Lecture: Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre: our mission and how we will achieve it, by D. Nick Dixon, Director, Sheikh Zayed Desert Learning Centre, Al Ain Zoo.

Venue:  Salon 1, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi  

LECTURE SUMMARY:

-          Background and history of the project

-          The vision and mission of the Centre

-          How we deliver our vision and mission

• The design of the building
• Our 5 Pearl Estidama rating
• Our exhibits
• Our public programmes
• The contribution that we will make to Al Ain Zoo, Abu Dhabi Emirate and the UAE

ABOUT THE SPEAKER: 

Nick has more than 30 years’ experience in the museum and science centre sector. He has worked as a Curator, manager in a funding agency, consultant and museum Director.

Much of this experience was gained in the United Kingdom, but in recent years he has worked in Saudi Arabia, Singapore and now the United Arab Emirates. Nick’s professional agenda is to support the development of institutions that closely reflect the culture in which they are located, which address the needs and expectations of local audiences and which help to project the values of the local society.