The Future of Humanities in the UAE | American University in Dubai (AUD) Campus 360 virtual tours Scholarships Inclusion Research Sustainability initiatives Innovation Student exchange opportunities Library AUD intranet Work with us The Future of Humanities in the UAE Symposium Start Thu, Oct 01 End Fri, Oct 02 Planning your Visit to Campus? Book an Appointment University Overview Why Study at AUD History Accreditations Mission Facts and Figures AUD Strategic Plan AUD Strategic Planning Committee AUD Publications University Policies General Policies Academic Policies AUD Leadership Governing Board and Leadership Office of the President President's Message President’s Awards Office of the Executive Vice President Office of the Provost About the Office Provost’s Message Teaching and Learning Academic Units Academic Advising Centers at AUD Center for Executive Programs and Professional Services (CEPPS) Center for Research, Innovation, and Design (CRID) AUD's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (AEIC) Middle East Cities Center (MECC) Center for Interdisciplinary Engineering Research (CFIER) Quality Enhancement Plan News & Events News Events Archived News & Events Archived Webinars and Workshops Administrative Offices Central Services Communications Finance Health Center Human Resources Institutional Effectiveness Registrar Student Affairs Faculty Directory Office and Staff Directory Employment Maps and Directions FAQs Get in Touch The symposium aims to foster an interdisciplinary platform for researchers, scholars, and practitioners to address questions surrounding the Humanities in higher education, as well as sharing innovative approaches to reviving these increasingly overlooked disciplines. Symposium Sessions Session 1: Digital Humanities in Practice — Case Studies across the Disciplines Session 2: The Place of Reading and Critical Thinking in Academia and Education Session 3: Reclaiming Wisdom: The Role of Philosophy in the Age of AI Session 4: Round Table: Art is Dead: Long Live the Artist — Creativity and Artificial Intelligence Session 5: Humanities Initiatives in the UAE — Cultural Investment and National Development October 1-2, 2026 AUD Campus For more information and abstract submission CLICK HERE