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

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.

Foundation

Monday 13 January

All foundation students (Social Sciences Business Law pathway & Engineering Physical Sciences pathway):  9:00-12:00, 0208  

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

University Life Essentials: 12:00-13:00, 0411

Canvas Induction: 14:00-15:00, 0210

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

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!