What's on in Welcome
Make sure you know what events you should attend for your course. Find other activities and events you won't want to miss from across the University and the Students' Association.
Programme inductions
Foundation
Foundation
Monday 13 January
All foundation students (Social Sciences Business Law pathway & Engineering Physical Sciences pathway): 9:00-12:00, 0208
Postgraduate
Postgraduate
Wednesday 15 January
MSc Global Health Systems induction: 18:00-20:00, 1206
MSc Construction Management & MSc Advanced Engineering Management: 18:00-20:00, 1208
Sunday 19 January
MSc Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, Cyber Security induction: 9:00-11:00, 0209
MSc Health Data Science induction: 9:00-11:00, 1405
MSc International Business induction: 12:00-14:00, Auditorium
Master of Law (all pathways) induction: 12:00-14:00, Harvard Lecture Theatre
MSc Urban Planning induction: 12:00-14:00, 1206
University inductions
Learn how to access the student services support available to you, from the Library services to Careers Network Dubai. We're here to help you during your time at the University.
We recommend you attend all inductions but please note your attendance at the 'University Life Essentials' is mandatory.
The UAE Ministry of Education requires all students to complete their Health and Safety Induction. As well as what you will hear in the 'University Life Essentials', you must complete the online Health and Safety Canvas Course.
Monday 13 January
Monday 13 January
University Life Essentials: 12:00-13:00, 0411
Canvas Induction: 14:00-15:00, 0210
Wednesday 15 January
Wednesday 15 January
International Student Welcome: 13:00-14:00, Harvard Lecture Theatre
Canvas Induction: 16:00-17:00, 0210
Introduction to CV Writing: 16:00-17:00, Harvard Lecture Theatre
University Life Essentials: 17:00-18:00, 1206
Sunday 19 January
Sunday 19 January
University Life Essentials: 11:00-12:00, 0208
Canvas Induction: 14:00-15:00, 0210
Introduction to the Careers Service: 15:00-16:00, Harvard Lecture Theatre
Student events
The welcome zone will be in the atrium all week. Here you can:
- Collect your ID card
- Get help from IT Services
- Sign up for clubs and groups
- Collect your UoBD welcome bag
Further information, including dates and times, can be found on our dedicated student events website so that you can plan your week!