Canadian University Dubai — Local Stakeholder Engagement
Our Commitment
Canadian University Dubai actively engages with local stakeholders to co-design educational initiatives, address community challenges, and foster social responsibility. Through formal Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with government and industry, student-led volunteer drives, and public awareness workshops, CUD ensures that its impact extends far beyond the campus.
Formal Partnerships with Government and Industry
CUD maintains structured local stakeholder engagement through strategic MoUs and sponsored programs.
| Local Stakeholder | Type | Collaboration Details | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Health Authority (DHA) | Government | Chancellor's Scholarship (since 2015). One DHA employee per year receives a full MBA placement at CUD. | Promotes higher education and workforce development within the local government healthcare sector. |
| Al Wasl Sports Club | Local Sports Org | MoU (June 2021) to expand sports-management education. Includes student internships, joint research, and a fast-track professional course. | Builds capacity across the UAE’s growing sports management sector. |
| Dubai Police | Government | Educational field trip to Dubai Police HQ (Oct 2024). Communication students explored AI, drones, and human rights in modern policing. | Educates students on public safety and leadership through direct government engagement. |
| Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) | NGO | Hosted an EEG youth workshop for 11 UAE universities ("Sustainability: The Way Forward"). | Empowers students across the UAE to adopt sustainable living habits. |
Community and Volunteer Initiatives
CUD students and faculty engage directly with local communities through volunteerism and creative projects.
| Initiative | Local Stakeholder | Action and Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Community Care Drive | Local Labour Camp & CUD Support Staff | Students in the Business Ethics & CSR course packaged 130 bags of clothing, food, and essentials for a 100-man labour camp and 30 university support staff (security, cleaning). |
| Anti-Bullying Campaign | GEMS Wellington School | CUD Communications students co-wrote and recorded a song, "You're Dubai," with the GEMS school choir to celebrate diversity and condemn bullying. |
| CUD-HOGENT Hackathon | Hogent University (Belgium) & Local Industry Mentors | 80 students developed urban solutions for food waste and public transit, judged by an international panel of business leaders. |
Public Workshops and Social Awareness
CUD hosts public events to address critical social issues and engage the wider community.
- International Women's Day Workshop (2016): Hosted an on-campus workshop on "Sexual Harassment at Workplace," training attendees (students, faculty, and guests) to recognize and act on harassment.
- SheFighter Event (2016): Hosted Lina Khalifeh (founder of the regional "SheFighter" self-defense initiative) to raise awareness about violence against women and train female students in self-defense tactics.
Alignment with National and Global Goals
These activities align with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), particularly UN Target 16.7 (ensure responsive, inclusive, participatory and representative decision-making at all levels). By actively engaging with local stakeholders—from government bodies to local labour camps—CUD fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and socially responsible community.
For more information, contact the Community Outreach Office or Student Affairs at studentaffairs@cud.ac.ae.