Registration
Please note, that these sign ups are only open to NYUAD Postdocs and their families
NYUAD is committed to building a vibrant postdoctoral community outside of your individual research.
The Postdoctoral Council Steering Committee (PCSC) in association with the Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs Office (GPPO) help run a variety of social and community building events, which are a great way to meet and interact with other postdocs across campus.
Whether you're a new postdoc and/or a postdoc who has been here for years, you are invited to register for our upcoming postdoc social and community building events! We also encourage you to bring family members and children along too; You'll find that many of the social events are family friendly.
This page will be updated regularly with new events as and when they are planned through the Academic Year.
For Academic Year 2023-24
Every year in the 3rd week of September, Universities across the World take part in the National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). Here at NYUAD, the Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs Office (GPPO) host a variety of events to celebrate the 170+ postdocs who make NYUAD what it is!
Monday 18th September, 9am-10am. Please join us in the A6 Conference Center Upper/Lower Atrium to enjoy a breakfast with our Provost and Vice Provosts. Please RVSP for catering purposes. All Postdocs and their families are invited!
*Registration only open to Postdocs*
Every year in the 3rd week of September, Universities across the World take part in the National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). Here at NYUAD, the Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs Office (GPPO) host a variety of events to celebrate the 170+ postdocs who make NYUAD what it is!
We have teamed up with the Fitness Center to secure 5 exclusive spots for Postdocs at the following Fitness Classes during National Postdoc Appreciation Week. See below for more details:
Monday 18 Sept - Indoor Cycling with Mariela
Tuesday 19 Sept - HIIT/Abs and Core with Walid
Wednesday 20 Sept - Flex and Flow Yoga with Marina
Friday 22 Sept - Metcon with Rafael
To sign up, please go to The Google Doc Here and put your name and Net ID Down for your selected class.
Please ensure to have an active FABS membership (renewal is at the start of each academic year)
*Registration only open to Postdocs*
Every year in the 3rd week of September, Universities across the World take part in the National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW). Here at NYUAD, the Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs Office (GPPO) host a variety of events to celebrate the 170+ postdocs who make NYUAD what it is!
Friday 22 September, 9am-10.30am. Please join us in the GPPO Office for some coffee and cupcakes to start your Friday morning. All Postdocs and their families are invited!
All new Postdocs joining NYUAD are invited to attend our Fall Orientation to help you make the most of your postdoc experience at NYUAD.
Objectives of Orientation:
*Registration only open to Postdocs*
Join us for the Wellbeing Walks in Fall 2023 – a chance to meet up with fellow scholars, students and postdocs, to enjoy a meaningful walk off campus, and a free light breakfast! Free transportation provided to/from the location.
Each Wellbeing Walk has space for 12 people. You must sign up in advance to secure a spot. Bus departs from NYUAD Campus Welcome Center at 8am sharp.
October 14th: Wellbeing Walk to Yas Bay
November 11th: Wellbeing Walk to Mamsha Al Saadiyat
December 2nd: Wellbeing Walk to Al Hudayriat Island
Each Wellness Walk has space for 12 people. You must sign up in advance to secure a spot. Bus departs from NYUAD Campus Welcome Center at 8am sharp
The Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs Office invite you to come enjoy some festive-holiday treats, warm drinks, and we will even have some gift bags for the little ones' too!
Come join us for 'Holidays on the Highline' Thursday 14th December, B1 Grass Area between B1 and A1 on Highline.
Please sign up so we can be conscious with catering.
We look forward to seeing you all!
Location: B1 Highline (Grass Area) between B1 and A1.
Time/Date: 5.00pm, December 14th
The Postgraduate Council Steering Committee Social Events (PCSC) serves as the interface between members of the postdoctoral community and the upper administration of NYU Abu Dhabi. The Postdoctoral Council Steering Committee (PCSC) is an advisory committee that provides a bridge between the senior academic administration, the community, and the Postdoctoral Council. The PCSC help organise on and off campus social events for Postdoctoral associates and their families during the course of the academic year.