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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • '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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • Thrill-seeking is an overlooked catalyst for political violence

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

    Pacific Standard |
  • How to prevent political violence?

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

    Daily Mail |
  • 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 |
  • What Traits Do Employees Look for in Leaders?

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

    Entrepreneur Asia Pacific |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • UAE buildings still at risk from earthquakes, warns scientist

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

    The National |
  • Soundtrack to my life

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

    The National |
  • 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! |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • What We're Reading: August, Part 2

    List of book reviews. 

    Journal of the History of Ideas Blog |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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! |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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) |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 33 Emiratis selected for Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed scholarship

    NYUAD announces 2019 Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed scholarship recipients.

    Gulf News |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi unveils packed line-up

    It's the season to be arty in the capital

    TimeOut Abu Dhabi |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • UAE cities among best for student experience but held back by high costs

    London tops global list followed by Tokyo and Melbourne.

    The National |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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) |
  • Staff bonuses: there is no right way to reward employees

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

    Financial Times |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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) |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • '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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • '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 |
  • 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 |
  • Will Millennials Return to Religion?

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

    Publishers Weekly |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • UAE entrepreneurs flourish as infrastructure boosts opportunities

    Emirates initiatives offer core programmes and education initiatives for all.

    The National |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • NYUAD exhibition shows life from a migrants' perspective

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

    The National |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • NYU Abu Dhabi signs MoU with Abu Dhabi Airports

    Deal will foster innovation through research, technology.

    Gulf News |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • Childhood development key to sustainability: UN expert

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

    Khaleej Times |
  • 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 |
  • Blair urges students to become open-minded global leaders

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

    Gulf News |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • Spring art exhibition at NYUAD

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

    Time Out Abu Dhabi |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |
  • 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 |