The New York University Abu Dhabi campus during construction on Saadiyat Island. The university is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Silvia Razgova / The National
Students attend NYU Abu Dhabi's summer academy in July, 2011. Andrew Henderson / The National
The NYU Abu Dhabi campus under construction in July, 2009. Sammy Dallal / The National
Work continues on the campus in September, 2009. Andrew Henderson / The National
Accessories and apparel during NYU Abu Dhabi's opening week in September, 2010. Lee Hoagland/ The National
An abstract map of Abu Dhabi and New York on a wall at the campus. Lee Hoagland / The National
New York University Abu Dhabi's campus on Saadiyat Island. Photo: NYUAD
The university used temporary premises, next to the Abu Dhabi Heritage foundation, until the campus on Saadiyat island was completed. Lee Hoagland / The National
The first day of classes at the new campus on Saadiyat Island, in September 2014. Lee Hoagland/The National
NYU Abu Dhabi is a collaboration between New York University and the Abu Dhabi government. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi
The Saadiyat Island campus in October 2014. Photo: Tamkeen
Yumi Gambrill in a laboratory at the university. She discovered that a UAE plant, Cleome rupicola, contains a substance that can be used against cataracts. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi
Dr Ali Trabolsi, an associate professor of chemistry at NYU Abu Dhabi, led research that could help to improve cancer treatments. Chris Whiteoak / The National
The High Line at the campus, named after a park in New York City. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, during a visit to the university. Hamad Al Kaabi / Crown Prince Court - Abu Dhabi
Graduands receive their degree certificates during the university's ceremony in 2016. Christopher Pike / The National
Award-winning Ali Al Mansoori, 16, will develop her research methods under the eye of NYU Abu Dhabi scientist, Mohamed Al Sayegh. NYU Abu Dhabi
Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth, and Vice Chancellor Alfred Bloom announce the distinguished alumni award winner during a graduation ceremony. Christopher Pike / The National
From left: Mohammad Mirza, Sangeetha Mahadevan, Hayat Hassan and Rodger Iradukunda in the university’s library on the first day of term. Lee Hoagland / The National
The main library is designed with three oculi, which seep natural light throughout the premises and down through an elevated glass platform to the swimming pool and gym below. Lee Hoagland / The National
Graduands at the university's graduation ceremony in 2019. Leslie Pableo for The National
A graduation ceremony at NYUAD. Leslie Pableo for The National
Dr Wael Rabeh, an associate professor of chemistry at the university. Photo: NYU Abu Dhabi
Mohammad Qasaimeh, assistant professor of mechanical and biomedical engineering at NYUAD, demonstrates how the 3D-printed mechanical door opening mechanism works. Photo: Deepthi Unnikrishnan
Social distancing signs on campus as part of Covid-19 safety measures. Courtesy: NYU Abu Dhabi
