As part of its ongoing commitment to global outreach and fostering transformative partnerships, American University of Sharjah (AUS) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with L’ÉCOLE Middle East, School of Jewelry Arts supported by Van Cleef & Arpels - a globally renowned institution whose mission is to introduce the public to all aspects of jewelry culture. This strategic partnership aims to bridge academia and the jewelry arts, offering AUS students and faculties a special access to industry expertise and hands-on learning experiences across L’ÉCOLE’s three pillars: the history of jewelry, the world of gemstones and the savoir-faire of jewelry-making techniques. Through this collaboration, AUS students will have the opportunity to attend a variety of L’ÉCOLE Middle East’s specialized courses and gain practical insights by participating in courses, workshops, talks, exhibitions and networking events.