Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities (MBZUH) has announced the launch of a series of initiatives to strengthen its position as a leading global centre of excellence in the humanities.

The university recently published 46 academic papers, highlighting its standing at the forefront of humanities research. The productive output also underscores the depth of the university's research capabilities, with a prolific team supporting its research plans and ambitions.

To further the depth and capabilities of its research and academic programmes, MBZUH has also created three specialised databases that researchers worldwide can access to ensure they have a wealth of knowledge and information they can draw on to produce high-quality research.

Moreover, the university has provided qualified faculty with eight research grants to be utilised in studies and training programmes that will further advance the university's research standard, focusing on the humanities.

More specifically, the university's training programmes will focus on elevating the research staff's research skills to the highest standards, on par with the best in the world. The programmes will include training undergraduate and graduate students on the basics of academic research, writing research theses, and honing their skills in research documentation through periodic workshops by specialists.

In addition, the university will be launching a "Science Buds" project, which aims to enhance the research capabilities of students and researchers by working alongside designated professors who will be their academic mentors to support their growth in research, both theoretically and practically.

The training programmes will also include the "An Hour with the Editor" session to provide scientific and academic support to every student and researcher face-to-face with an expert specialised in the research they will be undertaking.

MBZUH will also send students to attend international conferences and participate in solid research papers. The university will also implement exchange programmes, providing students ample opportunities to visit universities, research centres, and cultural centres in various countries through agreements signed by the university with prestigious partner institutions abroad.

The University published three books on research that were presented during the conferences organised by the university previously. These include the Second International Conference on Philosophy the Conference on Islamic Studies and the Renewal of Religious Discourse.

Another initiative the university recently completed was the second edition of the Sheikh Zayed Intelligence Award. This recognition programme honours excellence in academic research in the humanities and aims to encourage academic researchers to write peer-reviewed research.

In addition, the university also introduced the "Promising Researchers" award, one of the pillars of the ongoing research and academic development programme for students, by encouraging them to engage in academic research.

Dr. Maria Al-Hattali, Director of the Research Support Department, said that the training programmes' outcomes aim to enhance the university's research programmes, enable the students to choose their research topic creatively and help them chart the course toward completing their research projects.

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