UAE is set to welcome delegates from 80 countries attending the International Biology Olympiad early next month. The UAE Ministry of Education announced the completion of the final preparations for the country’s hosting of the 34th International Biology Olympiad, to be held from July 2-10, 2023, at the UAE University in Al Ain. Organisers expect at least 320 students from 80 countries and 300 jury members to take part in the event.
Students participating in the Olympiad will compete in four experimental tests and two theoretical tests. The Olympiad will help discover talented students from around the world in the field of biology and will enable them to develop international scientific and research partnerships in the science community. It will also contribute to the preparation and empowerment of future leaders in life sciences.
The implementation of this Olympiad is in line with the country’s strategic directions as it aims at advancing various fields of science, scientific research, innovation, attracting and retaining global talents, and enhancing the country’s leading global competitive position.
About 200 postgraduate students and university professors were trained to prepare, support, implement and manage the theoretical and practical tests for the Olympiad, in addition to 200 volunteers who were trained on providing the necessary organisational support for the success of the Olympiad activities.
The Olympiad is an important opportunity for the United Arab Emirates University to build international partnerships, attract talented students as well as distinguished students within the education system in the UAE. UAE is aiming to improve national talents in compliance with its national strategic agenda, as well as academic strategy, and enhance global reputation by providing research outputs that help in development.
