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Dean’s

Welcome

Welcome to COB CONNECT the newsletter of the College of Business (COB) at
Abu Dhabi University.

In this issue we reflect on 2022 celebrating the achievements of our students,
faculty and alumni, while also presenting our aspirations for 2023 and beyond.

As you will see, during the past year we have focused strongly on further developing
research and enhancing teaching as well as faculty professional development,
internationalization, accreditation and ranking.

Highlights include:

1. Rising significantly in international rankings.
2. A strong focus on internationalization and new partnerships.
3. Deepening our connections with industry and the Community
4. Faculty professional development
5. Student matters
6. Focus on our alumni
7. Research and research development initiatives
8. 2023 and beyond
9. Thought leadership

As you will see, we have remained focused on our Vision to be recognized as
a leading, globally connected business school creating and disseminating
transformational knowledge and fostering sustainability for business and society.

We look forward to more achievements in 2023 and we invite readers to engage
with us in different fora including global and industry engagement programs,
program advisory boards and in–classroom guest speaking engagements.

Prof. Barry O’Mahony
Dean, College of Business

Abu Dhabi University | COB Connect 2023