At Middlesex University Dubai, student research is one of the cornerstones of our academic community. 

Office of Student Research

Student Research 

At Middlesex University Dubai, student research is one of the cornerstones of our academic community. We are immensely proud of our students’ research accomplishments. The Office of Student Research (OSR) was established with the goal of protecting, nurturing, and encouraging student research. The OSR works to develop a strong, positive research culture within the student body through several initiatives. With the support of the OSR many of our students have excelled in showcasing their research skills including winning numerous national and international research awards, co-authoring academic journal articles, and presenting at academic conferences. The undergraduate research experience helps to prepare students for postgraduate study, as well as building analytical and communication skills.

About us

Dr Fehmida Hussain SFHEA FBCS CITP

Dr Anita Shrivastava Kashi SFHEA

Dr Lynda Hyland CPsychol AFBPsS SFHEA

Dr Daphne Demetriou

Our core team

The OSR has developed clear student research ethical guidelines, in line with international best practices. This helps our students to develop&nbsp;an understanding of the importance of ethical behaviour in research. Critical ethical engagement is essential at all stages of the research process, from study design through to data collection and the write-up of findings. This focus on ethics in research safeguards the rights and wellbeing of participants from whom data is collected. Students should check with their programme coordinator or research module tutor whether there are any programme-specific ethical requirements they need to consider when conducting their own studies.&nbsp;Students intending to collect data as part of a research study must complete an ethics approval form and hand this to their module lecturer, wherein they provide details (e.g., background, purpose, and methodology) of their proposed research projects. The submitted ethics form is then assessed, and students are provided with feedback on the ethics of their proposed study. When needed, lecturers and supervisors may consult with the Middlesex University Dubai Research Committee during the ethics approval process.&nbsp;If you have any queries related to the Student Research Ethics Policy, please contact Dr Fehmida Hussain at&nbsp;<a href="\&quot;mailto:f.hussain@mdx.ac.ae\&quot;">f.hussain@mdx.ac.ae</a>.&nbsp;

ETHICS POLICY

Current students at Middlesex University Dubai and recent graduates of Middlesex University Dubai are eligible for participation in this scheme.&nbsp;Middlesex University Dubai has a Student Research Assistant (SRA) scheme for those interested in gaining research experience, through working alongside a faculty member on a pre-assigned research topic. The purpose of the Student Research Assistant (SRA) scheme at Middlesex University Dubai is to give SRAs the opportunity to enhance their research skills, under the supervision of an experienced researcher, and to acquire practical experience to further develop their own academic careers.&nbsp;Senior (2nd year, 3rd year, or&nbsp;postgraduate) students at Middlesex&nbsp;University Dubai and recent Middlesex University Dubai graduates (up to 3 years post-graduation) may apply for the post of Student Research Assistant (SRA), when they are available. To be considered for this post, applicants should have excellent academic records and display a keen interest in gaining research experience.&nbsp;For more details about the Student Research Assistant scheme, please contact Dr. Fehmida Hussain at&nbsp;<a href="\&quot;mailto:f.hussain@mdx.ac.ae\&quot;">f.hussain@mdx.ac.ae</a>.

STUDENT RESEARCH ASSISTANT SCHEME

The Student Research Society was launched in 2019 by a supportive community of research-aware and research-active students. The society aimed to foster a love of research amongst the student body, beyond the classroom. Under the guidance of the Office of Student Research, the original founding members of the Society took on roles and responsibilities that reflected their expertise and shared passion for research, creating the open and welcoming group that is the Society today.&nbsp;The Society’s events illustrate its ongoing commitment to fostering an ethical and enthusiastic view of research among students whose struggles and successes can be shared openly. These have included events and poster presentations as part of conferences, including the British Computing Society Conference and the Emerging Research Paradigms in Business and Social Sciences Conference. Building on students' interest, the Society then established its popular ‘Cup of Research’ events, for informal discussions on research around specific themes each month which have continued since. Previous themes have included research communication, research teamwork struggles in interdisciplinary research.

STUDENT RESEARCH SOCIETY

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