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[NYU Abu Dhabi Water Research Center @NYUAD_WRC]

💧 Registration Now Open – Join Us to Explore the Future of Water Security

The NYU Abu Dhabi Water Research Center invites researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and students to participate in our Virtual Workshop: Advancing Water Security Through Sustainable Innovation.

📅 Thursday, August 27, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (UAE Time)
The workshop will bring together leading experts to discuss emerging research, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions addressing global water challenges.

✅ Register Now to Secure Your Spot

🔗https://t.co/m23Yt9sCq0

#NYUAD #WaterResearch #WaterSecurity #Sustainability #Innovation #WaterTechnology #NYUAbuDhabi #Research #VirtualWorkshop

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🎬✨ What if we could study films scene by scene? 📊

Researchers at CITIES created a dataset mapping 3,000+ films using IMDb and Amazon X-Ray 🎥

A new way to study storytelling and representation

Learn more: https://t.co/jRfQrBxDj0

@cities_nyuad

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Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi’s CSEM uncovered how the marri nut’s layered structure absorbs impact, inspiring stronger, lighter, safer materials 🔬🌰

Learn more: https://t.co/fF5lObKkob
#NYUAD #NYUADResearchInstitute #CenterForSmartEngineeringMaterials #MaterialsScience

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Supported by NYUAD Research Institute, a new study from the Center for Astrophysics and Space Science is published in Nature Astronomy. It reveals previously unknown magnetic waves deep inside the Sun, offering new insight into its internal dynamics. ☀️

https://t.co/U8KOLHXt3J

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The 2nd Annual CBH Symposium, The Innovations in Neuroimaging Methods Conference, hosted by the Research Institute's Center for Brain and Health, supported by NYUAD Institute, showcased advances in brain imaging Featuring UAE & MENA research🧠🔬and Women in Neuroscience.🌍👩‍🔬💡

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Your Science Voice: Tools for Researchers wrapped up at NYU Abu Dhabi🧬🎙️

Jan 29–30 & Feb 2, 2026: talks + hands-on workshops on storytelling, AI, visuals, and engagement helping researchers communicate science with impact.

#NYUAD #NYUADResearchInstitute #NYUADRICGSB

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NYUAD Research Institute Center for Brain and Health shares a new UAE brain health neuroimaging dataset 🧠 2,000 participants planned with 1,000 Emirati, 1,000 non-Emirati; data from the first 41 are now available 📊🔓🌍

Learn more: https://t.co/v9cw7sfgRv

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🦷📊 The human mouth may reveal obesity risk.
A study of 600+ Emirati adults links oral bacteria imbalances to obesity, with more inflammation-related microbes and fewer metabolism-supporting ones. 🦠🔬🧑🏽‍🔬

🔗 https://t.co/lqYk8Q9qyB

📄 https://t.co/3x7yRbIiBJ

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🌱NYUAD Research Institute at #ADSW2026!

From Mubadala ACCESS, WRC, and @cities_nyuad research, we’re driving climate action, energy efficiency & sustainable urban innovation. 💡🌍

#NYUAD #NYUADResearchInstitute #SustainabilityWeek #ClimateAction #GreenFuture

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🚀 Join CASS at NYU Abu Dhabi for the 5th Annual Astronomy Camp!

A fast-paced intro to uni-level astronomy—stars, galaxies & exoplanets—with NYUAD experts.

📷Jan 21–23, 2026 |📷 Zoom |🎓Ages 13+

Link:
https://t.co/XeSmsmBtFo

#NYUAD #NYUADResearchInstitute #Science #space

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🚀 Join CASS at NYU Abu Dhabi for the 5th Annual Astronomy Camp!

A fast-paced intro to uni-level astronomy—stars, galaxies & exoplanets—with NYUAD experts.

🗓 Jan 21–23, 2026 | ⏰ 4–8 PM | 💻 Zoom | 🎓 Ages 13+

Link: https://t.co/XeSmsmBtFo

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🌍🤖 The 2026 CAIR Symposium on AI & Robotics brought together global experts to explore advances in AI, robotics, and intelligent systems, fostering collaboration between academia and industry for real-world impact. ✨🤝

#NYUAD #NYUADResearchInstitute #AI #Robotics #Research

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🤖 CAIR is hosting an AI & Robotics Symposium on Jan 7-8 from 9 AM to 5 PM (invite only)

📢 NYUAD community talk by Prof. Wolfram Burgard on The Challenges to Realize Embodied AI on Jan 7 at 5 PM

#NYUAD #NYUADResearchInstitute #AI #Robotics

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🚀 Join the Cosmic Collisions Conference at NYUAD this January 12–16, 2026 🌌

Learn more about it here:
https://t.co/PZ0oUyGIuu

Learn about CASS: https://t.co/K7QT9xZFL9

#NYUAD #NYUADResearchInstitute #CosmicCollisions #Astrophysics #Science #STEM

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🎓 NYU Abu Dhabi Class of 2029: Emirati undergraduate enrollment reaches its highest!🌍

📣 “NYUAD contributes to UAE goals.” — Prof. Sehamuddin Galadari 💡📚

Learn More:
https://t.co/FPgRw6bz8g

#NYUAD #NYUADResearchInsitute #ClassOf2029 #Emirati #UAE

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Honored to host RINA representatives at NYUAD’s Research Institute, exploring cutting-edge work at CAIR, SHORES, NYUAD Wireless, and WRC.

Exciting discussions on future collaboration in AI, robotics, sustainability, clean energy & smart systems.

#NYUADResearchInstitute #RINA

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https://t.co/jY2evA7loj

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Center of Brain and health hosted an MS awareness seminar🧠🎗️where Dr. Kartik Sreenivasan shared research on improving MS treatment 🔬✨.

CAIR, supported by NYUAD CTP🤖, showed how robotics and AI can assist MS patients🤝.

#NYUAD #NYUADresearchinstitut #MultipleSclerosis #MS

[NYU Abu Dhabi Water Research Center @NYUAD_WRC]

🌟 2025 https://t.co/WUVB0hqtYq Ranking Announced! 🌟

Proud to share that Professor @NidalHilal has been recognized as the:

🏆 Best Engineering and Technology Scientists UAE 2025 Leader
🏅 #1 National Ranking (UAE)
🌍 #108 Global Ranking in Engineering & Technology

These honors reflect his exceptional scientific impact, leadership, and continued contributions to the field.

🔗 Explore his full academic profile, H-index, and awards:
https://t.co/SieAFkUkxy

🔗 View the 2025 Engineering & Technology Scientists Ranking:
https://t.co/pek065vmMR

Congratulations on this remarkable achievement! 🎉👏

#ResearchCom #EngineeringRanking #TopScientists #AcademicExcellence #HIndex #GlobalRanking #UAELeaders #GreatArabMinds

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🌊💡 Big news!

The NYUAD Research Institute @NYUAD_WRC qualified for the $119M XPRIZE Water Scarcity competition, the UAE’s only Track B team driving breakthrough sustainable desalination.

Research lead: Nidal Hilal

More: https://t.co/Eygy4QnBAO

WRC: https://t.co/iWR8amjDYa