Time	Student name	Topic/Title
9.30AM – 10AM Join Here		Opening remarks by Professor Cedwyn Fernandes, Pro-Vice Chancellor Middlesex University, Director Middlesex University Dubai and Professor Tenia Kyriazi, Deputy Director Teaching and Learning, MDX Dubai
Media session 1 (10:00 - 11:30 am) Join Here	Lucia Szlosarek	Through the Kremlin’s Lens: Understanding Russia’s Perspective on the Ukraine War
	Alyana Farooq Lone	Examining Female Misrepresentation in Shounen Anime Written by Men
	Mahnoor kashif	“Dear You,”: an immersive walk-in art installation that blends storytelling, visual projections, and sound design to create a reflective experience for the viewer.
	Saif Ayaz	LogicMind: transforming long public transport commutes into productive and engaging experiences.
Media session 2 (10:00 - 11:30 am) Join Here	Bhumi Bhatia and Suchetha Satish	SenTech: an app designed to simplify smartphone use for seniors who often encounter technological challenges.
	Padmaharini Muthamilmaran	The Impact of Digital Art Tools on Creative Processes, Artist Satisfaction, and Engagement: A Comparison with Traditional Art Practices
	Abigail Thakadu	Preserving Palestinian Heritage On A Plate
	Johanna Faith Jenson John	Disconnected - Short Film
	Shaghayegh Behzadmehr and Mohammadreza Khodaei	Psychological Drama: This film delves into the human perception of self.
Media+Education session 1 (11.30 am-1 pm) Join Here	Malak AlHajry	Please, sir, I want some more: A Critical Analysis of Social Class and Childhood in Oliver Twist
	Yasemin Ozyigit	Expressing Yourself Through Digital Storytelling as First Aid to Reduce Bullying for Student Wellbeing
	Wajiha Asrar	Dream Makers Space: video manifesto project presenting an after-school hub designed to foster creativity, problem-solving, and critical thinking
Media + Education session 2 (11.30 am-1 pm) Join Here	Melissa Josephine Simmons	Empowering Inclusive Education Through Digital Storytelling
	Fathima Mahdiya Luqman	Devanand keeps his hands and mouth to himself: an AI-generated social storybook that enhances communication and social skills for children with special needs
	S. P. Kenuli Rajapakse	Talimni: a UAE-based social design project that equips university students to create and teach free crash courses online
	Massara Yasir Abduljabbar	Video Manifesto: virtual nursery with a creative curriculum
Education (1.30-3.00 pm) Join Here	Sineena Ali	Cognitive-Inclusive Classrooms: Reducing Cognitive Overload to Support Diverse Learners
	Fatema Hussein Mohamed G virjee	A different approach to eduction: (a new system of outdoor school in the UAE)
	Ayman Athar	Video Manifesto: drawing inspiration from global educational models to foster an innovative and inclusive learning environment
	Aamina Shifa	Navigating Fear and Focus: How Fear of Failure Impacts Focus Retention in SEN Students in Inclusive British Curriculum Schools in the UAE
Media 3 (1.30-3.00 pm) Join Here	Malavika Bijith	Dubai Bling Charity Gala
	Jarvis Dsouza	Experimental music video that explores the search for meaning through an abstract and symbolic visual narrative.
	Jemima Menezes	EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF AI ON ART: Authenticity, Ethics, Careers, and Diversity
	Kristina Kernova	My stable: software-as-a-service platform: an application that will help horse owners, trainers, grooms, veterinarians, and stable managers keep everything organised in one place.
	Anninditha Menon	"STILL": a screenplay to bring awareness to a side of pregnancy and motherhood that is not talked about enough in the current media.
3PM - 3.45PM		Tallying final scores, winner announcements and concluding remarks

Media and Education Competition