Member News

Upcoming Events in JUNE:

Weekly: Open Day 

Location: Online

Date & Time: Every Friday at 07:00 PM (Dubai Time)

Summary:

Thinking about pursuing your Master’s degree?

Join our Master’s Programme Open Hour to learn more about the programme’s offered at The University of Manchester - Dubai. This is a great opportunity to connect with our team, explore our programmes, and discover how a world-class master’s degree can support your next career move.

Register Here [zoom.us]

23rd June: Meet Our Students & Alumni - The University of Manchester - Dubai

Location: Online

Date & Time: Jun 23, 2026 07:00 PM (Dubai Time)

Summary:

We invite you to join us for an informal and engaging online session with our current students and alumni, designed to give you a first-hand perspective of the Manchester experience.

Alumni Speakers:

• Mitchell Van Wyk - Finance Director at Sodexo | Kelvin UAE
• Chantelle Asante - Assistant Headteacher at Anthem Schools Trust
• Sarah El Khanji - PYP Educator at ACS International School Doha
• Malak Wagih - IB MYP Coordinator at Ellesmere College Riyadh
• Simon Barnes - Group Managing Director at BAE Systems Air

Register Here [zoom.us]

Upcoming Events in JULY:

8th July: From Ideas to Impact by Prof. Oswaldo Lorenzo

Location: Online

Date & Time: Jul 8, 2026 07:00 PM (Dubai Time)

Summary:

Join us for an engaging Masterclass on From Ideas to Impact: Managing Entrepreneurship & Innovation in a Global Context by Professor Oswaldo Lorenzo, lecturer of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management at Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester.

Register Here [zoom.us]

15th July: Leading AI and Digital Transformation in Schools by Prof. Ghasem Zaefarian

Location: Online

Date & Time: Jul 15, 2026 07:00 PM (Dubai Time)

Summary:

Join us online for an engaging session on Leading AI and Digital Transformation in Schools: From Awareness to Educational Impact by Professor Ghasem Zaefarian, Associate Professor of Marketing, specialising in AI, Digital Transformation, and Innovation at Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester.

Register Here [zoom.us]

22nd July: How to Negotiate for Great Outcomes in the AI World by Prof. Malcolm Smith

Location: Online

Date & Time: Jul 22, 2026 07:00 PM (Dubai Time)

Summary:

Join us for an engaging Masterclass on How to Negotiate for Great Outcomes in the AI World by Professor Malcolm Smith, lecturer on the MBA programmes at Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester.

Register Here [zoom.us]

30th July: Practical Investing by Prof. Martin Berkeley

Location: Online

Date & Time: Jul 30, 2026 07:00 PM (Dubai Time)

Summary:

Join us online for an engaging masterclass on Practical Investing - Making decisions in times of great uncertainty with Professor Martin Berkeley, Lecturer of Practice at Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester.

Register Here [zoom.us]