The NYUAD Institute is a center of advanced research, scholarly and creative activity, and public workshops. Institute programs facilitate discussion between academics, students, professionals, and leaders from the UAE and from around the world. The Institute operates through two closely integrated areas: Programs and Research. The Institute organizes scholarly activity and advanced research across a wide range of subjects, inviting leading thinkers from around the world to share discourse around pressing global issues. Programs include lectures, artist talks, film screenings, conferences and workshops, panels, and performances.