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17.4.3
SDG 17.4.3: Education for SDGs in the wider community
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SDG 17.4.3: Education for SDGs in the wider community
Qassim University actively extends SDGs education to the wider community through its specialized centers and outreach programs. The Center for Sustainable Development leads the charge, providing consulting, training, information, and awareness services to local stakeholders. The university leverages its Vice Presidency for Business Development and Community Partnership to strengthen ties and launch initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, which prioritizes sustainability. Colleges like the Department of Environment and Natural Resources engage the local community to promote sustainable living practices and a culture of environmental responsibility. Furthermore, the university hosts seminars, workshops, and conferences to raise public awareness about critical sustainability issues like water management and conservation. Through diverse programs, including comprehensive campaigns focusing on health, education, and social responsibility, Qassim University reinforces its role as a leading institution in regional sustainable development.
General Administration of Community Partnership
A dedicated administrative body with the mission to provide quality community services, offer training courses, workshops, and consultations, and strengthen partnerships with government, private, and civil society organizations.
Alumni Management Training and Guidance
The Alumni Department seeks to qualify and empower graduates for the labor market by providing training, guidance, and counseling programs to enhance their professional readiness.
Applied College Professional Certification Programs (I.T.)
Offers professional courses and certifications in high-demand fields such as CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, and Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP), accessible to the public.
Digital Awareness Programs (E-Learning)
The Deanship of E-Learning and Information Technology includes initiatives focused on Digital Awareness to educate the community on safe and effective technology use.
Voluntary Work for Community Service
The university’s volunteering programs collaborate with external governmental and private entities to offer high-impact voluntary opportunities, enabling students and staff to deliver direct service to the community.
Supporting Sustainable Innovation & Entrepreneurship
The university's Business Incubator runs programs, in partnership with external entities like "Monsha'at" (The Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority), to guide students and community members in transforming their innovative ideas into viable, sustainable startup businesses and long-term solutions.
Exploring Space and Future Technologies
The university organized the "Worlds" exhibition in conjunction with World Space Week. This initiative serves as a form of Education for SDGs in the wider community by showcasing space science, future technologies, and student projects, fostering awareness of innovation (related to SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and scientific education.
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His Excellency the President of Qassim University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, opened the "Worlds" exhibition yesterday, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in conjunction with World Space Week, which highlights space science and future technologies through 41 corners that review the efforts of the Kingdom and the university and student projects, in addition to scientific innovations and interactive activities, organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs, in the presence of university vice presidents, staff and students [...]
2025-10-08
His Highness Prince Badr bin Fahd Al-Faisal Al Saud, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Saudi Amateur Radio Society, and HE Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharekh, President of Qassim University, signed a memorandum of understanding between the University and the Society, in conjunction with the World Space Week, in the presence of HE the University Vice President for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research Prof. Waleed Al-Battah at the main headquarters of the University City. The memorandum aims [...]
2025-10-07
His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Sharekh, sponsored today, Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the "Geographical Conference on the Environment and Saudi Protected Areas: Towards Sustainable Development", which was organized by the University, represented by the College of Languages and Humanities, in partnership with the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority and with the participation of several entities, in the presence of His Excellency the CEO of the Authority, Engineer Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Shaalan, and His Excellency [...]
2025-10-01
His Excellency the President of Qassim University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, inaugurated the Health Care Simulation Forum and Exhibition, organized by the University's Medical City, in conjunction with the activities of the World Health Simulation Week, in the presence of the university vice presidents and a number of specialists, faculty members and students, in the main lobby of the University City, in the presence of the university's vice presidents and a number of specialists. The forum witnessed the organization of introductory activities and realistic experiments using the latest health simulation technologies, [...]
2025-09-20
Qassim University, represented by the Deanship of Student Affairs, launched the activities and programs of the eighth summer club, which targets students from different educational stages, and female students of the university, and extends until 19 Safar 1447 AH, at the Olympic Sports Complex in the university city. The launch of the club comes within the framework of the university's keenness to invest the summer vacation for the benefit of students, as a platform to develop skills and refine abilities, [...]
2025-07-17
On Monday, May 12, 2025, His Excellency the President of Qassim University, Prof. Dr. Muhammad bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, sponsored the Applied College Ceremony "Harmonization, Partnership and Apprenticeship", and opened the exhibition of distinguished student graduation projects, which included more than 75 projects presented by 300 students from various technical and administrative disciplines, in addition to honoring the training and employment entities, in the presence of His Excellency the Vice Presidents [...]
2025-05-12
On Monday, May 12, 2025, Qassim University signed a memorandum of understanding with the Family Affairs Council to enhance cooperation in activating the implementation of the Council's outputs and the initiatives of the National Family Strategy through knowledge partnership with the university as a community partner. The memorandum was signed by His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, and Her Excellency the Secretary General of the Family Affairs Council, Dr. Maymuna bint [...]
2025-05-12
On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, His Excellency the President of Qassim University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, sponsored the "Ambassadors of Vision: Scholars to Build the Future" and opened the accompanying exhibition, organized by the University's College of Business and Economics, with the participation of 12 speakers and a number of experts, specialists and authorities from inside and outside the Kingdom, with the aim of discussing qualitative developments in scholarship programs, reviewing initiatives that support [...]
2025-05-08
On Sunday, Shawwal 22, 1446 A.H., the University will hold the sixth edition of its comprehensive campaign "Awareness, Health and Education", under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Meshal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, which aims to provide integrated health, awareness and educational services to the people of Nabhaniyah Governorate and its affiliated centers and villages, as part of the University's community roles and national mission. The [...]
2025-04-17
On Monday, His Excellency the President of Qassim University, Prof. Dr. Mohammed bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, witnessed the conclusion of the activities of the fourth Al-Rayyan Ramadan Program, and participated in the Iftar banquet with the students of the university housing in the presence of His Excellency the university vice presidents, a number of university employees and more than 850 students representing 90 nationalities of international students, as part of the fourth Al-Rayyan Ramadan Program held during Ramadan [...]
2025-03-19
His Excellency the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Muhammad bin Fahad Al-Sharekh, inaugurated the activities of the annual exhibition "Amal" yesterday, as part of the university's efforts to promote mental health among its students and employees, organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs at the university, with the participation of a number of health colleges and relevant authorities, in the presence of His Excellency the Vice President for Financial and Technical Affairs, Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Saawi, and His Excellency [...]
2024-10-23
His Royal Highness Prince Dr. Faisal bin Meshal bin Saud bin Abdulaziz, Governor of Qassim Region, visited the university's exhibition participating in the Buraidah Dates Carnival, which is extended for 30 days, with the participation of a number of entities within the university, where he was briefed on scientific innovations and educational and awareness corners on sustainable practices and manufacturing of dates and palm trees. The university exhibition includes several corners that aim [...]
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Yesterday, Sunday, 10/5/1444 A.H., the Deanship of Student Affairs at the university held the "Pioneers for Persons with Disabilities" program, in conjunction with the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The program included several events, including an exhibition, workshops and consultations, in the main lobby of the university city, in the presence of His Excellency the Vice President for Educational Affairs, Dr. Muhammad Al-Sharekh, in the presence of the University's Vice President for Educational Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Sharekh. The exhibition showcased the Kingdom's efforts in supporting people [...]
2022-12-05
The University, represented by the General Administration of Maintenance and Services, continues its participation in the seventh phase of the "Qassim Green Earth" campaign, which was launched on Sunday, 23/7/1442 AH, and continues for 30 days, where the university aims to plant nearly 10 thousand seedlings of various trees throughout the university city and university sites, under the guidance and follow-up of Prof. Dr. Abdulrahman bin Hamad [...]
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The Intellectual Awareness Unit at the university held a meeting with its representatives in the university's colleges for boys and girls yesterday, Wednesday, 19/1/1441 A.H., in the theater of medical clinics in the university city, to review what has been achieved in the past stage, and to put forward some opinions and proposals that serve the interest of the unit in the next stage. Prof. Dr. Fahad Al-Dhalei, Assistant Supervisor of the [...]
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