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November 2nd, 2016: Dr. Constantin Spiridonidis, visiting Associate Professor at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has opened the School of Architecture and Design lecture series on ‘The New and the Familiar’ with a presentation on theories and trends in architectural education.

November 2nd, 2016: The Dubai Real Estate Institute and The Impact Hub Dubai have announced the fifth round of the enterprise competition, Emirati Launchpad, at a recent presentation to students at Canadian University Dubai (CUD).

November 2nd, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has revealed the winners of its second annual student design competition, organized in conjunction with Dubai Design Week to celebrate emerging local talent in the industry.

November 1st, 2016: The second annual Library Week event hosted by Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has this year celebrated the UAE Year of Reading 2016. Declared by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE Year of Reading set out to create a generation of book lovers...

November 1st, 2016: The collaboration between Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and US higher education institution, Lawrence Technology University (LTU), has been reaffirmed during a recent visit by LTU faculty to the CUD campus.

October 30th, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has signed an agreement with prestigious Ontario-based institution, Queen’s University, to extend the range of opportunities available for undergraduate students transferring their studies to Canada.

October 20th, 2016: Research conducted by Dr. Franziska Apprich, Assistant Professor at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has revealed how an extraordinary psychological phenomenon known as autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) can help students to alleviate the immense pressure and anxiety surrounding exams.

October 19th, 2016: Dr. Anas Najdawi, Chair of the e-Business program at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has joined a panel of industry leaders to discuss the impact of ICT innovation at a recent Middle East Innovation Day organized by leading global ICT solutions provider, Huawei.

October 19th, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) graduate, Mohamed Fayed, is among a team of graduates that has taken first place in a challenging design competition to conceptualize a sustainable community development in the UAE.

October 18th, 2016: Student entrepreneur, Abzal Assembekov, has been adding to his already impressive portfolio of achievements with two recent accolades from the UAE business community.

October 17th, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been recognized as a leading academic institution in the region, collecting two accolades at the 2016 Middle East Education Leadership Awards, held recently in Dubai.

October 16th, 2016 Queen’s University, one of the leading Canadian universities, is offering UAE students an opportunity to pursue higher studies in Canada, through an emerging collaboration with Canadian University Dubai (CUD).

Each McGill-UAE fellow will receive up to $52,500 (Canadian Dollars) each year to cover tuition and living expenses

October 12th, 2016: Mr. David Zutautas, international relationship manager at Brock University in Canada has met with students at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) to showcase the unique opportunities available to transfer to the institution’s campus in Ontario.

October 12th, 2016: Students from the School of Media & Communication Studies (SCMS) at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been learning more about the city’s judicial processes and services during a recent site visit to the Dubai Courts.

October 11th, 2016: Students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) are set to compete with young innovators from across the UAE’s leading universities in an education challenge that aims to harness information and communication technologies to achieve positive social impact.

Dubai, October 6, 2016: McGill University, ranked No 1 in Canada and 30 th globally, has launched the McGill-UAE Fellowships to be awarded to exceptional Master’s and PhD students from the UAE to pursue advanced studies in any Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics discipline offered at McGill University.

Ms. Julie Beeton, a noted Canadian immigration lawyer and founder of immigration and education consultancy Beeton & Co provided valuable tips on studying and migrating to Canada at an interactive ‘Transfer to Canada’ Information Session held at the Red Theatre of Canadian University Dubai.

Dubai, September 26, 2016 : Dr Karlson ‘Charlie’ Hargroves, world-renowned sustainability transitions consultant, researcher and author, has highlighted the need for UAE to adopt advanced integrated transportation and renewable energy solutions, as the country races to implement the ambitious Vision 2021 against the backdrop of being one of the fastest growing desert nations in the world.

September 6th, 2016: Two students from the School of Communication and Media Studies are set to embark upon an international education experience following the award of the annual Canada Day Scholarships at Canadian University Dubai (CUD).

September 5th, 2016: As part of Design Week 2016, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is hosting a competition that will challenge university students to use their creativity to showcase the Dubai Smart City Initiative.

August 29th, 2016: Director of graduate studies programs at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), Dr. Marc Poulin, has been sharing his expertise in business education with government officials, educators and business students from India during two recent events focusing on higher education policy and practice.

August 25th, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has launched a new initiative that aims to promote and support employee education and work-related learning among the UAE workforce.

August 25th, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has signed a landmark partnership agreement with leading US university Georgia Tech, which will see the creation of the region’s first research lab focusing on the development of the Physical Internet.

August 22nd, 2016: Members of the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Student Council have attended the 7th University Scholars Leadership Symposium convened by social change organization, Humanitarian Affairs.