As the most important food crop on the planet, rice plays a critical role in global food security. Following a breakthrough in genome sequencing, NYU scientists are now hopeful that this vital crop can be made more resistant to drought and disease. The research, partly supported by NYU Abu Dhabi’s Research Institute, was published recently […]
A team of researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi has developed a biocompatible, biodegradable, and economical nanocarrier for safer and more effective delivery of anticancer drugs. Researchers demonstrate that the novel pH-responsive hybrid (i.e. multi-component) nanoparticles can be loaded with a wide range of chemotherapeutics to effectively and specifically target cancer cells, as reported in their […]
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) hosted an extraordinary performance by acclaimed Jazz pianist, composer, and arranger John Beasley. Presented by the Embassy of the United States in the United Arab Emirates, John Beasley’s MONK’estra Quartet provided audiences with an enthralling experience, merging classic jazz with contemporary harmonies. The performance, held last night […]
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) and CEFAS organise a panel discussion titled ‘A taste of the Nation, Food, Heritage and Identity in the UAE’ will be held at the campus on 26 February, 2020. Three speakers- Dr Eloísa Martín, Associate Professor at the United Arab Emirates University and Associate Professor in Federal University of Rio […]
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Senior Lecturer of Arabic Nasser Isleem has published the third volume of his book Kalima wa Nagham A Textbook for Teaching Arabic. Co-authored by Associate Professor and Director of Asian Studies at the College of Charleston Ghazi Abuhakema, this book uniquely and simultaneously introduces Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and the salient […]
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) will take its audience on a journey of avant-garde programing at the intersection of music, technology, and audiovisual art. Taking place on Saturday, February 22, ElectroFest will traverse landmark historic compositions by composers John Cage, Karlheinz Stockhausen, and Luigi Nono, and contemporary works by Carlos Guedes, João […]
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) celebrated today the Open Day 2020 immense success, welcoming a record number of prospective students, parents, teachers, and counselors. The event posed as the ideal opportunity for visitors to explore the undergraduate, postgraduate, and the Executive Education programmes that the university offers in the fields of Humanities, Sciences, Languages, Social […]
As part of NYU Abu Dhabi Athletics’ 10 Days of Women in Sports initiative, 140 women from seven teams participated in the first women-only relay race Katching Kosgei, in an attempt to collectively break the current world record time of 2:14:04, set by Kenyan marathon runner, Brigid Kosgei. The event was organized by NYU Abu […]
As part of the UAE’s innovation month efforts, The UAE University launched “My Idea Space” specifically designed to empower students, faculty members and staff to find innovative solutions to pressing modern day challenges. The lab was launched by His Excellency Saeed Ghabash, Senior President of UAE University and Prof. Dr. Ghaleb Ali Al Briki – […]
NYU Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) Senior Lecturer of Arabic Nasser Isleem has published the third volume of his book Kalima wa Nagham A Textbook for Teaching Arabic. Co-authored by Associate Professor and Director of Asian Studies at the College of Charleston Ghazi Abuhakema, this book uniquely and simultaneously introduces Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) and the salient […]
