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Education for SDGs commitment to meaningful education
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Commitment to education for sustainable development goals by providing meaningful education
Qassim University Organizes the Geographical Conference on Saudi Environment and Protected Areas for Sustainable Development
This conference highlights Qassim University’s steadfast Education for SDGs commitment to meaningful education by bringing together academic experts, researchers, and students to explore environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and remote sensing technologies. By integrating research discussions on royal reserves, climate change adaptation, and green initiatives into academic platforms, the university fosters student engagement, environmental awareness, and specialized learning aligned with national sustainability goals
Qassim University and General Authority for Food Security Launch "Food Loss and Waste Hackathon
This collaborative initiative demonstrates Qassim University’s Education for SDGs commitment to meaningful education by engaging students, researchers, and innovators in practical, hands-on problem-solving across the food value chain. By hosting hackathon tracks focused on digital technology, supply chain optimization, and behavioral awareness in partnership with national authorities, the university fosters experiential learning, sustainability-driven innovation, and active contributions toward food security and national development goals
Greening Courses Project
A strategic project within the Qassim University Plan (2021-2025) explicitly aiming to affirm the university’s commitment to making sustainability a cornerstone of its educational programs. This project is designed to integrate sustainability concepts into the curricula across at least eight broad knowledge areas in all colleges, ensuring the education is relevant and applicable to all students.
Sustainable Development Center (SDC) Mandate
The SDC is established to ensure the university achieves a leading role in sustainability. Its mission includes providing high-quality training, information, and awareness services to activate and integrate sustainable development efforts in the Qassim region. This institutional structure and mandate ensure a continuous, top-down commitment to educating the entire university community, including all students
Sustainability Literacy Assessment Tool
Development of an assessment tool (including MCQs and case studies) to evaluate and track the comprehension and awareness of sustainability issues among all individuals. This ensures learning outcomes are measured and inform future educational initiatives.
Student Engagement via Innovation and Co-development
Promotion of a culture of collaboration and innovation where the university supports students’ entrepreneurial ideas and innovative projects (e.g., Hackathons) that directly contribute to sustainable development and community service
Student Participation in Community Outreach
University colleges undertake extensive educational outreach activities and community service campaigns (e.g., social responsibility campaigns) to instill positive concepts and service to the homeland, which are practical applications of the social and ethical dimensions of the SDGs.
