School of Communication and Creative Industries News

Published Research from Canadian University Dubai Faculty Proposes Health Professionals as Social Media Ambassadors for Hospital Brands July 29th, 2019: A research paper authored by Canadian University Dubai Assistant Professor, Dr. Pablo Medina, has proposed a new model for hospitals to reinforce their market position by engaging healthcare professionals as social media brand ambassadors.

Canadian University Dubai Students Research and Debate Impact of Social Media on Mental Health July 22nd, 2019: A team of students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has conducted a wide-ranging study into the impact of social media use upon youth in the region.

Canadian University Dubai Professor discusses responsible advertising and its impact on the youth June 17th, 2019: With the proliferation of advertisements in society today, Dr. Odekhiren Amaize, Professor of Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications at Canadian University Dubai, has revealed how responsible advertising resonates with the youth, through a feature in an article released by the leading industry publication, Communicate Online.

Canadian University Dubai study finds academic and family influences are key drivers for tolerance May 13th, 2019: An action-based research project conducted by students and a faculty member from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has found that academic institutions and family dynamics are considered the main contributors to fostering tolerance among UAE youth.

CUD students accompany Minister of Climate Change and Environment during Bio Farm field trip 22nd April 2019: Students from Canadian University Dubai got the chance to accompany His Excellency Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment, on a two-hour educational tour during their recent field trip to Emirates Bio Farm in Al Ain.

CUD Assistant Professor uncovers next generation of filmmaking talent as judge for regional film festival April 21st, 2019: Dr. Lakhdar Chadli, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been selected as a member of the judging panel for the Zayed University Middle East Film Festival, taking place in Dubai this week.

Canadian University Dubai awarded prestigious International Advertising Association accreditation April 17th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has become one of just 43 international education institutions around the world to be awarded the prestigious certificate of accreditation from the International Advertising Association – the only global association that represents all areas of the marketing and communications industry.

Canadian University Dubai launches Arabic language Applied Sociology program March 26th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has announced the launch of a new Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology for students looking to train for the profession in the Arabic language.

Canadian University Dubai student tackles cyberbullying with award-winning innovation March 20th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) student, Nida Ali, is among a team of innovators that has developed a new smart-phone application to help combat cyberbullying among young people. The app and associated campaign was awarded first place in the recent MBC Student Hack competition, hosted as part of the Dubai Lynx festival of creativity.

Eminent speakers explore PR strategies in the UAE March 17th, 2019: Two high profile speakers from the PR industry have shared their professional insights with an audience of CUD students and staff in the latest edition of the Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences Speaker Series.

Canadian University Dubai students discover the tricks of the trade from leading PR professional March 4th, 2019: Students of the Bachelor of Communications program at Canadian University Dubai have been given a real-world insight into the workings of the public relations industry in a workshop delivered by Mr. Dan Leach, Creative Director at Edelman Middle East.

CUD innovators to work-shadow executives at Bank of America Merrill Lynch February 26th, 2019: A team of students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been awarded the opportunity to work-shadow executives at Bank of America Merrill Lynch following their win at an Innovation Day Camp hosted recently on campus.

Canadian University Dubai Signs MoU with Multimedia University February 4th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai has joined forces with the leading digital-tech institution Multimedia University (MMU) to establish a new platform for collaboration in higher education between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia.

CUD Partners with UPEI to offer Unique Degree Program in Environment and Climate Change January 9th, 2019: In an exciting and innovative extension to its existing transfer arrangements with the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI)

CUD Students Attend Tolerance and Knowledge Summits November 16th – 18th and December 5th – 6th 2018: Students from UAE Society, Strategic Communication and Public Relations Management classes under the guidance of Rawa Nahhas, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication, Arts and Sciences attended the “World Tolerance Summit” (WTS 2018) and the Fifth Annual Knowledge Summit....

Environmental Students Visit Dubai Hazardous Waste Facility October 17th, 2018: As part of their course,students from Management of Domestic and Hazardous Waste (ENV 407) class visited Dubai’s Hazardous Waste Treatment Facility, accompanied by Course Lecturer Mr. Rashed Karkain. During the visit, the students were briefed by the officials responsible for the operation and management of the facility...

CUD Health Professor Addresses Health Conference November 7th and 8th, 2018: Dr Ahmad Okasha, Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental health Sciences addressed the 5th Health Insurance Conference "Innovation in Healthcare Insurance” in Dubai. Dr. Okasha talked about diagnostic related groups (DRGs) international implementations, what health insurance companies can expect, and how they can be...

Ajman Police honors CUD Professor for her efforts to support the happiness of the customers. November 12th, 2018; The Ajman Police General headquarters honored Dr. Wided Al-Dafri, Associate Professor in the Department of Communications for her work with two female police officers, Corporal / Fathia Sohrab Al Zarouni and Sergeant Fatima Rashed Bin Zayed. Dr. Wided was selected by the Ministry of Interior as one...

CUD Student Duo Win Funding for Environmental Health Project October 15th, 2018 World Trade Centre: Two of Canadian University Dubai’s most talented and inventive Environmental Health students participated in the “Seeds of the Future” competition hosted by Huawei. They competed against 50 other inventors vying for worldwide recognition and were awarded funding of AED 25,000 to bring their project...

CUD-hosts first Falling Walls Lab in the Middle East October 1st, 2018: The first Falling Walls Lab in the Middle East was hosted by the Canadian University Dubai who were selected among 50 international locations to play host to the 2018 edition of the competition, Falling Walls is a global innovation challenge which aims to identify ground-breaking ideas and nurture high potential talent.

CUD signs agreement with Brock University August 27th, 2018: CUD has formalized an agreement with Ontario’s Brock University allowing students studying business communications and media disciplines to transfer to Brock for the final two years of their program.

CUD partners with 10ten to launch coding bootcamp 23rd August, 2018: Canadian University Dubai and the Dubai-based tech company, 10ten, are set to launch a new Coding Bootcamp that can advance participants’ skills from enthusiastic amateur to junior developer in just 15 working days.

CUD supporting skills development in growing UAE healthcare sector August 15th, 2018: As the UAE healthcare sector is set to grow to a value of Dh103 billion by 2021, CUD is working to support the industry in boosting its management talent pool.

New CUD psychology degree to boost licenced practice in UAE July 17th, 2018: The introduction of a new CUD degree program is set to deliver a boost to the UAE’s licenced psychology sector as it experiences a growing demand from clients across the Emirates.

How music education shapes our lives July 9th, 2018: International Society for Music Education (ISME) seminar highlights findings on how music education and music training affects a person’s journey into life.