News & Articles

Mar 24, 2020, 13:27 PM

ADU is proud to announce the success of its students in the Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) 2020 edition of the AI Robot competition. The competition challenges students from UAE universities and higher education institutes to design and build industrial robots to be used at EGA’s aluminum smelters.

Mar 22, 2020, 08:49 AM

Following the UAE Ministry of Education’s recent announcement on the closure of all educational facilities for four weeks, Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has focused its efforts to convert our programs for distance learning delivery using the range of educational technologies available to the university.

Mar 17, 2020, 17:28 PM

Due to the uncertain situation around the world caused by COVID-19, all education institutes are closed, and most classes are being undertaken online. Although this is a difficult period for everyone, you can use this time to improve your skills through the multitude of free and paid online learning resources. We’ve listed a selection of these for your information.

Feb 26, 2020, 13:24 PM

Abu Dhabi University (ADU) hosted the second edition of the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competition in a bid to create unique solutions to real world challenges.

Feb 26, 2020, 12:09 PM

ADU officially kicked off the 2019-2020 spring semester this week, welcoming over 7,200 new and returning students across its campuses in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Al Ain.

Feb 20, 2020, 12:21 PM

Members of the ADU community proudly joined the ‘Walk for Education’ organized by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives and Dubai Cares.

Feb 20, 2020, 12:14 PM

Abu Dhabi University’s Interior Design students were pleased to participate in the ‘Touch of Art’ interior design exhibition held at the Abu Dhabi Cultural Center in January.

Feb 18, 2020, 16:20 PM

As part of the College of Business’s International Program, Dr. Fauzia Jabeen, Associate Professor of Management and Head of Engagement and Corporate Relations, was invited to teach for a week at Burgundy School of Business, Dijon, France. The teaching took place on a block week basis (3 – 7 February 2020) with other visiting professors from Canada, Taiwan, Korea, Russia, and South Africa, providing an excellent opportunity to network.

Feb 18, 2020, 09:02 AM

A new coronavirus, known as 2019-nCoV, was initially discovered in China within the Wuhan City of the Hubei Province and has continued to spread. Known as a beta coronavirus, 2019-nCoV, this virus belongs to the coronavirus family. These viruses are found in many types of animals, such as bats, cattle, and camels.

Feb 16, 2020, 15:54 PM

ADU‘s participation in the Abu Dhabi Science Festival ,ADSF2020 organized by ADEK, was well appreciated and ADU received two awards - one for ADU’s scientific booth named ‘Science Scavenger Hunt’ and the other for the participation of the ADU Science Communicators.

Feb 16, 2020, 10:21 AM

ADU will host a series of initiatives and events in honor of the UAE’s fifth annual Innovation Month, with the aim to raise awareness on state-of-the-art innovations and pave the way for the young innovators of tomorrow.

Feb 10, 2020, 17:04 PM

Under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak, the Health and Fitness Fun Festival held at ADNEC brought together health and fitness enthusiasts, medical experts, chefs, fitness clubs, and organizations and businesses focused on healthy living and nutrition. The festival aimed to promote awareness and knowledge of health and fitness.

Feb 6, 2020, 16:00 PM

The first graduating class of Abu Dhabi University’s (ADU) MBA program specializing in Tourism and Event Management were officially honored at a special graduation ceremony today at the University’s main campus in Abu Dhabi.

Feb 3, 2020, 14:33 PM

Dr. Avraam Papastathopoulos, Assistant Professor of Management in the College of Business, has published a paper in the Tourism Management journal (TM). TM is the leading research journal (ABS 2019: 4; Scopus: SNIP 3.374; ABDC Rating: A*) focusing on the planning and management of travel and tourism.

Jan 22, 2020, 16:26 PM

Congratulations to Nada Abdulfattah Ali and Ibrahim Sheibani, senior chemical and mechanical engineering students from our College of Engineering, on their success at the Regional Championship of the 14th Steel Challenge. The Steel Challenge is run annually by ‘Steel University’, part of the World Steel Association.

Jan 22, 2020, 15:25 PM

ADU announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), one of the largest and most respected associations focused exclusively on advancing and bridging the skills gap of the management accounting profession around the world.

Jan 22, 2020, 13:52 PM

ADU revealed that its Doctor of Business Administration’s (DBA) graduating cohorts thus far comprised of 57 students since its inception in 2010, of which 51 are UAE nationals. The program currently includes about 200 students working in various industries such as oil & gas, healthcare, education, information technology and government services.

Jan 12, 2020, 16:44 PM

The College of Business (COB) is proud to announce the successful series of research seminar presentations organized throughout the Fall Semester 2019. These seminars have been a great avenue for knowledge sharing and exchange of research ideas among COB colleagues.

Jan 6, 2020, 13:16 PM

Stemming from its belief in the importance of integrating emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in the education ecosystem, Abu Dhabi University oversaw comprehensive transformation of 33 of its scientific laboratories in the College of Engineering to become AI-ready.

Dec 30, 2019, 09:33 AM

The SRM (Safety Risk Management) department of the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) held the Global Aviation Management and Controls Workshop at Abu Dhabi University in November 2019 in cooperation with the Department of Aviation.