The British University in Dubai organises its third TEDx talks

The British University in Dubai organises its third TEDx talks

Dubai, UAE: The British University in Dubai (BUiD) organised its third TEDx talks at the Radisson RED Hotel in Silicon Oasis with the theme ‘Sustainability: from ideas to reality’. Six speakers discussed varied issues surrounding sustainability. Our speakers portray varied opinions and perspectives and reflect the diversity of our student and staff body.

BUiD’s Registrar and Chief Administrative Office, Hugh Martin FRSA, welcomed the audience and said, “Our TEDx talks this year have the theme of sustainability – this is timely for the region as it comes in the wake of COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt and as a precursor for COP28 in Expo City, Dubai in November this year.”

Professor Abdullah Alshamsi, BUiD’s Vice Chancellor, noted, “We are proud to be a university which partners with various government organisations in an effort to create a more sustainable society. Our programmes in the Sustainable Built Environment at both the Masters and doctoral levels cement our commitment to providing positive solutions and best practices.”

In our third edition of the event, our speakers are an all-female line-up, including a unique duo TEDx talk, for the first time, bringing new perspectives to sustainability.

In her talk, Sepideh Samadi, BUiD’s senior career advisor, highlighted the importance of