Heriot-Watt University Dubai opens new campus at Knowledge Park
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The campus will serve nearly 4,000 students from around the world
by Zainab Mansoor
April 18, 2021
Heriot-Watt University Dubai (HWUD) has opened the doors to its new campus at Dubai Knowledge Park, which is set to serve nearly 4,000 students – representing 105 nationalities from around the world.
The new building occupies 218,000 square feet across seven floors, with eight different types of teaching spaces.
The new campus houses collaborative lecture theatres which offer booth-style seating to encourage small-group discussions and group challenges at appropriate points; pod rooms designed to offer group-based learning and the sharing of learning between teachers and peers via interconnected PCs and screens; and teaching and seminar rooms which have been designed as flexibl
This article is extracted from the report Construction Megatrends
One of the biggest trends that will shape the future of construction and infrastructure in the UAE and the Middle East is the changing composition of its demographic structure.
The UAE’s population is relatively young. Data from the CIA World Factbook highlights that the majority of the population falls in the 25-54 age bracket (68 per cent), while nearly a quarter of the population is below the age of 25.
Having robust housing, healthcare and education systems are critical for any developing economy with a largely young population. The UAE has made considerable investments in these areas over the years, but may face setbacks, as Covid-19 and the instability of oil prices affects spending capabilities.