University Of Sharjah Marks Graduation Of 'Uniview' Space Simulator Participants

The University of Sharjah (UoS) recently celebrated the achievements of employees from the Sharjah Science Museum who completed the "Uniview" space simulator programme. This initiative, a collaborative effort between the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences, and Technology (SAASST) and the Centre for Continuing Education and Professional Development, spanned over four days. It was designed to equip planetarians with the necessary skills to operate the Uniview Space Simulator effectively and enhance educational experiences for visitors at their planetariums.

Throughout the programme, participants were immersed in the history of planetariums and gained comprehensive insights into the Uniview Space Simulator. They learned about its control tools, how to operate the software, create engaging profiles and bookmarks, build playlists, manage control panels, and organize custom events. The culmination of their training was showcased during the closing ceremony at the Sharjah Planetarium, where participants demonstrated their newly acquired skills by presenting a show they had developed using the "Uniview" program.

The graduation ceremony saw the presence of notable figures including Dr. Asmaa Nusairi, Director of the Center for Continuing Education and Professional Development at UoS; Azza Al Harmodi from the Sharjah Science Museum; Ali Alkindi, Director of Support Services Department at SAASST; Marwan Shwaiki, the trainer and Director of the Sharjah Planetarium at SAASST; and Prof. Mashhoor Al-Wardat, Director of Academic Affairs at SAASST. The event was also attended by several employees from the University, Academy, and the Sharjah Science Museum.

This programme underscores the commitment of both UoS and SAASST to advancing educational standards and providing innovative learning experiences. By training professionals in cutting-edge technologies like the Uniview Space Simulator, they are setting new benchmarks in the field of astronomy education. Such initiatives not only enhance the capabilities of educators but also significantly contribute to enriching the learning journey of visitors to planetariums.

With inputs from WAM