Classrooms across the United Arab Emirates are becoming more diverse every year, and schools are responding with a clear commitment: every student, regardless of ability, deserves access to high-quality learning. A recent milestone in this effort is the memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between the American University in Dubai (AUD) and DYStinct Learners, an organization […]
Middlesex University Dubai has added a significant achievement to its record in technology education: an undergraduate CEI team won the School of Cyber Defense Capture The Flag (CTF) Challenge at GISEC GLOBAL, one of the world’s most influential cybersecurity and future technology exhibitions, held annually in Dubai. The victory places Middlesex University Dubai students on […]
The conversation around digital health in the Gulf has moved decisively from theory to practice. Hospitals across the region are deploying AI-assisted diagnostic tools, wearable devices are generating continuous streams of patient data, and health authorities are investing heavily in interoperable digital records. Against this backdrop, Middlesex University Dubai convened its inaugural Digi-Health Lab Symposium, […]
Middlesex University Dubai students have earned a place in the finals of the Green Campus Competition, presenting an AI-powered aquaponics concept designed to address two of the most pressing challenges in the UAE: food security and water conservation. The achievement reflects a growing trend among universities in the region to move sustainability from theory into […]
Healthcare Simulation Week at the American University in Dubai (AUD) gave Biology students something a lecture hall alone cannot provide: the chance to think, decide, and respond like future healthcare professionals. Through scenario-based, immersive learning opportunities, AUD Biology Students stepped into realistic clinical situations, practiced interdisciplinary teamwork, and sharpened the problem-solving abilities that modern medicine […]
Higher education stands at a pivotal intersection where traditional academic models meet rapidly advancing technology. The conversation has shifted from whether artificial intelligence belongs in the classroom to how institutions can meaningfully integrate these tools to enhance human capability rather than replace it. This approach—often described as augmented intelligence—positions technology as a partner that amplifies […]
Middlesex University Dubai has a new reason to celebrate. A student project from the university has been named the national winner of the UAE James Dyson Award 2026, earning recognition in one of the world’s most respected design engineering competitions. The winning project stands out for its focus on healthcare innovation, addressing a real clinical […]
Starting university marks one of the most significant transitions in a student’s life. For thousands of new students arriving in the UAE this September, Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai has planned a dedicated programme to make that transition smoother, more social, and more productive. Week of Welcome 2026 runs from 14–18 September 2026 across both MDX […]
Middlesex University Dubai welcomed the DP World Women’s Asia Cup 2026 trophy to its Dubai Knowledge Park campus on Wednesday, 9 September, giving students the chance to see one of the region’s most prominent sporting prizes up close. The visit brought the excitement of international women’s cricket directly into university life, combining a celebration of […]
From Dubai to Shanghai: A Faculty Milestone in Contemporary Design The American University in Dubai (AUD) has built its reputation on connecting students to global cultural conversations, and its faculty continue to prove what that connection looks like in practice. Yalun Li, Assistant Professor of Architecture in the university’s School of Architecture, Art & Design, […]