19 Washington Square North

19 Washington Square North is a gateway for scholarly and institutional connectivity between NYU's Abu Dhabi and New York campuses. It offers opportunities for New York and Abu Dhabi faculty to collaborate on programs, events, and exhibits.

Fellowships and Grants

Faculty from NYU New York and NYU Abu Dhabi can apply for a fellowship, mount an exhibit, or host events from book talks and performances to public lectures and academic conferences.

Design Works: A Decade of In-House Design at NYU Abu Dhabi

Events and Exhibits

Attend a wide range of events, activities, and exhibits that showcase and support scholarly research in Abu Dhabi and New York.

Reserve Space

Reserve one of the elegant rooms at 19 Washington Square North for university, public, or private events and meetings.

About 19 WSN

Learn about the Academic HR, Human Resources and Business Operations, and student program at 19 WSN.

Events at 19 WSN

19 Washington Square North regularly hosts a wide range of events, activities, and exhibits that showcase and support scholarly research in Abu Dhabi and New York. From faculty book manuscript workshops and multi-day academic conferences to public lectures and musical performances, 19 WSN offers the NYU community a lively and engaged intellectual venue.

Fall 2022 Highlights

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Yann LeCun: From Machine Learning to Autonomous Intelligence

Known as one of the "Godfathers of Artificial Intelligence," Yann LeCun discusses the future of artificial intelligence and a possible path towards autonomous intelligent agents.

An Ugly Word: Rethinking “Race” In Italy—and Worldwide

Exploring the findings from An Ugly Word, comparing discourse and beliefs about difference in Italy and the US.

Everyday Life in the "Glitzy" City: Making Home in Dubai

The book is an urban ethnography revealing how middle-class citizens and long-time residents of Dubai interact with the city’s spectacular and so-called "superficial" spaces to create meaningful social lives.