GMU inspires 3000 students at 15th Medical & Science Exhibition to pursue careers in Healthcare
United Arab Emirates(Press Release): Gulf Medical University (GMU) concluded its 15th edition of Annual Medical and Science Exhibition (MASE) competition for high school students, which saw the participation of more than 81 schools in five different categories- including project, poster, painting, music and poetry.
Held online, more than 3000 students of grades 10, 11 and 12 from across the country had put together approximately 500 exhibits in the project, poster, music, poetry and painting categories, competing for cash prizes of AED 25,000 in total, in addition to trophies and certificates. The competitions were judged by a panel comprising of leading doctors, professors and medical science professionals. A total of three winners were declared in each of the five categories by a panel of judges that comprised eminent doctors and faculty members from GMU; whereas even online voting was conducted for Viewer’s Choice awards.
Professor Hossam Hamdy, Chancellor of Gulf Medical University, gave away the prizes to all the winners/runners of the competition. Explaining the aim of the annual exhibition, Prof. Hossam Hamdy, said, “Every year GMU MASE stimulates the creative talents of young scientists and instills in them an interest in medical and science based careers. It provides the students a platform to integrate art and scientific thinking and to apply the knowledge and idea to the championship, thereby creating an engagement which inspires the consciousness of future medical and science professionals.”
Out of 500 entries received, Erfan Firouzi from the Westminister School Dubai (Grade 10), Hari Srinivasan from Global Indian School, Ajman (Grade 11) and Mansi Bhatia (Grade 12) from Al Diyafah High School Dubai claimed the first place in project making and were awarded cash prizes for their work. Similarly, Eco Friends from Delta English School, Sharjah (Grade 10), Sindhu Rachapudi from Abu Dhabi Indian School (Grade 11) and Hari Srinivasan from Global Indian School, Ajman (Grade 12) secured the first position in poster making competition.
Meanwhile, Bernice Bodemeh (Grade 10) from Our Own English High School Fujairah, Kena Patel (Grade 11) from Indian High School Dubai and Ciril Biju Joseph (Grade 12) from Leaders Private School Sharjah won the first position in painting competition. Lastly, Mariam Maali (Grade 10) from Sama American private school, Sharjah, Oliver Gullick (Grade 11) from Cranleigh Abu Dhabi and Benamin Cal (Grade 12) from Al Afiah Filipino Private School, Sharjah wowed the jury with their music skills and securing the first position. The other three winners in poetry competition included Safoora Abdus (Grade 10) from International Indian School Ajman, Azra Fairooz (Grade 11) from Sharjah Indian School Ghubaiba and Rashi Sinha (Grade 12) from GEMS Our Own English High School, Sharjah – Girls.
Separately, for the Viewer’s Choice painting competition: Habiba Rahman (Grade 10) from The Westminster School Dubai; Annmaria Pathrose (Grade 11) from Our own English High School Sharjah and Aafreen Nazer (Grade 12) from Sharjah Indian School bagged the first position respectively. Likewise, for the Viewer’s Choice project competition: Darshini Ramesh (Grade 10) from Leaders Private School, Javaria Batool (Grade 11) from Dubai Scholars Private School and Najma (Grade 12) from Cambridge International School, Dubai secured the maximum votes.
In addition, for the Viewer’s Choice poster competition: Shahazad Nazar (Grade 10) from Leaders Private School Sharjah; Rejoyna Pauline (Grade 11) from Own English High school Sharjah and Tamanna Khanam (Grade 12) from Leaders Private School, Sharjah secured the maximum votes. For the Viewer’s choice poetry category: Hibah Fathima Anshar (Grade 10) from Sharjah Indian School; Naurin Faisal (Grade 11) and Neha Beno (Grade 12), both of them, from The Indian High School Dubai gained the first rank.
Lastly, for the Viewer’s choice music category: Grace Gurudev Sharma (Grade 10) from Gems Our Own English High School, Sharjah; Khadeejath Shazfa Shafeer (Grade 11) from Sharjah Indian School and Hiba Anwar (Grade 12) from Pristine Private School won the prize.
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Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs dies
Melbourne (PTI): Former Australian hockey player Michael Nobbs, who coached the Indian men's team at the 2012 London Olympics, has died after a prolonged illness.
He was 72 years old and is survived by his wife Lee Capes, a former Australian women's international and daughter Kaitlin, who is a current Hockeyroos star.
"Hockey Australia extends its deepest condolences to Michael’s family, friends, former teammates, players and all those whose lives and careers were shaped by his contribution to hockey. He will be remembered as a proud Kookaburra, a respected professional, and a servant of the sport," Hockey Australia said in a statement.
Nobbs represented Australia as a defender, playing across the half-back line and at fullback, and was renowned for his reliability, fitness and professionalism. He earned 76 international caps for Australia between 1979 and 1985, scoring one goal, and was a member of one of the strongest eras in Australian men’s hockey, said Hockey Australia on its website in its tribute.
Nobbs was an integral part of the Australian teams that competed at the 1981 Hockey World Cup in Bombay and the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics.
While part of a generation widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest, he consistently held his place through hard work, discipline and trust earned from teammates and coaches, Hockey Australia wrote.
Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008. While India were brilliant in the qualifiers, the team finished last at the London extravaganza which also expedited the Australian coach's sacking.
Apart from India, Nobbs also coached Japan.
