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Objectives of Sustainable Practices
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Objectives of Sustainable Practices
Provide pedestrian paths (non-motorized transport infrastructure)
The master plan for Qassim University's large campus includes pedestrian walkways and green spaces within its urban planning, which encourages walking as a sustainable mode of transportation within the campus and enhances environmental health and the quality of university life.
Focus on Environmental Consulting (Sustainable Development Center) – Emissions Monitoring
The Center for Sustainable Development (CSD) provides environmental consulting services including environmental impact assessment and periodic environmental reporting. This can be applied to measure and monitor emissions from transportation and set targets for their reduction.
General Administration of Transport (University Bus Administration)
The General Administration of Transportation at Qassim University is responsible for organizing and coordinating all means of transportation within the university, including student buses that operate according to specific routes and schedules, thereby promoting the use of public transport and reducing reliance on individual vehicles.
List of sustainable development projects
The university's strategic projects page, as part of its plan (2021-2025), includes tree planting and campus greening projects, as part of the university's efforts to achieve environmental sustainability goals.
Academic research on electric vehicle charging systems in Al-Qassim
University faculty members are conducting a technical and economic analysis of electric vehicle (EV) charging systems in the Al-Qassim region, providing data that supports future charging station infrastructure planning and encourages the transition to clean transportation.
Cooperation with Public Transport (Qassim Buses) - Multimodal Transport Goal
The existence of a public transportation network in Qassim, which includes more than 210 stations near the university, provides a strategic goal for connecting the university bus service to the broader public transportation network, thereby enhancing the integration between transportation systems.
Transportation service between the university dormitory and the city
Qassim University enhances student well-being and mobility by providing a regular bus service for on-campus residents, departing directly to the center of Buraydah. The service operates three times a week on a fixed schedule, allowing students easy access to commercial facilities and services, reducing reliance on private or shared transportation, and supporting campus quality of life and sustainable mobility.
News related to the goal
This morning, Tuesday, October 19, 1444 AH, His Excellency Professor Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Dawood, President of the University, launched the initiative of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Qassim Region, “The Land of Qassim is Green,” in its eleventh phase, and the initiative “Let's Make It Green,” at the university city campus, in cooperation with the branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture […]
2023-05-09
The university achieved 153rd place globally and 2nd place locally in the Green Metrics 2022 Sustainability Ranking, out of 1050 local and international universities. This recognition is due to its commitment to comprehensive institutional and environmental sustainability principles academically, socially, and economically, maintaining its advanced global standing in the ranking. This achievement underscores the university's continued progress in various international rankings in a short period, as it continues to [...]
2022-12-19
The university, represented by the General Administration of Transport, has obtained the «ISO» certification for its Quality Management System. This is a culmination of its efforts in applying quality standards to the transportation services provided to beneficiaries and its fulfillment of the controls and requirements governing this international certification. This certification will assist the university's transport administration in improving its overall performance, organizing the management of all operations, resources, and assets according to international specifications, and ensuring [...]
2022-09-04
The university, during its participation in the International Exhibition and Conference on Higher Education held in Riyadh from April 10-13 under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, revealed its latest self-financing sources that support Vision 2030. These include the driving school it launched about a month ago, as well as highlighting the high-quality outcomes that contribute to qualifying highly skilled female drivers.
2019-04-13
The university signed a new contract yesterday, Sunday, at the university city headquarters, with Al-Bander and Khaled Al-Muzaini Company for Commerce and Contracting, to develop the infrastructure for student parking lots. The contract was signed under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mishal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Al-Qassim region, who blessed this agreement that will benefit the university's faculty and staff, wishing everyone success. The contract was signed by [...]
2018-11-26
Engineer Saleh Al-Dala, Director of the Services and Maintenance Department at the university, revealed the university's intention to plant trees and vegetate the student parking lots at the university city, due to its environmental and health benefits, and to save costs for the university. The project began with the planting of the Sharia College parking lots as a first phase, with more than 500 diverse trees, including: “Brunneria, Ficus, and Lbkh.” The rest of the college parking lots are being completed. “Al-Dala” pointed out [...]
2018-10-03
With the support of the honorable University President, Professor Dr. Khalid bin Abdulrahman Al-Humoudi, and with the idea and initiative of the Vice President, Professor Dr. Abdulmunem bin Ibrahim Al-Abdulmunem, the shuttle transportation project will be launched next week. This service for students, employees, faculty members, and visitors within the university city is a collaboration between the Projects Management, Operations and Transportation Management, the Media Center, and the University Security Management. Everyone will be able to […]
2013-04-16