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CRID: A Gateway into the Metaverse Platforms
The mission of the Center for Research, Innovation, and Design (CRID) is to become the premier platform in Dubai that delivers high standards research, innovation, and design in the field of Architecture, Interior Design and Visual Communication.
FALL 2021: Virtual Phenomenology
SUMMER 2022: Metahaus
SPRING 2023: Gamifitecture
CRID Training for Faculty
Immersive Design Workshop
Lamborghini Partners with AUD to Inspire Future Designers
Lamborghini Abu Dhabi and Dubai, in collaboration with the American University in Dubai
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UNREAL is the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D creation tool
AUD is the first and only university in the GCC to have become an UNREAL academic partner
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The third edition of Light for Future, iGuzzini Student Design Challenge 2024
The third edition of the iGuzzini Student Design Challenge, themed "Light for Future"
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CRID at AUD is officially the first & only gravity sketch certified center in the UAE
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AUD – An Education Partner at the Future of Architecture summit where AUD students win future talent awards 2022
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Unveiling the Future of Culinary Innovation
The Art of Taste: the Future of Food Experiences and Culinary Art through Architecture, AI and Computational Design by Professor Jose Carrillo
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CRID/ Unreal Engine Training for Faculty and Staff in the School of Architecture, Art, and Design
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AUD Interior Design Students winners of “LAMBORGHINI Huracán Innovative Car Display”
Student Design Challenge 2023
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AUD Students Shine at the LIV Hospitality Design Awards
The LIV Awards, an inclusive international platform for exceptional projects
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Majid Al Futtaim and the American University in Dubai unveil winners of Tilal Al Ghaf Clubhouse Design Competition
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AUD Interior Design Students, winners of “Light for Future” iGuzzini Student Design Challenge 2022
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AEIC: Bringing groundbreaking ideas to life
AEIC was conceptualized in January 2019 and has grown with the support and care of its mentors, partners, internal and external stakeholders, startup founders, technology partners, and many others.
American University in Dubai's Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center (AEIC) Receives Prestigious Accolade as Premier University Incubator
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Supermodule
an AEIC’s successful startup based on Blockchain technology and NFTs
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AETHER
NFT audio visual create by an Assistant Professor in Digital Media was featured on CNN
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Partnership & Community Engagement
Innovators in Media Competition 2024/2025 [9th Edition]: Elevated Ideas in AI
The American University in Dubai in collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Education
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AUD Hosts Wavemaker for an Insightful Session on AI's Role in Modern Communication
AUD was thrilled to welcome Marc Ghosn, Managing Director of Wavemaker
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The American University in Dubai and Vertical Flight Society UAE Sign Educational Partnership Agreement
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Guest Lecture by Dr. Alexandros Papaspyridis: Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Business and Future Careers
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AUD Students' AI-Driven Designs Shape Tomorrow's Cityscape in Collaboration with Majid Al Futtaim
Majid Al Futtaim, in collaboration with the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority and the American University in Dubai,
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AUD Awards Scholarship in ‘Innovators in Media’ Competition
Jibril Maher Al-Ibrahim, a student from Al-Ahlia Charitable School in Dubai, has been awarded a four-year scholarship
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AUD Students Win the London Ballet Theatre Backdrop Stage Design using Generative AI
AUD architecture students recently triumphed
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AUD Students Shine in L'Oréal Brandstorm Competition: Top 10 Finish in the Region
The American University in Dubai students are once again leaving their mark in the world of innovation!
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‘#Hotel REgeneration’ Workshop by AUD professor at Scuola del Design-Politecnico di Milano Bovisa
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The 8th year of Innovators in Media Competition, Shaping the Future of Media
The American University in Dubai, in cooperation with the UAE Ministry of Education and Emirates Schools Establishment
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AUD Hosts Sustainability Project Competition: A Showcase of Student Innovation and Commitment
The Sustainability Project Competition showcased 41 projects
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Dr. Wissam El Khoury Sheds Light on Cybersecurity in Banking Industry
In a recent event, the School of Business proudly presented Dr. Wissam El Khoury
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CFO Breakfast: Charting the Digital Transformation Journey
In collaboration with Crowe UAE, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in the Middle East
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AUD participates in THE digital Universities MENA conference
To discuss ‘ Today’s innovation for tomorrow’s education: How technology will unlock world-class universities in MENA’
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Immersive Learning
Immersive Design Workshop
Biology: Innovative & Immersive
The Department of Biological and Physical Sciences launches the first undergraduate fully-immersive VR laboratory course in the UAE
AUD Biology Team Wins Big at IFCC World Lab 2024
Under the patronage and presence of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan
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The Biology VR Lab at AUD: Enhancing Undergraduate Biology Education
The Biology VR Lab at the American University in Dubai (AUD) is the region’s first immersive virtual reality lab for undergraduate biology students. Launched in collaboration with AUD’s Center for Research, Innovation, and Design (CRID), this lab integrates AI-powered VR simulations with hands-on learning. Students explore detailed 3D models of the human body, cellular structures, and dynamic biological processes, gaining insights beyond the scope of traditional labs. In this advanced educational environment, students can interact with virtual patients, observe symptoms, diagnose conditions, and prescribe treatments in realistic clinical scenarios.
This approach fosters critical thinking, enhances problem-solving abilities, and equips students with the skills needed for impactful careers in biological sciences, medicine, healthcare, and beyond. [
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Advancing Undergraduate Biology Research to Global Recognition
At AUD, undergraduate biology students engage in impactful research early in their academic journey. Starting as early as their sophomore year, students co-author articles in prestigious, Scopus-indexed journals, often in collaboration with leading global institutions. Their contributions, spanning health and biological sciences, showcase the department's dedication to advancing science. At the IFCC World Lab 2024, a prestigious global conference hosted in Dubai under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, with participants from over 55 countries, the AUD Biology team was honored with the poster and research award.
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Biology Students Gain Real-World Experience Through Industry Collaborations
In the Biological and Physical Sciences Department at the American University in Dubai, our B.S. in Biology students are gaining valuable real-world experience through industry collaborations that start as early as their first year. These opportunities are unique to our program and provide students with firsthand exposure to their fields, helping them confirm their career choices and stand out in applications for jobs or graduate programs in science, medicine, forensics, pharmaceuticals, and beyond.
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The Department of Biological and Physical Sciences launches the first undergraduate fully-immersive VR laboratory course in the UAE
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Digital Transformation
PARKEYE : A student AI based smart parking mobile application that allows users to navigate vacant parking slots by identifying parked slots. PARKEYE was voted as the undisputed winner of Season 2 ‘ Software AG’s Disrupter Award Competition’.
AUD Team wins 1st place at Emirates Global Aluminum competition & 70,000 AED cash prize! The AUD team developed a mechatronic system which measures the thickness of the top anode cover in EGA’s aluminum reduction pot.
American University in Dubai Students Win Best Innovation Award at Alibaba Cloud + RTA AI Hackathon!
Talented students from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department have won the prestigious Best Innovation Award
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AUD Business School Hosts Perfetti Van Melle for Insightful Session on AI in Business Research
In an exciting session at the American University in Dubai (AUD) Business School
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AUD and GE Vernova Collaborate on Advanced Renewable Energy Forecasting Models
The American University in Dubai (AUD) has joined forces with General Electric (GE) Vernova UAE
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AUD Engineering Students Leverage AI and Blockchain to Revolutionize Nature-Based Carbon Credits
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AUD secures “Teaching and Learning Strategy of the Year Award” by Times Higher Education Awards MENA 2023
In a ceremony hosted by Times Higher Education (THE) on November 14
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AUD Hosts Insightful Panel on Digital Transformation in Financial Services
In a thought-provoking session hosted at the American University in Dubai
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Vernissage X SB: A Fusion of Tech and Creativity
Dr. Tatiana Zalan, a faculty member at the School of Business and co-founder of Vernissage
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Charting the Future: Sustainability, 6G Technology, and AI Insights with Jonathan Adelstein at AUD
In an enlightening and forward-thinking discussion
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Breakthroughs in Fintech and AI for Trading with Amen Ghebre
Amen Ghebre, the Head of Wealth Advisory for Sarwa Digital Wealth Capital, was invited to speak
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AUD receives an award from Tourism Techgen program for fostering innovation & entrepreneurship
The American University in Dubai has been granted an appreciation award
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