April 29th, 2018: At the closing ceremony of a very successful conference on Global Climate Change, President and Vice Chancellor Dr. Karim Chelli issued a challenge to the CUD community: to take an active role in fighting climate change.
In his closing speech, Dr. Karim said: “Over the past few days, we have re-focused on issues surrounding climate change, which affects us all. We all have a role to play in preserving our planet, nations, organizations and above all individuals. Make no mistake; if each one of us plays our small part, then cumulatively we will make a difference.”
He added: “I pay tribute to our keynote speakers. Nobody here can fail to be impressed by your passion and dedication to your subjects. You have all given us much food for thought and you have presented us with a challenge which I now pass on to our University family.”
In emphasizing our relationship with the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI), Dr. Karim, recognizing UPEI as the main force behind the conference, highlighted the opportunities for cooperation in the future. He referred in particular to our new joint Bachelor of Environmental Studies and Bachelor of Science in Applied Climate Change and Adaptation programs which he cited as a “direct response to the issues we face, and which would be a driver for a relationship that would continue to grow with further initiatives in the pipeline.”
In response, Dr. Alaa Abd-El-Aziz, President of the University of Prince Edward Island, Canada thanked CUD for its hospitality and for co-hosting the conference. He feels that in order to find global solutions to climate change problems, it is essential for people of goodwill to come together. He commented on the audience’s reaction and seeing the many conversations being generated throughout the breaks and cited this as a mark of success of the conference. He wished CUD well and looks forward to implementing the initiatives outlined in the University’s MoU with UPEI.
Announcement Falling Walls Lab Dubai
At the end of the ceremony, Professor David Santandreu Cologne, Dean of the Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences, announced the launch of: “Falling Walls Lab Dubai.”
The aim of the Falling Walls Lab is to foster scientific and entrepreneurial innovations and to promote the exchange between outstanding scholars and professionals emerging from different fields of expertise worldwide.
Entrants will be required to present their research project, business plan or social initiative – in just 3 minutes!
Winners will be selected by a jury and will travel to Germany among 100 finalists for the global Lab Finale in Berlin on 8 November.
The Falling Walls Lab Dubai takes place on September 30th, 2018 at CUD. Applications can be submitted online until September 9th, 2018
CUD will be the only institution to host a Falling Walls Lab in Dubai.
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