BUiD organises 9th Doctoral Research Conference (BDRC)2025

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Published July 16th, 2025 - 03:55 GMT

BUiD organises 9th Doctoral Research Conference (BDRC)2025

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) organised the 9th Doctoral Research Conference (BDRC 2025), continuing its commitment to supporting doctoral research and fostering collaboration across disciplines.

The BUiD Doctoral Research Conference 2025 was held in a hybrid format, welcoming participation from both in-person and virtual attendees. Open to BUiD students and those from partner universities, the conference provided an opportunity for doctoral students to present and publish their work, engage in scholarly dialogue, and receive feedback from academic peers and professionals.

Prof Khalid Al Marri, Dean of Research commented, “The Doctoral Research Conference is more than just a platform for academic exchange—it’s a celebration of innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the future of research. At BUiD, we are proud to support emerging scholars who are shaping knowledge and practice across diverse fields.”

The Conference included several tracks such as Education, Business, Management & Law, Engineering, and IT. Featuring research in Artificial Intelligence, Civil and Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Renewable Energy, Big Data, Robotics, Smart Infrastructure, Water & Sustainability, and more.

The BDRC 2025 emphasised interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation, providing a platform to explore the latest research trends, practical challenges, and breakthrough solutions across sectors. Participants gained valuable insights from keynote speeches, academic talks, and opportunities to connect with fellow researchers and professionals.

The Conference reinforces BUiD’s commitment to fostering a dynamic research culture that both contributes to academic advancement and tackles regional and global challenges.

The Conference confirms BUiD’s mission to build a strong research culture that helps grow knowledge locally and worldwide.

Background Information

The British University in Dubai

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) was established in 2003 by Ruler’s Decree of the Emirate of Dubai, as the region's first, research-based, postgraduate university. BUiD offers a unique not-for-profit brand of higher education with high standards for study and research designed to contribute to the technological innovation and socio-economic development of the Arab world and beyond.

BUiD was established to facilitate access in the Middle East to a British-style of world class education, training and research. At BUiD's first anniversary celebrations His Excellency, Richard Makepeace, then British Ambassador to the UAE commented that BUiD was one of the most exciting developments in UAE-UK relations we have seen for many years. After a decade, the excitement and commitment is sustained!