Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16) centers on promoting peace, justice, and building strong institutions. In Dubai, a diverse and rapidly growing city, fostering peace, ensuring access to justice, and strengthening institutions is essential for maintaining stability, inclusivity, and prosperity.
Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions in Dubai:
Dubai is characterized by its multicultural and cosmopolitan society. The city’s government recognizes the importance of maintaining peace, upholding the rule of law, and establishing strong, accountable institutions. Dubai is committed to ensuring social justice, protecting human rights, and promoting good governance.
CUD’s Commitment to SDG 16:
The Canadian University Dubai (CUD) contributes to SDG 16 by actively engaging in initiatives that promote peace, justice, and strong institutions within its campus and in the broader Dubai community:
Student Councils Policy
Article 1 ā Definition of the Student Councils
Canadian University Dubai Student council are non-incorporated associations whose missions are aligned with the Mission and the Vision of Canadian University Dubai. Members of the Student Council are full-time students in good academic standing. The Student Council is on a volunteer basis and is a non-profit organization.
Article 2 ā Names of the Student Councils
Canadian University Dubai Student Council
Article 3 ā Mission of the Student Councils
ā¢ Canadian University Dubai Student Councils will act as a liaison between the students and the administration, aiming at creating an environment where collaboration and friendship between students and staff are presentā¢ Canadian University Dubai Student Councils work towards the promotion of the good welfare of all students.ā¢ Canadian University Dubai Student Council encourages student life on campus, which includes promoting and participating actively in all students cultural and non-cultural events.ā¢ Canadian University Dubai Student Councils will act as Ambassadors to the University.
Article 4 ā Membership
All students, no matter their ethnicity, religion, gender, or physical condition, are encouraged to be part of the Student Councils. Each Student Council consists of the following six student executive positions, in addition to general student members:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
- Media Officer
- Public Relations Officer
Each member will be elected for a one-year term, with a possible renewal of maximum one year.
Article 5 ā Election Procedures of the Student Councils
Canadian University Dubai Student Councils are open to full time students who have completed at least two semesters and who are in a good academic standing. The Student Councilsā elections are held at the beginning of each Spring semester.
Qualifications of Student Council Members
1.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā President and Vice President
- Should be a full-time undergraduate student, who has completed at least two semesters;
- Should and must have a CGPA of 3.0 or above; failure to maintain this CGPA will result in dismissal from office.
- Should commit to enrol for Fall, Spring, and Summer of their elected term of office.
- Should have demonstrated some leadership at Canadian University Dubai.
- Should apply by filling out the Student Councils application form available at the Student Affairs Department.
- Should submit his/her resume, and one photo to the Student Affairs Department.
- Should pass the interviews with the University Senate Executive Committee and the Dean of Student Affairs.ā¢ Should submit a list of 30 students who support his/her nomination.
2.Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Other Officers
- Should be a full-time undergraduate student, who has completed at least two semesters;
- Should and must have a CGPA of 2.5 or above; failure to maintain this CGPA will result in dismissal from office.
- Should commit to enrol for Fall, Spring, and Summer of their elected term of office.
- Should have demonstrated some leadership at Canadian University Dubai;
- Should apply by filling out the Student Councils application form available at the Student Affairs Department;
- Should submit his/her resume, and one photo to the Student Affairs Department;
- Should pass the interviews with the University Senate and the Dean of Student Affairs.
Elections
The Elections rules and procedures are as follows:
Rules, Procedures and Responsibilities
A list of 30 students who support a candidate running for the president or vice president position is required. This list should be submitted according to the deadline of the election to the University Senate;
Ā Each candidate must complete the election registration form and submit it to the University Senate. This form should include the candidateās specific position he or she wishes to run for;
- Candidates cannot apply for more than one position;
- Candidates should prepare a three to four minute campaign speech which should be presented during an assembly;
- Candidates should prepare themselves to participate in open debates;
- Campaign materials such as flyers and posters should be approved by either the Dean of Student Affairs or the VP of Academic Affairs before they are displayed;
- Only current full-time and part-time students are eligible to vote;
- Results of the Student Councils vote will be announced two days after the elections are complete;
- Members of the Student Councils who were dismissed or resigned cannot run for elections;
- At the end of each semester, the Manager of Student Services will review the CGPAs and the performances of all Student Councils members.
Elections Code of Conduct
The Election Committee has a mandate to ensure that the election process is fair and impartial. Violation of the elections code of conduct will result in sanctions such as temporary or permanent suspension from campaigning and, in extreme cases, the candidateās name will be removed from the elections list. The following rules are to be followed during the elections:
- Candidates should refrain from making deceptive or misleading statements during their candidacy;
- Candidates should refrain from attacking each other during the election campaign;
- Candidates must have all their campaign material approved and signed by the Dean of Student Affairs;
- Candidates must hold their speeches one week before the elections;
- Candidates must remove all their campaign material one week after the elections.
The elections of the Student Councils are held every Spring Semester.
Meetings are open to all Canadian University Dubai Students.
Voting Procedures
- Voting procedures will be the responsibility of The Elections Committee under the supervision of the University Senate and the Dean of Student Affairs;
- The Elections Committee will ensure that all voters are current Canadian University Dubai students;
- Voting will be open to all full time and part time student enrolled in the current academic year;
- Voting Students will be allowed to vote once, and must show their Canadian University Dubai ID to the members of the Elections Committee before voting;
- Blank votes and ballots improperly marked will be voided;
- Voting will last two days and will start after one week of campaigning.
Disputes and Violations
- Candidates who violate the election code of conduct will be subject to sanction from the Elections Committee;
- Complaints against any candidateās conduct during the election campaign must be reported in writing to the appropriate Vice President;
- Written complaints will be dismissed if they are not filed within 3 school days after the incident took place;
- Violations of the Elections Code of Conduct will lead to a hearing by the Elections Committee;
- Candidates will be informed in writing of the decision of the Elections Committee.
Ā
Elections
The Elections rules and procedures are as follows:
Rules, Procedures and Responsibilities
A list of 30 students who support a candidate running for the president or vice president position is required. This list should be submitted according to the deadline of the election to the University Senate.
- Each candidate must complete the election registration form and submit it to the University Senate. This form should include the candidateās specific position he or she wishes to run for.
- Candidates cannot apply for more than one position.
- Candidates should prepare a three to four-minute campaign speech which should be presented during an assembly.
- Candidates should prepare themselves to participate in open debates.
- Campaign materials such as flyers and posters should be approved by either the Dean of Student Affairs or the VP of Academic Affairs before they are displayed.
- Only current full-time and part-time students are eligible to vote.
- Results of the Student Councils vote will be announced two days after the elections are complete;
- Members of the Student Councils who were dismissed or resigned cannot run for elections;
- At the end of each semester, the Manager of Student Services will review the CGPAs and the performances of all Student Councils members.
Ā
Elections Code of Conduct
The Election Committee has a mandate to ensure that the election process is fair and impartial. Violation of the elections code of conduct will result in sanctions such as temporary or permanent suspension from campaigning and, in extreme cases, the candidateās name will be removed from the elections list. The following rules are to be followed during the elections:
- Candidates should refrain from making deceptive or misleading statements during their candidacy.
- Candidates should refrain from attacking each other during the election campaign.
- Candidates must have all their campaign material approved and signed by the Dean of Student Affairs.
- Candidates must hold their speeches one week before the elections.
- Candidates must remove all their campaign material one week after the elections.
The elections of the Student Councils are held every Spring Semester. Meetings are open to all Canadian University Dubai Students.
Voting Procedures
ā¢Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Voting procedures will be the responsibility of The Elections Committee under the supervision of the University Senate and the Dean of Student Affairs.
- The Elections Committee will ensure that all voters are current Canadian University Dubai students.
- Voting will be open to all full time and part time student enrolled in the current academic year.
- Voting Students will be allowed to vote once, and must show their Canadian University Dubai ID to the members of the Elections Committee before voting.
- Blank votes and ballots improperly marked will be voided.
- Voting will last two days and will start after one week of campaigning.
Disputes and Violations
- Candidates who violate the election code of conduct will be subject to sanction from the Elections Committee.
- Complaints against any candidateās conduct during the election campaign must be reported in writing to the appropriate Vice President.
- Written complaints will be dismissed if they are not filed within 3 school days after the incident took place.
- Ā Violations of the Elections Code of Conduct will lead to a hearing by the Elections Committee.
- Candidates will be informed in writing of the decision of the Elections Committee.
Article 5 ā Election Procedures of the Student Councils
Page 66 of 401Canadian University Dubai Student Councils are open to full time students who have completed at least two semesters and who are in a good academic standing. The Student Councilsā elections are held at the beginning of each Spring semester.
Qualifications of Student Council
Members President and Vice PresidentĀ
- Should be a full time undergraduate student, who has completed at least two semesters;
- Should and must have a CGPA of 3.0 or above; failure to maintain this CGPA will result in dismissal from office;
- Should commit to enroll for Fall, Spring, and Summer of their elected term of office;Ā
- Should have demonstrated some leadership at Canadian University Dubai;
- Should apply by filling out the Student Councils application form available at the Student Affairs Department;
- Should submit his/her resume, and one photo to the Student Affairs Department;
- Should pass the interviews with the University Senate Executive Committee and the Dean of Student Affairs;
- Should submit a list of 30 students who support his/her nomination.
Other Officers
- Should be a full time undergraduate student, who has completed at least two semesters;
- Should and must have a CGPA of 2.5 or above; failure to maintain this CGPA will result in dismissal from office;
- Should commit to enroll for Fall, Spring, and Summer of their elected term of office;
- Should have demonstrated some leadership at Canadian University Dubai;
- Should apply by filling out the Student Councils application form available at the Student Affairs Department;
- Should submit his/her resume, and one photo to the Student Affairs Department;
- Ā Should pass the interviews with the University Senate and the Dean of Student Affairs
CUD always invites all students of the different programs to participate in the annual election process, as well as to manage the process so that it is as peaceful and fair as possible.
Career Service
Careers advice is available to assist students in developing their professional goals and objectives, and regular career workshops are held to provide support in finding employment and preparing for life in the workplace. The aim is to make students career conscious and start building their life skills early on. All students are welcome to attend to start improving their life skills and employability, especially final year students.
In career workshops, students can learn how to create a professional CV, design a cover letter, develop their interview skills, use networking and negotiate an offer.
Our mission
The mission of the Career Services is to make a studentās transition from university to professional life a success story. This is meant to be a shared success; therefore, the Career Center invites you to collaborate and work together with your professors, internship mentors, and use the services and resources of the Career Services throughout your studies. Participate in events, start thinking about your career plans and set SMART career goals from your first year on. The Career Center will work to motivate you to take action and discover your possibilities, using your resources strategically. Throughout all events and one-on-one sessions, we will work on improving your life skills and employability, preparing you to enter the 21st century job market.
How can I benefit from Career Services?
Regardless of year of studies, major or interest, every student can benefit from the following services:
- Advice on career related matters ā job and internship search strategies, setting career goals, objectives and a step-by-step plan
- Improving career correspondence (CV, thank you notes)
- Improving profiles and visibility on career platforms
- Assistance in finding internships, part-time or volunteer opportunities
- Workshops to develop interview skills, online and offline networking and personal branding
- Our annual Career Fair to be introduced to companies and organizations
Watch how Career Services can help you get ahead in life
INTERNSHIPS
Choosing a career path can be challenging, and an industry-based internship can help you to explore and evaluate your career options while still at University.
Canadian University Dubai works with a wide range of partner companies to provide students with the opportunity to put into practice the skills and concepts learned in the classroom. The internship is an important experiential and academic component of each program and is compulsory for all undergraduate majors.
During an internship, students work for 150-180hrs (dependent upon the program) either on a part-time or full-time basis. Full-time internships involve 30-35hrs per week and part-time internships involve 15-20hrs per week. The host company/organization provides professional staff members to take the student forward in their learning experience.
Internships at CUD are managed by the Career Services, and all open positions will be communicated to you internally on CUD career portal.
If you are about to graduate or are a fresh student, prepare your CV and send it to careerservices@cud.ac.ae for review indicating āCV Reviewā in the subject.
| Where can you find us? | Office timings |
| Career Services office:Ā CUD HUB – Office 06 – 1st Floor Email:Ā careerservices@cud.ac.ae Phone:Ā +971 4 7096 198 | Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Appointments between 10.00 am ā 5.00 pm, Mondays – Thursdays, and 9 am to 11:00 am on Fridays can be booked via e-mail. Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā To book an appointment, send an e-mail toĀ careerservices@cud.ac.ae, Ā indicating āCareer Centre Appointmentā in the subject. List all dates and timings when you are available and the issue(s) you would like to discuss. Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Use your CUD e-mail ID when writing toĀ careerservices@cud.ac.ae. Personal e-mails (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) might land in the junk mailbox which could lead to delayed response. Ā·Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Within 72 hours you shall receive a calendar invite. Accept the invitation and arrive on time. Prepare for the appointment by bringing any necessary documentation or prepared questions. |
Canadian University Dubai becomes the first private university in UAE to partner with Coursera to prepare students for in-demand jobs
CUD students can earn industry-recognized certifications at no additional cost during their final year of study
UAE, Dubai ā 10 August 2022: Coursera, Inc. (NYSE: COUR), one of the worldās largest online learning platforms, has announced its partnership with Canadian University Dubai (CUD), the number one higher education institution in Dubai. The collaboration will equip the universityās students with the necessary skills for in-demand jobs through Career Academy from Coursera, a new career training academy that provides skills training and entry-level Professional Certificates from the world’s leading companies including Google, IBM, and Meta.
Becoming the first private university in the UAE to adopt Career Academy from Coursera, CUD further fortifies its standing in the industry as an institution committed to equipping students with work-related skills to help graduates secure good jobs.
Designed to empower students with a competitive advantage in the fast-evolving digital work environment, the collaboration will provide students with the opportunity to learn cutting-edge skills, including entrepreneurial, digital, and technology competencies, earn professional Certificates from the worldās leading companies, access hands-on learning with Guided Projects to master skills and stand out with employers, and explore the right career path.
Prof. Karim Chelli, President and Vice-Chancellor of CUD, remarked, āWe are delighted to embark on this partnership with Coursera to provide new opportunities for our graduates to stand out in the job market. Students will now have the chance to gain industry-recognized professional certifications at no additional cost during their final year of study. Combining these practical qualifications with a world-class degree will give CUD graduates a head start when exploring employment and career development opportunities.āĀ
Kais Zribi, General Manager for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey at Coursera said: āWe are honored to join hands with one of the UAEās leading universities that share our goal to support the country in its ambition of building a digital economy led by an equipped and skilled workforce. Canadian University Dubai has set a benchmark in the league of world-class institutions with its progressive approach to delivering high-quality education, and together we will unlock learning opportunities that would enable the next generation of the countryās talent to thrive in the competitive global work realm.ā
Learners enrolled in Career Academy from Coursera will be able to earn entry-level Professional Certificates from industry leaders including Google, IBM, and Meta, to prepare for 18 in-demand careers such as Data Analyst, UX Designer, Application Developer, and Social Media Marketer, among others. Participants have the flexibility to learn at their own pace, fully online across the web and mobile, and can also explore different career paths with an overview of common job titles, skill requirements, and salary insights.
Additionally, Career Academy from Coursera will allow students to gain real-world experience with Guided Projects to develop key skills in under 2 hours. For example, an aspiring Data Analyst can practice SQL, Python, and Tableau, while UX Designers can build projects using Figma and Adobe Creative Cloud. With hands-on learning and interactive assessments, students will be able to apply essential skills by working with real-world industry tools to help them stand out to employers during interviews and on the job.
The Coursera-Canadian University Dubai partnership is the latest milestone in Courseraās rapid growth across the Middle East and North Africa. As of June 2022, Coursera supports the skills development of 681K learners in the UAE, and more than 6.2 million learners across the Middle East and North Africa. This total includes over 320K new registered Coursera learners across the region in Q2 of 2022.
About CourseraCoursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with more than 100 million registered learners. Coursera partners with 275+ leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelorās and masterās degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.
FOM hosts guest speaker on human resource management: the career of the future
The Faculty of Management (FOM) at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) hosted guest speaker, Jihan El Saghir, who introduced students to the field of Human Resource Management (HRM) through the lens of an HR practitioner.
During Jihanās talk, students learned about the career options available to them within the field, as well as the evolving role of HRM through real-life examples from Bayer – Middle East. She said: “Through their numerous intelligent questions, CUD students showed forward thinking and enthusiasm for HR as a career. They were able to recognize the strategic impact of the HR function on the competitiveness of the organization!”
Jihan is a CIPD-certified passionate HR professional with over 11 years of continuous HRM experience. Having a generalist profile, Jihan worked across multiple areas within the HR function, in different industries ranging from distribution and retail, to manufacturing, high end jewelry, information technology, and pharmaceuticals.
She recently joined Bayer Pharmaceuticals as the HR Business Partner for Saudi Arabia transferring from Hewlett Packard Computing and Printing Middle East where she was the HR Lead for Middle East and Saudi Arabia.
In addition to partnering with the business to set and implement people-related strategies, Jihan enjoys the talent development activities of HRM where she launched her most recent program: the āAccelerated Career Development Programā at HP which targeted employees identified as key talents and successors to prepare them for their next career move, retain them, and help them succeed.
The Human Resource Management program at CUD develops student skills in strategic staffing, compensation and benefits, industrial relations, performance management, as well as training and development to help graduates shine in one of the fastest developing disciplines of the twenty-first century.
CUD Career Services Prepare Students for Professional Success
Students at Canadian University Dubai (CUD) have been taking advantage of a comprehensive package of guidance and support services from leading names in the career development arena, as they prepare to pursue their professional development goals for 2017.
Facilitated by Orsi Urban, Work Placement and Careers Coordinator at CUD, students have benefitted from a series of skills development and profile-building workshops, delivered by representatives from the Universityās strategic careers partner, Bayt.com; the UAEās biggest internship jobs site, InternsME; and the Worldās largest professional network, LinkedIn.
Taking an innovative and interactive approach to engaging students in career networking, John Fawls of LinkedIn UAE hosted a profile picture photo shoot, to help students create a professional image that they could use when setting up their own LinkedIn account. He also encouraged students to take full advantage of LinkedIn while still at university, to build professional networks that could be helpful in their future careers.
Meanwhile, InternsME representative, Noor Irfan, conducted an informal workshop to introduce students to different ways of engaging with prospective employers, demonstrating how a video CV could help candidates to stand out from the crowd, and providing tips on how to achieve a high-ranking professional profile.Ā Ā
Representing CUDās strategic careers partner, Bayt.com, Hatem Hannoun provided students with an insight into the art of CV writing. Through interactive case studies he demonstrated to students how best to represent themselves in the context of the UAE jobs market.Ā
Hatem said, āAt Bayt.com, we encourage students to begin creating their CVs during their university years, because a CV acts as an individualās timeline. Rather than face the daunting task of having to look back upon graduation and think of the courses, projects, and internships they did during their time as a student, they can start building a CV on an easy-to-use career site like Bayt.com, adding their experiences while the information is still fresh in their head.
āMoreover, a CV can act as a career guide, helping to make the next decision while maintaining an overview perspective of oneās career development, and to assess whether their next course, project or potential internship experience aligns with their career goals.ā
Speaking about the workshop, student Elvira Aggoune said, āIt provided very useful information and tips on how people look for the right candidate and how you can be that candidate, by building a customized CV that highlights relevant skills and shows an understanding of the job description. The workshop was very beneficial to us as undergraduate students as we donāt yet have much experience of reaching out to employers, so it helped us to focus on what companies are looking for and how best to present ourselves.ā