4.3.2 Does your university as a body host events at university that are open to the general public: public lectures, community educational events?
Al Maarefa University is dedicated to fostering community engagement by hosting events open to the general public, promoting knowledge-sharing and societal impact. These events include public lectures delivered by esteemed faculty and external experts, community workshops on health and wellness, and educational campaigns targeting important societal issues. For example, the university has organized seminars on family health, sessions on advancements in medicine and technology, and awareness campaigns addressing mental health and first aid.
Additionally, cultural and academic events provide platforms for dialogue and learning, welcoming diverse participants from the broader community. Such initiatives exemplify Al Maarefa University’s commitment to creating a collaborative and informed society by making its educational and intellectual resources accessible to all.
· Community health awareness days (e.g., blood donation drives or health checkup camps).
· Public lectures and seminars advertised on social media and other platforms.
· Open workshops on emerging scientific and social issues, such as environmental sustainability and mental health awareness.
These activities underscore the university’s role as a hub of public education and community service.
Some of those events can be found below in this report.
Workshop to learn how to deal with emergency situations
With the aim of raising the level of health culture and awareness of the importance of its societal role, the Student Development Club team in #جامعة_المعرفة organized (Knowledge Forum) event, where attendees were given a mini-training workshop to learn how to deal with emergency situations.
The Benefits of Emergency and Disaster Cooperation Exercises for the Nursing Profession
AlMaarefa University in collaboration with @SNAorg is organizing a course entitled “The Benefits of Emergency and Disaster Cooperation Exercises for the Nursing Profession”.
Registration is available via the following link:
World Suicide Prevention Day and World First Aid Day
In a joint initiative to promote health awareness, the Emergency Medical Services Club at #Maarifa_University, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, participated in the awareness corner, coinciding with #World_Suicide_Prevention_Day and #World_First_Aid_Day, on the importance of psychological support in emergency situations, and basic first aid skills.
Fourth International Conference of the Saudi Society for Clinical Pharmacy
The College of Pharmacy at #AlMaarifa_University participated in the Fourth International Conference of the Saudi Society for Clinical Pharmacy, where it presented to conference visitors an overview of the Master’s program in Clinical Pharmacy offered by the university.
“Diriyah Walks” Marathon
To celebrate #Saudi_National_Day, and to contribute to achieving the strategic goal of #Saudi_Vision_2030 to increase the number of people practicing sports to 40% by 2030, #Maarifa_University organized the “Diriyah Walks” Marathon; To enhance the awareness of the local Diriyah community about the importance of practicing walking and its relationship to disease prevention.
Keep an Eye on Your Eyes Campaign
The scientific accumulation of #Almaarefa_University, Ophth. Dept., extends its social responsibility to its community by launching an awareness campaign with the message ” Keep an Eye on Your Eyes” to spread awareness of diabetic retinopathy and its prevention practices.
Meeting of Greetings and Affection
Under the auspices of His Excellency the President #جامعة_المعرفة and with the participation of parents of students, the university family in a meeting of greetings and affection.
“Together prevention of Antimicrobial Resistance”
#جامعة_المعرفة is organizing, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, an event: “Together prevention of antimicrobial resistance”, on the occasion of #الأسبوع_العالمي_لمضادات_الميكروبات , 2022
to sign up:
Essential of Airways Management Course
With the support and sponsorship of #جامعة_المعرفة , the Department of Anaesthesiology invites professionals and those interested to register for a program
Essential of Airways Management Course
Seats are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Culture of Institutional Work
The nursing department in #جامعة_المعرفة holds an educational seminar to enhance the culture of institutional work for health practitioners in cooperation with international expertise and #مستشفيات care
@hospitals_care
To attend:
College of Medicine Committee
Organized #جامعة_المعرفة in cooperation with the Family Affairs Committee in Diriyah Governorate, a program
#الدرعية They are all walking
With the presence of the medical team from Al-Maarefa University to measure pressure and sugar, provide medical consultations, and the relationship of sports with mental health and happiness ✨
College of Medicine Committee
#جامعة_المعرفة
Meeting at Al Maarefa University: your future in a decision. How to choose your university major?
The Department of Student Affairs organizes in #جامعة_المعرفة the introductory meeting for new students
A Profession that Promotes Respect and Human Dignity
The Department of Nursing at #جامعة_المعرفة is holding an educational seminar, entitled: #التمريض: A Profession that Promotes Respect and Human Dignity”, delivered by the pioneer of academic education of nursing Dr. Mary Beverly from the United States of America.
Down Syndrome International Day
The student committee held an event at the Down Syndrome Association (DSCA) by visiting them at the association’s headquarters and painting one of the classrooms with the participation of children in the association and bringing breakfast meals and gifts to them on the occasion of #اليوم_العالمي_لمتلازمة_داون
Public Events at Diriyah Center
The Saudi Quality and Patient Safety Club
Our next preparatory session in #الجودة will be held in #الرياض at Al-Maarefa University
@DBC_MCST
for four consecutive days.
🗓 From Wednesday, July 31 until Saturday, August 3. Registration will open, God willing, next week. For communication, we welcome you to communicate via private message or e-mail:
The world’s largest public course “Professional Project Management”
God willing, Al-Maarifa University / Diriyah Conference and Business Center will host the largest course in project management led by Mr. Nasser Ibrahim Al-Muhaimid.
