In the Media
CUD Professor Speaks at International Conference on Wireless and Telecommunication
May 24th, 2016: Dr. Adel Ben Mnaouer, Associate Professor in the School of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has addressed the second International Conference and Business Expo on Wireless and Telecommunication, held recently in Dubai.
CUD Graduate Adds International Award to Photography Portfolio
May 23rd, 2016: Anique Ahmed, a graduate of the Bachelor of Architecture program at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has added a La Grande Photo International Photography Award to his growing portfolio of industry accolades, taking first place in the architecture category of the annual artistic photography competition.
CUD Partners with Csr Training Institute on Corporate Education Programs
May 23rd, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has established a partnership with international organization, the CSR Training Institute, to bring tailor-made management, leadership and strategy-development training programs to Dubai’s corporate community.
Water Conservation Project Wins CUD High School Innovation Challenge
May 18th, 2016: A unique invention aimed at conserving natural rainwater for use in irrigation systems has won a national high school innovation competition, organized by Canadian University Dubai (CUD).
CUD and Huawei Join Forces to Promote Youth Innovation
May 17th, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has joined forces with leading global ICT solutions provider, Huawei, to support the empowerment of students through innovation in the context of the UAE’s move towards an information-based economy.
CUD Team Highly Commended in National Research Competition
May 16th, 2016: A group of four engineering students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been highly commended in the fourth annual UAE Undergraduate Student Research Competition, held recently in Abu Dhabi.
SCMS Students Learn About the Role of Communication in Intercultural Relations
May 15th, 2016: Students from the School of Communication and Media Studies (SCMS) have been hearing from the British Government’s Arabic Media Spokesperson, Mr. Edwin Samuel, about the importance of communication in connecting nations, during a recent talk at Canadian University Dubai (CUD).
Engineering Community Lighten-up! Hosts First Success Stories Sunday Event
May 15th, 2016: A lineup of students and guest speakers have been sharing their success stories and the lessons they learnt along the way at the first Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Success Stories Sunday event, hosted by the university’s new engineering community, Lighten-up!
CUD Alumni Reunite to Take on Student Basketball Team
May 15th, 2016: Alumni from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have reunited to go head to head with existing students in the first meeting of the current and former university basketball teams.
CUD Professor’s Research Features in 10th Anniversary Design Industry Publication
May 12th, 2016: Research conducted by Canadian University Dubai (CUD) design professor, Ms. Sophie Johnson, has been featured in a publication produced to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the UAE Association of Professional Interior Designers (APID).
CUD Professor Discusses Impact of Art on the Brain at World Art Dubai
May 11th, 2016: Dr. Efthymios Papatzikis, professor of educational neuroscience at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been discussing the impact of art on the human brain, during a talk at the World Art Dubai event held recently at Dubai World Trade Centre.
Former Canadian Premier Discusses Education, Immigration and the Environment During Visit to CUD
May 10th, 2016: The Honorable Jean Charest, 29th Premier of Québec and former Deputy Prime Minister of Canada, has been discussing some of the foremost political and social challenges facing the global community, during a recent visit to Canadian University Dubai (CUD).
CUD Living Lab Gives Architecture Students a Sense of Space
May 1st, 2016: A section of the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) campus has been transformed into a living laboratory, to help students in the School of Architecture and Interior Design to develop their sense of space.
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Visits CUD
April 27th, 2016: Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, has answered students’ questions on leadership, education and global politics, during a recent visit to the Canadian University Dubai (CUD) campus.
HE Sheikh Nahyan Presides Over CUD 10th Anniversary Convocation
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, has presided over the 6th convocation of Canadian University Dubai in a ceremony that commemorated the 10th anniversary of the University’s establishment in the UAE.
CUD Students Display Creative Talent at Innovation Expo
April 26th, 2016: Students from across Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been showcasing their creative and enterprising talents during the University’s inaugural Innovation Expo, held recently on campus.
Canadian University Dubai Convenes International Conference on Leadership, Innovation and Entrepreneurship
April 24th, 2016: Canadian University Dubai has brought together speakers from over 30 countries to debate the emerging challenges and long-term solutions to some of the key business challenges arising in the globalized economy, at a two-day international conference hosted at Atlantis – The Palm, Dubai.
H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad Opens CUD Conference
April 20th, 2016: Former Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, has been sharing his insights on leadership as a key driver of the global economy, citing Dubai as the “perfect example of what leadership means and what leadership can do.”
SAID Students Explore Architectural Sights of Seoul
April 17th, 2016: Students from the School of Architecture and Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been experiencing the spectacular architectural sights of Seoul, during a recent field trip to the South Korean capital.
CUD President Receives Golden Globe for Leadership in Education
April 17th, 2016: President and Vice Chancellor of Canadian University Dubai, Pr. Karim Chelli, has received the Asian Confederation of Business Golden Globe Tiger Award for Education Leadership, at a ceremony held recently in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
CUD Student Wins AED 1 Million in Traditional Dance Competition
April 14th, 2016: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) student, Bishr Bin Rashid Bin Bishr, has triumphed in the Al Maidan Al-Youla dance contest, taking away the first prize of AED 1 million in the 2016 edition of the annual competition.
CUD Graduate Appointed Middle East Delegate to International Youth Forum
April 13th, 2016: Rahaf Al Saif, a graduate of Environmental Health Management at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been selected to represent the Middle East region at The Youth Forum for People and Wildlife, organized by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), in collaboration with the Disney Conservation Fund.
CUD Professor’s Designs Feature in Two New Industry Publications
April 5th, 2016: A number of designs from the professional portfolio of Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Assistant Professor, Mr. Luca Donner, have been featured in two recent publications for the architectural design industry.
UOIT Professor Reveals Challenges and Rewards of Field Research in the Arab World
April 3rd, 2016: Dr. Aziz Douai, Associate Professor of Communication & Digital Media at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT), has delivered a guest lecture on the challenges, pitfalls and rewards that audience researchers face when carrying out fieldwork studies in the Arab world.
SAID Faculty Share Latest Research Findings
March 30th, 2016: Professors from the School of Architecture and Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai have been sharing the findings of their latest academic studies during the first in a series of events to showcase research conducted within the School.