Press Room
Press Releases
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NYUAD Researchers Advance 3D-Printed Stent Technology with Lattice Design and Biodegradable Material That Could Eliminate Repeat Procedures
New architected device more than doubles drainage while safely breaking down after treatment, potentially eliminating the need for stent removal August 26, 2026 -
NYU Abu Dhabi Receives Generous Grant for Blockchain Research
August 10, 2026 -
Fabio Piano Appointed Vice Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi
Appointment builds on 16 years of academic growth, research excellence, and global engagement at NYU Abu Dhabi August 6, 2026
In the News
2026
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Nasa captures images of Moon crater caused by SpaceX debris
Dimitra Atri, a principal investigator in the Space Exploration Laboratory at New York University Abu Dhabi's Centre for Astrophysics and Space Science, warned about the dangers of space debris as lunar expeditions become more practical.
The National | August 19, 2026 -
Why nearly 700 people are competing for 30 Global Shapers spots in Abu Dhabi
arah AlKaabi studied at NYU Abu Dhabi and Harvard University, works in Abu Dhabi Government, and leads the Emirates Global Youth Council in the United States. She is now competing for something that offers no salary and will demand more of her time.
Khaleej Times | August 15, 2026 -
Lessons from Covid steered NYU Abu Dhabi through war, says new vice chancellor
The leadership met in the boardroom on campus every day and decided that during such an unpredictable time, it needed to be transparent with students and community members. Its communication was frequent, and its philosophy was to give a sense of stability through open communication.
The National | August 13, 2026 -
UAE could be home to hundreds of rare, undocumented date varieties, says researcher
Hundreds of rare date varieties may be growing quietly on farms across the UAE, unnamed and undocumented. A new Abu Dhabi initiative will give each one a formal record and, with it, a chance to be recognised.
AlKhaleej | August 10, 2026 -
The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award names winning project of 14th edition
The winners of the fourteenth edition of The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Award are Noora Jabir, a 2024 graduate of NYU Abu Dhabi, and Moufida Mohideen, a 2024 graduate of the University of Sharjah. Their interdisciplinary practice explores archaeology, material culture, and the relationship between communities and their environments.
Aletihad | July 07, 2026 -
MoIAT, NYUAD sign MoU to accelerate commercialisation of applied research, advance UAE’s innovation ecosystem
The Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT) and New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD), today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as one of the key partners of the ScaleUp Hub, an integrated platform that brings together startups and key ecosystem players to access knowledge, resources, and collaboration opportunities.
WAM | June 29, 2026 -
National Multiple Sclerosis Society names second cycle winners of Universal Design for Inclusion programme
The Cognitive category winner, Konstant, created by a team of students from NYU Abu Dhabi, is a mobile application that passively tracks patterns in daily activity, including movement, sleep quality, and phone usage.
Aletihad | June 22, 2026 -
NYU Abu Dhabi study links wild fig trees to food security
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have uncovered a new origin story for figs, showing that wild fig trees are critical for future food security.
Aletihad | June 09, 2026
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