In the News 2018

In the News 2018

• The essential list for art lovers visiting Abu Dhabi in 2018 and 2019

  Abu Dhabi has become a hotbed for both old and new artistic talent; here’s your essential art hit list for the UAE capital for this and next year.

  Huffingtonpost | December 27, 2018
• Report: Washington Redskins Killed Stadium Wifi Deal With Huawei Over Security Concerns

  The Washington Redskins axed a deal in 2014 with Chinese tech giant Huawei to provide free wifi at games near the nation’s capital after being warned that the company could pose a cybersecurity threat.
  

  Gizmodo | December 26, 2018
• NYU Abu Dhabi research gets Intel funding

  US-based Intel Corporation, a leading technology company, said it has awarded NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) a research grant of three years of funding, equating to $300,000 worth of support, towards helping further develop a cybersecurity research project.
  

  Gulf Digital News | December 24, 2018
• Real Madrid strike a pose ahead of Fifa Club World Cup semi-final in Abu Dhabi

  The European champions were preparing at Zayed Sports City with their last-four clash with Kashima Antlers taking place on Wednesday at 8.30pm.
  

  The National | December 19, 2018
• What to make when you're having Michael Pollan over for dinner

  When a dinner party for a special guest requires a little extra effort rely on a familiar recipe and focus on fun.

  salon | December 19, 2018
• Top UAE art moments of 2018 - and the one that shocked the world

  It’s been a year for remarkable happenings and new institutions taking root.
  

  The National | December 18, 2018
• All 'Rhodes' lead to Oxford for ambitious Emirati students

  Sheikha Majida Al Maktoum and Amal Al Gergawi are taking up studies at the University of Oxford.
  

  The National | December 17, 2018
• All 'Rhodes' lead to Oxford for ambitious Emirati students

  Sheikha Majida Al Maktoum and Amal Al Gergawi are taking up studies at the University of Oxford.
  

  The National | December 17, 2018
• An Insider’s Guide to Abu Dhabi—High and Low

  How to maximize your time in this new cultural hot spot? Here, key tips on seeing the best art and architecture, eating like a king (or a mere mortal) and hobnobbing with falcons.

  The Wall Street Journal | December 13, 2018
• Rodrigo Duterte is leading a new kind of dictatorship

  The Philippines is Asia’s oldest democracy, but for generations, its democratic mechanisms have been hijacked by those seeking to impose their will. Under President Rodrigo Duterte, the country is sliding towards the authoritarianism it suffered during the long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos.
  

  The Globe and Mail | December 08, 2018
• 'Art is to be shared' says Zaki Nusseibeh after lending collection to students so they can learn about curation

  Nine NYU Abu Dhabi students were split into three groups, each tackling the steps of putting an exhibition together: 'I am impressed by the choices of the students,' says Zaki Nusseibeh.

  The National | December 02, 2018
• Five Running Teams Collectively Break Eluid Kipchoge's Marathon World Record at NYU Abu Dhabi

  Katching Kipchoge, a community relay race event organized by NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Athletics and Fitness at the University’s outdoor track, saw five teams out of the 12, comprising of 10-20 runners each, collectively succeed at breaking Eliud Kipchoge’s marathon world record.
  

  AL Press Business News | November 29, 2018
• Tarek Al-Ghoussein's quest to photograph all 215 of Abu Dhabi islands

  “At one point I wanted to stop,” he says. “I had to force myself to keep going.”
  

  The National | November 29, 2018
• NYUAD to present work of Swiss artist Zimoun in 2019

  In Spring 2019, the NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Art Gallery, the University’s academic museum-gallery, will present the work of acclaimed Swiss artist Zimoun. 
  

  The Gulf Today | November 25, 2018
• Jobs for the boys? New study shows how career paths can be guided by gender

  NYU Abu Dhabi professor's research reveals workers are allowing gender stereotypes to put limits on their own ambitions.

  The National | November 24, 2018
• NYU Abu Dhabi Welcomes Nobel Laureate Thomas J. Sargent

  The Nobel prize-winning American economist, Thomas J. Sargent, is teaching a course on quantitative economics this fall at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD).
  

  Middle East Business | November 21, 2018
• Acclaimed Swiss installation artist to debut first Gulf exhibition

  NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Art Gallery will present the work of acclaimed Swiss installation artist Zimoun next spring, marking the artist’s first project in the Gulf.
  

  Architectural Digest ME | November 20, 2018
• NYU Abu Dhabi welcomes Nobel Laureate J. Sargent

  NYU Abu Dhabi has announced that the Nobel prize-winning American economist, Thomas J. Sargent, is teaching a course on quantitative economics.
  

  The Gulf Today | November 16, 2018
• Ministry of Culture, NYU Abu Dhabi collaborate to enhance culture of theater and performing arts

  Following the signing last year of a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, between the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development and New York University Abu Dhabi, NYUAD, The Arts Centre at the university has been actively working with the ministry to support Emirati artistes and enhance the culture of artistic creation and performance across the UAE.
  

  Emirates News Agency | November 09, 2018
• A coral disease alert system

  Chemicals that diffuse from coral surfaces into the surrounding seawater could be used as indicators of coral health.
  

  Nature Middle East | November 06, 2018
• Corals produce molecules that can help resist disease

  Scientists report that corals, though they are stationary organisms, can alter their surroundings by producing unique molecules that can help recruit healthy microbiomes and fight parasitic microbes.
  

  Daily Science | November 05, 2018
• Thrill-seeking is an overlooked catalyst for political violence

  New research pinpoints how a desire for excitement inspires support for violent extremism.
  

  Pacific Standard | October 31, 2018
• How to prevent political violence?

  Exciting, peaceful activities: American Psychological Association says boredom may be driving rise in shootings and bombings.

  Daily Mail | October 30, 2018
• Cinemas in the UAE Exhibition

  Emirati artist and photographer Ammar Al Attar explores the often unknown or overlooked stories of cultural practices around film and cinema-going in the UAE. At The Project Space, NYU Abu Dhabi. Until November 5.
  

  Gulf News | October 22, 2018
• What Traits Do Employees Look for in Leaders?

  Stereotypical male traits such as assertiveness and competitiveness are 'must-haves', says research.
  

  Entrepreneur Asia Pacific | October 19, 2018
• Sahara desert sand is finding a newer, quicker route to the Arctic, sparks global warming fears

  Research carried out at New York University Abu Dhabi could have stark consequences for climate change.
  

  The National | October 11, 2018
• The road to parenthood is paved with stories – of both love and loss

  On Baby Loss Awareness Week, conversations about miscarriage and fertility issues are often fraught with guilt and embarrassment. But these issues affect more people than we imagine.
  

  The National | October 08, 2018
• Two new books investigate the rhythm in Emirati Arabic

  'Popular Proverbs: An Entrance to Emirati Culture' and' UAE 101: Stories and Cultural Learnings' explore how to speak Arabic with an Emirati dialect like a native.
  

  The National | October 06, 2018
• NYUAD Institute: Abu Dhabi's 'academic majlis' celebrates 10 years of growth

  Hundreds of local and international speakers have led discussions at the institute since it opened its doors in 2008. 
  

  The National | October 06, 2018
• What it’s like at the ground zero of climate change

  When a glacier breaks up, the images can be breathtaking — and a sobering reminder of the trouble we are in. Reuters photographer Lucas Jackson managed to document one of these moments when he was in Greenland with scientists earlier this year.
  

  CNN | September 24, 2018
• Distant Whirling-Dervish Stars Spin in Super-Weird Patterns

  "In space, you have continuous data," study lead author Othman Benomar, a stellar scientist at New York University Abu Dhabi, told Space.com.
  

  Space.com | September 21, 2018
• Astrophysicists measure precise rotation pattern of sun-like stars for the first time

  Scientists at the NYU Abu Dhabi Center for Space Science used observations from NASA's Kepler mission and asteroseismology—the study of sound waves traveling inside stars—to determine with precision how Sun-like stars rotate, which no other scientific method has been able to achieve.
  

  Phys.org | September 20, 2018
• Harsh climate: The struggle to track global sea level rise

  A loud rumble jolted climate scientist David Holland just before he went to sleep inside his bear-resistant dome. The thundering sound grew louder as he watched a chunk of ice about a third the size of Manhattan break away from the Helheim glacier.
  

  Reuters | September 20, 2018
• In Greenland, a glacier's collapse shows climate impact - Video

  Perched on a cliff above Greenland’s Helheim glacier, I tried calling my wife in New York on a satellite phone. Before I could leave a message, an explosion broke the arctic silence.
  

  Reuters | September 20, 2018
• Why Women Stay Out of the Spotlight at Work

  Women in our study recognized that being less visible in the office could hurt their odds of promotion. But they worried that violating feminine norms could leave them even worse off.
  

  Bob Morris | September 19, 2018
• Four applicants qualify for PitchPalace 'Boot Camp' phase

  The Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, KFED, successfully held the first On-Tour event of the Pitch@Palace competition at StartAD in New York University Abu Dhabi.
  

  Emirates News Agency | September 17, 2018
• UAE buildings still at risk from earthquakes, warns scientist

  NYU Abu Dhabi professor leads research into the dangers of soil ‘liquefaction’
  

  The National | September 16, 2018
• Soundtrack to my life

  5 songs that influenced NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Centre artistic director Bill Bragin.
  

  The National | September 13, 2018
• New research shows how we turn on and off languages

  A team of researchers has uncovered the distinct computations that occur when we switch between different languages, a finding that provides new insights into the nature of bilingualism.
  

  EurekAlert! | September 10, 2018
• Seun Kuti on his father’s artistic legacy: 'My dad didn’t leave a shadow, but instead a light'

  The son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela will play the Barzakh Festival next year. Saeed Saeed talks to him about maintaining his father’s artistic legacy.
  

  The National | Original article in Arabic | August 31, 2018
• Inkless pen to protect secret documents

  Researchers have prepared a light-emitting organic material that can be used to print patterns, write documents and even encode secret codes on a filter paper using just sunlight.
  

  Nature India | August 31, 2018
• This impressive research will change the way you think

  Researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) have revealed that our brains have an ‘auto-correct’ function that makes sense of ambiguous sounds.

  Abu Dhabi World | August 29, 2018
• What We're Reading: August, Part 2

  List of book reviews. 

  Journal of the History of Ideas Blog | August 25, 2018
• New study of Emiratis provides further evidence that smoking medwakh leads to heart disease

  Medwakh and shisha have been linked to mouth bacteria that can result in heart attacks
  

  The National | August 12, 2018
• New York University receives $1.34m grant to support online Arabic library

  Arabic Collections Online plans to digitise 23,000 volumes of Arabic writings making them accessible for the public.
  

  Gulf News | August 08, 2018
• New NYUAD research finds 3D printers offer alternate method to create microfluidic probes

  3D printing provides an effective, low-cost technique for fabricating MFPs used in cancer research.
  

  EurekaAlert! | August 08, 2018
• The Wrong Way to Fight a Drug War

  The Philippines has undertaken a brutal battle against “shabu,” or crystal methamphetamine. But the government needs to go after another target entirely.
  

  The New York Times | August 08, 2018
• American Kids Are Learning Islamophobia From Their Textbooks

  Melissa Levinson is a graduate of New York University Abu Dhabi where she majored in Middle Eastern Studies with a concentration in Arabic.
  

  Huffington Post | August 07, 2018
• Why do you need to learn about our unique local language?

  The launch of a new book is turning the spotlight on the Emirati dialect in a bid to help non-native Arabic speakers gain a deeper appreciation of the vernacular.

  Abu Dhabi World | August 02, 2018
• Image Nation’s Arab Film Studio marks 200 screenings

  Films created by participants in Image Nation Abu Dhabi’s flagship training programme Arab Film Studio have now screened over 200 times at prestigious film festivals around the globe.
  

  The Gulf Time (Emirates Business) | July 30, 2018
• The NYUAD project that is digitising Arabic books for all to access

  The target is to have digitised 20,000 to 25,000 books by 2021, says Ginny Danielson, the outgoing head of the NYUAD library.
  

  The National | July 24, 2018
• Include artificial intelligence in school curricula, say experts

  The UAE government is making sure that all educational institutions have started using artificial intelligence.

  Khaleej Times | July 23, 2018
• Chinese students speak of positive experience in the UAE

  Chinese university students in the UAE have spoken positively on their experiences in the country, noting how the UAE’s hospitality along with its world-class education institutions makes the country an ideal choice for completing their higher education.
  

  Gulf News | July 23, 2018
• Expanding 'dead zone' in Arabian Sea raises climate change fears

  In the waters of the Arabian Sea, a vast "dead zone" the size of Scotland is expanding and scientists say climate change may be to blame.
  

  France24 | July 17, 2018
• Researchers design versatile and elastic 'soft' crystals

  Researchers from the National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya, India, and the New York University Abu Dhabi, UAE have designed a versatile crystal material that can be twisted with heat, bent with light, is elastic and can heal itself by heating or cooling.
  

  Daily Hunt | July 17, 2018
• Expanding ‘dead zone’ in Arabian Sea raises climate change fears

  In the waters of the Arabian Sea, a vast “dead zone” the size of Scotland is expanding and scientists say climate change may be to blame.
  

  India.com | July 17, 2018
• 33 Emiratis selected for Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed scholarship

  NYUAD announces 2019 Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed scholarship recipients.
  

  Gulf News | July 16, 2018
• Abu Dhabi student developing heat-proof vaccine to help tackle disease across the globe

  NYUAD student's research would protect vaccines being transported in high temperatures.
  

  The National | July 14, 2018
• NYU Abu Dhabi Faculty Member Wins Fulbright US Scholar Award to Support Higher Education in the Congo

  Rodenbough has been selected as one of over 800 US citizens who will teach and provide expertise abroad for the 2018-2019 academic year as part of the Fulbright program.
  

  albawaba | July 12, 2018
• This Glacier Just Spit Out An Iceberg the Size Of Lower Manhattan

  The Helheim Glacier in Greenland just lost 10 billion tons of ice--and scientists captured it on camera.

  National Geographic | July 11, 2018
• Dramatic Video Captures Moment Towering Iceberg Splits from Greenland Glacier

  Scientists in eastern Greenland captured an incredible scene on video: the moment an iceberg measuring 4 miles (6 kilometers) long, separated from the Helheim Glacier and drifted away.
  

  Live Science | July 10, 2018
• Long battle with anorexia makes student promote mental health

  An Emirati student is on a mission to spread awareness on mental health by turning real-life tragic experiences into artwork, including stories of suicidal teens, youngsters who were addicted to pills, self-harming and ones suffering from depression and anxiety.
  

  Khaleej Times | July 08, 2018
• Could a UAE plant hold the key to developing a low-cost blindness treatment?

  NYUAD graduate Yumi Gambrill spent a year working to identify a chemical with anti-cataract properties found in a plant called Cleome rupicola.
  

  The National | July 07, 2018
• For these international students coming to the U.S., the ‘American dream is very alive’

  At a time when US political rhetoric revolves around walls and travel bans, "Good Morning America" spoke to a group of young international students to hear their thoughts on the current state of America.
  

  Good Morning America | July 05, 2018
• Khalifa Fund, startAD invite Emirati entrepreneurs to apply for Ibtikari

  startAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, has partnered with Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development for the first time to present an updated version of Ibtikari (My Innovation).
  

  The Gulf Today | July 04, 2018
• NYUAD's Ways of Seeing exhibition seeks to challenge your views of art

  The Art Gallery at New York University Abu Dhabi has announced its next show; curated by Sam Bardaouil and Till Fellrath, will come to the gallery in September.
  

  The National | July 03, 2018
• Accelerator seeks to attract AI startups

  StartAD, the innovation and entrepreneurship platform anchored at NYU Abu Dhabi, has opened applications for its inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) Venture Launchpad.
  

  Bloomberg | July 01, 2018
• UAE women's rights champion finding a formula for gender equality in the sciences

  Hoda Al Khzaimi is aiming to empower women in science by assisting them with scholarships, resources, funding and a support network.
  

  The National | June 28, 2018
• UAE bucks global trend as women lead the way in science studies

  More women in the UAE and the rest of the Middle East are enrolling in science and technology subjects than in many countries.
  

  The National | June 28, 2018
• Why do some people stop embracing new music after the age of 28?

  A recent study suggests that people stop embracing new music at 27 years and 11 months. We explore the reasons for our nostalgia and discuss the need to listen to the latest hits.
  

  The National | June 28, 2018
• NYUAD, Abu Dhabi DOH sign research pact

  New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has signed an agreement with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DOH) to enable researchers to better understand the risk factors for common diseases among Emiratis.

  Gulf News Online | June 28, 2018
• Heat-resistant corals in the Middle East could save the world's dying reefs

  Coral reefs are in crisis. being wiped out by rising sea temperatures — a consequence of climate change. But in one region, some corals are withstanding the heat.

  CNN | June 27, 2018
• The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi unveils packed line-up

  It's the season to be arty in the capital
  

  TimeOut Abu Dhabi | June 24, 2018
• NYUAD's ‘Cartography’ seeks for a greater understanding of the plight of refugees

  Cartography, which premieres at the Kennedy Centre in Washington DC in January, addresses not the typical theatre-going public, but young people – many the same age as those attempting these border crossings on their own – and uses technology to draw them in.
  

  The National | June 24, 2018
• An Interview with Bill Bragin

  Listen to Executive Artistic Director of The Arts Center at NYUAD Bill Bragin discuss his early career highlights and the musical journey which led to his current role at NYUAD. 
  

  audioBoom | June 21, 2018
• The same characteristics can be acquired differently when it comes to neurons

  Distinct molecular mechanisms can generate the same features in different neurons, a team of scientists has discovered. Its findings, enhance our understanding of brain cell development, according to Science Daily.
  

  The Syria Times | June 19, 2018
• Organic Crystals Twist, Bend, and Heal

  Panče Naumov, NYU Abu Dhabi, Naba K. Nath, National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya, India, and colleagues have engineered a molecular soft cocrystalline structure that bends and twists reversibly and without disintegration when stimulated by high temperature, mechanical force, or under UV light.
  

  Chemistry Views | June 18, 2018
• Emirati astronomer collaborates with NYUAD on black holes research

  Thabet Al Qaissieh built an observatory as a hobby and is now working with one of the most prestigious universities in the world. David Russell, an assistant professor of physics at NYUAD, is leading the university’s research team.
  

  The National | June 18, 2018
• New York University gets $500,000 for Arabic digital library

  Grant provided by Carnegie Corporation of New York to support Arabic Collections Online.
  

  Gulf News | June 10, 2018
• Lessons from Waves of Innovation. Robert Allen says: “The future will be okay”

  The past’s ability to shed light on the future and what the future will look like was the center of Robert Allen’s morning speech at the 2018 Trento Economics Festival. Allen is a Global Distinguished Professor of Economic History at New York University Abu Dhabi.

  Il Trentino | June 03, 2018
• Rewriting history: Sharjah exhibits a modern approach to calligraphy

  A modern Arabic calligraphy exhibition at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization brings to light how the practice, that dates back to the 7th century, is moving with the times.
  

  The National | June 01, 2018
• Texture and Transfiguration

  In his latest exhibition – a fine word, galaxy – multi-disciplinary American artist Jonny Farrow, who often works with sound to investigate transmission, liminality and resonance, builds upon his past meditations on temporality, here primarily via sculpture.
  

  Canvas Magazine | June 01, 2018
• NYUAD professor named Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute Fellow

  New York University Abu Dhabi’s Associate Professor of Chemistry, Pance Naumov, has been named a 2018-2019 Radcliffe Institute Fellow at Harvard University.
  

  Emirates News Agency | May 31, 2018
• Discover Symphoniae by UAE-based Brazilian artist Elizabeth Dorazio

  The exhibition “revolves around the creation of harmony from disparity”, says the organisers. What you’ll see is a number of different objects being used together, forming a whole from different parts.
  

  TimeOut Abu Dhabi | May 31, 2018
• How Yemeni Refugees Photographed Their World

  As part of our series ‘Picturing Refugees,’ anthropologist Nathalie Peutz and photographer Nadia Benchallal discuss self-representation and the social significance of imagery after working with nine Yemeni refugees to document their lives in Djibouti over a year.
  

  News Deeply | May 31, 2018
• NYU Abu Dhabi grant winners hope to solve social issues with their research

  Maitha Al Memari and Hannah Taylor will use their grants to research ways to advance educational guidance in the UAE and to explore solutions to the US drug epidemic respectively.
  

  The National | May 30, 2018
• A season to celebrate at NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Centre

  Innovative dance performances, concert adventures inspired by classic American literature and the Barzakh Festival, here are the highlights of not-to-miss performances of the new season. 
  

  The National | May 30, 2018
• NYUAD study into sign language and brain function 'shows how similar people are'

  Studies involving New York University Abu Dhabi are helping to provide a detailed localisation for certain neural processes involved in language.
  

  The National | May 27, 2018
• Abu Dhabi pupils are first to learn handwriting with robotic helper

  Two classes at Cranleigh Abu Dhabi are involved in the study. The technology was developed by Mohamad Eid, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi.
  

  The National | May 27, 2018
• How the falcon became a symbol of regal power

  A research project at NYUAD looks at the bird of prey’s place in history as an emblem of wealth and authority.
  

  The National | May 26, 2018
• Arab women artists push activism boundaries with thought provoking performances

  Gardens Speak is an interactive sound installation that invites participants to experience lives of ordinary people buried in Syrian gardens.
  

  Al Arabiya | May 25, 2018
• Giant Waves Nearly Half a Million Miles Across Seen on the Sun for the First Time

  Huge, slow-moving waves that drive Earth's weather and shape the swirls in Jupiter's atmosphere also exist on the sun, new research reveals.
  

  Space.com | May 21, 2018
• Abdullah bin Zayed attends New York University's fifth graduation ceremony

  New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) celebrated its fifth graduation ceremony today honoring the many accomplishments, academic passion, and inspirational ambition of the Class of 2018. Degrees were conferred to 253 students from 71 countries at the ceremony that took place on the University’s campus on Saadiyat Island.
  

  Emirates News Agency | May 21, 2018
• How volunteering can help change your life

  As a volunteer, the greatest gift you can give is your time. Read on to discover where to donate it, how it helps the community and why it’s good for you too.
  

  Abu Dhabi World | May 17, 2018
• Maritime history found in the coral walls of RAK ghost town

  The walls of Jazirat Al Hamra contain nearly 12 million pieces of coral and each is a clue to the past, say NYUAD researchers.
  

  The National | May 17, 2018
• This young Egyptian woman is the first NYU Abu Dhabi student to receive Al Ghurair STEM Scholar award

  NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Class of 2018 student Yousteena Bocktor, 21, from Egypt, has been selected as a 2018 Al Ghurair STEM Scholar, which supports young Arabs pursuing fields in higher education in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).
  

  startup MGZN | May 16, 2018
• Saadiyat closed to swimmers due to a harmful algal bloom

  Some species of dinoflagellates, also known as red tide, are toxic to humans and marine life. 
  

  The National | May 14, 2018
• Tech for good: how drone technology is changing emergency rescue missions

  Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Antonios Tzes has been manning a project across five different universities in five countries, to develop drones for use inside buildings, particularly in fire situations.
  

  Evening Standard | May 10, 2018
• Which Side Are You On?

  Should taxes on households making $250,000 or more a year be raised? When you ask Democrats this question, you get a very interesting answer: Those on the bottom of the income distribution appear to want lower taxes on high earners than those on the top do.
  

  The New York Times | May 10, 2018
• UAE cities among best for student experience but held back by high costs

  London tops global list followed by Tokyo and Melbourne.
  

  The National | May 09, 2018
• Will rising waters leave Abu Dhabi under water? Scientists seek answers

  Without models predicting how ice sheets interact with the ocean, one of the biggest questions on climate change remains unanswered.
  

  The National | May 09, 2018
• Meet the Winners of NYU Abu Dhabi’s International Hackathon

  Aspiring hackers from across the globe came together for NYU Abu Dhabi’s 8th Annual International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World that began from April 27th and lasted for 3 days on campus. Meet this year's winners. 
  

  Arab Net | May 08, 2018
• NYU Abu Dhabi faculty receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Computer Science

  Abu Dhabi, UAE – May 8, 2018: New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Computer Science Program Head Godfried Toussaint has received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Computer Science from the Canadian Association for the Advancement of Computer Science (CS-Can/Info-Can).
  

  Company News in Egypt | May 08, 2018
• NYUAD Arts Center season closer: riffing on love, identity, immigrants, Iraq and being a woman

  The third season for The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi culminates in a strong, thought-provoking production of Heather Raffo’s widely acclaimed Noura.
  

  magpie | May 06, 2018
• How Abu Dhabi will help save the world from disaster

  The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a five-year grant to experts in the UAE and US to research rising sea levels.
  

  Abu Dhabi World | May 03, 2018
• Examining the state of 'refugeeness'

  On show in Abu Dhabi, works by Sandi Hilal and Alessandro Petti explore how human experiences and identities are shaped by the permanence or impermanence of the environment they live in.
  

  Gulf News | May 02, 2018
• Apps to Locate Missing Refugees Win NYU Abu Dhabi’s International Hackathon

  Dawa, an application designed to tackle counterfeit medicine in the region using blockchain based pharmaceutical distribution, and Boosala, a refugee location application, have won top honors at NYU Abu Dhabi’s 8th Annual International Hackathon for Social Good in the Arab World.
  

  Al Bawaba | May 02, 2018
• Sandi Hilal and Alessandro Petti

  The seven installations here form gathering spaces where architects Sandi Hilal and Alessandro Petti challenge visitors to identify with the growing phenomenon of permanent displacement.
  

  Artforum | May 01, 2018
• Former US secretary of state John Kerry to address this year's graduating students from NYUAD

  Around 250 students from over 70 countries will make up the class of 2018.
  

  The National | April 30, 2018
• NYUAD to research sea level rise in Antarctica thanks to $2.1 million science grant from UK

  The research will investigate possible global disruptions due to climate change.
  

  The National | April 30, 2018
• Interactive play running at NYUAD tells the stories of Syria's fallen

  Tania El Khoury's arresting play, which is running now at the New York University Abu Dhabi Arts Centre, invites its audience to listen to the stories of the Syrian dead.
  

  The National | April 30, 2018
• How NYUAD research hopes to predict crucial changes to India's monsoons

  Rains are essential to agriculture - as is understanding how climate change may alter them.
  

  The National | April 28, 2018
• Ajman University, NYU Abu Dhabi Sign MOU for Cooperation

  Ajman University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with NYU Abu Dhabi to foster mutual cooperation in the area of education and research, as well as further strengthen the existing landscape for academic, scientific, artistic and athletic advancements.
  

  Gulf Digital News | April 26, 2018
• startAD grows entrepreneurial talent through start-up showcase

  NYU Abu Dhabi ‘s innovation and entrepreneurship platform, startAD, held a start-up showcase which concluded with grants awarded to three winning teams across three different award categories. 
  

  Dubai International Financial Centre | April 19, 2018
• Abu Dhabi scientists' study of shrinking glaciers is subject of new film

  The two-hour documentary visits scientists around the world to understand how the climate system works and how man-made carbon emissions are already affecting our planet.

  The National | April 15, 2018
• Heather raffo’s Noura arrives in Abu DhabI, directed by NYU Abu DhabI’s Joanna Settle

  Culminating its third season, The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) hosts the Middle East premiere of Noura this May, a production directed by newly appointed NYUAD Associate Arts Professor Joanna Settle.
  

  AL Press | April 14, 2018
• Global TIES to evaluate $100m grant for refugee children

  Global TIES for Children, NYU Steinhardt’s international research centre for improving the lives of vulnerable youth across the globe, will be leading the research and evaluation for a $100 million grant to promote the development and education of young children displaced by conflict in the Middle East.
  

  The Gulf Today | April 12, 2018
• Abu Dhabi summit highlights culture is agent of change

  More than 400 artists, media experts, musicians and cultural enthusiasts from 80 countries, united under one roof at the Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2018 on Monday.
  

  Khaleej Times | April 09, 2018
• NYUAD goes blue to mark Autism Awareness Month

  NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has announced that it is joining the global movement for the fourth consecutive year to raise awareness about autism. The dome of the university’s campus on Saadiyat will be lit blue throughout the month of April in a show of support for Autism Awareness Month.
  

  The Gulf Today | April 06, 2018
• UAE Portrait of a Nation: After surviving cancer, NYUAD's athletics head inspires the next generation

  Peter Dicce swapped the courtrooms of Philadelphia for the football pitches of Saadiyat Island.
  

  The National | April 05, 2018
• Planetary neighbors can influence habitability, for better or worse

  Planetary scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory studied 147 extrasolar planetary systems with giant planets.
  

  United Press International (UPI) | April 04, 2018
• Staff bonuses: there is no right way to reward employees

  New research sheds light on the best ways to motivate people.

  Financial Times | April 04, 2018
• When does Russian propaganda work — and when does it backfire? Here’s what we found.

  After examining Russia’s 2014 disinformation campaign in Ukraine, we found that Russian propaganda has very uneven effects. Whether it sways individuals to vote for pro-Russian candidates — or backfires, and makes them less likely to do so — depends on the political predispositions of the target audience.
  

  The Washington Post | April 03, 2018
• Why we need more women in cybersecurity

  Women continue to be underrepresented in the cybersecurity workforce, which leads to missed opportunities for today’s organisations to acquire the best information security talents. But what is holding the security industry back from attracting more women in the field?
  

  Tahawul Tech | April 03, 2018
• Winning submission for The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award announced

  Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Shamsa bint Hamdan Al Nahyan and held by NYU Abu Dhabi in partnership with Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF), the winning submission of the sixth edition of The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award has been announced by the annual Selection Committee of The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award.
  

  Emirates News Agency (WAM) | April 01, 2018
• As he readies for retirement, Al Bloom reflects on a remarkable decade at the helm of NYUAD

  Dr Bloom was recruited in 2008 to lead the new Abu Dhabi campus after a two-day retirement.
  

  The National | March 31, 2018
• Charles Siebert Talks About Non-Human Animals

  Sharing stories with a room of students and professors from American University of Paris and New York University. 
  

  The American University of Paris | March 27, 2018
• These 5 Arab millennials are taking the world by storm

  There's an exponential amount of creativity, intelligence, and perseverance in the Arab world.

  Step Feed | March 26, 2018
• 'It could be a game-changer': the case for a UAE deep space radio telescope

  Joseph Gelfand, associate professor of physics at New York University Abu Dhabi feels building a deep space radio telescope in the UAE would be a game-changer for astronomy and could inspire new generations of students to study science and engineering. 

  The National | March 25, 2018
• Don't miss these five art shows happening in the UAE

  Co-curators Bana Kattan and Salwa Mikdadi were determined that the work of the artist duo they curated for the show at the New York University Abu Dhabi Art Gallery — Sandi Hilal and Alessandro Petti — not simply remain inside the gallery.
  

  The National | March 25, 2018
• New research sheds light on the perception of motion

  A team of biologists has deciphered how neurons used in the perception of motion form in the brain of a fly - a finding that illustrates how complex neuronal circuits are constructed from simple developmental rules.
  

  Emirates News Agency | March 24, 2018
• The influential female voices shaping the UAE art scene

  Salwa Mikdadi, associate professor of art history at NYUAD, is considered one of ten influential voices in the creative landscape of the UAE today.
  

  The National | March 23, 2018
• 5,000 Emiratis join first phase of major health study

  The UAE Healthy Future study, a first-of-its-kind one investigating the root causes of high levels of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease in the UAE, has reached a critical milestone, securing the participation of over 5,000 Emirati volunteers, out of the required 20,000.

  Khaleej Times | March 21, 2018
• StartAD's hardware Venture Launchpad to take place in April

  Finalists will be awarded a prototyping grant and be considered for investment and mentoring by startAD
  

  ArabianBusiness.com | March 20, 2018
• Snakes and Ladders gets spiritual in Abu Dhabi show

  We speak to Iraqi American composer Amir El Saffar about the evocative dance production staged at NYUAD Arts Centre.

  The National | March 20, 2018
• Does Laughter Have a Place Here?

  Aysan Celik has found that laughter has an important role to play in helping us understand the extent of the climate crisis, and that a good laugh may be just what we need to be compelled into action.

  HowlRound | March 19, 2018
• Four Years, Four Countries: Optimizing Opportunities, Maximizing Potential

  Carrisa Tehputri, a senior year student in NYU Abu Dhabi, shares some of her tips and experience on how to make use of opportunities in your youth.
  

  Indonesia MengGlobal | March 19, 2018
• New Poetry Program on Al Arabiya TV Featuring Marcel Kurpershoek

  The new poetry program started on Al Arabiya TV with an episode on the subject of Marcel Kurpershoek's recent edition of LAL (on the early 18th century satirical poet Humeidan al-Shuway'ir).
  

  Al Arabiya TV | Original article in Arabic | March 17, 2018
• The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery — Permanent Temporariness

  Permanent Temporariness is a mid-career retrospectiveof the artist duo Sandi Hilal and Alessandro petti. Their practice moves between art, architecture and pedagogy, often operating outside the typical art exhibition venue format.
  

  Issuu | March 17, 2018
• Director Scandar Copti opens up about his new film ‘Happy Holidays’, the Oscars and funding

  The Palestinian filmmaker adopts cinema verite style and casts non-actors to capture the realities of occupation.

  The National | March 13, 2018
• Robots could help make heart surgery minimally invasive

  Within the next five years, robotics technology could allow surgeons to offer minimally invasive heart surgeries to patients in the UAE, top researcher Antonios Tzes said in the capital on Monday.
  

  Gulf News | March 12, 2018
• ADMAF announces winners at Abu Dhabi Festival 2018

  The ceremony awarded The Gulf Capital – ADMAF Creativity Award 2018 to Ahmed Al Tunaiji from New York University Abu Dhabi for the ‘Arasian’ short film.
  

  Emirates News Agency | March 09, 2018
• NYU Abu Dhabi walks for National Sports Day

  The community came together on around the high-line on campus for a community walk to promote sports and physical activity in recognition of the nation-wide event. Students, faculty, and staff participated in the walk and wore t-shirts in one of the four colours of the UAE flag. 
  

  Gulf Today | March 09, 2018
• 7 female activists under 23 who are changing the world

  Whether it's leading a national conversation about gun control or fighting for girls' education and gender equality around the world, an increasing number of young women are stepping forward as change agents.
  

  CNBC | March 08, 2018
• Batumi Boy to Study at NYUAD, where only 3% of Students Worldwide Can Study

  After studying in the US for a year, Davit realized that he wanted to find a place in the international arena and so obtained information about the New York University in Abu Dhabi (NYUAD).
  

  Georgia Today | March 06, 2018
• Exclusive Jane Goodall footage to open Imagine Film Festival

  The famed primatologist visited the UAE recently and a NatGeo documentary on her work will be the opening film.
  

  Tha National | March 06, 2018
• Emirates Falconers’ Club Commences First Day Of Falconry Conference

  Emirates Falconers’ Club, together with New York University Abu Dhabi and the International Fund of Houbara Conservation saw the official opening of the one of a kind falconry conference entitled Raptor and Falconry Depictions Throughout The Millennia on a Global Scale today at the New York University Abu Dhabi Conference Center.
  

  Hotel and Rest | March 06, 2018
• NYUAD Hackathon Encourages Use Of Tech For Social Change In The Arab World

  The three-day “programming marathon” (in its seventh edition) will see computer science professors, founders of startups, technology professionals, and even venture capitalists from across the globe come together at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) to lead teams of skilled computer science students.
  

  Entrepreneur Middle East | March 06, 2018
• 'Diplomats need narrative tone in digital age'

  In a panel discussion at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, Omar Saif Ghobash, the UAE's Ambassador to France, joined the former British ambassador to Lebanon Thomas Fletcher, in a conversation on digital diplomacy.
  

  Khaleej Times | March 03, 2018
• Climate model projects 45% fall in monsoon

  Researchers from the Centre for Prototype Climate Modeling, New York University Abu Dhabi predict that there could be a 45% decrease in Indian summer monsoon in the late stages of 21st century.
  

  The Times of India | March 01, 2018
• Will Millennials Return to Religion?

  New books by pastors, parents, and experts address the challenge.

  Publishers Weekly | February 28, 2018
• Rain alert on rising temperatures

  Rising global temperatures will lead to a 60 per cent fall in the number of low pressure storms over the Bay of Bengal that serve as key rain-bearing engines during the monsoon, climate scientists have predicted.
  

  The Telegraph India | February 28, 2018
• NYUAD scores highly in new graduate employability

  Ninety-seven percent of last year’s graduating class from New York University Abu Dhabi, NYUAD, have succeeded in finding employment or in taking up graduate studies at universities like Yale, Harvard and Oxford, according to a report issued by the university.
  

  Emirates News Agency | February 28, 2018
• States with strong tobacco control measures have fewer e-cigarette users

  NYU study supported by NYU Abu Dhabi Public Health Research Center, finds smoking and vaping rates vary greatly by state.

  Science Daily | February 27, 2018
• UAE entrepreneurs flourish as infrastructure boosts opportunities

  Emirates initiatives offer core programmes and education initiatives for all.
  

  The National | February 27, 2018
• Barzakh Festival: Punk Band the Ex Revel in Ethiopian Music Rhythms

  We speak to Andy Moor of Dutch punks The Ex about their forthcoming gig at NYU Abu Dhabi.
  

  The National | February 26, 2018
• NYUAD Exhibition 'Permanent Temporariness' Explores the Lives of Refugees Spent Stranded in Limbo

  Artists Sandi Hilal and Alessandro Petti explore collective spaces in Palestine, where lives are stuck in the camps.
  

  The National | February 25, 2018
• Milestone for NYU Abu Dhabi

  Established in 2008, the Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Scholars Programme celebrated ten years of prestigious academic achievement at an event at the Intercontinental Hotel in Abu Dhabi, the site of the programme’s first classes upon its launch in 2008.
  

  The Gulf Today | February 21, 2018
• Teen launches Triple R Project to help preserve environment

  A Trinidadian teen is inspiring her peers to preserve the environment through a competition aimed at reducing consumption of harmful environmental products and encouraging recycling.
  

  Loop | February 17, 2018
• The pursuit of happiness is backed by science – happy people are more productive

  There are proven links between happiness and achievement in schools and workplaces, writes Tom Fletcher
  

  The National | February 11, 2018
• Women scientists tell of UAE's support

  Anna Zacharias speaks to five women shedding light on the world around us and shaping policy in Abu Dhabi and beyond.
  

  The National | February 11, 2018
• Will the growing need for wearables in the MENA push hardware startups forward?

  Investors are willing to fund wearables startups as long as they're viable and innovative.
  

  Wamda.com | February 08, 2018
• Positive diplomatic ties between UAE and India reinforced at EDA

  The Emirates Diplomatic Academy, EDA, today hosted a panel discussion looking at the close symbolic, substantive and strategic ties between the UAE and India.
  

  WAM - Emirates News Agency | February 07, 2018
• NYUAD exhibition shows life from a migrants' perspective

  A new photo exhibition is a collaboration with refugees in Djibouti.
  

  The National | February 06, 2018
• Etihad, startAD to develop entrepreneurship ecosystem

  Etihad Airways and startAD have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to develop the entrepreneurship ecosystem in the UAE through exchanging knowledge, expertise and training.
  

  Emirates Business | February 06, 2018
• UAE symposium hears about the possibilities – and limits – of social robotics

  Will you be ordering your future lattes from a robot barista? Speaking to students at NYUAD, a robotics pioneer says that robots are not quite as advanced as you might think
  

  The National | February 04, 2018
• startAD launches Investor Day for Fintech Venture Launchpad

  Innovation and entrepreneurship platform startAD today announced it will host a ten-day entrepreneurship programme at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) to provide ten Fintech startups a unique opportunity to pitch their business one-on-one to investors from the UAE.
  

  Emirates News Agency | February 03, 2018
• What can this performance tell us about the refugee crisis?

  As an explosive new contemporary dance performance is set to premiere in the capital, we talk to choreographer Aakash Odedra about exploring conflict and misinterpretation through movement.

  Abu Dhabi World | February 01, 2018
• NYU to Advance Abu Dhabi Airports Innovation

  New York University Abu Dhabi (NYU Abu Dhabi) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Abu Dhabi Airports to encourage innovation in the form of a joint initiative which will align with the objectives of the Year of Zayed, titled Innovation and Accelerating the Future.
  

  Travel Trade Daily | January 31, 2018
• This is how students are helping to save the planet

  As UAE youth are recognised for their contributions to the environment, we take a look at what’s driving our students to step up for conservation.

  Abu Dhabi World | January 31, 2018
• StartAD's Fintech Venture Launchpad Creates A Platform For Direct Engagement With Investors

  MENA startups, if you’re looking for an opportunity to develop your fintech idea and get up close and personal insights from investors, here’s your chance.
  

  Entrepreneur Middle East | January 30, 2018
• Jobseekers ready for new challenges

  Thousands of young Emiratis flocked to the opening day of Twadheef Recruitment Show at ADNEC on Monday morning, with fresh graduates handing out their resumes left, right and centre. 

  Khaleej Times | January 29, 2018
• Aliaa AlMheiri wins EY UAE Corporate Finance Woman of the Year Award

  Aliaa AlMheiri, an Emirati female student from New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), was announced as the EY UAE Corporate Finance Woman of the Year (CFWY) at an award ceremony held at the St. Regis Hotel in Abu Dhabi.
  

  MENA Herald | January 28, 2018
• Experts convene at NYU Abu Dhabi to discuss the future of space

  The Centre for Space Science at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) convened a meeting of senior members of the UAE space sector and international scientists recently on Future Directions in Heliophysics. Heliophysics is the science of how sun’s interior influences the atmosphere of the sun and its planets.
  

  Broadcast Pro ME | January 28, 2018
• Film festival in Abu Dhabi to celebrate science and art

  Imagine Science Films (ISF) has announced the 4th edition of the film festival, Imagine Science Abu Dhabi 2018, to be presented by The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi between March 8-10.
  

  BroadcastPro ME | January 27, 2018
• Aakash Odedra brings #JeSuis dance show to Abu Dhabi

  Acclaimed dancer’s first contemporary dance show will tackle issues of refuge, instability and displacement.
  

  Gulf News | January 25, 2018
• Multinational corporations have a hold on the World Bank, according to new research

  Malik and Stone, professors at New York University Abu Dhabi and the University of Rochester, analyzed 4,000 World Bank projects approved from 1981 to 2012 to see if disbursement for World Bank project payments was impacted by the type of company involved.
  

  Quartz | January 24, 2018
• NYUAD Students Win Gold for Portable E. coli Detection Device

  NYU Abu Dhabi’s International Genetically Engineered Machine team developed a portable device called E. coLAMP, that can test for E. coli in food samples in 20 minutes and costs just $4 per test.
  

  Dubai Forum | January 24, 2018
• Oscar-nominated ‘Ajami’ to show in Abu Dhabi

  The 2009 movie will screen as part of a contemporary Arab film series called CinemaNA.
  

  Gulf News | January 24, 2018
• NYU Abu Dhabi signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Airports

  Deal will foster innovation through research, technology.
  

  Gulf News | January 23, 2018
• Detection of a westward hotspot offset in the atmosphere of hot gas giant CoRoT-2b

  We present thermal phase observations of the hot Jupiter CoRoT-2b obtained with the Infrared Array Camera (IRAC) on the Spitzer Space Telescope.
  

  Nature Astronomy | January 22, 2018
• Top Republican pollster on Trump's insults, an ignored electorate and his own NYUAD masterclass

  Frank Luntz is credited with identifying an ignored class of voters fed up with Washington politicians and receptive to business tycoon's message
  

  The National | January 18, 2018
• Childhood development key to sustainability: UN expert

  Countries must also invest in urban infrastructure, environmental sustainability, transportation and governance .

  Khaleej Times | January 18, 2018
• Students get a look at how the arts transform Cambodian society

  About 15 students from New York University Abu Dhabi were recently given a hearty welcome by Cambodian Living Arts (CLA) as they started a culture tour of Cambodia under a programme called Arts for Transformation, the case of Cambodia.
  

  Khmer Times | January 17, 2018
• Blair urges students to become open-minded global leaders

  Former British prime minister addresses students at New York University Abu Dhabi.
  

  Gulf News | January 16, 2018
• Deepak Unnikrishnan bags ‘The Hindu Prize 2017’ for ‘Temporary People’

  Deepak Unnikrishnan bagged the coveted The Hindu Prize 2017 for his ode to the ‘pravasi’ Malayalee - ‘Temporary People’. Receiving his award from British novelist and journalist Sebastian Faulks.

  The Hindu | January 15, 2018
• Breakthrough in food poisoning detection wins gold for NYU Abu Dhabi

  Device built by students to discover E.Coli bacteria wins top prize at a major US contest
  

  The National | January 14, 2018
• 4 young women sweep UAE Student Awards

  FOUR Women swept to victory in the inaugural UAE Student Awards for the Advancement of Post Graduate Education 2018, which were launched Thursday at NYU Abu Dhabi by the Minister of Energy & Industry Suhail Al-Mazrouei to celebrate young pioneers in the “Year of Zayed“ who are building the country’s capacity to realize the vision of a knowledge economy.
  

  Saudi Gazette | January 12, 2018
• Spring art exhibition at NYUAD

  New art show explores a sense of belonging in a new city.
  

  Time Out Abu Dhabi | January 10, 2018
• Staging Octavia Butler in Abu Dhabi

  NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Center hosted the world premiere of Parable of the Sower, an opera composed by the singer/songwriter Toshi Reagon, a queer Brooklyn-based activist, and based on the prophetic novel by Octavia Butler.

  the Paris Review | January 08, 2018
• Taking on the GCC’s cyber criminals

  With cyber-attacks on the rise, a major skills shortage, and digital development continuing apace, just how secure is the region’s cybersecurity industry?
  

  Gulf Business | January 07, 2018
• The UAE healthy future study: a pilot for a prospective cohort study of 20,000 United Arab Emirates nationals.

  The UAE Healthy Future study is a prospective cohort designed to identify associations between risk factors and these diseases amongst Emiratis.
  

  Dubai Forum | January 07, 2018
• Best places for sport in Abu Dhabi

  In the coming months Abu Dhabi will be thrown into a hive of activity with the arrival of the UAE National Sports Day, Abu Dhabi Grand Tour and ITU world triathlon series, but where else in the city can you go to get a piece of the city’s sporting action?

  Etihad Airways Atlas Magazine | January 04, 2018
• The 10 Women from the Middle East We'll Be Watching in 2018

  With 2018 in its infancy, here’s a selection of the talented women we’ll be keeping a keen eye on over the next 12 months.
  

  Emirates Woman | January 02, 2018
• Art in the UAE: the exhibitions and installations to look out for in 2018

  Experimentation and collaboration will shape the UAE’s art scene in the new year 
  

  The National | January 02, 2018