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A new fantastic piece co-authored by our colleagues Dr. Emenyeonu Chinyeaka Ogadimma and Dr. Nassir Bouali in the College of Communication at the University of Sharjah under the title:

"Pitfalls in Climate Change Communication: Insights from Nigeria and Algeria"

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Climate Change Communication in Africa: Emerging Trends and Practices
This groundbreaking collection explores the complex intersections of communication and climate change in Africa. From legacy media’s framing of climate narratives to the mobilising potential of digita...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:39 AM
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Glad to see another piece co-authored by Prof. Luis M. Romero-Rodriguez in the College of Communication at the University of Sharjah: Impact of ICT on Motivation and Learning in Primary Education: Towards an Exciting School:
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We Make a Difference Together!
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January 8, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Great to see that the European Network for Cinema and Media Studies is promoting our event at the University of Sharjah

"Symposium and Screening: From The Battle of Algiers to No Other Land. 60 Years of Decolonization in the Arab Screens"

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NECS
European Network for Cinema and Media Studies
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January 7, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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Researchers at the University of Sharjah find that microplastics interfere with the ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Making a Difference Together!

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January 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Great to have incorporated Professor Luis M. Romero-Rodriguez as a distinguished professor in the College of Communication at University of Sharjah. Here are some of his most recent works:
Frontiers | Apomediation, AI, and the illusion of autonomy: risks of misinformation in patient decision-making
The increasing integration of generative artificial intelligence (AI) in digital health is transforming apomediation into AIMediation, which reconfigures pat...
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January 6, 2026 at 10:29 AM
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“Problems and issues with social media influencers performing science news reporting in the Arab world”. We examine the detrimental shift in the allocation of resources and media space for science news, going from traditional newsrooms to ‘influencers’ in the MENA region.

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January 6, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Researchers at the University of Sharjah make important breakthrough in fight against cancer

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TIGIT protein inhibition could help immune system target cancer cells
Researchers at the University of Sharjah are exploring a promising approach that could enhance the immune system's ability to fight cancer, potentially paving the way for new treatments.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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I have the very best faculty ever in the College of Communication at the University of Sharjah. From Dr. Omar Daoudi and Dr. Muhammad Awais (PhD),

"Counterpublics in exile: a computational analysis of Syrian YouTube podcasts during the Assad era"
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December 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Great visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova to the United Arab Emirates. Thanks to H.E. Ambassador Anatol Vangheli. The College of Communication of the University of Sharjah will have Moldova as its guest country for our Graduation Exhibition in 2026!
December 17, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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The work of researchers at the University of Sharjah could help revolutionize superconductivity and reshape energy preservation and generation.

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Room-temperature electron behavior defies expectations, hinting at ultra-efficient electronics
Scientists have discovered a way to efficiently transfer electrical current through specific materials at room temperature, a finding that could revolutionize superconductivity and reshape energy pres...
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December 17, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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Scientists at the University of Sharjah design an advanced digital twin technology that can significantly boost the performance, efficiency, and reliability of renewable energy storage systems.

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Digital twin tech to slash power losses in energy storage systems
Digital twin tech to slash power losses in energy storage systems Scientists design an advanced digital twin technology that can significantly boost the performance, efficiency, and reliab
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December 14, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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A study carried out at the University of Sharjah confirms that AI is improving colon cancer diagnosis accuracy.

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AI is improving colon cancer diagnosis accuracy, study finds
A recent study reveals that integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into colon cancer diagnosis over the past five years has significantly improved the speed and accuracy of the detection of the dead...
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December 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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So, the Cuban government that has literally stolen billions from Venezuela because they never paid a dime for the oil shipped to them, now complains that the US stole from them the same oil that the were stealing. Got it!

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Cuba denounces US seizure of oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast as ‘piracy’
Cuban foreign ministry called US military action ‘maritime terrorism’ under a policy of ‘economic suffocation’
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December 13, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Fantastic event about AI and the Future of media entrepreneurship organized by the University of Sharjah, ESADE Business School and the University of Barcelona in Sharjah.
December 12, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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Great to share our latest publication with Dr Ahmed Farouk Radwan in the College of Communication at the University of Sharjah as part of the Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Communication under the title,

Statistics in the news:
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Elgar Encyclopedia of Political Communication
This Encyclopedia covers the vast field of political communication, presenting an authoritative overview of its key foundational theories and empirical methodologies. Authored by nearly 600 experts fr...
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December 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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And this is why China opposes the fall of Maduro in Venezuela. If the Chavismo leaves power no one will pay the illegal debt of almost 60 billion that were stolen and wasted

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China pasó de prestar a cobrar: estos son los países en Latinoamérica que acumularon más deuda
La presencia financiera de China en América Latina y el Caribe entró en una nueva fase centrada en administrar las deudas acumuladas a lo largo de los años por los países de la región, con amortizacio...
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December 5, 2025 at 8:33 AM
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The future of cancer detection could be just a blood test away, say scientists at the University of Sharjah

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The future of cancer detection could be just a blood test away, say scientists
The prospect of diagnosing cancer through painless methods—such as a simple AI-assisted blood or urine test that detects tiny particles known as exosomes—is becoming increasingly realistic. Scientists...
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December 3, 2025 at 7:24 AM
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Call for Papers

Symposium and Screening: From The Battle of Algiers to No Other Land. 60 Years of Decolonization in the Arab Screens
Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, September 5-6, 2026

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Symposium: 60 Years of The Battle of Algiers
This event marks the 60 years of the Battle of Algiers and the emergence of anticolonial filmmaking in the Arab world.
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December 2, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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I am extremely honoured to be a Keynote Speaker at the Conference on International Media and the War on Gaza: Modalities of Discourse and the Clash of Narratives organized by Al-Jazeera Center for Studies and Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha

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Program – Media Conference
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November 29, 2025 at 7:21 AM
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Honoured to be participating in the 3rd International Symposium of the UNESCO Chair on Science Diplomacy and Scientific Heritage organized by Ibn Khaldoon University in Istanbul. An event that we started @uSharjah to explore Islam-Latin American cultural and scientific links.
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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New publication from our colleague Dr. Mokhtar Elareshi in the College of Communication at the University of Sharjah. What a privilege to work with such great people!

Digital Media and Developing Cultural Awareness in Arab Society: An Overview
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Digital Media and Developing Cultural Awareness in Arab Society: An Overview
Digital media has emerged as a vital platform for shaping cultural awareness in societies. The adoption of digital media and the exposure to diverse content and online interactions have enabled users ...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:14 PM
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Wow! Garlic shows promise as a mouthwash alternative to standard chemical compounds, say scientists at the University of Sharjah

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Garlic shows promise as a mouthwash alternative to standard chemical compounds, say scientists
Garlic extract demonstrates antimicrobial efficacy comparable to other widely used antiseptics and disinfectants, such as chlorhexidine, according to University of Sharjah medical scientists.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:19 AM
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The College of Communication at the University of Sharjah was honored by the visit of Professor Hanan Badr, Head of the Division of Public Spheres and Inequality Research at the Universität Salzburg in Austria. We seek to develop collaborative networking and exchanges.
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 AM
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Wonderful workshop in journalism verification offered by @VioryNewsroom to our students in the College of Communication at @uSharjah. The event was delivered by Zois Bekios Zannikos, Head of Verification Viory
Thank you, Maxim Ageev and your team, for this wonderful opportunity!
November 18, 2025 at 5:36 AM
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All welcome!
November 17, 2025 at 6:17 AM