decent work and economic growth

SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD) prioritises wage equity and transparency within its pay scale, aiming to create a fair and inclusive work environment for all employees. The university regularly conducts assessments to ensure that compensation aligns with industry standards and reflects the diverse contributions of its faculty and staff. By promoting equitable pay practices, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi fosters a culture of respect and collaboration, encouraging a diverse workforce that enhances the academic experience. Additionally, the university is committed to addressing any disparities and actively engages in dialogue to ensure that all employees feel valued and fairly compensated for their work, reinforcing its dedication to social responsibility and equity in the workplace.

Diversity in SUAD’s Faculty and Staff

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi prides itself on the diversity of its faculty and staff, representing a rich tapestry of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. With team members representing a wide range of nationalities, the university fosters an inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and ideas. This diversity enriches both the academic and professional setting, while also enhancing the overall educational experience for students. By promoting a collaborative and respectful workplace, SUAD demonstrates its commitment to equality and inclusion, ensuring that all staff members feel valued and empowered to contribute to the university’s mission.

Employment Practice Living Wage

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment, underpinned by a robust anti-discrimination policy. This policy prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and other characteristics. SUAD promotes respect, diversity, and equal opportunities for all members of its community, ensuring that every individual feels valued and supported. The university actively encourages dialogue and education on diversity issues, reinforcing its commitment to creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

Salary scales for all positions are determined based on an evaluation of the duties associated with each role, rather than the individual occupying it. It is the policy of Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to participate periodically in compensation surveys to ensure that employees are fairly compensated in line with current market trends.

SUAD Annual Astrolabe Career Fair

SUAD annually holds a remarkable Astrolabe Career Fair, facilitating direct engagement between students, alumni, and industry leaders. The event highlights a range of industries, offering valuable exposure for attendees.

2023 Conferences and Events

Conference: Corporate Sustainability

The objective of this panel was to explore innovative approaches and strategies employed by social enterprises that lead to measurable social impact and environmental benefits. It also examined the applicability of best practices adopted by social enterprises in both developed and developing countries, with particular focus on their relevance within the context of the UAE.

Conference: Sustainable Finance and Green Fintech

Prof. Nathalie Martial-Braz emphasised that finance needed to align with sustainability goals to effectively combat climate change. She highlighted the importance of a new financial model that integrates sustainability and supports the energy transition. While regulators play a vital role in ensuring the credibility of this transition, emerging technologies—particularly Green Fintech—are equally crucial. Green Fintech refers to technological innovations applied to financial processes that promote sustainability, including digital payment solutions, investment platforms, crowdfunding, and risk analysis. Driven by data analysis, these tools can facilitate the shift towards a carbon-neutral economy. However, their effective implementation requires thoughtful regulation and oversight to maximise their impact.

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2024 Conferences and Events

Training: Dealing with People of Determination (15-hour training)

This training programme offered by Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi to its educators’ and university staff aimed at developing understanding about disability, impairment, special education needs and inclusion. In this course, participants explore different barriers and discrimination faced by people of determination and ways to reduce barriers to promote inclusion. Participants also explore different legislations and policies that promote inclusion. The course further enhances their knowledge about the different teaching and learning approaches to promote inclusion.

Training: Mentoring And Coaching For Successful Development (15-hour training)

This training is designed to improve the skills of people in a management and supervisory role using counseling, mentoring, and coaching as a medium for continuous improvement and development. Upon successful completion of this course, participants were able to define the benefits of utilizing the Coaching and Mentoring Techniques, develop sound Coaching and Mentoring systems, recognize that skills required are critical for human resources development in any organization, build the right environment, help participants tap into their own motivation to succeed and so much more. This is a certified training by The Center for Training & Development (ICTD), participants were awarded an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

Research and Publications on Decent Work and Economic Growth

Paper Name: Forecasting CPI Inflation Under Economic Policy and Geo-Political Uncertainties – Dr. Tanujit Chakraborty (Link: https://arxiv.org/pdf/2401.00249.pdf)
“The impact of fintech-based eco-friendly incentives in improving sustainable environmental performance: A mediating-moderating model” – Dr. Rana Husseini Frangieh (https://doi.org/10.5267/j.ijdns.2023.9.013)
“Double Impact: A Macroeconomic Study of the Crossed Influences Between Climate Change and Business Tourism” – Dr. Mohamed Kayal (https://doi.org/10.1515/ldr-2023-0054)
BOOK CHAPTER “Future of Nanomaterials in Agricultural Practices” – Latefa Hamdan Al Mansoori (A00021952) (https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-91703-2.00012-9)
BOOK CHAPTER “The Impact of Labour Nationalisation Policies on Female Participation Rates in the Arab Gulf” – Dr. Fatima Al Shamsi (https://doi.org/10.1142/9781783267347_0019)
“Murakami On the Bag: Louis Vuitton’s decommoditisation strategy” – Dr. Cécile Chamaret (https://doi.org/10.1108/IJRDM-01-2013-0010)

WORKING PAPER “Commodity price return effects on GDP growth in inflationary times: empirical evidence from net-commodity-exporting countries” - Dr. Salem Boubakri (https://hal.science/hal-04890654v1) 2024

CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS “Probabilistic AutoRegressive Neural Networks for Accurate Long-Range Forecasting” - Dr. Madhurima Panja, Dr. Tanujit Chakraborty, Dr. Abdenour Hadid (https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-99-8178-6_35) 2024

PREPRINT PAPER “Hedge Error Analysis In Black Scholes Option Pricing Model: An Asymptotic Approach Towards Finite Difference” - Dr. Tanujit Chakraborty (https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2405.02919) 2024

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07 Nov 2023

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SUAD held the 2nd conference of its Pre-COP programme on Sustainable Finance

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The Impact of COVID-19 on Economic Activities and Wealth Management Conference

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Astrolabe series 2023

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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi celebrates the 10-year anniversary of its Astrolabe Career Fair

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Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi organised the Tenth Edition of its Astrolabe Career Forum

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