About
A center of advanced research, scholarly, and creative activity, the NYU Abu Dhabi Institute was established in 2008 for Abu Dhabi, the UAE, and the world. The Institute brings together academics, professionals, and leaders from around the world to its academic conferences and public programs to discuss research areas and topics of local and global significance.
Intellectual and Cultural Outreach
The NYUAD Institute serves as one of Abu Dhabi’s premier intellectual forums and an interdisciplinary center for advanced research, artistic creation, and public outreach. Through a comprehensive program of workshops, conferences, public lectures, panels, and author conversations, the Institute cultivates awareness of NYUAD's educational and research mission while connecting with regional and global scholarly communities.
Our programming bridges the arts, sciences, technology, and humanities, with a focus on priority research areas including AI, healthcare, life science, space, and clean energy, as well as the history and culture of the UAE and the broader region. By convening academics, experts, and thought leaders from across the globe, the Institute amplifies NYUAD faculty research, strengthens connections across NYU's Global Network, and fosters collaborations with peer institutions worldwide.
The Institute's events engage diverse audiences beyond academia, fostering regionally relevant global conversations. Proposals for conferences and workshops undergo rigorous peer review and assessment, ensuring academic excellence, scholarly integrity, and alignment with institutional priorities. The Institute positions NYUAD as a significant research hub and a distinctive forum for advancing knowledge and fostering dialogue across disciplines and cultures globally.
Partnerships
NYUAD Institute has built over the years lasting partnerships through a multitude of collaborations with international scholars and universities, as well as industry and non-profit institutions. These partnerships have helped to extend the reach of the research and to create cultural and academic links to Abu Dhabi.