Gazelien Records: Amplifying Music Technology Talent
Technology is transforming how music is created, experienced, and shared. The future of music depends on those who combine artistic vision with technical expertise.
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An Education That Expanded Her Perspective
NYU Abu Dhabi alumni Imani Williams experienced a profound identity and academic transformation through diverse cross-cultural friendships and empowering mentorship during her time at NYUAD.
Congratulations NYU Abu Dhabi Class of 2026!
Celebrate the Class of 2026 and revisit moments from Commencement.
NYU Abu Dhabi Launches AI System, ChatSign, Pioneering Real-time Sign Language Accessibility
New AI technology brings real-time sign language translation into everyday use marking a milestone for inclusive innovation.
From NYUAD to Curating Natural History: A Journey Fueled by Curiosity
Alumna Sara Almarzooqi has had unique adventures bringing fossils of Sauropod dinosaurs, and 3.2-million-year-old “Lucy,” to Abu Dhabi.
University Prep Program (UPP)
We are excited to announce the launch of the 2026 NYU Abu Dhabi University Prep Program (UPP), helping students to prepare standout college applications via the CommonApp.
Alumna Selected as 2026 Knight-Hennessy Scholar at Stanford University
The First Emirati Knight-Hennessy Scholar will be pursuing a PhD in Oceans at Stanford’s Doerr School of Sustainability.
Research, Leadership, and Practice: Inside NYU Abu Dhabi’s Laidlaw Scholars Leadership and Research
The internationally recognized Laidlaw Scholars program establishes its first presence in MENA at NYU Abu Dhabi.
Smart Sensors Restore Surgeons’ Sense of Touch
Researchers have developed soft, flexible sensors that help restore a surgeon’s sense of touch during minimally invasive, or “keyhole,” surgery.
Marri Nut’s Structure Could Inspire Stronger, Safer Materials
Researchers have discovered a clever natural design that could inspire new materials for protective gear and other safety applications.
Shaping a Sustainable Future Through Science, Data, and Discovery
Earth Day 2026: NYU Abu Dhabi researchers are at the forefront of scientific discovery that is shaping a more sustainable future.
Apples Evolution Offers Insights for More Resilient Crops
Researchers reveal in a new study that wild apple tree species may offer traits that could help develop more resilient crops.
The Science Protecting Astronauts in the Artemis Era
Astrophysicists at NYU Abu Dhabi are helping prepare for the challenges facing astronauts in a new era of space exploration.
Researchers Develop Smart MRI Molecules to Detect and Treat Cancer
Researchers have developed a new class of molecules that make tumors visible on MRI scans while also helping destroy cancer cells.
Research for a Changing Planet
Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time, and researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi are tackling it from multiple angles.