Goal 17 / 17.2 / 17.2.3
Does your university as a body participate in international collaboration on gathering or measuring data for the SDGs?
17.2.3 Does your university as a body participate in international collaboration on gathering or measuring data for the SDGs?
7th Equal Opportunities Conference
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/7th-equal-opportunities-conference/
Under the patronage of his excellency Mr. Ahmed Bin Salman Al Musalam, Speaker of the Council of Representatives. Ahlia University cordially invites you to 7th Equal Opportunities Conference ’Digital Innovation and Business Sustainability’. organized by Ahlia University in collaboration with Brunel University London and the University of Business and Technology KSA, the conference will take place 6th -8th February 2024, Gulf Hotel, Manama Bahrain.
This conference aims to shed the light on topics related to the use of digital innovation and business sustainability that could support policy makers, business leaders and higher education institutions in various ways in relation to usage of different digital innovative tools to support operations and business sustainability. The audience will benefit from different research papers from national, regional, and international scholars discussing real issues tacking the use of digital innovation in different aspects including governance, education, communication, and other related fields. In line with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the conference is focused on Gender Equality and therefore topics will be presented with a gender quality focus.
The conference aims to tackle issues related to the following aspects:
Assess the impact of Digital Innovation and Business Sustainability on organizational effectiveness.
’ Shed light on different Digital Innovation tools and techniques in relation to the business sustainability in different contexts.
’ Publish high-quality research that focuses on gender quality in terms of application, use or practice of different digital innovation tools in a transformative business environment covering various contextual factors.
’ Act as a guide for scholars, practitioners, and policymakers while devising or revising policies and procedures related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
For more information, please visit the conference page.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING Between Ahlia University and Lutsk National Technical University
https://lntu.edu.ua/sites/default/files/users/349/University%20Ahlia_compressed.pdf
Northern Technical University agreement with Ahlia University
In a significant move to enhance academic relations and international cooperation, Northern Technical University, represented by its President, Professor Dr. Alyaa Abbas Ali Al-Attar, has reached an agreement with Ahlia University in the Kingdom of Bahrain on October 3, 2024.
This comprehensive academic collaboration aims to foster the exchange of academic and research expertise between the two universities.
The agreement encompasses organizing joint programs in education and scientific research, developing postgraduate programs, and facilitating student and academic exchanges. A Letter of Intent (LOI) has been agreed to be signed between the two institutions, establishing a formal framework for future cooperation. The LOI includes the following key points:
1. Academic and Researcher Exchange: This collaboration will enable faculty members from both universities to deliver lectures and participate in scientific research.
2. Student Exchange: Programs will be organized to allow students from both universities to study and benefit from diverse educational experiences.
3. Joint Scientific Research: Support will be provided for collaborative research projects between the two universities in areas of mutual interest, particularly in technology, applied sciences, and artificial intelligence.
4. Joint Academic Programs: Development of shared educational programs, including bachelor’s and master’s degrees focusing on new specializations such as technology and modern sciences.
5. Professional Training and Workshops: Organization of joint workshops and training programs to enhance the academic and research skills of students and faculty members.
The signing of this Letter of Intent marks the first step towards establishing a long-term strategic partnership between the two universities. This initiative is expected to significantly contribute to strengthening scientific and educational cooperation between Iraq and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
Ahlia University Offers Free Summer Courses and Programmes Outside the Kingdom
Mr. Ammar Al-Hawaj, the Executive Director of Communications and International Relations, has encouraged students to enroll in the international student exchange programme, which has positive impact on refining the students’ personalities, enhancing their life skills, and improving their scientific and professional capabilities.
He said that participating in an international master summer school allows students to experience studying abroad for a semester or two, in which they deal with the topic of the Circular Economy and Sustainability related to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
Mr. Al-Hawaj explained that the University offers free summer courses and programmes outside the Kingdom of Bahrain. He clarified that these programmes are organised by a number of international universities such as Bradford University in the United Kingdom. The student will pay only the travel cost, while the accommodation and the programme will be free of charge. This summer, 5 masters students from the MBA, FinTech, and Engineering Management programmes, have participated in the IMSS. The students are: (Ali AlQattan, Khalid AlDosseri, Ali Shehab, Sharifa AlSubaie, Faisal Alasfoor).
Developing International Collaborations
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/developing-international-collaborations/
Al Ahlia hosts a British expert to develop international cooperation in the field of scientific research
The Head of the Human Resources Department at Al-Ahlia University, Dr. Lamia Al-Tahou, stressed that knowledge and science have become of a universal nature, and in order to be available to all researchers and those interested as knowledge or tools, Al-Ahlia University is making great efforts in the context of strengthening the bonds of communication and cooperation with various universities and prestigious scientific institutions in the world.
She explained on the sidelines of the hosting of the Ahlia University for the international expert, Dr. Anuj Sood, President of Synergy Ltd. in Britain, that international cooperation programs are an important means of transferring and localizing knowledge and scientific technology, and supporting scientific research initiatives, which motivates the university to partner with prestigious universities in providing a number of its scientific programs within graduate studies, such as the doctoral programs in management and information technology, which are offered in partnership with Brunel University, Britain, and the Master of Engineering Management program offered by the university in partnership with George University. Washington, USA.
The British expert, Dr. Anuj Sood, presented a workshop attended by a number of members of the university's academic staff on "Mechanisms for Developing International Cooperation in the Field of Scientific Research", during which he touched on the best vision of international relations in the field of scientific research, and the best way to provide successful scientific research in accordance with specialized arbitration standards, in addition to a general survey of the most important ways that contribute to opening cooperative relations with those interested in scientific research.
He presented successful models of scientific and academic initiatives that international cooperation between universities and researchers was a major reason for providing appropriate practical solutions to many problems in the fields of industry, management, economy and other sectors of life.
The Head of the PhD Program Delegated from Brunel University, Dr. Talal Al-Dabi, stressed the importance of the themes and ideas included in the workshop, stressing the importance of benefiting from the international network of relations in the field of scientific research, and calling on academic staff members to take advantage of the support opportunities available for scientific research initiatives, whether from what is provided by Al-Ahlia University or its partners such as Brunel University London.
This course is part of a series of external hosts aimed at meeting the training needs of the university's academic staff, as it will be followed by various hosts, some of which focus on the field of scientific research as it falls within the university's interests and priorities, and some of which focus on modern education strategies followed by advanced universities in the world.
International Summer School Programs
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/international-summer-school-programmes/
EPITECH (FRANCE)
An acclaimed institute of IT and an established partner of Ahlia University for several years, EPITECH gives students all over the world the opportunity to learn IT through a unique pedagogical method focused on project work and hands-on IT experience.
Make your own Robot
One of the largest IT schools in France, Epitech offers a project-based learning well recognized with the country. EPITECH’s Summer School in Robotics is designed to teach about Electronics, Robotics, Creative Coding, CAD, Digital Art and Digital Manufacturing in a fun way. Over the course of three weeks, students will study and work with their teammates in a creative and inspiring environment, having free access to EPITECH’s cutting-edge technologies (3D Printers, Laser Cutters, Digital Pen Plotter, etc.)
The programme is being offered online and on-site (requiring physical presence in France). Some parts of this program will only be available in the on-site edition, such as exploring Paris, digital manufacturing and access to machines. There will be plenty of opportunities to create, connect, and explore Paris in the virtual edition of the program. After the completion of the course, students will be able to program, assemble and design their own robots!
Program Agenda
’ WEEK #1: Electronics & Code
You will be introduced to electronics followed by the general principles of Coding
’ Week #2: Robotics & Simulation
During the second week, you will assemble and learn how to program your robot.
’ WEEK #3: Final Challenge
Time to bring your robot alive: Be creative!
EPITA (FRANCE)
A private acclaimed engineering school that was founded in 1984. EPITA uses a unique pedagogical approach whereby students train to become outstanding engineers through rigorous courses of scientific knowledge and the most advanced skills in the digital sector. EPITA also welcomes a wide range of foreign students thanks to its numerous international programs: bachelor, Master of Engineering, summer schools and French language courses.
Applied Artificial Intelligence For Customer service
Artificial Intelligence systems have made tremendous advancements in analyzing and comprehending human languages. Modern technological advances enable us to build intelligent agents capable of having real-time conversations with humans to fulfill their needs and accept their requests. From virtual assistants to voice assistants, artificial Intelligence models are being throughout various industries. The programme aims to provide a hands-on learning experience to build machine learning models and AI chatbots utilized for customer services. Following the completion of the programme, students will be able to build a cutting-edge AI chatbot to automatically engage and meet the needs of end users. The programme is being offered on-site (requiring physical presence in France).
Program Agenda
WEEK #1: Introduction
Python programming language, the data science process, and the machine learning algorithms
Week #2: Practice
Machine learning models to process and understand text data:
WEEK #3: Create a Chatbot Project
Build a project based on a real business case: an AI Chatbot for customer relationship
Secure blockchain and IoT Networks
Blockchain technology has become a driving force for innovation and competitive advantages throughout various industries at international level. This program is created for students from all fields of study to gain awareness about blockchain technology and learn how to integrate this technology into IoT networks. Following the completion of the programme, students will be able to design secure decentralized applications and IoT network architectures based on Blockchain.
Program Agenda
’ Week #1
Module 1: Blockchain Fundamentals
’ Week #2
Module 2: IoT Security Fundamentals
’ Week #3
Module 3: Cybersecurity Fundamentals
French language and Culture
The French Language & Culture program is specifically designed for those who intend to improve their French language skills. The program uses a unique pedagogic method, which focuses on original thematic with cultural and linguistic aspects. The contents of the program are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFRL). The aim is to develop four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) as well as sociocultural knowledge of students. The classes are divided in different groups to accommodate students with different levels of language proficiency. The group levels are based on the CEFRL scale: A1 (beginner level), A2/B1 (intermediate level), and B1/B2 (upper intermediate levels).
University of Bradford (United Kingdom)
Fighting for justice-Delivering Social Value and Climate Action
The International Master’s Summer School for Sustainability in Business is a five-day event that will raise your awareness of the challenges faced by businesses globally and will create a forum for the critical appraisal of business concepts. This exciting programme will also introduce you to innovative strategic options in businesses internationally and serve as a medium from students and academics from business schools around the world to explore, debate, and solve challenges concerning sustainability in business and the circular economy
The programme will include seminars, guest speakers, and international students from all over the world. The Summer School is hosted by the University of Bradford’s School of Management and it will provide platform for exchange of ideas and knowledge among master’s students across European and International Business Schools. The event will take place from 13th June to 17th June 2022. All participants will receive a certificate of participation on the condition that they participate fully in all of its sessions.
Eligibility Criteria:
’ Currently registered MBA students
’ Cumulative GPA of 3.0 and above
The George Washington University Master of Science Degree in Engineering Management
The curriculum of the EMSE Master of Science degree program requires 11 graduate level courses totaling 36 credit hours. Two types of course requirements are included in the master’s curriculum-core course requirements and focus course requirements, including a research dissertation. Core course requirements are taken by all students in the EMSE master’s degree program. Focus course requirements address specialized topics that, as a whole, provide the level of detail necessary for management proficiency in particular engineering environments.
The field of Engineering Management with focus in Engineering and Technology Management (E&TM) bridges the gap between engineering and management. It involves the overall management of organizations oriented to manufacturing, construction, engineering, technology or production. E&TM enables engineers to function more effectively in the business environment. An M.S. degree in engineering management provides a technical-based alternative to a traditional M.B.A. program. Practitioners specialize in such areas as management of technology, product and process, quality, organizational management, operations management, program management or marketing and finance.
Program Requirements
Students applying for the master’s degree program in Engineering Management must meet the current entrance requirements of the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS). Ideal candidates for the programs will meet the following requirements.
Minimum grade point average of B (3.0 on a 4.0 scale) or higher in the last two years of undergraduate study.
Grade of C or better in the two college calculus courses ’ this is a prerequisite to all graduate programs in the EMSE department. Applicants who do not meet this requirement in full but are otherwise qualified may be conditionally admitted and required to take an additional 3-credit hour course, EMSE 4197 ’ Special Topics: Quantitative Methods in Engineering Management, during the first year of graduate study at Ahlia University. If required, EMSE 4197 counts as the 12th course and the student’s program the requires 39 credit hours.
Received a bachelor’s degree in engineering, a physical science, mathematics, computer science, business administration, or information technology for a regionally accredited institution.
Note: GW considers a candidate’s entire background and all submitted materials when reaching an admission decision.
Application Procedure
The following documents should be submitted to the Admissions office at Ahlia University:
’ Completed graduate application form with a non-refundable application fee.
’ Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended.
’ Your Resume / CV
’ Any evidence provided by applicants from countries where English is not the official language to demonstrate proficiency in English will be helpful; for example, scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOFEL) or other appropriate English examinations.
’ A personal interview is also required.
’ You can apply through the Ahlia University website. To apply using the traditional printed application by mail, please call: +973 1729 8989.
Ahlia in collaboration with George Washington University
Master of Engineering Management attracts leading engineering and management leaders
The President of the National University confirmed that the master's program of engineering management provided by the National University in partnership with George Washington University of the United States came out more than a decade ago a large number of leaders and administrators in the fields of engineering, management, industry and production, noting the accumulation of Bahraini expertise in the field of engineering management and its progress by benefiting from this qualitative and distinctive program.
He said that this program not only attracts engineers from different engineering disciplines, but also attracts workers in the fields of management and technology, where it fills the gap between the administrative and engineering fields and focuses on the areas of technology management to help the incumbents of administrative, technological, productive, manufacturing, marketing and other fields in the field of industry and engineering to achieve modern management information and theories in the same field and enable engineers and administrators to deal better in the business environment.
The number of hours approved for the program is 36 hours and the student can study at George Washington University after passing half of the courses at the Community University and in both cases is entitled to attend the graduation ceremony in the United States of America, where the final certificate is issued by George Washington University itself.
The University President adds: Graduates of the Master of Engineering Management provided by George Washington University through the Community University have proven high scientific competence in their study of the program, which has achieved a great success story, and we expect positive repercussions to present it in the Kingdom of Bahrain in several sectors, institutions and related companies, especially engineering and industrial companies.
The National University in Engineering offers two bachelor's degree programmes: a bachelor's degree in computer engineering and communications, and a bachelor's degree in mobile and network engineering, both of which have achieved full confidence in the program review of the Quality Of Education and Training Authority, as have all other university programs.
The University's engineering programs include professional courses offered by Cisco and Microsoft required by the labour market, and the holders are paid double the wages compared to their academically qualified peers only.
Huawei and Ahlia University sign for scientific and technological partnership
"Ahlia embraces Huawei ICT Academy services
Prof. Al-Hawaj: We aim to localize technology and actively contribute to its development
In a step that confirms the high position enjoyed by Ahlia University locally and regionally, Huawei, the world's leading provider of ICT infrastructure and devices, and Ahlia University signed two memorandums of understanding under which the two parties cooperate in exchanging experiences and services, partnering in refining the skills of Bahraini youth and providing job opportunities in the fields of information technology and communications engineering, in addition to cooperation and partnership in a number of research fields. Under this partnership, Ahlia University will host the services of the Huawei ICT Academy, which allows Bahrainis to expand their knowledge in the world of ICT.
The two MoUs were signed by Prof. Abdullah Al-Hawaj, Founding President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor Mansoor Al-Aali, President of the University, and Mr. Zhao Hongyu, CEO of Huawei Bahrain.
According to the two signed memorandums, Huawei will provide accredited training programs and certificates at the Huawei ICT Academy for students of the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Information Technology at Ahlia University through the Huawei Information and Network Academy (HAINA) program. Huawei will also provide the necessary equipment for training.
Ahlia University is responsible for providing classrooms and other educational facilities to accommodate Huawei ICT equipment, nominating professional trainers to become Huawei Academy Certification Instructors, and integrating HAINA Certification Courses into Ahlia University's academic and scientific curriculum.
On this occasion, the founding president and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Ahlia University, Prof. Abdullah Al-Hawaj, stressed the interest of Al-Ahlia University in keeping pace with the knowledge economy and paying attention to the digital economy and technological developments that the Covid-19 pandemic has proven to be of utmost and growing importance in various aspects of life, stressing the desire of Al-Ahlia University to be an active and influential element in the localization of technology and contribute positively to its development, which is reflected in the graduates of the university's programs in this field from the students of the Faculty of Engineering and the College of Technology. Information who have always proven distinguished and remarkable brilliance in the labor market.
Mr. Zhao Hongyu, CEO of Huawei in the Kingdom of Bahrain, expressed his pride in the partnership and cooperation with Al-Ahlia University with the aim of nurturing and developing ICT talents to contribute to meeting the needs of the industry and providing the necessary workforce to develop the technical sector, which makes Huawei an effective contributor to meeting the requirements of the educational process and providing certificates and job opportunities for students, by strengthening cooperation between universities and institutions to contribute to the development of the technical sector and innovate plans and strategies for talent development in line with the objectives of Institutions and companies.
For his part, the President of Ahlia University, Prof. Mansour Al-Aali, stressed that there are broad prospects for cooperation between Ahlia University and Huawei, the two signed memorandums constitute the first building block for it, especially since the university is an active member of the Global Network of Technological Universities and the founding president of the university is the vice president of this network, stressing the growing importance of technology education, innovation and creativity in these fields in the near future in order to keep pace with the rapid changes and developments in the fields of production and various fields of the labor market.
The two memorandums of understanding between Ahlia University and Huawei include multiple activities that seek to employ the technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution such as artificial intelligence, cloud data, the Internet of Things and fifth generation technology in the educational process and work to support the innovation process, through competitions, programs and courses in which university students will participate, which in turn contribute to refining their skills and developing their capabilities in various fields of information technology.
Under this partnership, Huawei will establish the ICT Academy at Ahlia University to provide training programs for professors and students through the "HAINA" program and benefit from the company's global experience in meeting the requirements of ICT students and building their capabilities. Huawei will also support the university in preparing a research group related to the Internet of Things in cooperation with the College of Information Technology and the College of Engineering with the aim of empowering students in the field of learning and achieving the first pilot project entitled "Sustainability and Quality of Life in Bahrain's Cities". smart".
DSP as an Engineering Model Used in Healthcare
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/dsp-as-an-engineering-model-used-in-healthcare/
The department of Telecommunication Engineering and professional development unit organized a workshop titled ’Digital Signal Processing and Applications in Healthcare’, presented by the Biomedical Engineer Mr. Mohamed Hubail.
The Workshop aimed to present the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) due its advantages, which are represented in the physical and weight,’ less sensitive to noise, flexible and the programs can be easily modified, input and output signals can be easily stored and retrieved, processing can be done offline, reproducible accuracy and high speed, upgradable and software controlled, possibly of sharing DSP processor between several tasks, and costs are continuously going down.
As in the field of Healthcare, Mr. Hubail said that the DSP can predict the heart attack before it happened and can be used in computed tomography as well as in magnetic resonance imaging.
BSc IT Achieves ABET Accreditation
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/bsc-it-achieves-abet-accreditation/
The Ahlia University College of Information Technology Bachelor’s degree programme in Information Technology has been accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology.
ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovation and emerging technologies and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.
More information about ABET, its member societies and the accreditation criteria used to evaluate programs can be found at www.abet.org.
Brunel University London, PhD Without Residence
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/programs/brunel-university-london-phd-without-residence/
Brunel University London strategically partnered with Ahlia University in 2005 to offer the PhD without Residence Program in Information Systems, Computing, Mathematics, and Business and Management studies. The program was envisioned to attract students from the GCC region (Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, and Qatar), where a significant number of people strive to gain British standard degrees but are unable to travel to the UK to study on full-time basis and/or are unable to bear the high cost of living in the UK. The program does not require students to go to the Brunel University London to study, however, attendance at Brunel is required for the Viva Voce defense at the end of the final year. Students are, however, welcome to visit Brunel whenever they wish throughout the course of their PhD.
The aim of the PhD (WR) is translated to Intended Outcomes that are mapped and successfully aligned to Bahrain NQF level 10:’’
’ LO1: The creation and interpretation of new knowledge, through original research or other advanced scholarship, of a quality to satisfy peer review, extend the forefront of the discipline, and merit publication.
’ LO2: A systematic acquisition and understanding of a substantial body of knowledge which is at the forefront of an academic discipline or area of professional practice.
’ LO3: The general ability to conceptualise, design and implement a project for the generation of new knowledge, applications or understanding at the forefront of the discipline, and to adjust project design in the light of unforeseen problems.
’ LO4: A detailed understanding of applicable techniques for research and advanced academic enquiry.
Yasmin Program
https://talalalajmi.com/cooperation-with-al-ahlia-university-in-bahrain-2/
In order to strengthen the activity of women in the university, AU signed an agreement with Talal Alajmi in which the university is given tools to cover more support for mentoring women's empowerment. Talal Alajmi Signing a cooperation agreement with the Ahlia University in Bahrain to present the Yasmin program that supports women’s empowerment in cooperation with the university.
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Ahlia University (AU) licensed by the Government of Bahrain
https://wasd.org.uk/partnerships/ahlia/
Established in 2001, Ahlia University (AU) was the first private University to be licensed by the Government of Bahrain. AU is an autonomous institution, independently chartered, funded and managed by the private sector. In addition to the Bahrain’s Higher Education Council, all professional programs offered by AU are also recognized by highly reputed and distinguished leading Universities in the UK and USA. The University was amongst the first Bahraini private Universities to be recognized by the Kuwaiti Ministry of Higher Education.
Policy impact and Big Data
Directly, Ahlia University in 2017 gave a conference in order to analyze the impact on the SDGs, in the same way to be able to have innovations, ideas, applications and plans in this context.
National Higher education strategy
http://www.moedu.gov.bh/hec/UploadFiles/HEC%2010%20year%20Strategy%20Final-18-10-2014.pdf
According to this strategy: Higher education in Bahrain has a central role to play in economic growth, investment and innovation. This important sector requires a strategic vision in order to face the challenges of the future. ’The vision is to position Bahrain as a regional hub for quality higher education, producing graduates with the skills, knowledge, and behaviors required to succeed in the global knowledge economy while contributing to the sustainable and competitive growth of Bahrain’.
According to the comprehensive Economic Vision 2030 for Bahrain, outlining the future path for the development of its economy. It has been shared with a host of opinion leaders from the private sector, academia and development organizations, and the public sector’[5]. One of the aspirations for the economy, government, and society in this economic vision, encourages research and development in universities to create the platform for a knowledge-based economy. As a result, the Bahraini government has established multiple institutions for the sake of supporting the SDG 2030 vision through:
’’’’’ Helping support the citizen.
’’’’’ Providing systems for protection like social care and health care.
’’’’’ Supporting development of education’s quality and its outputs.
’’’’’ Addressing social inequality.
’’’’’ Supporting vulnerable segments of the society.
’’’’’ Providing opportunities for economic empowerment for the younger generation.
’’’’’ Supporting political and economic participation of the Bahraini women.
’’’’’ Supporting preservation of environmental resources.
Since the SDGs also have strong relevance to universities and the tertiary and academic sectors more broadly, so education, research, innovation and leadership will be essential in helping societies address these challenges. It should be noted here that the contribution of universities to the SDGs is much broader, as they can support the implementation of every one of the SDGs as well as the implementation of the SDG framework itself’[4].
Some of the strategic plan objectives are related to SDGs and for that reason, next show activities that Ahlia University made that contributed to gathering or measuring SDGs [4].
Ahlia University recognizes its responsibility to support the society in their transition toward sustainability. To create a more sustainable future, AU generates the needed knowledge and cultivate citizens and leaders who have the skills and commitment to put that knowledge into practice. The decisions and actions taken by AU reflect its role and duty to the current and future generations. The University provides strategic guidance, support, and resources to be an institutional model of sustainability for society. In partnership with students, staff, and faculty, we advance the vision for sustainable research, education, connectivity, operations, and governance’[6].
Sustainability in Governance
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/sustainability-governance-administration/
Sustainability in governance and administration addresses how we run the university in terms of human resources, finance, decision-making and process implementation. The way we function as an institution and a community supports our commitment to sustainability and all decisions at AU are made and implemented with a sustainable future in mind. The commitment of the University to sustainability is demonstrated through the following policies.
1.1. University Policy on Sustainability
The University Mission will be attained responsibly by carrying out its activities in a manner that achieves a balance between the social, economic and environmental dimensions of sustainability. Ahlia University works towards the advancement of learning through teaching, scholarship and service to society. This is accomplished by offering the best education to our outstanding students, by carrying out excellent scholarly activities based on international standards, and by providing service to society in all possible ways for which we are well-suited by virtue of our academic strengths. Ahlia University aspires to achieve the highest possible standards of sustainability on its campus and in its day-to-day academic activities, practices and operations, and by its outreach to the broader community’[7]. The University strives to be a leader in education and research that creates and communicates the knowledge required for humans to live sustainably at the local, regional and global community. Our goal is to become an institutional model of sustainability for society in the GCC as we pursue our academic mission and play a positive and proactive role in communicating the rationale and need to develop and implement sustainable practices in the broader community. For this purpose, the University will: Encourage economic efficiencies in the University’s operations that are consistent with social equity and respect for the environment; Undertake its activities and operations in a manner that strikes an appropriate balance between the needs and aspirations of current and future generations; Minimize the use and consumption of energy and material resources in recognition of the finite capacity of the biosphere to accommodate human activities. Promote a healthy, safe and productive work and learning environment for the AU community; Advance individual and collective efforts and accountabilities throughout the AU community to make sustainability a priority in the life of the University; Share knowledge to stimulate innovation, raise awareness and ensure effective participation of the AU community in the implementation of sustainable practices; Identify and conserve the cultural and natural heritage of AU, including properties, traditions and knowledge.
1.2. University Policy on Healthy Environmental
Ahlia University is committed to fulfilling its academic mission and managing all resources in harmony with our natural environment as well as to meeting our social, scientific, ethical and educational leadership responsibility in actively promoting the restoration and preservation of a healthy environment for the future and in contributing to building an equitable world’[7].
The University recognizes the importance of rethinking and correcting if necessary the heavy reliance on and the wasteful habits in the use of resources we take for granted. The commitment of the University to raising environmental awareness is demonstrated in its daily teaching and research activities, in the services the University provides to the community and society at large, and in the individual and collective decisions the University takes to offset the negative impact of the University’s operation and activities on the Environment. Moreover, the University is committed to increasing the University community’s awareness of environmental issues, by fostering the appropriate values, knowledge, and skills to enable us to work towards the restoration and preservation of the Environment.
AU shall strive to be recognized as an environmentally safe and responsible institution of learning, and as a model of environmentally responsible living [7]. For this purpose, AU community shall make every reasonable effort to:
’ Encourage all members of the AU community to be environmentally aware and the University Policy on Healthy Environment Policy to be well publicized;
’ Encourage all members of the AU community to Re-think/Reduce/Re-use/Recycle. Given the costs that recycling entails, reduce and re-use options shall always be considered first; and
’ Prevent the over-consumption of energy and other resource and reduce the production of waste, and the release of substances harmful to the biosphere;
’ Maintain purchasing practices that are environmentally safe and responsible whenever possible;
’ Seek additional ways of achieving our goal of being environmentally safe and responsible.
1.3. University Policy on Efficient Use of Paper
All academic and administrative units of the University shall abide by the commitments made under the University Policy on Healthy Environment Policy in order to implement the principle of ’rethink ’ reduce ’ reuse ’ recycle’ in its paper usage by:
’ Encouraging the use of electronic-based instead of paper-based versions of communication (of documents, memorandums, exams, handouts, etc.) whenever possible;
’ Printing and copying double-sided, when appropriate;
’ Allowing and encouraging students to submit double-sided assignments.
’ Purchasing paper with greater recycled and post-consumer content, when economically feasible;
For this purpose, academic and administrative units shall make every reasonable effort to:
’ Encourage the use of electronic and web-based communications, documents, assignments, etc.
’ Set the default on printers and copiers as double-sided;
’ Encourage students to submit assignments double-sided;
’ Print and copy double-sided (documents, memorandums, exams, handouts, etc.);
’ Use effectively the Moodle System to post syllabi, notes and notices in a way that reduce the over consumption of paper (e.g. post PowerPoint slides six to a page);
Sustainability in Research
Research does not take place in a vacuum. AU is firmly situated in the Bahraini community and so pledges to share its scholarly expertise through research in partnership with the community to find solutions to local problems. In other words, AU is committed to undertaking socially responsible research that has a positive impact on local challenges.
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The Mission of the University with respect to research is to carry out research in partnership with business, industry and the local community to provide innovative solutions to identified needs; and furthermore, to disseminate the findings of research in order to make a difference to the prosperity of the Bahraini community and the wider Gulf region. Goal 8 of the Strategic Plan 2016-2020 expresses AU’s determination to make a positive contribution to the development and prosperity of its communities. We work with faculty members, students and external partners in both industry and community to support world-class research and enterprise and to develop a sustainable portfolio of activities that strengthen and underpin the University’s research base.
A rich diversity of research is conducted at AU where both basic and problem-oriented research is valued to generate knowledge and contribute to society. Recognizing the interconnected nature of complex local, regional and global issues, our researchers collaborate across disciplines to inform and advance solutions to contemporary problems. AU is fully aware of and responsible for the environmental, economic and social implications of its research. Taking into account AU’s teaching and learning programmes and staff profile, as well as the needs of the Bahraini community, Economic Vision 2030, and the Bahrain National Strategy for Research, AU decided that it can make a strong contribution in the four niche areas of Entrepreneurship, Islamic Banking and Finance, Information and Communication Technology as well as a community-based research project. These encompass the goals, strategic objectives and KPIs of the AU Strategic Plan 2016-2020. They also demonstrate AU’s commitment to providing support for research to be undertaken in four niche (focus) areas, which will have strong outputs, and will have a positive impact on industry, business, and/or society. In particular, AU is committed to undertake socially responsible research with a particular emphasis on ICT that has a positive impact on local challenges and which meets national.
Sustainability in Education
The University ensures sustainability in education by focusing on the learning process which includes themes such as citizenship, leadership, lifelong learning, experiential learning, and sustainability literacy. The University provides many sustainability-related courses in which students are exposed to sustainability in various fields. Ahlia University provides an active student-centered learning environment in which sustainability is also actively supported.
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Students learn together and from each other, in and out of the classroom, to become critical and engaged citizens. Concepts of and strategies for sustainability are integrated into AU programming, pedagogy and assessment, equipping the students and staff with the skills, values, experiences, and perspectives to address the current real-life challenges. The University providse a range of teaching and learning strategies including internships that provide students with opportunities to enhance their employability and which fosters lifelong learning.
In the light of its vision, values and the goals and strategic objectives, AU has a clearly articulated philosophy regarding teaching and learning.’ AU’s philosophy of teaching and learning is composed of two central ideas:
’ To provide a learner-centred environment that promotes excellence, intellectual curiosity and independent learners.
’ provide a transformative learning experience so that graduates not only have the knowledge, skills and competencies required by their disciplines but have developed the attributes to be robust engaged members of society with a strong moral code.
Sustainability in Connectivity
Ahlia University recognizes the need for strong connections within the university and between the university and global communities. Indeed, an important strategic objective of the University is to expand and nurture relationships with local and regional industries including small and medium enterprises in order to contribute to supporting aspiring entrepreneurs across the university and in our communities. The fabric of our community is strong, and so are our ties with the interconnected communities into which we are woven, from local to global. All members of AU’s community feel welcome, valued, relevant and informed recognizing themselves as integral participants in the campus community.
AU as a whole values its important role beyond the campus, and is connected with and responsive to Bahrain, GCC Countries and the whole world. Strong relationships, accessible information and multidirectional listening and learning are the norm. Sustainability in connectivity includes themes such as wellness & health, community engagement, belonging, accessibility, and knowledge sharing.
Sustainability in Operations
Sustainability in operations encompasses the physical activities that support the ongoing functioning of the university. Acknowledging the finite limits of the planet, we have re-oriented many activities carried out by or on behalf of AU to minimize their impact and maximize their contribution to resilient, just and flourishing human and ecological systems. We recognize that this is a responsibility shared by all members of the AU community to understand and embrace the role that they play. We consider all activities in light of their life cycle and in light of the question, ’Is this really needed?’ Operations at AU are closely integrated with research and education as a mutually beneficial system that encourages adaptation and improvement.
Ahlia is committed to ensure that it uses energy saving methods on its campus, apply renewable energy concepts and encourage energy saving across the campus. Examples include:
The campus is housed in a building where use of sunlight as the source of light during day time is evident. The roof is transparent and sunlight lights the entire campus. Photographs of the campus indicating the use of transparent roofs could be provided. During winter, the transparent roof enables the Sun to warm up the campus eliminating the need to use heaters.
The use of translucent glasses as partitions in all classrooms and office spaces alongside large transparent glass windows to allow sunlight to pass through and make the classrooms and office rooms Water sustainability efforts of Ahlia are visible as follows:
Use of water within Ahlia campus is ensured to be optimum. For instance cleaning of the premises is done by efficient machines that use minimum water to clean. By this method water saving is achieved to the tune of at least 80%. Similarly only mopping practices are used to minimize water consumption.
Debris are usually brushed and water is seldom used to clean debris. No hose is used to clean floors and parts of the building with water.
Automatic devices are used in rest rooms to minimse the quantity of water used in flushing.
Where plants are used, water spraying techniques are used to minimize consumption of water.
Plants used within campus are those that consume lower quantity of water (photo of plants).
Full-fledged maintenance team ensures that any leakage of water is addressed quickly (Gosi maintenance).
At the macro level, the university is building a campus that is designed to consume minimum quantity of water and is expected to use water saving methods in watering plants, cleaning premises and support human requirements. The campus is envisaged to be eco-friendly. bright. Photographs can be given.
Ahlia University subscribes to the use of sustainability concept in the transportation sector.
Ahlia University is housed in a premises that has parking for cycles (photos can be given). This encourages people to use cycles. Some foreign students from France who studied at Ahlia University were using cycles to commute between their flat and the university.
Ahlia University is located in a place where upto 25% of their staff are located within walking distance from the university. This obviates the need to provide transportation to those staff.
Ahlia encourages its staff to use public transport. It allocates transportation allowance to a majority of its staff that could meet the transportation expenses when travelling by public transport.
Ahlia University purchases a wide variety of materials, goods and services to carry out its operations and support its educative mission. Most obviously, the University, as a large organization, requires a vast variety of goods and services such as IT equipment, furniture, paper, energy using appliances, travel services, cleaning products, laboratory equipment, and so on. In a way, AU finds itself as an end station for products provided through many complex global supply chains.
AU recognizes that its demand for goods and services can generate social, economic and environmental impacts, both locally and abroad. That is why the University is committed to Sustainable Procurement, life-cycle thinking, and the consideration of triple bottom line (economic, environmental and social) principles throughout its purchasing activities.
Lecture at the Bahrain Society for Child Development
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Professors of Al-Ahlia University lecture at the Bahrain Society for Child Development.
Within the framework of cooperation between the Bahrain Society for Child Development and the Ahlia University, the Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Center for Hearing and Speech Development of the Society hosted a group of Ahlia University professors, who gave a number of educational lectures to the families affiliated with the center and the society’s workers and administrators, as part of the association’s cultural activity program In the presence and participation of Dr. Fouad Shehab, head of the center.
In his editorial of the program, Professor Fouad Shehab explained the importance of these lectures in building societal awareness of the world of childhood in general, especially among those responsible for child care, stressing the need to keep abreast of developments that are taking place worldwide in dealing with the Internet, especially with cyberspace and electronic games and their great impact. On children and adults.
For his part, Professor Ismail Nouri, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Al-Ahlia University, gave a lecture entitled "Childhood and safety over electronic games", in which he dealt with the control of the smart device over all matters of life and for all age groups.
Dr. Kazem Mu`nis, Associate Professor at the College of Arts and Sciences at Al-Ahlia University, gave a lecture entitled "Children and Cyberspace", in which he dealt with the effects of using the Internet.
As for Dr. Imad Assali, Associate Professor and Head of the Interior Design Department at Al-Ahlia University, he gave a lecture entitled ’Interior Design and Children's Teachers in Schools.
Hamza Abdullah from the College of Information Technology at Al-Ahliyya University presented a workshop entitled ’Technology Productivity.
First place and Sartawi wins
The first private university in the Arab world as a university to cite the research of its professors
Hamdan wins first place and Sartawi wins 16th place: In a new achievement for Al-Ahliyya University professors and researchers, Al-Ahliyya University topped the Arab League as the university most cited by its professors and researchers, while the Acting Dean of the Faculty of Fundamental Sciences and Financieras, Professor Allam Hamdan, ranked first among the most cited authors of his research among 13,000 authors and 105,000 scientific articles, while his colleague at the university obtained a score. Dr. Abdul-Muttalib Al-Sartawi ranks sixth in the same ranking, and both Dr. Abdul Sadiq Hassan and Dr. Sameh Riad maintained advanced sites to be in the top 100 of the most cited authors for their research in the Arab world, and within the category of the top 5% of researchers in this field.
This scientific achievement is the result of the National University's policy of support for serious and sober scientific research, which is based on the national research agenda of the Kingdom of Bahrain and is recommended in the strategy for higher education and scientific research launched by the Council of Higher Education and its General Secretariat for the period 2014-2024, where the General Secretariat of the Council of Higher Education is leading a great effort to stimulate research activity through the forums and research forums that it regularly organizes.
حقوق الطبع والنشر 2024 © جميع الحقوق محفوظة. جامعة الأهلية
