In the Media
Design Students Create Light Installation to Depict Journey of Life
December 12th, 2016: Students from the School of Architecture and Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have exhibited their unique interpretation of the journey of life at the Light Middle East Conference 2016.
CUD Professor to Discuss Benefits of Shyness at Oxford University Conference
December 7th, 2016: A pioneering research paper produced by Dr. Franziska Apprich, Assistant Professor at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been selected for presentation and publication as part of the International Scientific Forum (ISF), to be hosted by the University of Oxford, UK, early next year.
Department of Communication and Media
Communications Professor Discusses Media Education on Dubai Tv
December 7th, 2016: Dr. Wided Dafri, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication & Media Studies at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has featured on local television channel, Sama Dubai, to discuss different aspects of media education at the University.
UNB Reveals Overseas Study Option for CUD Students
December 7th, 2016: Dr. Shelley Rinehart, MBA Director at the University of New Brunswick (UNB), Canada, has hosted a presentation for Canadian University Dubai (CUD) students looking to take advantage of the institutions’ transfer partnership arrangements.
CUD Observes Commemoration Day 2016
December 5th, 2016: Students, faculty and staff at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have come together to mark UAE Commemoration Day 2016, the second annual day of recognition for those who have lost their lives in the line of duty.
Students Debate and Demonstrate Challenges of Electronic Waste
December 5th, 2016: Students from the School of Public Health & Health Sciences at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been discussing the challenges presented by the growing volume of electronic waste produced, at the 2016 Inter-College Public Speaking Competition organized by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG).
CUD Celebrates 45th UAE National Day
November 27th, 2016 : Students, faculty and staff of Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have come together in a celebration of the UAE’s culture and heritage to mark National Day 2016.
CUD Marks UN Designated International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
November 27th, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has marked the United Nations’ International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women with an event to raise awareness of the important global issue.
Dubai Education Builds on Unique Talents of Students with Special Needs
November 27th, 2016: The newly launch Potential Adaptive Child Education (PACE) Centre has quickly established itself as an alternative to traditional Special Education Needs (SEN) provision as it sets out to celebrate and nurture the unique talents of every student in its care.
Architecture Students Lead the Design Debate
November 27th, 2016: Students from the School of Architecture and Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have hosted an interactive symposium to debate the use of style in architectural design.
CUD Professor Spotlights Design Opportunities for Effective Learning Space
November 27th, 2016: Assistant Professor of architecture at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), Mr. Massimo Imparato, has chaired a multi-disciplinary debate surrounding the opportunities that exist within the design industry to create a more effective educational environment for young people.
CUD Joins Educational Technology Debate at Ankabut Users Gathering
November 23rd, 2016: A delegation from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has joined discussions around the theme Read, Research, Innovate at the 13th users meeting, of the Emirates Advanced National Research and Education Network (Ankabut), hosted recently in Abu Dhabi.
CUD Professor Receives Academic Achievement Award at International Social Sciences Conference
November 23rd, 2016: Dr. Rawa Nahhas, Assistant Professor in the School of Liberal Arts & Sciences at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been presented with the Academic Achievement Award for her paper on humanity and sustainability at the Global Conference on Business and Social Sciences, held recently in Dubai.
Etihad Encourages Students to Innovate in New Enterprise Challenge
November 23rd, 2016: Representatives of Etihad Aviation Group have visited Canadian University Dubai (CUD) to introduce the Abu Dhabi airline’s Fikra program, a new initiative that aims to foster entrepreneurship and innovation across the UAE.
CUD Expert Provides Insights Into Growth of E-commerce in the Region
November 23rd, 2016: Dr. Anas Najdawi, Chair of the e-Business program at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has provided his expert insights into the advancement of e-commerce in the region, during a recent televised interview with Al Arabia Business News.
Communications Professor Discusses Role of Rap Music in Arab Youth Culture
November 23rd, 2016: Dr. Mohamed Ben Moussa, Dean of the School of Communication and Media Studies, has been discussing the impact of rap music upon young people in the Arab world, at a recent international communications conference.
Architecture Lecture Series Explores Social Impact of Design
November 23rd, 2016: The latest presentation in the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) School of Architecture and Design lecture series has addressed the social dimensions of architectural design.
Media Students Visit Dubai Media Incorporated
November 23rd, 2016: Students from the School of Communication and Media Studies at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been given firsthand experience of studio operations in a visit to one of the biggest media organizations in the UAE, Dubai Media Incorporated.
New Canadian Ambassador Pays Visit to CUD
November 17th, 2016: His Excellency Mr. Masud Husain has paid an early visit to Canadian University Dubai (CUD) as he assumes his new role as Canada’s ambassador to the UAE.
Cyber Security Expert Discusses Growing Online Threat at CUD-hosted Conference
November 16th, 2016: Dr. Marc Dacier, Principal Scientist for the Cybersecurity Group of the Qatar Computing Research Institute has told a gathering of international security experts and engineers that cyber security issues should be handled at the board-level, in view of the growing threats posed by professional hackers.
Education of the Heart Holds the Key to a Healthy Society
November 14th, 2016: In a global environment increasingly troubled by conflict and unrest, a new research report suggests that the education of the heart can have a transformation role in creating a tolerant, healthy society.
Health Students Get First Hand Insight Into Hospital Safety
November 14th, 2016: Students from the School of Public Health & Health Sciences at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been given a firsthand insight into the functioning of patient safety procedures during a recent trip to Belhoul Specialty Hospital in Dubai.
CUD and Society of Engineers UAE Form New Collaboration
November 14th, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and the Society of Engineers UAE (SOE-UAE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), marking the beginning of a new strategic collaboration between the two organizations.
Communication Students Discover Impacts of Media on Security
November 14th, 2016: Students from the School of Communication and Media Studies at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have heard from a representative of the Dubai Police Force about the impact that the media can have upon security and community solidarity.
CUD Takes Its Place at Global Academic Meeting
November 9th, 2016: Faculty and students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have taken part in an interdisciplinary debate on the world’s foremost societal challenges at the 6th edition of the Global Academic Meeting, held recently in Dubai.