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Canadian University Dubai Professor wins Best Workshop accolade at international engineering conference

August 28th, 2019: Dr. Adel Ben Mnaouer, Professor of Engineering at Canadian University Dubai, has been awarded the prize for Best Workshop at the International Wireless Communications & Mobile Computing Conference, hosted recently in Tangier, Morocco.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Computer Engineering and Computational Sciences
Class Seminar Leads to Coveted Internship for Canadian University Dubai PR Student

August 4th, 2019: Fatma Ali, a third-year Bachelor of Communications student at Canadian University Dubai, has secured a much sought-after internship with leading global public relations firm, Weber Shandwick. Shandwick is renowned as a leading communications and engagement firm—named 2019 Large Consultancy of the Year at the PRCA MENA Awards...

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Student Affairs
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.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
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.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Department of Communication and Media
Canadian University Dubai Dean Chairs Industry Conference on Sensor Technology

July 14th, 2019: Dr. Sam Kherat, Dean of Graduate Studies, Research and Incubators at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), led the debate among delegates from prominent engineering and technology firms when he chaired the International VDI Conference on Sensors for Off-Highway Machines, hosted recently in Berlin, Germany.

School of Management
Graduate
Canadian University Dubai extends hospitality sector collaborations with Ibis Styles MoU

July 11th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ibis Styles Hotels Jumeirah, building on its existing portfolio of corporate partnerships with the local hospitality sector. Signed by Mr. Muhammad Mujtaba Haider, General Manager of Ibis Styles Hotels Jumeirah, and Mr. Hennie Ferreira, Chief Operating...

School of Management
Marketing & Communications
Canadian University Dubai signs MoU with Millennium Group hotel

July 7th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai and Copthorne Hotel Dubai, a member of the Millennium Hotels Group, have come together to boost the skills supply to the local hospitality sector with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will foster closer collaboration between the university and industry.

School of Management
Marketing & Communications
Canadian University Dubai hosts prestigious L’Oréal Assessment Center

July 7th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai has played host to an exciting and productive L’Oréal Assessment Center, staged to select candidates for the company’s prestigious Summer Graduate Program taking place this August. Held on campus on July 4th, the event brought together over 40 invited candidates to take part in...

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Canadian University Dubai Students Win Big at World Bank Backed Skills Initiative

July 2nd, 2019: Canadian University Dubai students, Farouk Dalhatu and Nida Ali, have demonstrated their aptitude for next-generation technology, winning the top two places in a skills for the future competition organized by The World Bank, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE).

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Canadian University Dubai Celebrates Canada Day

July 1st 2019: Canadian University Dubai proudly came together to mark the 152nd Canada Day on July 1st, in a grand celebration to commemorate the birth of the nation. Dressed in the Canadian colors of red and white, the whole community gathered in the campus grounds to join in observing this momentous annual occasion.

Marketing & Communications
Canadian University Dubai Hosts Award Ceremony for Graduate Students’ Poster Competition Winners

June 30th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has recognized the winners of the 2nd Graduate Students’ Poster Competition at an award ceremony held on June 20th at the Shangri La Hotel. The event was an informal gathering for students, faculty, management and industry experts, to network and to celebrate participants’ achievements throughout the Competition.

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CUD graduate helps create the future in Expo 2020 Design Role

June 18th, 2019: Rahul Binyani, a graduate of the Bachelor of Architecture at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), is helping to realize the theme of ‘Connecting Minds, Creating the Future’ as one of the masterminds behind the design and build of visitor facilities at the fast-approaching Expo 2020 Dubai.

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Canadian University Dubai Student Develops a Security System Ensuring the Safety of Passengers in Vehicles

June 18th 2019: Canadian University Dubai Engineering student, Ali Jassim, has been featured in an article published by the popular Arabic-language newspaper, ‘Al Bayan’, showcasing his innovative and intelligent solution to lower incidences of car accidents and to regulate traffic, using modern sensor technology.

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.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Department of Communication and Media
Canadian University Dubai students awarded honorary mention at P&T Design Competition

June 17th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai architecture students, Basil Ahmed and Khateeja Banu, have been awarded an honorary mention at the P&T Architectural Design Competition titled “Giving Back To The Community”, organized by the globally recognized architectural design firm, P&T Group.

CUD Students win top-three spot in Milan Urban Design Contest

June 11th, 2019: Fourth year architecture students, Isra Elagib and Muath Al-Marri, have been recognized among a field of top young designers when they represented Canadian University Dubai in the Saint Gobain’s Multi Comfort Housing Competition 2019. The students’ hard work and determination led them to achieve 3rd place overall at the national level competition, hosted at Dubai Chamber of Commerce last month.

School of Architecture and Interior Design
Student Affairs
Canadian University Dubai researcher reveals technology needs of smart city infrastructure

May 23rd, 2019: As Dubai presses forward with its 2021 smart city agenda, Canadian University Dubai Assistant Professor, Dr. Moayad Aloqaily, has revealed some of the technological solutions needed to help realise the strategy in a recent academic paper featured in leading industry research publication, the IEEE Communications Magazine.

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Canadian University Dubai Chancellor discusses actions for inclusion

May 16th, 2019: Following the successful gala event, 'Music is our Voice', which brought together people of determination and the local school community in a spectacular celebration of music, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Chancellor, Mr. Buti Saeed Al Ghandi, has spoken to Edarabia about the institution's actions towards promoting inclusion.

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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.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Department of Communication and Media
Events and Tourism Students visit Arabian Travel Market

April 28th, 2019: Students from our new Events and Tourism Program visited the 27th Annual Arabian Travel Market Exhibition held in the Dubai International Exhibition and Convention Centre. They were accompanied by Dr. Iva Bulatovic, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Management.

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CUD hosts Dubai City Sound Summer Concert

May 4th, 2019: CUD played host to Dubai City Sound (DCS) performing their annual summer season concert.

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CUD assistant professor shares architectural expertise with academia and industry

April 29th, 2019: Mr. Luca Donner, Assistant Professor of Architecture at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been called upon to share his professional expertise at two international events hosted in the month of March.

CUD students win second place at IEEE Engineering Design Competition 2019

April 27th, 2019: Students from the Department of Engineering took part in the annual Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Day held in the American University of Ras Al Khaimah.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering
Canadian University Dubai wins International Collaboration of the Year accolade at prestigious Forbes Higher Education Awards

April 25th, 2019: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been awarded the accolade of International Collaboration of the Year at the inaugural Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards, hosted on 24th April at the Taj Hotel in Business Bay, Dubai.

Marketing & Communications
Students show off their skills at CUD’s got Talent

April 24th, 2019: The audience in the Red Theatre was treated to an array of talent from our students ranging through music, song, dance and even juggling!

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