosocialenterprise excellence.
● Winningthe2022BAFTACraftAwardforSound Engineeringforthefilm1971:TheYearThatMusic ChangedEverything.
● Havingover200,000alumniworldwide,includingmany notablefiguresinthearts,media,business,andlaw.
● In2021,theuniversitywasranked10thintheUKfor graduateemployabilitybytheHigherEducationCareers ServicesUnit(HESC).
● TheuniversityhasbeenawardedtheQueen’s AnniversaryPrizeforHigherEducationforitsworkin socialenterprise.
● Theuniversity’slawschoolisrankedinthetop100law schoolsintheworldbytheQSWorldUniversity RankingsbySubject.
● Theuniversity’sSchoolofMedia,Arts,andDesignis rankedintheworld’stop50artanddesignschoolsbythe QSWorldUniversityRankingsbySubject.
WestminsterUniversityisastronganddynamicuniversitywitha promisingfuture.Itisdedicatedtoprovidingitsstudentswiththe knowledge,skills,andexperiencetheyrequiretobesuccessfulin theirchosencareers.
