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NYUAD’s Office of Social Responsibility offers a comprehensive program of educational opportunities that has met the expressed educational and social needs of contracted staff employed by NYUAD and domestic workers employed by NYUAD community members.
28/04/2026
Nothing warms our hearts like watching colleagues learn together 🧶💜🥹
Throwback to our Knitting Basics workshops led by NYUAD staff Caitlin Newsom. Swipe for more wholesome moments from the sessions ➡️
Earlier this semester, we honored over 60 of our colleagues at our annual Service Award Ceremony, joined by Vice Chancellor Fabio Piano and Associate Vice Chancellor and Vice Provost Carol Brandt. For the first time, 40 of them celebrated their 15th year with us, having been part of NYU Abu Dhabi since day one 🎉
Over the years, they’ve grown with us: advancing in their careers, expanding their skills, and shaping the community we love and are proud to be part of. 💜
To our colleagues: Thank you, Shukran! Your dedication inspires us every day. Onwards and upwards to the next decade 🌟
09/04/2026
: Did you know some of our contracted colleagues are also entrepreneurs? 💡
Last summer, our Advanced Entrepreneurship Workshop brought together aspiring and existing business owners for a two-day program led by Forbes 30 Under 30 entrepreneur Mashal Waqar (Mashal Waqar).
Participants learned everything about Sales, from how to build a prospect pipeline to crafting the perfect cold outreach, and launching their brand online with the help of AI tools 💜
From Sri Lanka to NYU Abu Dhabi, Asitha and Nimali’s journey has been one of dedication, perseverance, and love for family.
Over 12 years in facilities management, they have built lives of purpose on campus while uplifting one another through academic and personal growth. We are honored to work beside you and profoundly grateful for the care, commitment, and humanity you bring to our community. 🌍✨
From English classes to creative workshops like knitting, there’s always a chance to unwind, engage with learning opportunities, and pick up new skills 📝🧶
Shout out to our facilitator Caitlin for leading 45+ colleagues through knitting workshops over the past year 💜
A new year is the perfect time to celebrate the people who keep our community thriving 🌟
Behind the scenes, Naresh Vannela brings care and dedication to his work as part of the EFS Soft Services team and as a committed OSR Ambassador. 💜 Supported through our programs, his personal and professional growth continues to inspire those around him
Watch his story and help us celebrate the difference he makes every day ✨
18/12/2025
What better way to close out 2025 than celebrating the dedication and achievements of 83 colleagues in our English in the Workplace program this Fall 🎓✨💜
From certificates and cake to balloons and movie vouchers, it was a week full of smiles and joy!
Drop a 💜 in the comments to congratulate our graduates!
When your end-of-semester textbooks find their next owner.
Same books, new chapter, good karma ✨
Finished your exams? Drop off your used books and help support adult education programs for our contracted colleagues 💜
15/12/2025
For our Le’Naktashif Al Emarat program, we gathered at Al Khayma Heritage Restaurant to share an evening of Emirati food, conversation, and plenty of smiles 🇦🇪✨
Just ahead of the National Day break, colleagues came together for a joyful cultural experience, with our littlest community members joining us and bringing extra joy to the table 💜
Where should Le’Naktashif Al Emarat take us next?👇🏽
That post-class glow is real ✨
Hamza Ali Khan, one of our campus safety officers, just wrapped Social Media & Content Creation with AI, taught in collaboration with the NYUAD Library. 🎉
A special thank you to Grace for leading our AI sessions over the past 2 years to over 170 participants 💜