Prof. Elsa Mathew, Dean of the Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts (MILA) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai Campus, has officially joined the Lynx Academic Advisory Board, alongside distinguished academicians and academic leaders from universities across the region.
Prof. Elsa’s inclusion in the Academic Advisory Board reflects her continued contribution to media, communication, liberal arts education, and student development. It also reinforces MAHE Dubai’s commitment to participating in meaningful platforms that connect higher education with evolving industry needs. The Lynx Academic Advisory Board provides a space for academic leaders to exchange perspectives, discuss student expectations, and explore how universities and industry platforms can work together to nurture future-ready creative professionals. Through this engagement, MAHE Dubai will continue to contribute to conversations around creativity, communication, talent development, and the future of media education.
The appointment further strengthens the positioning of the Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts as a centre for interdisciplinary learning, critical thinking, creativity, and practical application. MILA encourages students to explore the intersections of media, psychology, sociology, literature, communication, and culture, while preparing them for an evolving global job market.
Prof. Elsa’s role on the Lynx Academic Advisory Board also adds to MAHE Dubai’s growing thought leadership presence in regional academic and industry forums. It supports the university’s wider goal of building strong partnerships, enhancing student exposure, and creating platforms where academic expertise can contribute to the future of creative industries.
MAHE Dubai congratulates Prof. Elsa Mathew on this achievement and looks forward to the opportunities, collaborations, and conversations that will emerge through this initiative.
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