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CUD highlights Canadian curriculum and transfer opportunities in visits to Nigerian high schools

January 28th, 2019: Representatives from Canadian University Dubai have conducted a series of visits to high schools in Nigeria to introduce local students to the opportunities available for them to pursue a Canadian-curriculum degree program.

Student Recruitment
Leading UAE Employer visits CUD

January 22nd, 2019: Representatives from Majid Al Futtaim have been on campus at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) to engage with students and outline the history, values and future plans of the Company. They were represented by Ms.Fatma Farooq Altamime, Talent Acquisition Executive, Human Capital; and Ms. Mary Kaddah, Senior Manager...

Student Affairs
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)

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Department of Public Health
Distinguished Professors Visit CUD

December 12th 2018, Red Theatre: Staff and Faculty of the University were honoured to receive two distinguished Professors, both recognized as experts in their respective fields The first talk, entitled “A Quantitative Analysis of the Impact of Arbitrary Blockchain Content on Bitcoin.” Was delivered by Mr. Roman Matzutt, a researcher...

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Computer Engineering and Computational Sciences
CUD’s Gulf Journal of Mathematics Partners with Prestigious Mathematical Conference

December 12th, 2018: CUD’s Gulf Journal of Mathematics (GJOM) has partnered with the International Conference in Applied Mathematics (ICAM'18) whose proceedings will be published in a special issue of GJOM. ICAM is one of the principal applied mathematics conferences in the Gulf region. They assemble top researchers from Middle East...

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Computer Engineering and Computational Sciences
HEC Students Montreal Revisit the University

December 9th, 2018, CUD Campus: For the fifth successive year, CUD’s Faculty of Management played host to the students of HEC Montreal’s MBA program. HEC Montreal’s students are majoring in International Business. Their two week tour consisted of one week in Mumbai and another in Dubai visiting different companies and...

School of Management
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....

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Department of Communication and Media
New Elective course being introduced by the Departments of Architecture and Interior Design

December 10th, 2018, CUD Red Theatre: Medy Navani, CEO of DesignHausMedy visited the university as a guest speaker to address faculty and students of the Departments of Architecture and Interior Design to introduce an elective which is being offered in spring- DESI 329.

School of Architecture and Interior Design
CUD Hosts 2nd TEDx Conference on Behalf of Al Wasl Women

December 8th, 2018, CUD Red Theatre: Over eighty delegates attended the 2nd edition of TEDx AlWasl Women under the theme “what if”?

Fortnite Battle Royal Comes to CUD

December 8th, Hall C, CUD: Over 120 excited young gamers visited the University, ready to participate in the Fortnite Battle Royale Tournament.

Student Affairs
Distinguished I.E.E.E Lecturer Delivers Seminal Talk

December 6th 2018, CUD Red Theatre: Prof. Jalel Ben Othman, Distinguished Lecturer from the University of Paris 13, France and a representative of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), delivered a Seminal Talk entitled “DoS in VANETs, An Issue or a Fatality”

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Computer Engineering and Computational Sciences
Canadian Nursery Dubai Touche à Tout Holds Grand Opening Ceremony

Canadian Nursery Dubai Touche à Tout Holds Grand Opening Ceremony December 5th, 2018, CND Nursery: A large number of visitors from both within the university and beyond attended the opening ceremony in the grounds of the newly launched Canadian Nursery Dubai (CND), Touche à Tout. There was a host of...

CUD Observes Commemoration Day

November 29th, 2018: Members of the CUD family consisting of staff, students and faculty assembled at the front of the University to mark UAE Commemoration Day. Commemoration Day recognizes the sacrifices and dedication of Emirati martyrs and honours those who have given their lives in the UAE and abroad in...

CUD Hosts Second Gala Concert Featuring Dubai EnSENble Choir and UAE Philharmonic Orchestra

November 23rd, 2018, CUD Red Theatre : A Grand Gala Concert featuring the U.A.E Philharmonic Orchestra and Dubai EnSENble, the U.A.E’s first choir for determined ones, together with guest choirs and musicians was held in front of a very appreciative audience. The concert was the choir’s second appearance accompanied by...

CUD Family Celebrate National Day

November 28th, 2018 CUD Red Theatre : Students, faculty and staff of Canadian University Dubai came together in a celebration of the UAE’s culture and heritage and to mark 47th UAE National Day 2018, in the year of Zayed, the Founding Father of our Nation. National Day marks the anniversary...

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...

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Department of Public Health
CUD Motor Club Goes Full-Throttle at the Gulf Car Festival

15 – 17th November, 2018: Around 5,000 people attended this year’s Gulf Car Festival, one of the biggest ever to be held in Dubai. They were treated to the simultaneous roar of 1200 engines heard throughout Dubai Festival City and beyond. Mo Money, one of the influencers at the Festival,...

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...

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Department of Public Health
CUD Signs Landmark MOU with RAKEZ

November 20th, 2018 CUD Boardroom: Representatives from Canadian University Dubai and Ras Al Kaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) signed an MOU to establish formal links between the two organizations. The MOU will provide benefits for both parties by encouraging the development of SME entrepreneurship in the UAE. The collaboration with RAKEZ...

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...

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Department of Communication and Media
CUD Alumna Participates in AYIMUN

3rd – 6th November, 2018: The Asia Youth International Model United Nations, held in Bangkok, Thailand, was home to over 1000 delegates from across the Globe. Among the delegates was our very own Alumna Rahaf Al Saif, who participated in the debate representing the Kingdom of Jordan. As a delegate...

Student Affairs
CUD Hosts Exciting Robotics Competition:

November 19th, 2018, Hall B CUD: A record number of competitors took part in CUD’s Annual High School Robotics Competition organized by the Department of Electrical Engineering. A total of 44 students representing ten teams from four leading High Schools in Dubai took part in a fiercely fought competition over...

Department of Electrical Engineering
CUD Basketball Team Takes Home Gold

November 17th, 2018: In an incredibly intense contest at the Aktive Nation Sports Center, a CUD team squared off against Rochester Institute of Technology competing the gold at the DIAC Sports Club. With the clock running down and the score even, one last burst of energy carried our team to...

Student Affairs
Alumni Panel Inspires Young Students with Careers Advice

November 7th, 2018, Hall C: Students gathered to listen to CUD’s Alumni providing invaluable advice on how to prepare themselves for their chosen career. Each panel was moderated by a lecturer, and attended by representatives from our alumni. Ms. Chloe Bennet, Head of Interior Design, served as moderator for the...

Student Affairs
High Level Chinese Delegation Visits CUD

November 7th, 2018 Canadian University Dubai: A delegation of sixteen Senior Chinese executives attended a workshop entitled “UAE Investment Landscape” facilitated by the University in collaboration with Oriental Wise Educational Consulting FZ-LLC and delivered by the Faculty of Management.

School of Management