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The role of data in decision making: Guest Speaker Priyanka De Noronha speaks to CUD MBA students as part of Faculty of Management Speaker Series

Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021: Priyanka De Noronha, Johnson & Johnson Canada, participated in the Faculty of Management’s Speaker Series as a guest speaker during Professor Davide Contu MBA643 Business Research Methods class. The topic of discussion was around the use of data for decision making.

School of Management
In memory of Mr. Aproniano “Paul” Ducalang, Former Finance Manager

With immense sadness, we must share with you news of Mr. Aproniano (Paul) Indita Ducalang’s passing on October 28, 2020

Canadian University Dubai’s Faculty of Management Research Committee is focused on results

October 12, 2020: Canadian University Dubai’s Faculty of Management’s Research Committee, chaired by Dr Agata Stachowicz–Stanusch, organized, on September 30, 2020, an online seminar titled Getting Published: Tales of success and failure.

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Advertising and PR agencies need to accelerate their digital transformation to create meaningful brands for clients

Marie Madeleine Salmon (pictured), Head of Information Centre, Publicis, the third most important advertising group in the world, brought information to students about how global advertising groups need to implement a digital transformation - a collaboration initiated by Dr. Pablo Medina, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Communications, Arts, and Science, Canadian University Dubai.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Incentivizing acceptability of climate change mitigation measures and adoption of low carbon lifestyles in the Gulf region

Climate change poses major risks for Gulf countries, potentially affecting their food security, water processing, and public health to an alarming extent, in a region where temperatures are already critically high. These countries have been undergoing an exponential economic and population growth, accompanied by a sustained growth in Greenhouse Gas emissions. To curb climate change, besides switching towards an energy mix with less fossil fuels, it is urgent to foster low-carbon lifestyles amongst the residents: for instance, in terms of transportation and energy consumption.

School of Communication and Creative Industries
Department of Public Health
CUD’s New Student Orientation goes virtual

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) held its first-ever virtual orientation to welcome new students to the Fall 2020 semester. The virtual event, held on August 26, 2020, opened by Dr. Rami El Khatib, Associate Vice-President, Student Affairs, included information about how students can virtually engage with regular campus activities.

Student Affairs
CUD Professor’s research paper on finding a solution to imbalanced data was published in international journal

A research paper by Dr. Firuz Kamalov, Associate Professor, Faculty of Engineering, Applied Science Technology at Canadian University Dubai, in collaboration with Dmitry Denisov of Deloitte/Careem, on finding a solution to deal with imbalanced data using the Gamma distribution was published in the leading AI journal, Knowledge-Based Systems.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Computer Engineering and Computational Sciences
In memory of Dr. Rawah Nahhas, Assistant Professor, Faculty of Communication, Arts and Sciences

With immense sadness, we must share with you news of Dr. Rawa Nahhas’ passing on 24 September, 2020. For many years, she was a pillar in the Faculty of Communication, Arts and Science as an Assistant Professor, and she was a personal friend to many at Canadian University Dubai (CUD).

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Canadian University Dubai Interior Design students earn spot at international design competition

September 22, 2020: CUD students Manal Alzantuti and Riam Franz from the Bachelor of Science in Interior Design earned one of the nine finalist spots at the Accor Design Awards 2020 ‘Reinterpret the Orient Express’. Both students were invited to attend the virtual workshops and award ceremony in Accor Hotels Paris headquarters.

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Canadian University Dubai Architecture students earn spot at international design competition

September 22, 2020: Faisal AlMahyawi and Somaya Abdul Muhsin from CUD's Bachelor of Architecture program earned one of the ten finalist spots for the School of Thought - School Redefines Learning competition in Toronto, Canada. They were awarded with People's Choice Award and the project was shortlisted to be published by the editorial team as part of UNI’s Yearbook Series 3 (2020 – 2021).

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Department of Architecture
CUD’s Information Office opened at City Walk

CUD’s expansion to City walk is underway! The CUD Information office opened at the new location on August 27, 2020. The office is open for information, registration, and document review from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm every day.

Marketing & Communications
In memory of Dr. Raymond Hebert, Former Board Member

It is with immense sadness that we must share with you news of the recent death of Dr. Raymond P. Herbert, University Board member and personal friend to many at Canadian University Dubai (CUD).

Marketing & Communications
Canadian University Dubai virtually celebrates Canada Day

July 2, 2020: Canada Day is Canada’s birthday, and this year, Canada turns 153 years old. Marked by the union of its provinces, Canada Day is celebrated formally as a historical milestone toward an independent nation and informally around the northern country as a kick-off to the summer season.

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

June 9, 2020: Canadian University Dubai (CUD) becomes the first CEPR-certified university in the MENA region after receiving the Certification in Education for Public Relations (CEPR) from the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) for its Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Public Relations major.

Department of Communication and Media
CUD MBA Alumni wins Best Emirati Employee in Private Sector Award

Mohammed Sabt, a recent Canadian University Dubai MBA graduate, currently employed by HSBC, was honoured by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, United Arab Emirates Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai as the Best Emirati Employee in the Private Sector.

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Canadian University Dubai’s 10th Graduation Ceremony Reaches New Heights

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 6th June 2020: Canadian University Dubai made history last night as it became the first university in the world to display images of its graduating class on the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa.

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WE ARE EXPANDING TO CITY WALK

We’re excited to announce our university’s major expansion this September - we will be taking over City Walk’s ‘iconic’ buildings!

Marketing & Communications
CUD Student Chosen as an Artist to Represent Brand Dubai’s Partnership with RTA

Sheikha Fekri, an Environmental Health Management student at Canadian University Dubai, was chosen as one of the artists designing RTA’s parking meters around Dubai with Brand Dubai.

Department of Public Health
Canadian University Dubai and University of Lyon sign MoU to pursue joint academic and research activities

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) and University of Lyon (Université de Lyon) have entered into a partnership to launch joint academic and research activities, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Dubai recently.

Academic Affairs
CUD Signs Partnership Agreement with Red Hat Academy

Canadian University Dubai and Red Hat Academy have signed an agreement to bring Red Hat Academy courses to the university students.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Computer Engineering and Computational Sciences
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Powered Drone Wins First Prize at CUD Innovation Day

“Morshedy”, an AI powered drone equipped with Bluetooth wireless speaker, was awarded the first prize at Innovation Day celebrated at Canadian University Dubai.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Physician sentiment and industry engagement: Guest Speaker Dr. Ahmed Moussa speaks to CUD MBA students as part of Faculty of Management Speaker Series

On February 27, 2021, Dr. Ahmed Moussa, Global Lead of Go-To-Market Transformation at Sanofi Global, participated in Canadian University Dubai’s (CUD) Faculty of Management’s Speaker Series as a Guest Speaker to MBA students. The topic of discussion was physician sentiment and industry engagement.

School of Management
Canadian University Dubai (CUD) Earns ACCA Accreditation

Canadian University Dubai (CUD) has achieved another milestone in its degree program accreditations. After fully assessing the Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting and Finance of CUD, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has awarded students who are going to graduate from CUD on or after January 1st,...

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CUD Interior Design student wins first prize in ‘Urban Thinkers’ competition

Interior Design course students attended the international 'Urban Thinkers' seminar, hosted by Driven Properties, in conjunction with FIABCI worldwide and the United Nations.

School of Architecture and Interior Design
Department of Interior Design
CUD Professor’s Co-Invention – An Air Quality Monitoring Device - Gets U.S. Patent

Dubai, December 9, 2019: A path-breaking air quality monitoring device-co-invented by a Professor from Canadian University Dubai (CUD) in collaboration with researchers from two other universities has received a U.S. patent.

School of Engineering, Applied Science and Technology
Department of Computer Engineering and Computational Sciences