It is with great sadness that #KAUST mourns the loss of Dr. Najah Ashry, Vice President and Senior Advisor within the Office of the President.
Dr. Najah impacted countless lives within the university and across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and her loss is deeply felt by us all.
🌊 Tour the Coastal and Marine Resources Core Lab:
📅 June 9
⏰ 8:45 to 9:30 AM
📍 Meeting Point: Building 2, Seaside, Kitchen area
🔬 Explore marine research, operations, and our state-of-the-art research vessel. Limited to 10 attendees.
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Let's unite this Saturday to celebrate #WorldOceansDay at KAUST. By reducing emissions, conserving marine ecosystems, and promoting sustainable practices, we can secure a healthier planet for future generations, embracing the theme #OceanClimateAction.
Highlights:
📽️ Special Screening of "My Octopus Teacher":
📅 June 8
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Discovery Square Cinema
🎬 Experience the Oscar-winning documentary "My Octopus Teacher," a mesmerizing tale of friendship and discovery beneath the waves in a South African kelp forest.
This June 5, Saudi Arabia is honored to host #WorldEnvironmentDay under the UNEP's leadership, focusing on land restoration, desertification, and drought resilience. Join us for a series of impactful events at KAUST!
#GenerationRestoration
Happening Tomorrow!
Join us in person or through zoom to learn more about migratory birds conservation. Please stay for a 30min discussion with Prof. Mohammad Shobrak after the seminar.
#WorldMigratoryBirdDay
We are also collaborating on a tour to the Cryogenic Carbon Capture pilot plant. Limited spots available.
📆 April 22 | ⏰ 3-4 pm | 📍Available on registration
🔗 Registration form: https://t.co/O5TwM9PUQH
Celebrate Earth Day at KAUST! 🌎Embrace the theme, #PlanetVsPlastics, this Monday. Join us for a day full of insightful activities that reminds us of our shared responsibilities to protect the environment, supporting the SDGs: 12, 13 and 17.
As part of the activities, we are delighted to host a panel discussion on waste management with different stakeholders who manage waste at KAUST.
Guests: HSE, FM, Edama, and Community Life.
📆 April 22 | ⏰ 1-2 pm | 📍Building 3 (Room 5220)
Supporting the Saudi Green Initiative to protect 30% of our lands and seas, #KAUST's Red Sea Research Center leads marine conservation research for a sustainable future. 🌊🔬 #SDG14#Sustainability#Innovation
Discover more: https://t.co/jPnMaH4qkn
Join us for our Introduction to Life Cycle Thinking Workshop hosted by Glenda Gisella Terán-Cuadrado and Holkan Vazquez Sanchez.
📅 April 2 | ⏰ 1-5 PM | 📍 Auditorium between B2 and B3
Don't miss out! Register here: https://t.co/Mq8INd8auv and bring your laptop.
You’re deliberately invited to a special Vegan Iftar! 🌙✨
Join us for an evening of compassion and community on Thursday from 6:30-9pm. Let’s break our fast together in a delicious sustainable fashion. Learn how to cook and enjoy tasty plant-based meals. 🥙🍲
Movie Night Alert!🎉 Join us on Monday, March 25th, for a screening of "Horizon," a breathtaking documentary that reveals the stunning ecosystems of Saudi Arabia. Dive into a world of awe-inspiring wildlife and landscapes. Don't miss out!🎥🌊⛰️
#HorizonDoc#SustainabilityNight
This Saturday, be part of a global movement - Earth Hour! Join us for an evening of inspiration, where we reflect, learn, and ignite community spirit. Let's unite to make a difference, one hour at a time! 🌍🕯️
Dive deeper into the #EarthHour initiative: https://t.co/xDSeloOkmp
🌿 Nature Walk with HSE Team
Join a serene morning walk and immerse yourself in KAUST's diverse ecosystems.
🗓️ March 21 | ⏰ 6:30 AM
🔗 Register here:
https://t.co/Ose5sxJwUV
Celebrate #WorldWaterDay at KAUST!💧 Embrace the theme, Water for Peace, this Thursday. Join us for a day of insightful events focusing on sustainable water use and supporting SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation for all by 2030.
We are delighted to team up with FM and the Office of Sustainability for:
🌊Water Desalination Plant Open House
Discover how we supply and monitor potable water in our community.
📆 March 21 |⏰Choose from tours at 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM
🔗 Register here:
https://t.co/nnaKK7jily