Community Events

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.

Community and Social Programming

For Academic Year 2022-23

As part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) - We invite you to meet and socialize with fellow postdocs from across campus, as well as staff from the Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs Office (GPPO).

Venue: Conference Center (A6), Lower Atrium

Time/Date: 5.30pm-7.00pm, 15th September, 2022

*Registration only open to Postdocs*

Registration

Please note, that these sign ups are only open to NYUAD Postdocs and their families
As part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) - We invite you to come grab a tea, coffee, or water, and a breakfast pastry, on us! This is just one of the many ways we say thanks to our postdocs for their service and vital contributions to NYU Abu Dhabi!

Venue: Campus Center (Ground Floor Entrance, Opposite Security Desk)

Time/Date: 8.00am-9.30am, Monday 19th September
Postdoc Orientation is offered in person starting Fall 2022 and is here to help you make the most of your postdoc experience at NYUAD.

Objectives of Orientation:
- Become familiar with resources available to you across campus such as career and financial support
- Learn about policies relevant to postdocs
- Learn about your NYUAD benefits
- Meet the Office of Social Responsibility and what programs are open to Postdocs
- Begin drafting or refine your Independent Development Plan (IDP)
- Meet fellow postdocs and the PCSC
Venue: Conference Center (A6), Room 006

Time/Date: 11.30am-1.30pm, Tuesday 20th September

*Registration only open to Postdocs*
Registration

Please note, that these sign ups are only open to NYUAD Postdocs
As part of National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) - We invite you to end your day with a sugar and caffeine rush! Please visit the Graduate and Postdoctoral Programs Office (GPPO) to grab a free cupcake, and some coffee!

Venue: Campus Center, C2, Room W212 (Beside the Multifaith Room/Global Ed Office)

Time/Date: 3.00pm-5.00pm, Wednesday 21st September
The Office of Social Responsibility is organizing online Arabic language classes for the NYUAD community, through the Eton Institute, during the Fall 2022 semester. Classes will be 10 weeks long.
- Classes start: Week of September 19
- Classes end: Week of November 28
Registration close on Friday, September 9, 11:59 GST.
Registration

Please note, that these sign ups are only open to NYUAD Community
Postdocs are invited to attend our 'Fall 2022' Wellness Walks series.

Join us for the Wellness Walks in Fall 2022 – a chance to meet up with fellow peers and postdocs to enjoy a meaningful walk off campus, and a free light breakfast! Free transportation provided to/from the location.

October 15th: Wellness Walk to Mamsha Saadiyat

November 12th: Wellness Walk to Yas Bay

December 4th: Wellness 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

Register for Mamsha

Click here to Register for the Walk on October 15th

Register for Yas Bay

Click here to Register for the Walk on Nov 12th

Register for Al Hudayriat Island

Click here to Register for the Walk on Dec 4th
Offered via the Office of Social Responsibility

Join us on a fun excursion to Ruchi Restaurant to experience the rich culture and food of Kerala! We will be joined by Nidhi Paul, Manager of Administration and EA, who will talk about her experience as a second generation migrant in the UAE and teach us a few steps of Thiruvathira, a traditional dance from Kerala. Join us for a fun filled evening with food, conversation, dance, and games!

Date: Tuesday, Oct. 25
Time: 5:15 pm - 9:15 pm
There will be a co-pay of AED 40 per person
Sign up through: https://forms.gle/98HQ1Q4Z9R5bk1Xo8
Sign up deadline: Thursday, Oct.20

Registration

Please note, that these sign ups are only open to NYUAD Community
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 15th 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 15th

Register Here

Please click here to Register for Holidays on the Highline
Part of Postdoc Community and Social Programming

Postdocs and their families are invited to a trip to Al Ain Zoo.

Entry costs and transportation is covered by the Postdoctoral Council Steering Committee budget! You may invite up to 3 guests to join you, these can be family members or friends.

Bus departs campus at 10am from Welcome Center.

Bus departs to return to campus from Al Ain Zoo at 5pm.

Register Here

Please click here to Register for Al Ain Zoo
Part of Postdoc Community and Social Programming

Postdocs and their families are invited to a trip to Dubai Global Village.

Entry costs and transportation is covered by the Postdoctoral Council Steering Committee budget! You may invite up to 3 guests to join you, these can be family members or friends.

Bus departs campus at 3.30pm from Welcome Center.

Bus departs to return to campus from Global Village at 9.30pm.

Register Here

Please click here to Register for Dubai Global Village
Part of Postdoc Community and Social Programming

Postdocs and their families are invited to a trip to Sheikh Zayed Festival.

Entry costs and transportation is covered by the Postdoctoral Council Steering Committee budget! You may invite up to 3 guests to join you, these can be family members or friends.

Bus departs campus at 5.00pm from Welcome Center.

Bus departs to return to campus from Sheikh Zayed Festival at 9.30pm.

Register Here

Please click here to Register for Sheikh Zayed Festival
Part of Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Associate Community and Social Programming

The GPPO invite all Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Associates, and their families, to break the daily fast with our office.

We will gather on High Line, above the Grass Area of D1 (between B1 and A1 Buildings) on 5th April at 6.30pm to break the fast with traditional Dates and Laban/Water. A light boxed meal will then be provided for everyone to enjoy while sitting together on the outside terrace/grass while enjoying each other’s company.

You are also welcome to take your boxed meal away with you to enjoy in your own time - as we understand some Postdocs and their families may wish to perform Maghrib prayers and then eat.

All Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Associates and their families are invited

So that we can provide the best possible catering, please indicate if you are attending, and if you will be bringing any family or children with you, thank you!

If you require a Vegetarian Box, please indicate this in the Comments section of the registration form.

Register Here

Please click here to Register for the Iftar

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