In the Media
Canadian University Dubai to Waive Application Fees at Getex This Week
April 12, 2017 – Students interested in applying for any of the Canadian University Dubai’s undergraduate and graduate programs can do so for free at the University’s stand from April 13-15 at GETEX, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Center.
New Play Penned by CUD Professor Takes a Light-hearted Look at Clashing Cultures
April 11th, 2017: A new play penned by Dr. Franziska Apprich is set to provide a light-hearted look at what happens when cultures clash, when it hits the stage at the Madinat Theatre.
Six CUD Students Selected for Coveted Women@dior Program
April 5th, 2017: Six students from Canadian University Dubai have been selected to take part in the Women@Dior Mentorship Program, an exclusive career development opportunity provided by the world-leading luxury brand, Christian Dior Couture.
Kuwait University Unit Heads Attend Executive Management Workshop in Dubai
April 3rd, 2017: Twenty heads of units/departments from Kuwait University attended a five-day Executive Management Workshop conducted by Canadian University Dubai recently. The course consisted of 3 modules: Time & Quality Management, Administrative Quality Management and Leadership and Management: Bridging the Gap.
CUD Professor Contributes to Debate on Childhood Development
April 3rd, 2017: Dr. Rawa Nahhas, Assistant Professor in the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been contributing to the regional dialogue on child development through her recent conference participation and publication on the subject of positive children’s media.
Health Students Mark Mena Heart Saver Month with Cpr Training
April 3rd, 2017: A group of students from the School of Public Health & Health Sciences at Canadian University Dubai has taken part in a Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training session to mark 2017 MENA Heart Saver Month.
CUD Students Hear from Meraas About Humanizing Urban Design
March 30th, 2017: Students in the School of Architecture & Design at Canadian University Dubai have heard from Mr. Omar Delawar, Chief Project Officer at Dubai-based developers, Meraas, about integrating lifestyle considerations into contemporary urban design.
CUD Partners with Wilfrid Laurier University
March 7th, 2017: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has embarked upon a five-year partnership with Wilfrid Laurier University, Canada to collaborate on curriculum development and student transfer initiatives in the fields of health and social sciences.
Department of Public Health
Belgian Ambassador to the UAE Visits CUD Art Collection
March 27th, 2017: Her Excellency Dominique Mineur, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium, has paid a visit to Canadian University in Dubai to view an exhibition by the University’s artist in residence, Francoise Palsterman.
Health Students Hear from Dha on Strategy for 2021
March 27th, 2017: Students from the School of Public Health & Health Sciences at Canadian University Dubai have heard from Dr. Mazin A. Gadir, Senior Specialist at Dubai Health Authority, about the organization’s five-year strategic development plan for the City.
Department of Public Health
Media Students Meet Industry Experts at Wan-ifra 2017
March 27th, 2017: Students from the School of Communication & Media Studies at Canadian University Dubai have heard from leading media experts about the future of the industry at the 12th edition of the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers Middle East Conference, held recently in Dubai.
Department of Communication and Media
CUD Graduate Students Visit Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange
March 27th, 2017: A delegation of 30 students and faculty members from the School of Graduate Studies at Canadian University Dubai has paid a visit to the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, to gain a firsthand insight into the operations of the Capital’s financial hub.
CUD Lecturer Presents at Tesol Arabia 2017
March 27th, 2017: Canadian University Dubai lecturer, Ms. Claire Roberts, has shared her expertise in overcoming the challenges of Academic English tuition, during the annual TESOL Arabia International Conference and Exhibition, held recently in Dubai.
CUD Student Wins Litfest Poetry Competition
March 22nd, 2017: Canadian University Dubai Architecture student, Kazem Aboudan, has taken first place in the 2017 Taaleem Poetry Competition, held alongside the annual Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.
CUD Professor Develops Space Gum for Emirates Mars Project
March 27th, 2017: As the UAE announces its plans to build the first city on Mars by 2117, a Dubai-based professor is aiming to play her own part in supporting the nation’s ambitions for travel to the Red Planet.
Department of Communication and Media
Classroom Lesson Inspires Students’ Good Deed
March 22nd, 2017: Students from Canadian University Dubai have been inspired by a classroom lesson in ethical reasoning to use their learning in support of the local community.
IEEE Student Branch Tours Leading Tech Labs
March 22nd, 2017: Members of the IEEE Student Branch at Canadian University Dubai have been given an exclusive insight into some of the innovations emerging from leading international technology labs, as part of two recent site visits by the newly-established group.
Communication Students Engage with Industry
March 22nd, 2017: Students from the School of Communication & Media Studies at Canadian University Dubai have taken part in two recent visits to experience different aspects of communications and to interact with professionals in the industry.
Department of Communication and Media
CUD and Ddfc to Engage Youth in Developing Dubai’s Design Community
March 12th, 2017: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) have come together to promote the engagement of young, emerging talent in the development of Dubai’s growing, world-class design community.
Big Businesses Seek Top Talent at CUD Career Fair
March 15th, 2017: More than 20 international corporations and UAE-based companies have been seeking out the next generation of young professionals ready to make their mark in the regional workforce at the Canadian University Dubai annual career fair hosted recently on campus.
CUD Team Wins UAE Robotics Challenge for Second Year in a Row
March 15th, 2017: A team of students from Canadian University Dubai has triumphed in the UAE national finals of the GCC Robotics Challenge for the second year in a row.
CUD Students Invited to Take on $10,000 Prize Design Challenge
March 13th, 2017: Students from the School of Architecture and Design at Canadian University Dubai have been exclusively invited to compete for a $10,000 prize fund in the recently launched KOA Canvas project design competition.
Lifestyle Transformation Leads CUD Graduate to Triathlon Success
March 13th, 2017: Canadian University Dubai graduate, Mohammed Kasim, has once again proved the power of determination, completing the ITU World Triathlon Abu Dhabi following his incredible journey to lose 100kg in weight.
Success for CUD Sports Teams at Gmu Festival
March 13th, 2017: Teams from Canadian University Dubai have scored more successes in the latest inter-university sports festival, hosted recently by Gulf Medical University.
CUD Hosts Inaugural High School Robotics Competition
March 9th, 2017: A team from Pristine Private School has triumphed in the inaugural edition of the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) High School Robo Challenge, hosted recently on campus by the School of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology.