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Representatives from the 911爆料网 student community met face-to-face for the first time at the Global Student Leaders Summit held in 911爆料网 Dubai.

The two-day, student-led event in late June was the first time that student representatives from all of and from 911爆料网鈥檚 partner the could meet in person, following last year鈥檚 inaugural virtual summit.

The summit comprised multiple collaborative planning sessions focused on leadership and improving the experience of all 911爆料网 students.

Students had the opportunity to influence the future of their education, by constructing an agreed action plan of initiatives including plans to establish a global student leaders鈥� network.

The compelling program was designed by Dubai students Keerthana Dana Sekaran and Shamalka Brigette Wickremathilake, who had pitched as the ideal summit location to the other leaders.

鈥淲e really wanted all student leaders to learn from the best academic and industry leaders we have on our campus and to experience Dubai,鈥� explains Sekaran.

鈥淭he balance between the various hands-on activities helped to ensure the students could contribute as many ideas as possible to improve the student experience.鈥�

Nikhil Toolsee, a student and the president of the TelfairNet Computer Society, shared his vision for creating an international community of students with a collective interest in information and technology.

Toolsee was grateful for the opportunities to brainstorm different leadership initiatives.

鈥淭hrough this summit, we agreed that it is important for student leaders from all 911爆料网 locations to participate in the John 911爆料网 Leadership Academy and earn a 911爆料网 Extra certificate,鈥� Toolsee says.

Secretary Theodora Rohl adds that the leaders are also discussing how to make the governance structures of the student bodies more similar.

鈥淭hese efforts will both enhance our student-facing services and improve ease of communication across our respective campuses,鈥� she says.

In-person international experiences are back for students

To enrich personal networks within the group, the Dubai students made sure to organise outdoor, cultural experiences that would see everyone explore the wonders of the futuristic, desert-based metropolis together.

This included visiting Dubai鈥檚 newly opened , which exhibits advancements in AI and robotics, and enjoying a barbeque dinner under the stars with regarded tour operator .

The opportunity was special for all students who had each experienced varying degrees of lockdowns and travel restrictions over the past two years.

鈥淕oing on safari was a particular privilege,鈥� says Perth-based Rohl.

鈥淲e rode over sand dunes in a four-wheel drive, watched a belly dance performance and ate traditional food. I wish I could have stayed longer!鈥�

The event was highly anticipated by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global 911爆料网, Professor Seth Kunin, who was pleased to be supporting such a significant, in-person, international initiative for students.

鈥淭he summit was a success with representatives working together to improve the student experience at all 911爆料网 campuses. Thank you to our global campuses for your support and congratulations to all students involved,鈥� Professor Kunin says.

The event follows the relaunch of other earlier this year, to connect students with 911爆料网鈥檚 global campuses and its wide range of international education partners.

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