Week of Welcome Kicks Off in Style at MDX Dubai

Week of Welcome 2024 has kicked off in style at Middlesex University (MDX) Dubai, marking an exceptional start to the academic year. 

The celebrations, which run from Monday 16 to Friday 20 September 2024, welcomes over 6,000 new and returning students from more than 120 nationalities back to campus: the largest student body in the University’s nearly 20-year history. Each day of Week of Welcome showcases an impressive array of events and activities, alongside orientation classes to help students settle into their new academic schedule for the year ahead. 

A Thriving Campus Experience

There was a palpable excitement in the air on Monday 16 September as both international and domestic students flooded to the Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City campuses eager to explore and engage with the various activities before beginning their next adventure in education. 

Highlights of the day included a dynamic mix of dance performances from the MDX Dance Team, sponsor activations from global household brands such as Raising Canes and La Roche Posay, and social club challenges aimed to break the ice. The MDX sports teams showcased their trophies and encouraged all students to sign up for a team, from absolute beginner level to those interested in becoming the next MDX sports champion. 

New Facilities, New Opportunities

Week of Welcome 2024 is not only the University’s largest welcome to date; for the first time ever the Dubai International Academic City campus also opened its doors as the MDX MBA Global Study Hub, welcoming 160 students who will be studying the newly launched MBA with Daytime Delivery programme beginning this September 2024.

The new MBA offers an engaging and interactive curriculum designed for young professionals and recent graduates looking for an opportunity to progress in the business world. The new MBA Global Study Hub features a lot of the same state-of-the-art facilities as the Dubai Knowledge Park campus, with study spaces, labs, resource centres and its own Innovation Hub. 

Students have been quick to embrace the newly renovated spaces on campus, with the majority of lab and study areas being updated over the summer. This includes the launch of a second Study District following the popularity of the original Study District last September. 
Sarah Farsi, a first-year Business Management student, said: “The social spaces are really good, it’s why I chose here. I’m really looking forward to getting started and getting to know people on my course.”

Support and Advice before Academic Classes Begin 

While on campus for the Week of Welcome activities, students can also get support and advice about their official enrolment and more. The Student Support Hub, open for extended hours in the first two weeks of the academic year, plays a crucial role in helping students transition smoothly into university life. With support ranging from admissions advice and finance to accommodation and transportation, the Hub ensures that all students, new and returning, have their queries and concerns addressed promptly.

The club and sports team sign-ups, held daily between 10 AM and 2 PM are also open all week, giving students the opportunity to explore new interests and join various extracurricular activities.

Looking Ahead

What are you waiting for? Week of Welcome 2024 has only just begun, and there are more activities happening each day. Find the full schedule here.

For those staying in The Myriad accommodation, there are shuttle buses to both Dubai Knowledge Park and Dubai International Academic City each day to help you get to your new campus! 

If you travel by metro, a complimentary Metro Shuttle bus runs from Dubai Internet City Metro to the Dubai Knowledge Park Campus, and another shuttle bus runs from Centrepoint Metro Station to the Dubai International Academic City campus every day.

Congratulations to all new and  returning students on the start of another academic year! We’re so happy you’ve chosen us as your university, and we can’t wait to see all you achieve. 

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