Student Leaders Champion Academic Integrity at Integrity Spring Camp 2025

Dubai, UAE – March 2025 – The Integrity Spring Camp 2025, jointly organised by the ENAI WG Centre for Academic Integrity in the UAE and the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD), concluded with the graduation of 35 student leaders as official Integrity Ambassadors.

This year’s edition welcomed students from 10 schools across the UAE, offering a blended experience of virtual workshops and an in-person award ceremony to recognise outstanding contributions. Over three days, participants engaged in interactive activities including ethics competitions, reflective discussions, and an oath-taking ceremony that culminated in virtual badging.

The camp focused on instilling key values such as honesty, fairness, responsibility, and respect for academic work. Students explored the importance of citations, ethical decision-making, and the role of integrity in personal and academic life.

Winners of the writing competition included:

• 🏆 Akash Razib Khan, Al Diyafah High School – Winner, Junior Category

• 🥈 Yusra Fathima Farid, The Westminster School – Runner-Up, Junior Category

• 🏆 Shrehan Dalal, Raffles World Academy – Winner, Sub Seniors Category

• 🥈 Suhayl Abutaha, Raffles World Academy – Runner-Up, Sub Seniors Category

Reflecting on the experience, students described the camp as “exciting,” “engaging,” and “eye-opening.” Many expressed a commitment to applying what they learned in their daily lives and peer circles.

Dr. Zeenath Reza Khan, Founding Director of the ENAI WG Centre and Associate Professor at UOWD, praised the participants:"The Integrity Spring Camp has grown into a transformative space where young voices rise to advocate for ethical learning. We are incredibly proud of these ambassadors and their potential to influence a culture of integrity."

With enthusiasm continuing to build, preparations are already underway for an even more dynamic Integrity Spring Camp in 2026.