The British University in Dubai organises its third TEDx talks

Date Posted:Fri, 3rd Feb 2023

The British University in Dubai (BUiD) organised its third TEDx talks at the Radisson RED Hotel in Silicon Oasis with the theme ‘Sustainability: from ideas to reality’. Six speakers discussed varied issues surrounding sustainability. Our speakers portray varied opinions and perspectives and reflect the diversity of our student and staff body.

Two of our postgraduate and undergraduate students, Maryam Abdullah and Zina Abohaia, explored how we can practise sustainability simply by changing our choices when it comes to what we eat and what we throw away. Video

Hurmat Ansari, a recent BUiD graduate, contrasted the prevalence of fast fashion in today’s world with how some other countries, such as her own, still have sustainable clothing based on traditional practices. Moreover, she questioned the current discourse around the sustainability of the fashion industry. Video

Master’s student, Siham Abukhalaf shared her thoughts on the advantages of building underground houses as a way of eco-friendly living and conserving energy for future generations. Video

Engineer and BUiD graduate,Taqwa Wriekat, discussed sustainability from a new perspective as she asked children aged 6 to 12 what they think sustainability is. She shared their perception of sustainability and their fresh point of view on the three sustainability pillars: environmental, social and economic. Video