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Professors of Human Resource Management, Dr. Rommel Sergio and Dr. Maria Jade Catalan Opulencia, have both been named among the nominees for the 2016 Global Top 50 Educators Award, due to be presented in the UK later this year.

January 17th, 2016: Given the importance of ethics in the corporate world, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has recently conducted a poll, in partnership with Bayt.com, to ascertain the role that business leaders play in encouraging ethical conduct in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

January 14th, 2016 Dr. Franziska Apprich, Assistant Professor in the School of Communication and Media Studies at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been awarded the title of Outstanding Scientist at the Venus International Foundation Research Awards (VIFRA). She received the accolade for her pioneering study into autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR), a psychological phenomenon that can provide an outlet from the pressures of modern-day media overload.

January 6th, 2016: Mr. Luca Donner, Assistant Professor of Architecture at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been named among the 100 Architects of the Year 2015 by the Korean Institute of Architects (KIA), coinciding with an exhibition at Culture Station Seoul 284, which featured some of his unique design work.

January 4th, 2016: The latest data collected for the UAE Center for Higher Education Data and Statistics (CHEDS) reveals that Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has recorded a year-on-year increase in satisfaction levels with key performance indicators since the assessment process began in 2012.

January 3rd, 2016: Research conducted by a team of academics led by Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Assistant Professor, Ms. Jeanette Teh, has revealed that universities could help stimulate entrepreneurship in the Middle East by providing students with training and support in the field.

The 'Fallen Wings' sculpture emphasises a lost connection between the earth and the sky. Structured by metal wires and covered by white cloth, the organic biomorphic shape expresses the flight and how light can bond humans with the sky.

December 20th, 2015: Professor Sanjay K. Jha, Deputy Director of the Australian Centre for Cyber Security at the University of New South Wales, has been discussing the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead with the emergence of the Internet of Things, at a recent guest lecture hosted by Canadian University Dubai (CUD).

A team of students from Canadian University Dubai has set out to help unite the deaf and non-deaf communities of the UAE through a mobile application that teaches users the fundamentals of Emirati sign-language.

December 15th, 2015: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) was one of five UAE universities selected by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to showcase its portfolio of innovative teaching methodologies during a recent visit from faculty based at Stanford University, USA.

December 15th, 2015: Students from across Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have taken to the stage to showcase their hidden talents during a fun-filled evening of performances at the annual Student Council Entertainment Night.

December 14th, 2015: Two groups of students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) are working on the development of unique initiatives aimed at transforming city life, as part of this year’s Ericsson Innovation Awards.

December 13th, 2015: Students, faculty and staff at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have come together in a series of fun and educational activities to mark the University’s first ever Library Days event.

December 8th, 2015: Dr. Brian R. Sinclair, an award-winning Professor of Architecture and Environmental Design, and former Dean of the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Environmental Design, has been speaking about the future challenges for the design industry during a public lecture hosted by Canadian University Dubai (CUD).

December 8th, 2015: As the first university in the UAE to embrace the newest trend in social media, Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has already attracted a strong following with its daily snaps of campus life.

Three groups of students from Canadian University Dubai have taken part in the 2015 Emirates Environmental Group public speaking competition, with one team taking the second runner up position in the 15th edition of the annual debating challenge.

December 7th, 2015: An innovative mobile application being developed by a team of students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been commended by Sharjah Police following a recent presentation of the technology at the Force’s Seminar on Innovation in Police Security.

December 7th, 2015: The dichotomy between local values and global architecture was the subject of the latest industry-focused lecture presented by Canadian University Dubai (CUD) professor of architecture, Mr. Luca Donner, during a recent seminar hosted by the College of Architecture Engineering and Design at Kingdom University Bahrain.

December 6th, 2015: The work of talented students from across Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has been showcased during a four-day campus exhibition to mark UAE Innovation Week 2015. Day one saw students from the School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology (SEAST) demonstrate their innovative mobile applications, including SmartCart, a retail app that was ranked among the top five inventions at this year’s UAE m-Government Service Awards. SEAST students also provided a live demo of their robotics skills, following their recent victory in the UAE finals of the GCC Robotics Challenge.

December 6th, 2015: Mr. Massimo Imparato, Assistant Professor in the School of Architecture and Interior Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD), has been leading the debate on the future of design at a regional summit held recently in Dubai.

November 30th, 2015: Students at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been given an exclusive insight into employment opportunities with one of the world’s most valuable real estate development companies, during a recent visit from representatives of the Emaar Properties Group.

November 30th, 2015: The School of Architecture and Design at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has recently hosted a visit from Professor of Architectural Technology, Norman Wienand, to explore future collaborations on curriculum development and student and faculty exchanges with UK-based institution, Sheffield Hallam University.

November 30th, 2015: Students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been hearing from the Dubai Police ‘Dubai Watch’ team about the UAE’s criminal, traffic and anti-drug laws during an interactive awareness-raising session held recently on campus.

November 30th, 2015: A team of students from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) is working to unite the deaf and non-deaf communities in the UAE through the creation of an innovative mobile application, as part of an initative to promote social responsibility.

November 30th, 2015: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has marked the 44th UAE National Day with a range of campus-wide festivities that celebrated the culture and heritage of the UAE. This year’s event also paid tribute to the country’s heroic martyrs, in recognition of the UAE’s first annual Commemoration Day.