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Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Middlesex University Dubai’s Director, Dr Cedwyn Fernandes, has been awarded the title of Pro Vice-Chancellor. With over a decade of experience in higher education in the UAE, he has showcased great leadership skills and has led the University to outstanding success, catapulting its reputation as the University of choice in the region.
Cedwyn took over as Director of Middlesex University Dubai in March 2015, and since then student enrolment has increased by 40% and the University now offers 30 Undergraduate and 37 Postgraduate Programmes. Under Cedwyn’s leadership, student numbers are expected to cross 3,400 in September 2018 with 38% of these being international students who specifically come to the UAE to study at the University.
At Middlesex University Dubai, he has been responsible for setting up innovative programmes, and under his leadership the university’s MBA programme ranked #1 in Dubai by Forbes Middle East in 2012.
Cedwyn also has hands-on experience in the corporate world as an economist with Saudi Arabian Airlines and was in-charge of international project investments. Cedwyn has a Ph.D in Economics and his research interests are focused in the areas of macroeconomics, international business management and supply chain management. He has been a judge at the SCATA Supply Chain Awards, the LOG ME and Airline Business Awards and is a regular speaker at industry events.
Recognising his excellent contribution, he has been celebrated through a number of awards such as Best Paper Award at First International Business Conference (IBC2008), Detroit Metropolitan, Michigan, USA; Finalist Dubai Economic Research Award (2007), Research Excellence Award – University of Wollongong (2006) and the Best Paper Award. The European Applied Business Research Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, June 14-18.(2004) to name a few.
Professor Tim Blackman Vice-Chancellor Middlesex University upon conferring the Pro Vice-Chancellor said: “Since I arrived at Middlesex I’ve been deeply impressed by Cedwyn’s leadership of our Dubai campus and his contribution to Middlesex University. The campus goes from strength to strength. The title of Pro Vice-Chancellor is in recognition of Cedwyn’s distinguished career and University recognises his key leadership role at Middlesex and the eminence that he rightly has in the region.”
Professor Andrea D’Laska Deputy Vice-Chancellor said: “In my role as the person in-charge of overseas campuses I work with Cedwyn and his colleagues. Cedwyn has led Middlesex University Dubai to outstanding success and to become the University of choice in the region”.
Thanking the Vice Chancellor for this recognition, Dr. Cedwyn Fernandes said: “I am honoured to receive this recognition, and this is ultimately the acknowledgement of all my colleagues without whom this would not have been possible.” He further added: “The key to the success is that the University provides an outstanding student experience which is made possible by the dedication of our staff. I am grateful to all our students and alumni who are our best ambassadors and have made Middlesex University Dubai proud”.
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About Middlesex University Dubai
Middlesex University Dubai is the first overseas campus of the internationally renowned Middlesex University in London. The campus, which opened in January 2005, has over 3,000 students from more than 100 different nationalities and offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in a wide variety of subject areas including Law, Psychology, Computer Engineering, IT, Accounting & Finance, Marketing, HR, Graphic Design, Film and Journalism; it is the first and only university to offer a face to face LLB (British Qualifying Law) Degree. Middlesex University is a global university committed to meeting the needs and ambitions of a culturally and internationally diverse range of students, by providing challenging academic programmes underpinned by innovative research, grant and professional practice. Middlesex University Dubai prepares its students to be professional, skilled individuals fitted for the modern world, committed to lifelong learning and able to contribute to the communities in which they live and work.
As well as having all the advantages associated with being a British university, Dubai campus students can benefit from all the opportunities afforded by a rapidly developing modern city in the heart of the Middle East, while experiencing the diverse nationalities and cultures that make up the population of Dubai. The Campus is located in Dubai Knowledge Park, occupying spacious classrooms and study areas within four buildings. Dubai Knowledge Park itself was set up in 2003 for international institutions that promote learning. Middlesex University Dubai students, therefore, have the opportunity to participate in a much wider student community.
For more information about the programmes and the range of Scholarships and Grants available, visit www.mdx.ac.ae.
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