Cedwyn took over as Director of Middlesex
University Dubai in March 2015, and since then, student enrolment has increased
by 40 per cent and the University now offers 30 undergraduate and 37
postgraduate programmes. Under Cedwyn’s leadership, student numbers are
expected to cross 3,400 in September 2018 with 38 per cent of these being
international students who specificallycome to the UAE to study at the
University.
Hailing from the beautiful village of
Siolim, Cedwyn completed his schooling at Don Bosco High School, Panjim and
graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Dempe College Panjim.
Subsequently, Dr Cedwyn completed his Masters and PhD in Economics from Mumbai
University.
Cedwyn also has hands-on experience in the corporate world as an
economist with Saudi Arabian Airlines and was in-charge of international
project investments. Cedwyn has a PhD in Economics and his research interests
are focused in the areas of macroeconomics, international business management
and supply chain management. He has been a judge at the SCATA Supply Chain
Awards, the LOG ME and Airline Business Awards and is a regular speaker at
industry events.
Recognising his excellent contribution, he has been celebrated
through a number of awards such as Best Paper Award at First International
Business Conference (IBC2008), Detroit Metropolitan, Michigan, USA; Finalist
Dubai Economic Research Award(2007), Research Excellence Award – University of
Wollongong (2006) and the Best Paper Award. The European Applied Business
Research Conference, Edinburgh, Scotland, June 14-18.(2004) to name a few.
Professor Tim Blackman, Vice- Chancellor, Middlesex University,
upon conferring the Pro Vice-Chancellor said: “Since I arrived at Middlesex
I’ve been deeply impressed by Cedwyn’s leadership of our Dubai campus and his
contribution to Middlesex University. The campus has grown from strength to
strength. The title of Pro Vice-Chancellor is in recognition of Cedwyn’s
distinguished career and the University recognises his key leadership role at
Middlesex and the eminence that he rightly has in the region.”
Thanking
the Vice Chancellor for this recognition, Dr Cedwyn said: “I am honoured to
receive this recognitionand this is ultimately the acknowledgement of all my
colleagues without whom this would not have been possible.” He further added,
“The key to the success is that the University provides an outstanding student
experience which is made possible by the dedication of our staff. I am grateful
to all our students and alumni who are our best ambassadors and have made
Middlesex University Dubai proud.