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KAU, and as part of its responsibility towards its local community, hosts programmed programs & vocational trainings that are open to the Local public Community to Improve and Promote lifelong learning.
BioGravity Scientific Program – Collaboration with the Saudi Space Agency
Description:
King Abdulaziz University launched the BioGravity scientific program in collaboration with the Saudi Space Agency to explore the effects of microgravity on biological and health systems.
The program supports national efforts in advanced scientific innovation and contributes to sustainable educational development.
Key Features:
• Scientific research training
• Collaboration with the Saudi Space Agency
• Multidisciplinary educational outcomes
• International-level research exposure
Voice of Youth” Leadership Program – Collaboration with Misk Foundation
Description:
King Abdulaziz University implemented the second phase of the Voice of Youth leadership program in partnership with the Misk Foundation.
The program enhances students’ communication, leadership, and innovation skills through mentorship and interactive workshops.
Key Features:
• Multi-week leadership development
• Interactive training modules
• Communication, innovation, and teamwork skills
• National youth empowerment
Mobile dental clinics continue to provide their treatment and awareness services uring the year (2024)
Dental Mobile Clinics at the Faculty of Dentistry and the University Dental Hospital, King Abdulaziz University, are one of the leading community projects in providing advisory, treatment, and awareness services related to oral and dental health. The mobile clinics aim to reach different segments of society and conduct community-based awareness campaigns through medical staff who reach patients at their locations, thereby facilitating access to treatment services and raising awareness of oral and dental care in the community.
Dental Mobile Clinics provide the necessary medical and awareness services through initial examination and diagnosis of patients, providing treatment for certain cases and dispensing the necessary medications in record time, in addition to collecting information about the prevailing oral and dental diseases and forming a database for field and applied studies that contribute to the oral health of the community.
Mobile clinics achieve high speed of achievement through the mobilization of qualified medical staff and modern developments in their work, which is in line with the vision of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2030 by enhancing the quality of life and providing logistical services to all members of society. The mobile clinics service contributes to addressing the problems of the community and promoting the concept of primary health care among members of the local community, especially residential neighborhoods and remote villages in different regions, and reducing the pressure on private health facilities for the treatment of oral and dental diseases, and in a way that ensures the achievement of the strategic plans of King Abdulaziz University and the Faculty of Dentistry and the University Dental Hospital.
Social Importance of Dental Mobile Clinics
Dental Mobile Clinics contribute to achieving many important community goals, including:
Promoting oral and dental health among different segments of society, including marginalized and poor groups.
Raising the level of community awareness of the importance of oral and dental health.
Reducing the pressure on private health facilities for the treatment of oral and dental diseases.
Promoting the concept of primary health care among members of the local community.
Positive Impact of Dental Mobile Clinics
Dental Mobile Clinics have left a tangible positive impact on Saudi society, where they have contributed to:
Improving the oral and dental health of many citizens.
Raising the level of awareness of the importance of oral and dental health.
Reducing the spread of oral and dental diseases.
Reducing the health costs associated with oral and dental diseases.
Awareness campaign initiative "For your smile, we reach you."
These images showcase the university’s community events held at various public locations, where students, faculty members, and clinical teams engaged children and families in interactive oral-health activities. The initiatives focused on educating the public, offering free dental screenings, and promoting early-prevention habits through creative and engaging methods tailored for all age groups.
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These photos highlight the community dental outreach initiatives provided by the Faculty of Dentistry and the University Dental Hospital. The activities included oral-health education, clinical screening, and preventive services delivered through school visits, field campaigns, and mobile dental clinics. The outreach teams aimed to raise awareness, support underserved groups, and promote healthy dental practices among children and families across the community.
There are hundreds of free, ad-hoc and programmed, and open-access events provided by the community service unit in thehealth colleges in the year (2024), as detailed in the following reports.
Off-Campus Educational and Awareness Visits
community outreach visit was conducted by the Faculty of Dentistry to raise oral-health awareness among school students. The visit included educational activities, preventive guidance, and interactive engagement to promote better dental-health practices.
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The University organized a 14-day academic visit to France, where students participated in intensive French language training and cultural immersion programs. The visit offered hands-on educational experiences, strengthened linguistic proficiency, and enhanced cross-cultural understanding
The University organized an academic trip to China for students of the Chinese Language Program, offering 10 days of immersive cultural and educational activities. Students engaged in language training, cultural exchange, and academic workshops that enriched their global learning experience and supported lifelong learning goals.
There are additional documented visits available in the full report
As part of its off-campus educational activities, the University delivered a series of workshops at the Jeddah Book Fair 2024, aimed at enhancing community learning, cultural awareness, and creative skills.
Creative Writing in the Digital Age:
A workshop delivered at the Jeddah Book Fair focusing on creative expression and digital writing skills.
The Role of Cultural & Creative Economy in Development:
An off-campus workshop exploring how creative and cultural industries contribute to national development.
Decoding Film Language :
A workshop introducing participants to the fundamentals of film language and visual storytelling techniques.cultural awareness, and creative skills.
Design Your Smart Cultural Assistant:
A hands-on workshop teaching participants how to design AI-powered cultural tools and enhance digital creativity.
Additional off-campus educational workshops are documented in the full report.
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