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What's on in Welcome

Make sure you know what events you should attend for your course. and find other activities and events you won't want to miss from across the University and the Students' Association.

Your Welcome Week is designed to help you settle in, meet new people, and make the most of campus life.

Events schedule

It is very important to attend your course induction. You will learn about your course, meet key people, and start making connections with other students. Alongside your course induction, you’ll find mandatory sessions, skills workshops, and of course social events.

Monday 12 January

09:00 to 11:30: Foundation Programme Induction – Harvard Lecture Theatre

11:30 to 12:30: University Life Essentials – Room 208

13:30 to 14:30: Canvas Induction – Room 210

14:30 to 15:30: Succeeding at University – Room 208

Saturday 17 January

10:00 to 12:00: Programme Inductions

  • MSc International Business – Harvard Lecture Theatre
  • MSc Computer Science, MSc Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, MSc Cyber Security – Room 208
  • LLM (General), LLM (Dispute Resolution), LLM (Energy and Environment), LLM (Commercial Law) – Room 209
  • MSc Sustainable Urban Design, MSc Urban Planning and Regional Development, MSc Urban Analytics and AI for Planners – Room 409
  • MSc Health Data Science – Room 1208
  • MSc Construction Management, MSc Advanced Engineering Management, MSc Global Health System Leadership – Room 1407

12:00 to 13:00: University Life Essentials – Harvard Lecture Theatre

13:00 to 14:00: Lunch with the Provost – Innovation Lounge

14:00 to 15:00: Canvas Induction – Room 210

Wednesday 21 January

13:00 to 16:00: Clubs Fair – Atrium

Further information can be found on our dedicated student events website.

Welcome essentials: what you need to know

We've designed a series of welcome activities that will introduce you to the people, services, and spaces that will support your journey.

University inductions and workshops

Get to know the student services support available to you, from the Library services to the Careers Network Dubai. We're here to help you during your time at the University.

We recommend you attend all sessions, but please note your attendance is mandatory at:

  • University Life Essentials
  • Canvas Induction

These sessions run on multiple days, allowing you to choose a time that best fits your schedule.

Health and safety

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 Health and Safety Canvas Course (online).