4.3.4 Does your university as a body undertake educational outreach activities (e.g. tailored lectures or demonstrations) beyond campus – e.g. in local schools, in the community, including voluntary student-run schemes?
Al Maarefa University is committed to educational outreach activities that extend far beyond the confines of its campus, aiming to support the local community and broader society through various initiatives. These activities are integral to the university’s mission of fostering education, social responsibility, and community development.
· Outreach in Schools: Al Maarefa collaborates with local schools, providing educational workshops, career counseling sessions, and interactive programs that support academic development. These initiatives are designed to inspire young learners, guiding them toward higher education pathways and broadening their academic horizons. Faculty and students actively engage with the school community through hands-on activities, science fairs, and collaborative projects that focus on skill-building in areas such as technology, science, and personal development.
· Community Programs: Beyond schools, the university actively participates in a wide range of community engagement efforts aimed at addressing the educational needs of various local groups. These include health awareness campaigns, sustainability workshops, and vocational training aimed at enhancing the skill sets of community members. For instance, initiatives on improving public health through nutrition and hygiene education, alongside workshops on environmental conservation, contribute to the overall betterment of the local community.
· Student-Led Initiatives: Al Maarefa encourages students to take the lead in volunteer programs that foster social responsibility. These student-driven programs often focus on tutoring and mentorship for underprivileged youth, helping bridge the educational gap. Students have the opportunity to apply their academic learning in real-world settings, developing critical leadership and teaching skills while simultaneously contributing to the community.
· Collaborations and Partnerships: The university frequently collaborates with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other educational institutions to expand the reach and impact of its outreach efforts. These partnerships allow the university to tap into a wider pool of resources, share best practices, and engage with diverse community groups more effectively.
Al Maarefa University’s outreach activities are a testament to its commitment to social impact, ensuring that education is accessible not just for those enrolled, but for the wider community, thereby playing a significant role in societal development and lifelong learning. These efforts reinforce the university’s reputation as an institution dedicated to educational excellence and community service.
Distributing an Educational and Recreational Means
Al Maarefa University extends its social responsibility to its school community, by innovating, designing and distributing an educational and recreational means to educate students about healthy behaviors.
We educate and invent for a healthy conscious society.
A walking step … A wellness step”
Community #جامعة_المعرفة responsibility as an exclusive sponsor of the event: “A walking step … A wellness step” in cooperation with the Family Affairs Committee in Diriyah governorate, to motivate the local population to practice walking as a way of life; the volunteer team at the Faculty of Medicine educates the community about the correlation between sport and health.
Knowledge Forum event
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.
Fourth International Conference
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”
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, #AlMaarifa_University organized the “Diriyah Walks” Marathon; To enhance the awareness of the local community about the importance of practicing walking and its relationship to disease prevention.
Keep an Eye on Your Eyes
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.
Awareness about the importance of infection prevention
The Student Nursing Club at #AlMaarifa_University is conducting an awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness about the importance of infection prevention.
Competition at King Saud University
The two students of the Faculty of Pharmacy in #جامعة_المعرفة Fatima Al-Dosari and Jumana Saber, supervised by the lecturer, Rehab Al-Shammari and Dr. Sultan Al-Shehri achieved fifth place – with a slight difference from the first place imposed by the intensity of competition – in the scientific research day competition at King Saud University 12, College of Pharmacy, with the participation of a group of pharmacy students in Saudi universities.
Kingdom’s Taekwondo Championship
Student #جامعة_المعرفة (College of Pharmacy) Sami bin Faris Al-Khaibri achieves the second place – with a slight difference from the first place – in the Kingdom’s Taekwondo Championship in its first edition for the Olympic degree, which was organized by the Saudi Taekwondo Federation.
We congratulate our hero and wish you world championships.
Beware of it
We are pleased to invite you today to attend our event entitled “Beware of it” to raise awareness of the danger of animal and plant poisons around us.
It is in Panorama Mall
From five to nine in the evening
KSU Exhibition
Active participation of the nursing department in #جامعة_المعرفة in celebration of #اليوم_الخليجي_للتمريض in the exhibition held at King Saud University.
Catch the Flag CTF” competition
As one of the university’s outputs in promoting the advanced technical community to serve digital transformation in line with #رؤية_السعودية_2030 , student Moataz bin Abdullah Al-Mutairi (Computer Department) in #جامعة_المعرفة wins third place out of 209 participants, representing 29 Saudi universities in the “Catch the Flag CTF” competition. , organized by #جامعة_شقراء .
The World Conference on Sustainable Development
As one of the active partners in the World Conference on Sustainable Development, which is being held for the first time in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the entire Middle East, #جامعة_المعرفة invites those interested in sustainable development to quickly register to benefit from global experiences and their applications.
@SaudiVision2030
#GSDcongress
International Conference on Nursing
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, #جامعة_المعرفة participation in the International Conference on Nursing and Midwifery is witnessing active interaction.
Riyadh International Humanitarian Forum
#مركز_الملك_سلمان_للإغاثة honors #جامعة_المعرفة and her students;
To distinguish partnership and participation in #منتدى_الرياض_الدولي_الإنساني
International Conference on Nursing and Midwifery
Under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Defense, #جامعة_المعرفة co-sponsor of the International Conference on Nursing and Midwifery.
Humanitarian Work and Sustainable Development Hackathon
Within the activities of #منتدى_الرياض_الدولي_الإنساني organized by the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Action, #جامعة_المعرفة (the scientific strategic partner) will hold an introductory workshop for the competitors in the Humanitarian Work and Sustainable Development Hackathon, which will start tomorrow in Riyadh.
Hackathon Health Innovation
Students #جامعة_المعرفة , (Department of Respiratory Care), under the supervision of the lecturer in Department A. Saja Al-Mursheed achieves second place in #هاكثون_الابتكار_الصحي competition, by creating “Smart Let”, after a fierce competition with more than 60 teams representing Saudi public and private universities. Congratulations to our innovative team
#AlMaarefa
#KSAU_Hackathon
Dubai International Conference and Exhibition for Pharmaceuticals and Technology
Students of the College of Pharmacy in #جامعة_المعرفة : Raghad Al-Rasheed, Najd Al-Anzi, Saad Al-Ajlan, Ahmed Zuhdi, Muhammad Al-Zaid, Abdul Rahman Bin Khaled, and Anas Bin Khaled present their research at the Dubai International Conference and Exhibition for Pharmaceuticals and Technology.
#AlMaarefa
#Duphat
Black Hat Event
Students of computer, information systems, and health information systems at #جامعة_المعرفة visited the Black Hat event, which is the largest cybersecurity event in the region.
Twelfth International Conference on Otolaryngology
As an extension of the excellence of #جامعة_المعرفة students in international scientific conferences, students of the College of Medicine: Abd al-Rahman al-Awfi, Nujud bin Hudayb, and Hasna Mirza reap the awards of the Twelfth International Conference on Otolaryngology, in the presence of 14 international speakers, and 176 speakers from within the Kingdom.
Knowledge University Participates in the Second Saudi International Education and Training Exhibition
Knowledge University participated in the second Saudi International Education and Training Exhibition, and the participation included the organization of a number of events and activities introductory to the university and its academic programs, which include (the College of Medicine offers the MBBS program nursing – respiratory care – emergency medical services – anesthesia technology – computer science – information systems – health information systems – and industrial engineering), and Knowledge University is one of the distinguished universities in the field of supporting scientific research, excellence and participation Active in the knowledge economy through distinguished educational outputs and an incubator environment for creativity, innovation and research and achieved the rank of 201 globally, 10 Arabs and 4 locally in the Times Academic Impact Rankings, and the University of Knowledge was nominated among the top (8) universities in the continent of Asia for the category of « Best Student Recruitment Campaign .It is worth mentioning that the exhibition witnessed the participation of a number of different sectors in the field of higher education, training, technology and services related to education
His Excellency the President of the University honors the student Sami Al-Khaibari on the occasion of winning the first place and gold medal in the Kingdom Championship for Olympic weights for youth and first class
#جامعة_المعرفة participates in the #تهديد_لبيئتنا campaign accompanying the #اليوم_العالمي_لمكافحة_التبغ to raise the awareness of university employees and students
International Cancer Day
#اليوم_العالمي_للسرطان
In the spectra of a mall
Wednesday and Thursday
More Than a Pharmacist
We are very happy to participate in the exhibition of more than one pharmacist in its ninth edition
@phclub_Diary An enriching presence, distinguished students, and an exceptional experience!
Filmed and produced by our student Sarah Muhammadan
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 ,
World Diabetes Day
On the occasion of World Diabetes Day
We are pleased to invite you to our awareness campaign under the slogan
“You can set it”
in Avenue Park
four gate
waiting for you!
Saudi Coffee Year
And they said, “Ashqar coffee heals the head, and it heals it.” Tomorrow we invite you to attend an exhibition of more than coffee in the courtyards of Rubin Plaza
To raise awareness about the medical and cosmetic uses of coffee (caffeine) ✨
Choosing Your Major
Use it correctly
Do you know how to use your medicine properly and safely in Ramadan?
Do you know what medications may affect your fasting?
All this and more, we are happy to answer it through a campaign
“Use it correctly” at the Riyadh interface this evening 🤩✨
World Obesity Day
Breast Cancer Awareness
