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MBA Golden Buzzer Podcast
NYU Abu Dhabi MBA Explained: Admissions, Scholarships & Global Career Paths w/ Arnold Longboy
Arnie Longboy, Executive Director of Enrollment, Marketing & Admissions at NYU Abu Dhabi MBA, shares the inside story of one of the world’s boldest new MBA programs. In this episode, we dive deep into how this one-year, dual-campus experience prepares students to lead in the Middle East and beyond. From career support to scholarships and immersive learning, discover what makes this MBA program truly unique.
2025-07-16
26 min
The BIT podcast
Why society changes: behavioural science explains social norms
Social norms can change rapidly — sometimes sparked by viral moments, other times by subtle cultural shifts. Can behavioural science not only explain these changes — but help shape them? Recorded at the Behavioural Exchange conference #BX2025 in Abu Dhabi, Michael Hallsworth, BIT’s Chief Behavioural Scientist, dives deep into the science behind these shifts - asking the question ‘What can behavioural science tell us about changing social norms?’ We hear from: 🎙️ Nikos Nikiforakis, Professor of Economics at NYU Abu Dhabi and Director of the Center for Behavioral Institutional Design - on what triggers norm shifts, what hold...
2025-07-01
25 min
AI for U
Ep. 23: Work Smarter Together: How AI Can Be Higher Ed’s Strongest Teammate
In this episode, Erin Callihan, Assistant Vice President of Strategic Marketing & Campaign Communications at NYU, joins Brian to tackle one of higher education’s most pressing questions: Is AI cheating, or is it time to embrace it as a collaborator? Erin shares how her team integrates AI as a productivity partner, why starting small and grassroots matters, and how institutions can empower staff and students to work smarter, not fearfully, in an AI-driven world.Join us as we discuss: [5:19] The biggest AI challenges facing higher ed [13:04] Why it’s time to stop thinking of AI as “cheating...
2025-06-19
40 min
NYUAD Institute
Creative Convergence: The Role of Artists in Expanding Scientific Inquiry and UAE’s Vision for Innovation
This panel explores how integrating art, science and engineering fosters innovation, broadens perspectives, and drives societal contributions. In the UAE’s cultural and scientific landscape, interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial to engage the public, inspire creativity, and support the nation’s long-term goals in education and research. Panelists Iyad Rahwan, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, Berlin Stephanie Rosenthal, Director of the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi Project Henry Tan, Artist in Residence at the NYU Abu Dhabi Center for Genomics and Systems Biology Moderated by Maya Allison, NYU Abu Dhabi Chief Curator and Galleries Executive Director In collaboration with Cent...
2025-05-15
52 min
The StageLync Podcast
Ep.48: Nisha Sajnani: Global Leader in Drama Therapy, Arts Health, and Creative Leadership - “Finding opportunities for creative expression is just good for you” (Video)
Nisha is a leading scholar, educator, and advocate in drama therapy and the arts in health. She is the Director of the Program in Drama Therapy and Theatre & Health Lab at NYU, founder of Arts & Health @ NYU, and Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium. As co-director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, established in collaboration with the WHO, she leads a global Lancet series on the health benefits of the arts. At NYU Abu Dhabi, Nisha developed Can Art Save Lives?, a transdisciplinary course linking arts, health, and policy. She is also a faculty advisor...
2025-05-05
35 min
The StageLync Podcast
Ep.48: Nisha Sajnani: Global Leader in Drama Therapy, Arts Health, and Creative Leadership - “Finding opportunities for creative expression is just good for you” (Audio)
Nisha is a leading scholar, educator, and advocate in drama therapy and the arts in health. She is the Director of the Program in Drama Therapy and Theatre & Health Lab at NYU, founder of Arts & Health @ NYU, and Chair of the NYU Creative Arts Therapies Consortium. As co-director of the Jameel Arts & Health Lab, established in collaboration with the WHO, she leads a global Lancet series on the health benefits of the arts. At NYU Abu Dhabi, Nisha developed Can Art Save Lives?, a transdisciplinary course linking arts, health, and policy. She is also a faculty advisor i...
2025-05-05
35 min
The Agenda
Why has it been so dry in the UAE lately?
Why hasn’t it rained in the UAE? Dr. Ahmed Al Kamali from the National Center of Meteorology explains the reasons behind the dry weather. Mohammed Abdalla Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, takes us on a tour of Abu Dhabi’s newest must-see attractions. And political scientist Adam Ramey of NYU Abu Dhabi breaks down what Trump’s first 100 days in office really mean.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2025-04-30
28 min
Good Sex @NYU
S3:E14 Good Sex with NYU Professor Sharang Biswas
In this episode, Danielle is joined by Sharang Biswas, a professor at Tisch Game Design Center. Sharang talks about his sexual and relationship journey starting with growing up with liberal atheist parents in Abu Dhabi and moving to the US for college. He explains the impact of representation in video games and offers some recommendations to the audience. Check out Sharang’s book Iron Below Remembers and his game recommendations: Dream Daddy: A Date Dating Simulator; Monster Hearts, and Honey and Hot Wax: An Anthology of Erotic Art Games. This episode may be activating for...
2025-04-07
1h 08
I AM GPH
EP157 From New York to Abu Dhabi: Global Health Leadership with Priya Kanayson
In this episode we speak with Priya Kanayson (MPH '14) whose career has taken her from New York City to Abu Dhabi, where she is now a leader in global health policy. As Director of Advocacy and Communications at the Global Institute for Disease Elimination (GLIDE) and a founding member of the UAE’s Women in Global Health organization, Priya works on innovative strategies to eliminate diseases like malaria, polio, and neglected tropical diseases. She discusses the unique challenges of building a global health hub outside the traditional centers in the U.S. and Europe, highlights the importance of ad...
2024-12-19
35 min
The Curation by Nour Hassan
Maya Allison: On Art, Community, and Cultural Evolution
Prepare to be captivated by the insights of Maya Allison, the Executive Director and Chief Curator at NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, as she reveals the fascinating journey that led her from the RISD Museum to the vibrant art scene of the UAE. Discover her unique perspective on the evolving role of curators, who not only educate but also engage as public intellectuals and creative practitioners. This engaging conversation uncovers the layers of curatorial work, from managing ancient artifacts to contemporary masterpieces, and highlights the joy of connecting art with audiences in meaningful ways.Finally, explore the...
2024-12-16
37 min
Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Invites
Dancing with Robots : A New Entrepreneurial Frontier
IN THIS EPISODE: Host Denise Silber sits down with Harvard alumna Dr. Merritt Moore, who is a quantum physicist, ballet dancer, educator and entrepreneur all at once! They explore her unique multi-disciplinary journey at the intersection of dance and robotics. Dr Moore reveals the challenges and triumphs of merging her two passions, and how her work offers deeper insights into human-machine interaction. Dr. Moore shares how she is creating a new industry by coding robots and performing as a professional ballet dancer on global stages. Dr Moore’s innovative teaching approach in creative robotics at NYU...
2024-12-03
28 min
Admissions Straight Talk
Get Into NYU Stern’s MSBAi aka Masters of Business Analytics and AI [Episode 597]
The NYU Stern Masters of Business Analytics and AI (MSBAAI) program is a one-year specialized degree program that trains students to make data-driven decisions. Dr. Anindya Ghose, Heinz Riehl Chair Professor of Technology and Marketing at New York University's Leonard Stern School of Business and Director of the Masters of Business Analytics and AI Program at Stern discusses everything applicants need to know. He shares the core aim of the program which is to impart cross-functional skills that can be applied across industries. Additionally, Dr. Ghose highlights the career path for graduates of the program.Show...
2024-10-29
27 min
Culture Bites
Episode 49: Is Love Blind, Habibi?
In this episode of Culture Bites, hosts Enas Refaei, Farah Andrews and Maan Jalal start the show with exciting news: the podcast has been shortlisted for a Signal Award in the Best Co-host Team category. Fans of the show have until October 17 to cast their votes here. Please get voting! Maan got the chance to visit NYU Abu Dhabi this week and explore new exhibition Between the Tides: A Gulf Quinquennial, which captures key moments in the Gulf’s arts scene over the past five years. Artists from across the region, including the UAE, Saudi, and Bahrain, fe...
2024-10-10
45 min
CERIAS Weekly Security Seminar - Purdue University
Michail Maniatakos, Dissecting the Software Supply Chain of Modern Industrial Control Systems
Recent years have been pivotal in the field of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security, with a large number of high-profile attacks exposing the lack of a design-for-security initiative in ICS. The evolution of ICS abstracting the control logic to a purely software level hosted on a generic OS, combined with hyperconnectivity and the integration of popular open source libraries providing advanced features, have expanded the ICS attack surface by increasing the entry points and by allowing traditional software vulnerabilities to be repurposed to the ICS domain. In this seminar, we will shed light to the security landscape of modern...
2024-10-02
55 min
English or Englishes?
E15: AI and Englishes in Oral History
How can other disciplines such as oral history be informed by the model of World Englishes? In what ways does AI technology aid or hinder the pursuit of preserving voice and individuality? In this episode, hosts Sweta and Aieshah speak to university archivist and oral historian, Lauren Kata. They discuss their collaborative project, reflecting on the cross-disciplinary applications of postcolonial Englishes on oral history, writing and transcription, and the role it plays on the use of AI in and out of the classroom. English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the...
2024-09-19
28 min
English or Englishes?
E:14 Language Justice in Englishes
What is language justice? How can educators address prejudice and provide legitimacy to the full linguistic ecology of today’s society? In this episode, host Aieshah Arif speaks to Shyam Sharma, Associate Professor in the Writing and Rhetoric Program in Stony Brook University, New York. Based on his extensive experience in a multicultural community and classroom, Shyam highlights the importance of overcoming language injustice, and capitalising on diverse linguistic backgrounds to align with the social reality of the present and future.English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in...
2024-09-05
21 min
English or Englishes?
E13: World Englishes in the US
How are international or multilingual English language speakers perceived or categorised in English-dominant societies and institutions such as NYU? What are the complexities of using AI technologies in negotiating these stigmas? In this episode, hosts Sweta and Aieshah speak to the Writing Program at NYU. They reflect on the communicative burden of international and multilingual students when navigating English-speaking contexts, and the role of AI literacy in such academic settings. English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and...
2024-08-22
41 min
English or Englishes?
E12: Perceptions of Englishes in Post-Soviet Kazakhstan
What is the role of Englishes in postcolonial communities of the expanding circle? How do language politics play in incorporating the English language into building national identity? In this episode, host Neelam Hanif speaks to Writing Program faculty member in Navarbayev University, Halle Niederman. They shed light on the evolving role of English in relation to primarily spoken Kazakh and Russian, in a society where language politics are at the center of crafting the identity of a young nation. English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a...
2024-08-08
15 min
English or Englishes?
E11: World Englishes and China
How are the varieties of English perceived in non-English dominant countries like China? How are the tensions between achieving “native” speaker proficiency versus clarity and accessibility navigated in the classroom? In this episode, hosts Aieshah and Sweta speak to Lin Chen and Marcel Daniels, writing faculty colleagues in NYU Shanghai. Based on their experiences, they address the differing priorities and goals of local and international students in and out of the classroom.English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif...
2024-07-25
37 min
English or Englishes?
E10: Englishes and Translanguaging in Saudi Arabia
Which variety of English does one use in a bilingual society? How do bilingual or multilingual English speakers practice creativity in navigating their communication? In this episode, host Aieshah Arif speaks to Dr Tariq Elyas, Professor of Applied Linguistics in King Abdulaziz University, KSA. Having lived and studied in the US, UK and Australia, Tariq reflects on his lived experiences upon his return, and the practice of translanguaging within student and social life in Saudi and the Gulf. English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial...
2024-07-11
26 min
English or Englishes?
E09: Perceptions of Englishes in Tutoring
What are the perceptions of educators who speak a variety of Englishes? Do identities become a measure for qualifications and competence to the student body?In this episode, hosts Sweta and Neelam speak to peer tutors who lead consultations with fellow NYUAD students in the Writing Center. They reflect on the impact of identities and varieties of English on the perceptions and pressure to perform in the tutoring space.English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam...
2024-06-27
18 min
Ready Set Do w/ Naman Pandey
How To (Move To &) Live in the UAE - w/ Kaushik
In this episode, featured not-expert is Kaushik Sunder. Kaushik is a Global PhD Fellow at NYU Abu Dhabi. Prior to that, he completed his Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University. We discuss: - The circumstances that led Kaushik to move to the UAE and his insights into the country’s rapid development. - The contrasts and parallels in education systems between India, the US, and the UAE, focusing on the unique features of each. - The job market in the UAE, including the challenges of obtaining work visas and the prospects for employment after graduation. - Th...
2024-06-20
44 min
English or Englishes?
E08: Englishes in Academic Publishing
Are there conventions of Englishes in academic publishing? What is the position of these varieties on platforms where conformity and expertise are seemingly prioritised? In this episode, host Aieshah Arif speaks to Harshana Rambukwella, visiting professor at NYU Abu Dhabi’s Literature and Creative Writing program. Speaking on his experience as associate editor of the Journal of Social Linguistics, Harshana addresses the role of varieties of English in academic publishing, and what sort of considerations and conversations happen in the editorial process. English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse En...
2024-06-13
26 min
English or Englishes?
E07: Englishes in the Gulf
Is there a standard English variety across the multicultural Gulf region? How do we as educators and immigrants to new communities actively practice cultural and linguistic awareness? In this episode, hosts Sweta and Aieshah speak to former President of TESOL Arabia Melanie Gobert. With 27 years of ESL experience in the Gulf region, Melanie addresses the role of cultural competence in mitigating linguistic hierarchies for expats and immigrants to the region. English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and...
2024-05-31
22 min
NYUAD Institute
Sports and Diplomacy in the UAE
Sport has the power to change lives by promoting values of health, education, and cooperation among people, neighborhoods, communities, cities, and nations. Programs like New York City FC's City In The Community and partnerships between the NBA, Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi, and NYU Abu Dhabi are forging these relationships and achieving transformational results locally and globally. The UAE has positioned itself as a global sports hub, fostering international relations and showcasing its commitment to global engagement. This panel explores the ways in which sport and these forms of diplomacy are making a positive impact across society. Panel...
2024-05-29
55 min
English or Englishes?
E06: What are your Englishes?
When did you become aware of your own variety of English? How is your English perceived by yourself and others? In this episode, host Aieshah Arif speaks to Writing Instructors and colleagues at NYU Abu Dhabi. The guests reflect on how the changing variety of English they speak plays a role in their personal and professional lives.English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hanif in conversation with speakers, writers and experts of various Englishes on...
2024-05-16
20 min
English or Englishes?
E05 : Englishes in the UAE
What Englishes are used in the Gulf region? How do we adapt our teaching practices to the diverse and multicultural linguistic landscape of the UAE?In this episode, our hosts speak to Dr. Sarah Hopkyns, former assistant professor of applied linguistics at Zayed University Abu Dhabi and current faculty at the University of St Andrews in the UK. Sarah is the author of the book The Impact of Global English on Cultural Identities in the United Arab Emirates and co editor of Linguistic Identities in the Arab Gulf States, Waves of Change. Based on her regional expertise...
2024-05-02
32 min
CareersTalks with Tamer
From Civil Engineering to Working With Startups
Adnan made an interesting Career Shift where he Studied Civil Engineering at NYU Abu Dhabi but decided to Launch his professional Career in the Startup Ecosystem. Tune in to Listen to his interesting Career Journey and what he does at StartAD; a Startup Hub and Incubator in Abu Dhabi. ⏱Timestamps⏱: (00:00) Introduction (02:26) Shifting from Engineerting to Working With Startups (09:15 Breakdown of the startup Ecosystem (11:54) How Do Incubators Select Startups (14:13) Tell s more about startAD (17:32) Where Do VCs sit within the Startup Ecosystem (18:56) Tell us about one of StartAD's Incubation Programs (26:45) Tell us about your role as an I...
2024-04-25
56 min
Admissions Straight Talk
So You Want to Do an MBA Outside the U.S. [Episode 572]
Show SummaryIn this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, Linda Abraham interviews admissions directors from MBA programs outside the United States to find out if there are any common threads among them. The guests on the show include representatives from Oxford Saïd Business School, INSEAD, NYU Abu Dhabi, and HEC Paris. The interviews cover various topics such as program overviews, admissions processes, and common applicant mistakes. The interviews also touch on language requirements, the role of the video interview in the evaluation process, and the importance of holistic review in admissions decisions. Overall, this i...
2024-04-23
50 min
English or Englishes?
E04: Englishes in Media Writing (Part II)
What Englishes do we use in “formal” mass media writing? How do journalists negotiate the power dynamics of language in publishing? In part II of this episode, our hosts speak to three journalists, Kirsten Han (Singapore), Maleeha Mengal (Pakistan) and Karthik Shankar (India). The guests reflect on their navigations on the use of Englishes in their practice, and the complexities of connecting with their diverse audiences around the world.English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hani...
2024-04-18
23 min
English or Englishes?
E03: Englishes in Media Writing (Part I)
What Englishes do we use in “formal” mass media writing? How do journalists speak to their multilingual audiences?In this episode, our hosts speak to three journalists, Kirsten Han (Singapore), Maleeha Mengal (Pakistan) and Karthik Shankar (India). The guests reflect on their navigations on the use of Englishes in their practice, and the complexities of connecting with their diverse audiences around the world.English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hanif in conversation with speakers, writers and...
2024-04-04
21 min
Borders & Belonging
From oil to innovation: Changing economies in the Gulf
Did you know that the Middle East holds the world's highest ratio of migrants to its national population? From historical ties to the oil economy to the burgeoning knowledge-based economies of today, host Maggie Perzyna explores how evolving economic landscapes in the Gulf are reshaping migration dynamics.Guests: Deepak Unnikrishnan, Assistant Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi; Laure Assaf, Assistant Professor at NYU Abu Dhabi; Hélène Thiollet, Research Fellow at the French National Center for Scientific Research at Sciences Po.🎧 Follow Borders & Belonging on LinkedIn. 🌎 Have a questi...
2024-03-26
43 min
NYUAD Institute
NYUAD Alumni: On Training and Becoming Professional Artists
This panel focuses on the journeys of four outstanding theater professionals who found their voices at NYU Abu Dhabi and are making their way in the US as playwrights, screenwriters and actors—each unique, but having shared the experience of studying and exploring the arts in Abu Dhabi. Image credit: Rubén Polendo Panel Members Fatima Maan, Playwright, NYUAD ’18 Adam El Sayigh, Playwright, Screenwriter and Dramaturg, NYUAD ‘18 Arianna Gayle Stucki, Actor and Playwright, NYUAD ‘18 Attilio Rigotti, Theater Maker, Game Designer, Teacher, NYUAD ‘14 Moderated by Rubén Polendo, Associate Dean for the Institute of Performing Arts, NYU Tisch School of the Arts; Foundi...
2024-03-21
44 min
English or Englishes?
E02: Historical Evolution of Englishes
Is British English the “standard” form of English? But which variety of British English?In this episode, host Sweta Kumari speaks to linguist and phonologist Dr. Ranjan Sen from the University of Sheffield to discover more on the historical evolution of the English language, and how these varieties were perceived through time.English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hanif in conversation with speakers, writers and experts of various Englishes on decolonising the language and learning.
2024-03-21
25 min
English or Englishes?
E01: Introducing English or Englishes?
What are Englishes? Why are there varieties? And why do they matter?In this debut episode, meet the hosts and learn about the relevance of World Englishes and its applications in our daily lives.English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hanif in conversation with speakers, writers and experts of various Englishes on decolonising the language and learning.This podcast is a product of the research project Perceptions and Positions of Postcolonial Englishes under...
2024-03-07
17 min
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Podcast | Powered by afikra
Finding My Sound in My Tunisian Identity | Emel Mathlouthi
The last episode of this season of the NYUAD Arts Center Podcast is with Emel Mathlouthi – who has been called this generation’s Fairuz. We ask her how she feels about this comparison, her rise to fame during the Tunisian revolution, and performing at the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. She shares her insight into her “musical universe”, how she approaches song writing — and how songs sometimes write themselves — and why she experiences music cinematically. Emel Mathlouthi is a Tunisian-American singer, songwriter, musician and producer. Her music combines a range of influences — bringing together protest songs, North African percussion, cel...
2024-02-29
1h 04
English or Englishes?
Trailer: English or Englishes?
English or Englishes? explores the perceptions, positions, influence and impact of the diverse Englishes in a postcolonial world. Join hosts Sweta Kumari, Aieshah Arif and Neelam Hanif in conversation with speakers, writers and experts of various Englishes on decolonising the language and learning. This podcast is a product of the research project Perceptions and Positions of Postcolonial Englishes under the Writing, Languages and Pedagogy Research Kitchen at New York University Abu Dhabi. To learn more about the project, click here.
2024-02-29
02 min
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Podcast | Powered by afikra
Unified Through Music From the Nile to Rio | Dina Elwedidi
In this new episode of the NYUAD Arts Center Podcast, Egyptian musician, composer and producer, Dina El Wedidi takes us through the different eras of her musical career, reflecting on her mentorship and collaboration with Brazilian legend Gilberto Gil, her experience with the Nile Project, and "Slumber/Manam" — what she calls her most meaningful project to date.Dina El Wedidi is an Egyptian singer, composer and music producer. In 2012 she represented Egypt in the Nile Project, where she collaborated as a musician and composer on two albums, Aswan in 2013 and Jinja in 2014. She was chosen by the Ro...
2024-02-20
54 min
AEF Info / FNEGE - Grand Oral
Le Grand Oral AEF Info x FNEGE – Hervé CRES
Hervé Crès, professeur d'économie depuis dix ans à la New York University campus d'Abu Dhabi, aux Emirats arabes unis, a aussi été le bras droit de Bernard Ramanantsoa à HEC Paris dans les années 2000, puis celui de Richard Descoings à Sciences Po. Dans ce podcast, il revient sur son parcours académique et managérial dans divers endroits du globe, et s'attarde sur les « hubs » que constituent désormais Abu Dhabi, le Qatar et Dubaï en matière d'enseignement supérieur, ainsi que sur les ambitions du géant régional, l'Arabie saoudite. Il évoque la question de la liberté académique, ainsi que...
2024-02-14
25 min
AEF Info / FNEGE - Grand Oral
Le Grand Oral AEF Info x FNEGE – Hervé CRES
Hervé Crès, professeur d'économie depuis dix ans à la New York University campus d'Abu Dhabi, aux Emirats arabes unis, a aussi été le bras droit de Bernard Ramanantsoa à HEC Paris dans les années 2000, puis celui de Richard Descoings à Sciences Po. Dans ce podcast, il revient sur son parcours académique et managérial dans divers endroits du globe, et s'attarde sur les « hubs » que constituent désormais Abu Dhabi, le Qatar et Dubaï en matière d'enseignement supérieur, ainsi que sur les ambitions du géant régional, l'Arabie saoudite. Il évoque la question de la liberté académique, ainsi que...
2024-02-14
25 min
HigherEd PodCon
Dr. Mariët Westermann Vice-Chancellor of New York University Abu Dhabi
Dr. Mariët Westermann, who recently accepted the position of Director and CEO of The Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation based in New York City, is completing her tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of New York University, Abu Dhabi, located in the United Arab Emirates. Mariët was interviewed in September 2022 by Nathan and Hoke about her career at NYUAD, overseeing all its academic and administrative affairs. NYUAD is a world-class research university with a liberal arts and science college at its core. We spoke to Dr. Westermann about her work at NYU Abu Dhabi from its formation to the...
2024-01-25
40 min
Glocal Citizens
Episode 203: Lifelong Learning with Monroe France
New Year Greetings Glocal Citizens! Thank you to all that land here with us weekly to #listenandlearn about #DynamicDiasporans living, working and playing worldwide. I look forward to a new year of conversations that will include taking deeper dives into the whys and ways of reimagining global impact economics alongside continuing to travel far and wide with our guests. Stay tuned! This week, I’m joined by Monroe France the inaugural Vice Provost for Institutional Inclusive Excellence Tufts University and a professor of practice at the Jonathan Tisch College of Civic Life. Previously, Monroe served as th...
2024-01-02
50 min
Real Qadam
#24 Anne-Maria Salmela: from Investment Banking to Venture Capital | Violet Ventures | Secrets of Effective Networking
Welcome to the 24th and first episode in English with Anne-Maria Salmela.We talk about Anne’s experience at New York University Abu Dhabi, Investment banking and Venture Capital. Anne is a founder of the first ever student led startup community in the UAE called Violet Ventures that is enabling support for future leaders in the region and bringing brightest minds all over the world. Anne also shares secrets of effective networking through her experience while networking with people like David Cameron, founder of Angry birds and other people. Anne is a true representation of making contrarian decisions, where ev...
2023-12-31
1h 16
I AM GPH
EP133 Climate Change and Disease Elimination with Hyacinth Burrows
In this episode, we talk to Hyacinth Burrows, a passionate public health advocate deeply involved in environmental health research and disease elimination. She's pursuing her Masters in Public Health at NYU, specializing in Environmental Public Health Sciences and serving as a William N Rom Climate Fellow. Hyacinth's work spans global projects addressing the health impacts of climate change. Outside academia, she volunteers for the American Cancer Society as a Vice State Lead Ambassador, striving for policy changes and greater diversity in clinical trials. Join us as we explore Hyacinth's journey, her experiences at the GLIDE Program in Abu Dhabi...
2023-12-13
22 min
Admissions Straight Talk
Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi: A Full-Time MBA in the Middle East
Show SummaryIn this episode of Admissions Straight Talk, host Linda Abraham interviews Dean Robert Salomon, the inaugural Dean of Stern at NYU Abu Dhabi. They discuss NYU Stern's groundbreaking one-year MBA program in Abu Dhabi. The program is open to applicants from around the world, but it is particularly aimed at those interested in building a career in the Middle East. The program will offer the same core courses as NYU Stern’s MBA program in New York, and students will have the opportunity to study in both Abu Dhabi and New York City. The program also includes an experiential co...
2023-11-14
31 min
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Podcast | Powered by afikra
Breaking Down Stereotypes Since 1993 | Asian Dub Foundation's Steve Chandra Savale
This conversation with Asian Dub Foundation’s longest-standing member, Steve Chandra Savale, covers a lot of ground: ranging from the band’s agenda and core values of an educational-based philosophy to East London in the 90s and re-scoring the movie La Haine. Steve shares what it was like emerging out of the post-punk and acid-house era and how the band developed their unique soundscape while honoring the sounds of their parents’ record collections. He takes us through the origins of the “remix” and explains – for those of us who aren’t yet familiar with these genres – the differences between dub-reggae, jung...
2023-09-18
46 min
The afikra Podcast
Abu Dhabi's Performing Arts: Present & Future | Bill Bragin
Bill Bragin – executive artistic director of the NYUAD Arts Center – talks to us about the center’s upcoming season, how it's impacted the city of Abu Dhabi so far, and what he envisions for the future of both the center and its ripple effect on the country as a whole. Bill shares his approach to curatorial work and practice, as well as the importance of responding to a space/venue when programming. We also reflect on what it means to exchange culture and build long-lasting educational institutions, and how Abu Dhabi’s unique audience has reacted to the cente...
2023-09-14
49 min
The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi Podcast | Powered by afikra
Abu Dhabi's Performing Arts: Present & Future | Bill Bragin
Bill Bragin – executive artistic director of the NYUAD Arts Center – talks to us about the center’s upcoming season, how it's impacted the city of Abu Dhabi so far, and what he envisions for the future of both the center and its ripple effect on the country as a whole. Bill shares his approach to curatorial work and practice, as well as the importance of responding to a space/venue when programming. We also reflect on what it means to exchange culture and build long-lasting educational institutions, and how Abu Dhabi’s unique audience has reacted to the cente...
2023-09-14
49 min
Risk and Reels: A Cybersecurity Podcast
Cybersecurity in the realm of Higher Education around the world | S2 Ep. 1 with Luqman Kondeth
Welcome to SEASON TWO of Risk and Reels! Get ready to talk about Indian film festivals, Abu Dhabi, cyber security within higher education (with an emphasis on third party cyber risk), and plenty of side stories. In episode one, Jeffrey Wheatman brings his good friend and colleague Luqman Kondeth to the show. He is the Director of Campus Technology Security Services for NYU Abu Dhabi.
2023-09-05
37 min
Just Admit It!
Semester 6: Episode 10: What Is NYU Like?
IvyWise college admissions counselor Nat (former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at NYU and NYU Abu Dhabi) shares insights into the academic offerings, campus life, and application process at New York University.
2023-06-28
34 min
Meditations On
Meditations On Arts Leadership: Reem Allam
In this episode, we host Reem Allam, the new Associate Director of Artistic Planning at the Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi and former executive manager and artistic programmer of the Downtown Contemporary Arts Festival in Egypt. Reem passionately advocates for the transformative potential of festivals in fostering collective consciousness, cultural shifts, and economic growth and firmly believes in the role of the arts and creativity as political instruments to safeOnguard artists' freedom of expression. Furthermore, Reem discusses the challenges and dynamics of the arts sector in Egypt, particularly the lack of local support structures. Finally, she touches on...
2023-06-01
15 min
Khosh Bosh with Anita and Sarah
ES E2: Perspective Negotiations with Fatema, Zuhoor & Hessa (Evaporating Suns Special Season)
The second episode of the special season of Khosh Bosh with Anita explores the subtheme Perspective Negotiations from the Evaporating Suns exhibition. I am joined by artists Fatema Al Fardan and Zuhoor Al Sayegh, as well as my co-host for this episode, Hessa Al Nuaimi. Tune in to hear more about their commissioned work for this exhibition, Umm Al Khathar wa Al Leaf, and their research over the last two years including date-farm site visits and their collaborative writing practices, as well as the start of their creative relationship during their time as SEAF fellows.
2023-05-12
54 min
VELA Podcast
Tập 25: Trải nghiệm du học Mỹ tại Abu Dhabi - Khách mời: Nguyễn Phương Linh
Nhắc đến Abu Dhabi không thể không nghĩ đến sự giàu có thịnh vượng của thành phố này. Vậy đã bao giờ bạn nghĩ đến việc sẽ đi du học tại thành phố này chưa. Hãy cùng Phương Linh, du học sinh tại đại học NYU Abu Dhabi khám phá trái tim của UAE và lắng nghe những trải nghiệm độc lạ khi học tại đây nhé! 📌Gửi câu hỏi về cho VELA tại: https://forms.gle/puXyCg2vnfiJb7LMA 📌Liên hệ với VELA qua Facebook: http...
2023-03-27
19 min
SA Voices From the Field
Student Affairs Voice in Abu Dhabi, Baishakhi Taylor
This week on SA Voices From the Field, we interviewed Baishakhi Taylor about her own experiences working in Abu Dhabi, after years working in student affairs within the United States. Baishakhi Taylor is a member of the University’s senior leadership team and oversees the Division of Student Affairs, which comprises the following departments: student life, the career development center, community outreach, spiritual life and intercultural education, the student health center, student success and well-being, and athletics. Baishakhi holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Kentucky, a master’s degree in Women’s Studies...
2023-03-02
36 min
Pop Abroad
From NYC to Working in Global Health in Abu Dhabi | Priya Kanayson
Originally from California, Priya Kanayson, a Manager at one of the first Global Health Institutes in the United Arab Emirates shares her journey from her life working and living in New York City to her new home, Abu Dhabi. An NYU graduate, Priya lived and worked in NYC for 9 years after deciding to make the move to the Middle East. In this episode we discuss -Her move from NYC to Abu Dhabi -Job platforms for the global health industry -Negotiating contracts and salary ranges -The PRO (public relations officer) th...
2023-01-03
57 min
The Maydan Podcast
Knowledge & Its Producers EP9 - Jasmine Soliman
Jasmine Soliman is an archivist. She started her work on the Akkasah Photography Archive (now part of the al Mawrid Center for Arab Art at New York University (NYU)-Abu Dhabi) in 2016. Prior to that, she worked as an archivist at the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo, beginning in 2013, and formerly was a business development professional working largely in the Middle East. Her work focuses on collection appraisal and management, cataloging and descriptive vocabularies, website UX/UI design, and social media outreach. She collaborates with the al Mawrid team to oversee the physical and digital collections, and works closely with...
2022-12-20
45 min
Knowledge and its Producers
Jasmine Soliman
Jasmine Soliman is an archivist. She started her work on the Akkasah Photography Archive (now part of the al Mawrid Center for Arab Art at New York University (NYU)-Abu Dhabi) in 2016. Prior to that, she worked as an archivist at the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo, beginning in 2013, and formerly was a business development professional working largely in the Middle East. Her work focuses on collection appraisal and management, cataloging and descriptive vocabularies, website UX/UI design, and social media outreach. She collaborates with the al Mawrid team to oversee the physical and digital collections, and works closely...
2022-12-20
45 min
The Maydan Podcast
Knowledge and Its Producers: Jasmine Soliman
Jasmine Soliman is an archivist. She started her work on the Akkasah Photography Archive (now part of the al Mawrid Center for Arab Art at New York University (NYU)-Abu Dhabi) in 2016. Prior to that, she worked as an archivist at the German Archaeological Institute in Cairo, beginning in 2013, and formerly was a business development professional working largely in the Middle East. Her work focuses on collection appraisal and management, cataloging and descriptive vocabularies, website UX/UI design, and social media outreach. She collaborates with the al Mawrid team to oversee the physical and digital collections, and works closely...
2022-12-20
45 min
Art Worlds
Art Worlds: United Arab Emirates
Art Worlds is back! The second series starts in the United Arab Emirates with Maya Allison, the founding executive director of The NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery and chief curator at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD). Integrated within the NYU campus, the gallery has at its forefront an educational mission to expand scholarship of the area’s long tradition of artistic practice. As part of this remit, Allison has delved into the art communities that pre-date the international focus on the UAE. Her seminal exhibition ‘But We Cannot See Them’ surveyed avant-garde artists...
2022-11-16
25 min
The Insightful Podcast Show (TIPS)
A Scholar's say on Scholarships: How to get a scholarship abroad and what to expect once granted
Tupe maoni yako. Ukiachana na sababu kwanini Watanzania wanaopata scholarship ni wachache, kuwa mthubutu; kuwa na subira, pamoja na kuyapambania malengo hayo ni mambo machache niliojifunza kutoka kwa Fuad humu ndani. Huwenda ni ndoto zako kupata scholarship chuoni, niimani tulionayo ukisikiliza hii episode utakuwa umepata mwanga mkubwa sana wa kuweza kukongoza ni wapi pa-kupita na vipi vya kufanya ili kujianda na mpaka kuipata hio fursa ya scholarship. Fuad humu ametusanua ni jinsi gani sisi hatupo exposed na fursa hizi (scholorship) na hata tukiwa exposed ni katika umri mkubwa sana tukilinganisha na mataifa mengine kit...
2022-11-02
52 min
The afikra Podcast
MEKLIT HADERO | Movement Live | Conversations
Meklit Hadero spoke about her career as a singer, this episode is in collaboration with the NYU Abu Dhabi Arts Center.Meklit Hadero, known simply as Meklit, is an Ethiopian-born American singer and songwriter based in San Francisco, California. She is known for her soulful performing style, and for combining jazz, folk, and East African influences in her music. She sings in her native Amharic, and English. Meklit has released five records to date. The first was a self-produced and released eight-song EP entitled Eight Songs (2008). The second, her first full-length LP, On a Day Like This... release...
2022-09-30
1h 00
The Artist Inclusive Podcast
S03 E13: On Weirdness, Making Meaning and Fostering Creative Innovation with Rubén Polendo
In this episode of The Artist Inclusive Podcast, hosts Anna Rosa Parker and Daniel Lamb are joined by Rubén Polendo. Rubén is the Founding Artistic Director of Theater Mitu. Polendo’s practice and pedagogical work is situated in the tension between acting and performance, theatrical design and installation, multi-media and interactive technology. Theater Mitu is located in its own interdisciplinary arts space in Gowanus, Brooklyn called MITU580. This former glass recycling facility is a unique gathering place where transdisciplinary arts practice is interrogated, incubated, and produced. His work with Mitu has been presented and developed nationally and inte...
2022-05-02
53 min
Al-Mahdi Institute Podcasts
RS | How (Not) to Teach Creed: Disputes Over "the Belief of the Common Folk" in the Early Modern Maghrib | Dr Caitlyn Olson
Dr Caitlyn Olson is a Departmental Lecturer in Islamic History at Oxford. She earned her PhD from Harvard in 2020 and held a postdoctoral fellowship at NYU Abu Dhabi in 2020-21. Her research centres on the Maghrib and, increasingly, West Africa during the 15th-18th centuries, in particular on theological thought, education, and relations among scholars and broader society.Bio: Caitlyn Olson is a Departmental Lecturer in Islamic History at Oxford. She earned her PhD from Harvard in 2020 and held a postdoctoral fellowship at NYU Abu Dhabi in 2020-21. Her research centers on the Maghrib and, increasingly, West Africa during the ...
2022-04-28
43 min
Khosh Bosh with Anita and Sarah
Never Bored with Bill Bragin
This episode, Anita and Sarah sit down with Founding Executive Artistic Director of The Arts Center at NYU Abu Dhabi, Bill Bragin. Listen in as Bill recounts his decision to move to Abu Dhabi from New York, his interest in/obsession with multi-hyphenated creative practices and which tale never fails to inspire him. Podcast powered by The Foundry Music composed by Sara Fakhry
2022-04-27
47 min
MEI Events
Artist Talk | Shifting Illusions: A Conversation with Emirati Artist Ebtisam Abdulaziz
The Middle East Institute Arts and Culture Center is pleased to host an art talk with renowned visual and performance artist Ebtisam Abdulaziz, whose work is featured in the exhibition Between the Sky and the Earth: Contemporary Art from the UAE, currently on view at the MEI Art Gallery.Abdulaziz will discuss her seminal work as the first female Arab artist to do public performance art in the Gulf, as well as her current performance-based work created in the United States. She will speak about the conceptual landscapes of living between these two...
2022-04-05
1h 00
Going Places
Universitatea la New York și în Abu Dhabi cu bursă integrală
În episodul de săptămâna aceasta invitata noastră, Sonia Cătinean, studentă româncă la New York University în campusul din Abu Dhabi, ne va dezvălui drumul parcurs de ea pentru a ajunge la una dintre universitățile americane de top și care a fost experiența ei de până acum acolo. Începând cu procesul de aplicare și continuând cu acomodarea la viața de zi cu zi ca student în Emiratele Arabe Unite, Sonia ne va povesti totul atât despre major-ul ei în social research & public policy și semestrul pe care l-a petrecut în Ne...
2022-03-04
36 min
Czech Out Uni
#025 - Jak se studuje v...?: Spojené arabské emiráty (ft. Emma Miklášová)
01:33 – Kdo je naším hostem? 03:32 – Co je nutné vědět o SAE? 07:00 – Proč si Emma vybrala SAE/Abu Dhabí? 08:19 – Jak probíhalo v případě Emmy přihlašování na univerzitu? Co se musí vyplnit? 11:46 – Proč NYU Abu Dhabí a ne jiné NYU kampusy? 12:42 – Kolik stojí školné? Jaká jsou stipendia? 14:44 – Jak to je s v SAE/Abu Dhabí s ubytováním? 15:46 – Na kolik by to vyšlo bez stipendií? 16:50 – Jak to tam je cenově? Kolik stojí životní náklady? 18:48 – Jak štědře přispívá NYU Abu Dhabí studentům na životní náklady? 21:18 – Jak si...
2021-12-07
43 min
Podbridge
The Origin Story: The Architects Behind NYU Abu Dhabi
On the latest episode of Podbridge, UAE Ambassador to the United States, Yousef Al Otaiba recently hosted a discussion on the founding and vision of NYU Abu Dhabi with those most responsible for making it a reality. John Sexton is President Emeritus of NYU. Mariët Westermann is Vice Chancellor of NYU Abu Dhabi. Rima Al Mokarrab is Executive Director of Strategic Affairs at the Executive Affairs Authority. Together, they discuss how NYUAD became a reality, the impact on the community and why the venture has been so successful.This material is distributed by TRG Advisory S...
2021-10-18
31 min
The Way
55) Star Wars Philosophy w/ Dr. Cyrus R.K. Patell
Glad to welcome Dr. Cyrus R.K. Patell on the show to discuss the philosophies that surround Star Wars. Dr. Patell is the author of "Lucasfilm: Filmmaking, Philosophy, and the Star Wars Universe," which is part of the Philosophical Filmmakers series. Book - https://www.amazon.com/Lucasfilm-Filmmaking-Philosophy-Philosophical-Filmmakers/dp/1350100609 Website - https://patell.net/ Profile (bio copy and pasted below) - https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/academics/divisions/arts-and-humanities/faculty/cyrus-r-k-patell.html Artwork by Phillip Thor - https://linktr.ee/Philipthor_art.
2021-10-05
1h 09
LabCast | NYU Production Lab
Uncovering Bridges
Ghazi Faisal Al-Muliafi’s journey began with one statement from his grandfather, who was once a Kuwaiti pearl diving shipmaster: “All the men died at sea”. Now an ethnomusicologist at NYU Abu Dhabi, Ghazi has spent his career researching Kuwaiti pearl diving music and the lives of the pearl divers in order to connect with his ancestral past. In the process, his work has uncovered long lost narratives that have larger implications on how we think about cultural appropriation, tradition, and national identity. When Kuwait became a nation in 1961, the music of pearl diving became codified as a natio...
2021-09-20
25 min
Futures Voices
#36 Merima Šabanović - My neuroscience journey: Discovering the long-term effects of psychedelic drugs
When you are born and raised in Breza, a small town central Bosnia & Herzegovina town, reaching Oxford University to work with leading neuroscience researchers in better understanding the long-term effects of psychedelic drugs on neuroplasticity may seem impossible. Not for Merima Šabanović! She didn't allow her surroundings to limit her potential and she knew that to reach her goals she would need to keep moving. Merima graduated from the First Bosniak High School, Sarajevo, in 2014 where she undertook the Cambridge International Curriculum. As one of the best students she went on to pursue her Bachelor’s Degree at the New...
2021-08-15
40 min
Diving for Pearls
Tatyana Brown on The Power of Love to Heal Ourselves, Our Relationships and Our Communities
Episode #12 of the Diving for Pearls podcast has officially launched!!! In this episode, I sit down with New York University Abu Dhabi student, Tatyana Brown, to discuss how operating from a philosophy of abundance and embracing a love ethic could bring about much-needed change in our relationships and in our communities. A social research & public policy major and a recent recipient of the Harry S. Truman scholarship (a scholarship awarded to undergraduates based on their records of leadership, public service, and academic achievement), Tatyana has focused her research on systemic injustices faced by Black women and gender-marginalized people. Heavily...
2021-07-24
1h 16
The Alba Diversity Podcast
S1E8 Merima Šabanović - The nomadic life of scientists
Merima Šabanović is a PhD student in the Wellcome Trust Doctoral Training Programme in Neuroscience at the University of Oxford. She grew up in Bosnia and Herzegovina and moved to sunny Abu Dhabi to study Biology, with specialization in Brain & Cognitive science and a minor in Psychology, at New York University Abu Dhabi. Her interest in behavioural neuroscience has led her to study psychedelics and focus on how these can impact cognition and brain structure in the long term after a single dose. She gives us some candid insights about the ever-changing and temporary nature of academic lif...
2021-06-28
28 min