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Dec 19, 2020, 19:33 PM

As part of its comprehensive global event ‘EDU 2030 – Future of Education Series’, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) recently launched the ‘Future Schools 2030’ professional development certificate for high school principals, teachers, and counselors, which garnered over 500 participants hailing from more than 24 countries across the world including the US, UK, Canada and Germany.

Dec 15, 2020, 01:22 AM

Following the launch of its “Health and Wellness Ambassador Program”, the College of Health Sciences (CoHS) has announced its Health and Wellness Ambassadors (HWAs) for the academic year 2020-2021, during a pinning ceremony that was held at ADU’s campus in Abu Dhabi.

Dec 9, 2020, 18:42 PM

Abu Dhabi University organized a two-week winter camp for young innovators. Targeted at high school students, the camp was oriented around the theme ‘Entrepreneurship: How to Start Up Your Business’, with the aim to empower them with new skills and the confidence to demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset.

Nov 26, 2020, 09:31 AM

ADU has launched the Bloomberg Finance Lab at its College of Business (CoB), granted to the University in 2019 by the Ministry of Education (MoE).

Nov 25, 2020, 18:11 PM

Over the past two years, Abu Dhabi University has welcomed distinguished leaders in the field of higher education to its senior leadership team. These valuable additions to the team are recruited from the world’s finest academic institutions.

Nov 25, 2020, 13:18 PM

The Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society’s Abu Dhabi University (ADU) Chapter is hosting a virtual guest speaker event starting from October 3rd till November 14th. The event covers a wide range of topics including challenges in management before and after COVID-19, ethical leadership, and more.

Nov 23, 2020, 15:58 PM

In line with the UAE’s wise leadership’s efforts in supporting frontline workers, Abu Dhabi University (ADU), in collaboration with Emirati Marshals, has launched an educational center under the slogan ‘Our Duty’ to provide a comprehensive educational environment for students volunteering at the COVID-19 testing center at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC).

Nov 20, 2020, 21:30 PM

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to continue encouraging health and well-being and coinciding with Dubai Fitness Challenge 2020, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) held a sports event for its Abu Dhabi and Al Ain campus faculty and staff members, at Hudayriyat’s new leisure, sports and entertainment destination in Abu Dhabi, developed by Modon Properties.

Nov 8, 2020, 13:53 PM

ADU's Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering in the College of Engineering (CoE), Dr. Anas Al Tarabsheh, has received a U.S. patent registered under “US20180372073A1-15/995,760” for presenting a modified photovoltaic-wind hybrid energy system, which combines both Photovoltaic and wind energy resources in a single system as an alternative concept for the conventional PV-wind hybrid systems.

Nov 2, 2020, 17:44 PM

ADU has been ranked first in the region for international faculty and students’ diversity according to the 2021 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) Arab Region University Rankings, improving six places in international faculty and seven places in international students since the previous cycle.

Oct 25, 2020, 17:54 PM

ADU's Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at the College of Engineering (CoE), Dr. Omar Chaalal, has been granted US patent under 10711178, for inventing a novel green process that uses two types of plant extracts that increase the total oil recovery to 96% of initial oil in place (IOIP) at reservoir temperature during the tertiary recovery mode.

Oct 22, 2020, 19:37 PM

On the occasion of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) College of Health Sciences (CHS) and Health and Wellness Ambassadors’ Program (HWA) are joining forces to host ADU’s first-ever Breast Cancer Awareness Webinar.

Oct 22, 2020, 19:31 PM

ADU announced that students from its College of Engineering (CoE) won the top three places in Abu Dhabi NASA’s Space Apps 2020 Challenge, the world’s largest global hackathon for building innovative solutions for earth and space.

Oct 18, 2020, 18:06 PM

ADU has integrated modern technologies into its curricula including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), as well as 3D technology, to allow engineering students to continue their practical work remotely.

Oct 15, 2020, 16:47 PM

More than 15 influential women in the engineering sector from across the globe are set to share their expertise and discuss the challenges they face in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region in the Abu Dhabi University’s first-ever virtual Women in Engineering Forum titled ‘Bringing the Gender Gap: Challenges, Demands and Opportunities’.

Oct 7, 2020, 11:24 AM

In the wake of COVID-19, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has focused its efforts in recent months to convert its programs to distance learning using the range of educational technologies available at the university.

Sep 21, 2020, 17:14 PM

ADU today launched a new initiative, in collaboration with Emirates Red Crescent (ERC), Lulu Group International and PepsiCo, with the goal of providing relief for Sudanese families impacted by the heavy floods that have occurred in recent weeks.

Sep 9, 2020, 11:35 AM

ADU has welcomed one of the best known leaders in higher education in the region, Professor Thomas J. Hochstettler, as its new Provost, joining an already distinguished and highly qualified leadership team under the direction of Chancellor Professor Waqar Ahmad.

Sep 3, 2020, 16:17 PM

ADU has launched a series of online courses under its latest initiative entitled ‘Investing in our Community’. The initiative kicked off in July and continued throughout the month of August. It delivered a number of workshops and educational sessions aimed at teachers, working professionals, and high school seniors, it also guided students interested in pursuing higher education.

Aug 30, 2020, 18:20 PM

ADU has expanded the academic offerings at its new Tahnoun bin Mohammed campus in Al Ain to include nine new degrees as part of Al Ain Campus’s 40 undergraduate and postgraduate programs.