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MBZUAI hosted a delegation from Ca’ Foscari University of Venice to discuss potential collaboration. The delegation toured the MBZUAI campus and met with Provost Fakhri Karray to explore cooperation opportunities in development and training. The meeting highlighted MBZUAI's objectives and strategic plans. Why it matters: Such collaborations can foster knowledge exchange and advance AI research and education in the UAE.
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An Italian delegation led by Ambassador Nicola Lener met with MBZUAI leadership to discuss potential collaborations between MBZUAI and Italian universities. The Ambassador expressed interest in raising awareness of MBZUAI's scholarship opportunities among Italian students. MBZUAI emphasized the importance of partnerships with Italian educational institutes and welcoming Italian students. Why it matters: This collaboration could foster cross-cultural exchange and advance AI research by integrating Italian expertise with MBZUAI's focus on AI education and research.
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MBZUAI had 30 papers accepted at the International Conference on Computer Vision (ICCV) in Paris, out of 8,260 submissions. Visiting Professor Ivan Laptev served as one of the ICCV Program Chairs. Two papers from MBZUAI researchers focused on analyzing moving images, with one introducing Video-FocalNets for action analysis and the other exploring the transfer of knowledge from still image analysis to video. Why it matters: MBZUAI's strong presence at ICCV demonstrates its growing prominence in the global computer vision research landscape.
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ICESCO and MBZUAI concluded a series of meetings at Moroccan universities to introduce engineering and science students to AI and scholarship opportunities at MBZUAI. Over 500 master’s and doctoral students participated in the week-long event. MBZUAI representatives highlighted the university's focus on computer vision and machine learning. Why it matters: This collaboration promotes AI education and research opportunities for students in Morocco, potentially fostering AI talent and innovation in the region.