WELCOME TO MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY DUBAI!
Guess what: you’re part of our largest ever student community! There’s now over 5,600 students from more than 120 nationalities studying at MDX! Many of you have travelled from around the world to start your UK degrees this September, and we’re so proud you’ve chosen us.
To celebrate our international community, we’re holding a dedicated International Week of Welcome for all new and returning students. Whether you’re from the UAE or abroad, you’re invited to join in the fun.
Throughout the week, you can:
- Participate in lots of fun activities that will help you make new friends
- Sign up to join social clubs and sports teams
- Settle into life in Dubai with a trip to IKEA to get all you need to feel comfortable (open to residents of The Myriad)
- Familiarise yourself with all the fantastic support on offer to help you thrive at university as an international student
Monday 7-Saturday 12 October 2024
Dubai Knowledge Park & Dubai International Academic City
Activity Schedule
Dubai Knowledge Park
Date | Time | Location | Event | Description | Who can attend? |
Monday 7th October | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | Block 15 and Block 16 | Meet your Clubs | Meet the following clubs and get to know the incredible events & opportunities open to you for 2024/25!
| Open to all current students |
Tuesday 8th October | 10:00 AM-2:00 PM | Block 15 and 16 Lobby | Meet your Clubs | Meet the following clubs and get to know the incredible events & opportunities open to you for 2024/25!
| Open to all current students |
Tuesday 8th October | 6.30PM – 7.30/8PM | MyLibrary, The Myriad Dubai | Myriad Social Sessions – CAS | Join us for the first of the Myriad Social Sessions. The Centre for Academic Success (CAS) team will be hosting an interactive ice-breaker and games focused on mental health and wellbeing. Register here. | Open to IFP and UG 1st Year students staying at The Myriad |
Wednesday 9th October | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Study District 1 & 2 | Gradstock | This is your chance to network with employers, learn more about their career opportunities and potentially secure an internship or full-time role! Meet over 100 employers including firms such as Emirates (EK) Group, Porsche, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, FlyDubai, and more! Register here. | Open to all current students & recent graduates |
Thursday 10th October | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Study District 1 & 2
| Gradstock | This is your chance to network with employers, learn more about their career opportunities and potentially secure an internship or full-time role! Meet over 100 employers including firms such as Emirates (EK) Group, Porsche, Coca-Cola, Mercedes-Benz, FlyDubai, and more! Register here. | Open to all current students & recent graduates |
Thursday 10th October | 10:00 AM – 12.30 PM | Block 15 Lobby
| LC Exchange Welcome Event | Have you ever wanted to learn a new language? Come along to the LC Exchange welcome event, discover which languages you can learn in 2024/25 and sign up to the programme for free! | Open to all current students |
Friday 11th October | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Myriad Amphitheatre
| Myriad Welcome BBQ | Join us for an evening of performances, games and food whilst you get to know your new flatmates! Exclusively for those staying at the Myriad Dubai. Registration will be available via @wearemdx on Instagram. Follow them for the latest information! | Open to Myriad residents & MBA (Daytime Delivery) students |
Saturday 12th October | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | DFC Mall
| IKEA Trip | This trip is especially for new residents at the Myriad Dubai. Join us as we visit IKEA for you to stock up on all the essentials you need to create your home away from home! Pickup time from the Myriad Dubai TBC - Registration will be available via @wearemdx on Instagram. Follow them for the latest information! | Open to Myriad residents |