News

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.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
CUD celebrates International Cultural Day

March 21st, 2019: Students representing the many cultures and nations that make up the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) family have gathered on campus in a range of activities to celebrate International Cultural Day.

Student Affairs
Engineering professor’s research introduces important innovation in smart city transport security

March 24th, 2019: Dr. Moayad Aloqaily, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has brought forward an innovative solution to the security challenges of smart city transportation in a research paper recently published in leading international journal, ‘Ad Hoc Networks’.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
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.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Career Fair Preparation Workshop supports students to explore career aspirations

March 19th, 2019: In preparation for the Canadian University Dubai annual Career Fair on April 10th, the Career Services Department held a preparation day aimed at helping students get the most out of their interaction with employers. The event was organized by Ms. Naoise Lane, Career Services and Internship Coordinator, on behalf of the Department of Student Affairs.

Student Affairs
CUD Robotics Team proceeds to GCC Competition Finals

March 16th, 2019: A team of students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has qualified for the grand final of the fourth annual GCC Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) Robotics Challenge, following its success in the UAE national heat hosted recently on campus.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering
Leading Female Entrepreneur shares secrets for success with CUD students

March 18th, 2019: Helen Al Uzaizi, CEO of BizWorld UAE and founder of the Entrepreneurship Education Platform for the MENA region, has spoken of her career achievements and how determination has played a large part in her success, in presentation to business students at Canadian University Dubai.

School of Management
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.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Canadian University Dubai brings leading young tech talent to UAE

March 6th, 2019: The region’s top young talent in robotics will convene at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) next month for the grand finale of the IET GCC Robotics Challenge, which comes to the UAE this year for the first time in its history.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering
Award winning designer highlights the importance of speed when developing a brand

March 6th, 2019: Medy Navani, CEO of Design Haus Medy has given a presentation on Speed Awareness for Brand Creation to an audience of architecture and interior design students at Canadian University Dubai (CUD).

School of Management
High School Students visit Architecture and Interior Design Action Day

March 5th, 2019: Over forty students from High Schools throughout the UAE attended an Action Day held by the Faculty of Architecture and Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD).

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.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
CUD Students volunteer for Harvard Alumni event

Feb. 28th, Four Seasons Hotel, Jumeira: A group of twenty CUD students acted as volunteers for the 7th Annual Crossroads Conference organized by the Harvard Business School (HBS) Club of the GCC, in the presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance for the UAE.

Student Affairs
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.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Department of Communication and Media
Eminent Academic presents ideas on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

February 21st, Room C3-12: Dr. Sam Kherat, Adjunct Professor of Robotics at Bradley University, Illinois gave a presentation entitled “On Self Driving Machines.”

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering
CUD inaugurates New Grand Piano

February 13th, 2019, CUD Red Theatre: The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Music Department has proudly unveiled its new Grand Piano with an impressive Inauguration Concert featuring some of the University’s top musical talent.

Student Affairs
CUD Holds Annual Pool Competition

February 6th and 7th, 2019, Hall C: A total of 32 competitors took part in a closely fought Pool Competition organized by Mr. Dusan Popovic, Sports Coordinator of CUD.

Student Affairs
CUD's Media Specialist recognized by Dubai Police

Wednesday, February 6th,2019: During a presentation held at their Headquarters, representatives from Dubai Police honored the contribution of Canadian University Dubai and in particular the University’s Media Unit led Mr. Stephane Chabas, towards the promotion of their activities and achievements.

Student Affairs
Canadian University Dubai launches beginners’ language programs

February 11, 2019: As part of its growing portfolio of community-focussed educational initiatives, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is launching a new suite of beginners’ level French and Spanish language courses that will fast-track learners to conversational level in just seven to eight weeks. First to launch on March 10th will...

CUD Support Staff Graduate from “Learn Together Project”

February 4th, 2019 CUD Red Theatre: Members of our valued Support Services Team gathered in the Red Theatre in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, Chancellor of the Canadian University Dubai, Professor Karim Chelli, President and Vice Chancellor, other distinguished guests, students and staff to receive their graduation awards after completing a six week development Program to improve their skills in reading, writing, IT and hygiene.

Student Affairs
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.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
New book from CUD Professor Explores Technologies for Robot Cooperation

February 4th, 2019: A new research-based book from Dr Adel Ben Mnaouer, Professor of Computer Engineering at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has revealed solutions to help enhance robot cooperation and machine-to-machine processes in a range of low-power personal devices.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Computer Engineering and Computational Sciences
CUD Hosts First International Robot Maker Competition in UAE

January 29th Hall B Canadian University Dubai: The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Faculty of Engineering has hosted over 50 Chinese students from Shanghai for the very first International Robot Maker (IRM) Competition to be held in the UAE.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering
University of Prince Edward Island is on CUD campus to showcase Canadian Education Opportunities

Feb. 4th,2019, CUD: University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) representative Freya Qi made a return visit to Canadian University Dubai to speak with students interested in transferring to one of Canada’s most easterly Provinces.

Undergraduate
CUD attracts large number of visitors at 15th Sharjah International Education Show

January 30th – February 1st , 2019 – Sharjah Exhibition Centre: Canadian University Dubai participated at the 15th International Education Show held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdullah Al Qasimi, Chairman of Seaports and Customs Authority. Members of CUD Staff and Faculty were on hand to outline...

Community Outreach