PsychED 2023: School of Humanities and Social Sciences Hosts 2nd Edition of Psychology Conference for UAE School Students
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences proudly hosted the second edition of PsychED, a psychology conference tailored for schools, from May 3rd to 4th, 2023. This conference united students from various schools across the UAE, fostering engaging scholarly competitions and discussions. The chosen theme for this year's event was "Mind Meets Machine: Exploring the Intersection of Psychology and Technology."
MAHE Dubai Faculty Publish Q1 Research on Advanced Composite Materials in Collaboration with MIT Manipal
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai is delighted to announce that Prof. Suresha and Dr. Sachidananda from the School of Engineering & IT, along with their co-authors from India, have published a significant research paper in RSC Advances (Royal Society of Chemistry) — a prestigious Scopus Q1 journal.
COSW Club organizes an 'Effects of Hormones on Physical and Mental Health' Session by Aster Clinic
In an effort to spread awareness about the importance of hormonal balance in maintaining overall health, MAHE Dubai students of the COSW club organized a session on the effects of hormones on physical and mental health by Aster Clinic, along with a free health camp. The event was held on the 16th February, and it was open to everyone, including the students and staff members of the university.
MAHE Dubai Computer Science Students Win First Place at BITS “Ready Player One” AI Hackathon
MAHE Dubai is delighted to announce that “Incognito”, a final-year student team from the B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering program, has secured First Place at the BITS “Ready Player One” Hackathon held in November 2025.
Dr. Ruchika Ranwa Publishes Groundbreaking Research in Q1 Scopus-Indexed Journal
Dr. Ruchika Ranwa, a faculty member at Manipal Dubai, has published her research paper titled “The Politics of Gatekeeping: Respondents as Gatekeepers and Gatekeepers as Respondents” in the prestigious Qualitative Research journal.
Faculty Publishes Q1 Research on AI-Driven Thermal Engineering Optimization
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai is pleased to announce that Dr. Sampath Suranjan, along with faculty collaborators from MIT Manipal, has co-authored a research paper published in Applied Thermal Engineering, a highly ranked Quartile 1 (Q1) journal.
Faculty and Students Publish Q1 Research on Sustainable Solar Distillation Technology
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai is delighted to announce that Dr. Sampath Suranjan and Dr. Sachidananda from the School of Engineering & IT, along with Mechanical Engineering students Kunal Ashok Mulchandani, Arpana S. Biradar, and faculty collaborators from MIT Manipal, have co-authored a research paper published in Scientific Reports, a prestigious Quartile 1 (Q1) journal.
MAHE Dubai Launches Community Garden with First Planting Under SMILES Program
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai Campus marked a significant sustainability milestone yesterday as Dr. Sunitha Prabhuram, under the guidance of Dr. Bhakti More and as part of her SMILES program project, successfully planted the first set of plants in the Community Garden at the MAHE Dubai Campus.
Dr. Subburaj Alagarsamy and Dr. Rajani Ramdas of MAHE Dubai Publish Case Study on Innovation and Sustainability Inspired by Dubai Expo 2020
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Subburaj Alagarsamy and Dr. Rajani Ramdas on this significant achievement, which underscores Manipal Dubai’s commitment to advancing academic excellence and practical learning.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai Convocation 2025 Marks 25 Years in the UAE, Honouring 722 Graduates, Alumni Network Crosses 10,000
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai held its annual Convocation on November 14–15, 2025, at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel in Dubai. The two-day ceremony saw 722 students from 43 batches across 39 programs receive their degrees, bringing MAHE Dubai’s alumni network to over 10,000 graduates.
MAHE Dubai Engineering & IT Students Win Second Place at Etihad Rail Hackathon 2025
MAHE Dubai is proud to share that students from the School of Engineering and IT participated in the Etihad Rail Hackathon 2025 and secured Second Place in the competition. The hackathon brought together some of the most promising young innovators from across the UAE, creating a high-energy environment for problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world innovation.
Innovation and Sustainability Take Center Stage at CIBSE MENA Awards 2025
Outstanding student innovation and university-led sustainability efforts were celebrated at the CIBSE MENA Awards 2025, where two major honours were secured in recognition of cutting-edge design and impactful climate action.
Manipal Dubai Achieves Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR) Licensing – A New Era of Excellence Begins
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai proudly announces a significant milestone in its journey of academic excellence—official recognition as a Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR)-licensed institution in the UAE.
Empowering AI-Smart Graduates: MAHE Dubai’s Ethical AI Approach Gains Regional Attention
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has been prominently featured in Gulf Business, one of the region’s leading business publications, for its forward-thinking approach to embedding ethical AI education across academic programs.
Manipal Dubai Announces Winners of ARCHITEXTURE 2025 Architectural Competition
The ARCHITEXTURE 2025 competition not only highlighted the artistic and technical brilliance of young architects but also provided a platform to celebrate innovative hand-drawn architectural visualization in an increasingly digital world.
Dr. Arif Hussain Co-Authors Breakthrough Study on Cancer Epigenetics
Dr. Arif Hussain, Chairperson of the School of Life Sciences at Manipal Academy of Higher Education – Dubai, has co-authored a significant research study exploring the epigenetic impact of kaempferol, a plant-derived compound, on the growth and migration of cancer cells.
Dr. Jereesh K. Elias publishes Q2-indexed open-access paper on young adult women in India
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Jereesh K. Elias on the publication of a peer-reviewed article titled: “Mediating role of personality dysfunction and perceived stress on the relationship between stressful life events and psychological well-being among young adult women in India.”
MAHE Dubai Partners with Vision Concept Aviation Training Institute to Equip Future Aviation Engineers
The School of Engineering and IT at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vision Concept Aviation Training Institute (VCATI) to provide industry-integrated training for aspiring aviation engineers.
MAHE Dubai Students Win Green Entrepreneurship Program for Food Waste Start-up
Students from the Manipal Environmental and Climate Society (MECS) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai have been named champions of the Green Entrepreneurship Program, hosted by Ajman University at the Ajman Youth Hub.
MAHE Dubai Represents UAE at Global Underwater Robotics Championship
A team of 14 students from the School of Engineering and IT at MAHE Dubai proudly represented the UAE on the global stage at the prestigious Marine Advanced Technology Education (MATE) ROV Competition, held on June 19, 2025, in Michigan, USA.
From Classroom to Career: How MAHE Dubai Prepares Students for Global Success
Edarabia had the opportunity to interview Dr. S. Sudhindra, President of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) – Dubai, to discuss the university’s strategic goals, evolving academic focus, and the role of innovation in shaping higher education. Dr. Sudhindra shared valuable insights into MAHE Dubai’s commitment to academic excellence, student empowerment, and fostering a future-ready learning environment that meets the demands of a rapidly changing global landscape
MAHE Dubai Student Wins 3rd Place in ASHRAE RAL Student Competition 2025
Mr. Aryan Bhingare, a sixth-semester Mechanical Engineering student at MAHE Dubai, has achieved third place in the prestigious ASHRAE Region-at-Large (RAL) Student Competition 2025, marking a proud moment for the university and its ASHRAE student branch.
MAHE Dubai Faculty Publish Research on Sustainability in Q1-Ranked Journal
We are delighted to announce that Dr. Subburaj Alagarsamy, Dr. Sunitha Prabhuram, and Dr. Rajani Ramadas from MAHE Dubai have successfully published their research paper titled “Assessing the Mediating Role of Planned Behavior and Moderating Effects of Ethical Ideology in Immigrant Family-Owned SMEs Sustainability Intentions” in the highly reputed journal Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management.
Student-Led Sustainability Program is recognised by Majra, UAE Federal Government Entity and is awarded AED 20,000 Grant
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai announces receiving a Verified Impact project stamp for its initiative ‘Seeding Sustainability Program’ aligned with Sustainable Impact, ESG’s and SDG’s in the UAE. This innovative program by Water Alliance was delivered by Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai’s students across schools in the UAE and has been selected among the top 20 projects nationwide in MAJRA's Sustainable Impact Challenge 2025, earning the program an AED 20,000 grant.
Manipal Dubai Receives Prestigious “Plan to Action: Year of Sustainability Seal”
In recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainable practices and impactful initiatives, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (Manipal Dubai) has been awarded the “Plan to Action: Year of Sustainability Seal” by the UAE Federal Government.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education Dubai signs Agreement with Behaviour Enrichment
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Behaviour Enrichment (BE), a leading provider of specialized therapy and educational services for children with diverse developmental needs, to introduce comprehensive industry integrated learning experiences for psychology students.
MAHE Dubai leads UAE universities in student wellbeing
MAHE Dubai has been spotlighted by Gulf News Friday for placing student wellbeing at the heart of higher education in the UAE. The feature, titled “From Nurseries to Universities: UAE’s shift towards emotional resilience in education” (published online and in print on 22 August 2025), positions MAHE Dubai as a university exemplar in the sector’s wellbeing transformation.
Our faculty co-authors study on strengthening SDG disclosure frameworks
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai congratulates Dr. Ullas Rao, School of Business, on the publication of a new peer-reviewed article, “An Innovative Decision-Making Model for Alternative Regulatory Frameworks Based on Sustainable Development Goal Disclosure Costs,” in Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility (Wiley). The paper appears in the journal’s 2025 volume and was accepted on 3 August 2025.
H1B visa fee surge redirects global talent to the UAE – MAHE Dubai’s Lourd Johnson explains what it means for students
A sharp increase in the US H-1B visa sponsorship fee is nudging skilled professionals to consider the Gulf. According to Lourd Johnson Fernando, Deputy Manager - Corporate Alliances at MAHE Dubai, this shift is already translating into stronger interest from global employers building teams in the UAE.
MAHE Dubai faculty publishes in Scopus Q2 journal
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Rajesh Kumar Chandrawat (School of Engineering & Information Technology) on the publication of a peer-reviewed research paper titled: “Investigating Hall effect and viscous dissipation in Saffman/nanofluid MHD duct flow: A combined RBF and fuzzy logic approach.”
Faculty–student collaboration achieves Q1 publication on building cooling systems
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Sampath Suranjan and Dr. Sachidananda (School of Engineering & Information Technology), along with third-year Mechanical Engineering students Abdulla Abdul Jaleel, Moin Alam, Jaya Jatin Bhavesh Podugu, and collaborators from MIT, on the publication of their peer-reviewed paper: “Effect of Flow Dynamics on a Rotary Wick Cooler.”
Research spotlight – Dr. Rajesh Chandrawat’s Q2 publication on multiphase flows
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Rajesh Kumar Chandrawat (School of Engineering & IT) on the publication of a peer-reviewed research article titled: “Fuzzy Pressure Gradient Effects on Immiscible Nanofluid–Dusty Fluid Systems: A Radial Basis Function Pseudo-Spectral Approach.”
MAHE Dubai Interior Design Students Win Top Honours at CID MENA Awards 2025
MAHE Dubai is proud to announce that students from the 2025 graduating batch of the B.Des Interior Design program have been recognised at the prestigious 19th Commercial Interior Design (CID) MENA Awards 2025, held at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai.
Sisters of success: Sarah and Samairah put MAHE Dubai on the ACCA honours board
Two sisters. One campus. Two national ACCA titles. Sarah Atique Sayed has been named UAE Top Affiliate for the May 2025 sitting, while her younger sister Samairah Atique Sayed earned UAE Prizewinner in Advanced Audit & Assurance (AAA)for the June 2025 sitting.
BArch Students Win Prestigious RIBA Gulf Future Architects Awards at Dubai Design Week 2025
MAHE Dubai is delighted to announce that two students from the 2025 graduating batch of the Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) program have been honoured with the RIBA Gulf Future Architects Awards at Dubai Design Week, November 2025.
MAHE Dubai launches Centre for Research & Doctoral Studies
MAHE Dubai has launched the Centre for Research & Doctoral Studies - a new hub to power the University’s post-CAA growth with stronger research, sharper outcomes, and a next-level PhD ecosystem. Effective immediately, the Centre will deepen institutional support for faculty and scholars while catalyzing high-impact initiatives across schools.
Dr. Balamurugan’s edited book on PQC & IoT published by IGI Global
MAHE Dubai is pleased to announce the publication of a new edited book co-edited by Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy, Chairperson - School of Engineering & IT. Titled “Post-Quantum Cryptography and IoT Communications for Sustainable Urban Development,” the volume is published by IGI Global Scientific Publishing.
Flavonoids & PCOS: MAHE Dubai researcher features in Q1 journal
MAHE Dubai congratulates Dr. Sowmya Rao from the School of Life Sciences on the publication of her co-authored research paper, “Targeting Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) Pathophysiology with Flavonoids: From Adipokine–Cytokine Crosstalk to Insulin Resistance and Reproductive Dysfunctions.” The study appears in Journal of Pharmaceuticals (Impact Factor 4.8, Q1).
World Food Day 2025 at MAHE Dubai highlights food security, sustainability and community action
Students led a campus donation drive with contributions handed over to the UAE Food Bank, and took part in hands-on activities such as the Food Labels Challenge, Food Art Station and Sensory Taste Experience.
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Dubai earns prestigious CAA accreditation for its programmes
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai proudly announces that its programs have been accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MoHESR) through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA).
Faculty Publishes New Research in International Indexed Journals
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai is pleased to announce that Dr. Rajesh Kumar Chandrawat, Faculty at the School of Engineering & IT (SOEIT), has recently co-authored and published two research papers in reputed international journals indexed in Scopus and the Web of Science Core Collection.
Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy Publishes Collaborative Research on AI-Driven Air Quality Prediction
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai is pleased to announce that Dr. Balamurugan Balusamy, Chairperson – School of Engineering & IT (SOEIT), has co-authored a research paper published in Elsevier’s MethodsX journal (Q2, Impact Factor 1.9).
MAHE Dubai Faculty Publish New Research on Advanced Fluid Flow Modelling
Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Dubai is pleased to announce that Dr. Rajesh Kumar and Dr. Asha Sunilkumar from the School of Engineering & IT (SOEIT) have co-authored and published a research paper in a reputed international journal indexed in Scopus (Q2).
