NYUAD’s Commitment To A Livable Planet

On Oct. 4, NYUAD hosted the launch of the Climate Action Plan. In an interview with Vice Chancellor Mariët Westermann, the Gazelle discusses the...

NBA Security Theater Brings A Slice of Authentic Freedom

World-class basketball players are playing on our campus to help further clean the UAE’s global image. But we can’t see them or go to the gym without...

Unmasking the Malaria Vaccine and Why it Took so Long to Make One

A deep dive into how Malaria is transmitted, how the disease impacts the body and the breakthrough R21 Malaria vaccine being introduced this year.

Your Weekly Music Recs Vol. III

The Music Corner returns this week with the newest, all-time best and most expected records of the week Sept. 29 — Oct. 4.

Dispelling FOMO: When Unplugging is the Way Forward

We need to consider our overexposure to other peoples’ lives and how social media facilitates that. It is a natural desire, but we need to be mindful...

“Grade Deflation” and the Shifting Educational Landscape

In our educational pursuits, are we becoming way too focused on the means rather than the ends? Perhaps, but this says less about personal...

District 2020’s Debut: Reinventing Spaces

After drawing to a close in March, Expo 2020 has taken on a new life as District 2020, ambitiously promising sustainable transportation, easy access...

Inclusivity in Regional SIGs: Moving Forward and Celebrating Together

Recently, some regional groups have splintered, and nationality-based groups like the NSA and PSA are forming. We risk social atomization if this...

Brazilians Prove Not Ready to Get Rid of Far-Right

Brazil’s presidential election saw an unexpected strong showing by far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro and his allies, leading to a runoff. Brazilian...

The Big 700: Impacts of Record Class Sizes

The Class of 2026 has a record enrollment of 688 students, far and beyond previous class sizes. What does this rapid expansion mean for NYUAD?

Finally Unmasked: Students React to Mask Mandate Lifting

After around two and a half years, the mask mandate has been lifted. How have students reacted to this shift?

NYUAD Study Highlights The Importance of Representing Indigenous and Underrepresented Groups in biological research

The scientific community at large needs to recognize the issue of underrepresentation of certain populations in medical and public health research,...

A Review of Al Raheel | Departure

"Each one of us is daring in her own way. Each one of us has her own voice and I wanted that to come to the piece. I wanted the piece to be as daring...

NYUAD Institute Events: UAE Photographic Series and Beyond

“You don’t take a photograph, you make it.” Learn about Ammar Al Attar’s and Hussain AlMoosawi’s journey of making their own photographs, as well as...

Cuba Approves New Family Law Code

In a national referendum on Sept. 26, Cuba approved a ratification to the Cuban Family Code. This article reviews the proceedings, background and...

UAE Drops Mask Mandate – Is the ending of Covid-19 near?

he UAE joined many other countries in the world on Sept. 28 in dropping the Mask Mandate both indoors and outdoors after a countrywide decline in the...

Save the dates: A Rundown of the Next Month’s Upcoming Concerts

From John Legend at the Louvre Abu Dhabi to Jason Derulo at the Coca Cola Arena in Dubai, the next month is jam-packed full of exciting performances,...