Goal 17 / 17.4 / 17.4.1
University's Commitment to SDG Education
17.4.1 Does your university as a body have a commitment to meaningful education around the SDGs across the university?
Times Higher Education Ranks Ahlia University First in Bahrain
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/times-higher-education-ranks-ahlia-university-first-in-bahrain/
Ahlia University Achieves Multiple Successes and Paves Its Way Towards Global Recognition Prof. Al-Hawaj: We are proud to attract students who are seeking excellence and distinction The University Ranks 15th Globally in Education Quality
Ahlia University has achieved a high ranking in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. The University is ranked 101+ out of the best 1591 universities selected from different countries worldwide, which are the highest in impact and achievement of sustainable development goals. According to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals, Ahlia University was ranked first locally and fifteenth globally in education quality index.
This achievement represents the value of responsibility that the University adopts towards the community. The University is committed to achieving specific standards for United Nations SDGs as part of its strategic plan, including education quality, gender equality, decent work, economic growth, reducing inequalities, and partnerships.
The World University Rankings (QS) has ranked Ahlia University 201-250 globally in the field of accounting and financial science based on the high academic reputation of the College of Business and Finance, the high satisfaction of stakeholders and institutions in the labor market with graduates, and advanced achievements in scientific research published by the University’s professors and students.
Locally, the University obtained institutional accreditation from the Higher Education Council in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and from the Education and Training Quality Authority for its commitment to quality assurance standards.
On this occasion, the Founding President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Prof. Abdulla Al-Hawaj, emphasized that this great achievement is a source of pride and honor, and it is primarily attributed to the wise leadership. Without the support, sponsorship, guidance, and assistance of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the King of Bahrain, and His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander, and the Prime Minister, and various government ministries and institutions, including the Ministry of Education and the Higher Education Council, Ahlia University would not have achieved this global position.
Institutional Accreditation from HEC
Ahlia University’s President, Prof. Mansoor Alaali, congratulated the University’s members and partners on its achievement in the Times Higher Education ranking, noting that this annual ranking compares the performance of universities worldwide and measures their effectiveness in relation to the United Nations’ sustainable development goals, such as good education, decent work, economic growth, and reducing inequalities.
Moreover, the impact ranking shows the institution’s commitment to supporting the United Nations’ sustainable development goals in the fields of education, scientific research, and knowledge transfer, as well as its internal practices.
This achievement is a significant addition to the University’s accomplishments that has achieved in recent years, including obtaining institutional accreditation from the Higher Education Council and topping institutional and program quality lists according to reports issued by the Education and Training Quality Authority. Additionally, the University has distinguished partnerships with several prestigious international universities, including Brunel University London and George Washington University ’ USA.
Ahlia University conducts and implements world-class scientific research and builds strategic partnerships with prestigious universities and educational institutions worldwide.
Successful in International Student Exchange
The University has attracted groups of international students through its international student exchange program with a number of European universities. Additionally, the University has provided some of its interested students with the opportunity to study in UK and France for a semester or more, to enhance their academic and specialized capabilities in this field.
Moreover, the University has graduated many students from Ph.D. programmes. These programmes are offered in collaboration with Brunel University London and designed citizens, Gulf nationals, and residents who desire to complete their higher studies without traveling to the university’s headquarters in London. The University provides students with all necessary support, including experienced academic advisors and scholars from the world’s top universities, as well as research resources and massive databases available in the university’s library for all its students and members.
As a result, the students have been able to conduct studies at the highest scientific and research levels, which have been praised and appreciated by many experts and professionals at Brunel University London.
Ahlia University Graduates Occupy Top Leadership Positions
The University has graduated 17 cohorts, who have taken up high-level leadership positions in government and private sectors. Others have become successful entrepreneurs, creating job opportunities, and contributing to the economy. The graduates have showcased their creativity and innovation in various fields, including Amina Al-Hawaj, who has won several international awards for her inventions in physical therapy.
Ahlia University Founding President, Prof. Abdulla Al-Hawaj, aims to make the University one of the top 500 universities globally and one of the top five private universities in the region. The University sets continuously strategic plans to achieve the ambition and attract experienced scholars and professors from top universities worldwide. The University focuses on quality academic programs, research, teaching, and attracting elite students.
50% Scholarships for High Achievers, Orphans, and People with Disabilities
The University offers partial scholarships to its high-achieving, outstanding, and creative students, as well as orphans and people with disabilities. The University also allows all its students to benefit from partial scholarships for those who achieve advanced grades during their university studies.
Ahlia University President, Prof. Mansoor Alaali, emphasizes the University’s intention to offer new distinguished programmes that align with the requirements of the labour market, and to continue its efforts in publsihing scientific research papers and conduct research that serves Bahrain, and employ the latest teaching and learning methods to produce distinguished, creative, and productive graduates.
Distinguished Programmes Meet the Labour Market Requirements
Prof. Alaali notes that Higher Education Council’s efforts have a significant impact on coordinating the programmes offered by higher education institutions, providing graduates with a competitive edge and diversity that helps them enter the labour market, create new jobs, and provide solutions to the issue of offering similar programmes by higher education institutions.
Ahlia University is the first private university in Bahrain, with around 2,000 students enrolled in its four colleges: the College of Information Technology, the College of Business and Finance, the College of Arts and Science, and the College of Engineering. The University has aimed to provide a high-quality education since its establishment, enhancing Bahrain’s pioneering role in higher education.
Sustainable Development Goals
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/sustainable-development-goals/
United Nations developed 17 Sustainable Development Goals to protect the planet and ensure that all people enjoy peace and prosperity by 2030, Higher Education Institutions plays a vital role in promoting and achieving these Goals. In line with Ahlia University (AU) initiative to contribute towards United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs), AU considers Social Responsibility and Sustainability as part of its prioritized strategies that is embedded in its core functions including teaching, research and community. The University is committed to contribute and work towards UNSDGs through encouragement of research in various research areas such as quality education, equal opportunities and sustainable growth. In order to create a recognized impact AU promotes partnership with national and international organizations tackling UNSDGs.
AU has listed its commitment towards UNSGDs in UN Partnership Platform as leading Private Higher Education in Bahrain.
SDGs commitment
AU developed Sustainable Development Plan (2021-2025), the plan is developed to reflect AU’s commitment towards UNSDGs and to contribute to National Strategies as well as International Standards.
This plan is committed to contribute to national strategies and Initiatives (2030) and create an impact at National, Regional and International Level for sustainable future for our next generations.
The plan is focused on 7 SDGs as a priority, AU carefully selected the 7 SDGs with assurance of its relationships with national strategies and government directions, AU emphasis on Quality Education and providing a sustainable future for all and promotes UNSDGs to be part of its core functions, teaching and learning, research as well as community.
Al-Hawaj: We have succeeded in incorporating 7 sustainable development goals into our curriculum
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Officials, academics and researchers stressed the importance of the participation of universities and various institutions of the civil sector in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, stressing the importance of education in addressing many emerging issues and challenges, provided it is a good education and keeping pace with the rapid developments in the labor market.
Participants at the Forum on the Impact of Higher Education Efforts on the Sustainable Development Goals called for the learning experience under the Covid 19 pandemic to promote self-learning and learning options through research, analysis and optimal investment in intellectual capital.
This came at the forum on the impact of higher education efforts on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals organized by the Community University with the participation of a number of universities, educational bodies, quality bodies, international accreditation bodies and representatives of students and employers.
The founding President and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National University, Professor Abdullah Al-Hawaj, opened the forum and praised the goals of the United Nations for sustainable development and its positive effects on the development of economies, particularly the Bahraini experience, in which the distinguished government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, may God save him, look forward to building a strong economy in accordance
Professor Al-Hawaj stressed the interest of the Community University in integrating 7 sustainable development goals into its curricula and university activities, which resulted in the university's inclusion among the partners of the United Nations in achieving eligibility goals, stressing the importance of partnership between universities and scientific institutions and the efforts of the United Nations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
Professor Esmat Jaafar, director of the National Framework Operations Department of the Education and Training Quality Authority, who reviewed the role of the National Qualifications Framework in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, participated in the forum, focusing on the fourth goal in particular: quality education.
She said that the National Qualifications Framework contains 10 integrated stages that accommodate education in its various dimensions, stages and institutions, and reviewed the efforts of the Education and Training Quality Authority to help higher education institutions achieve the quality of education.
The national framework was concerned with the quality of educational institutions, the quality of their programmes and more motivated educational institutions to respond optimally to the requirements of the labour market.
Dr. Amina Boualay, Head of Scientific Research at the Council of Higher Education, participated in the meeting, where she spoke about intellectual capital and its key role in achieving high education with good specifications, and stated that intellectual capital is important for many students, institutions, countries and sectors.
She stressed that attention to intellectual capital created better opportunities for universities, and said that the reputation and standards of universities could be negatively or positively affected based on the type of knowledge they defined, created and presented to students. Intellectual capital had become different after the COV pandemic crisis, where students had the option of university or distance education, which in turn had changed the concept of intellectual capital, as a result of changing methods of education and teaching.
She stressed the responsibility of academics to follow educational methods in keeping with current and future changes and developments.
The forum was attended by The President of the World Organization for Sustainable Development (wasd), Professor Allam Ahmed, who stressed the importance of the role of universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, stressing that the success of the great powers in this area was thanks to the initiative of the presence of their universities. The role of universities did not end with the graduation of competencies, but rather helping them integrate into the labour market and to be positive elements of society in playing an active role in achieving positive change.
Professor Allam Ahmed reviewed the Egyptian experience in developing a sustainable development plan, noting that each country has some peculiarities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals and that gender equality and the provision of quality education opportunities are one of the most important priorities for sustainable development in the Arab region.
Professor Yusuf Abdul Ghaffar, president of the Regional Social Responsibility Network, also spoke at the forum, addressing the issue of unemployment in the Arab world and the role of education in addressing this problem by keeping up with developments and developments. In his speech, Professor Yusuf Abdul Ghaffar called for promoting academic freedom, the independence of educational institutions and the involvement of universities in community concerns in order to participate positively in addressing them. While stressing the need to enhance the presence of hands-on training in university programs and curricula, Abdul Ghaffar stressed the importance of demonstrating the spirit of partnership and cooperation between different universities rather than competing with each other.
Mr. Betty Lofi, an economist at the United Nations Development Office, spoke about the impact of sustainable development measures by higher education institutions, stressing the importance of university participation in promoting community awareness of global challenges such as poverty, education, the environment, etc.
Luffy stressed the Conviction of the United Nations that sustainable development could not be carried out solely on the basis of the efforts of Governments, as efforts must be made by society and various sectors to achieve them. He spoke of the four key roles that higher education institutions play in sustainable development, where they must teach students about sustainable development and even include it in their curricula, support research on sustainable development, and university participation in society; they not only teach but apply, and universities should share knowledge with other universities. Sustainable development covered everyone, including poor and rich nations, and everyone could play an important role in their implementation.
Societal Impact Seminars Series (Session 1)
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/societal-impact-seminars-series-session-1/
As part of Ahlia University initiatives related to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and its relationship with creating an impact to the society through the integration of strategies, operations, curriculum and policy standards. AU planned a series of seminars that are conducted virtually. The seminars will tackle (impact) of UNSDGs in different sectors including (education, wellbeing, climate change, gender and reduced inequalities).
The first event will tackle SDG3 and will be conducted as a Round Table discussions by inviting a number of guest speakers to tackle niche issues and used to develop/revise policies and practices. The aim of this event to share practices with leaders of higher education, policy makers and regulators important topics at national and international level. The event will support increasing awareness and integration of UNSDGs at multiple sectors and ensures engagement of AU to be the lead towards integrating UNSDGs.
The session will be conducted as a round table will discuss the following topics related to SDG3:
1. Challenges to maintain good health and well-being post COVID-19
2. Role of Higher Education Institutions in maintain good health and well being
3. Proposed recommendations to policy makers and regulators
Target Audience:
’ Leaders of Higher Education Sector
’ Healthcare Professionals
’ Students and Parents
’ Faculty Members
’ Support Staff
Sustainable Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/sustainable-partnership-and-stakeholder-engagement/
This event will focus on the successes and sustainability of the strategic partnership between Ahlia University and Brunel University London. The event will demonstrate the power of leveraging knowledge partnerships towards fostering thought leadership and positive societal impact. Key stakeholders will be involved, from PhD (WR) Researchers, PhD (WR) Alumni, to members from Brunel University London.
The main aim of this event is to engage a cross-section of stakeholders in order to gather critical insights that will contribute to the development of the partnership, towards ensuring sustainability. Stakeholders will be apprised of some of the best practices that have contributed to the longevity of this unique partnership ’ for over 15 years. The event will highlight the overall achievements and successes of the programme.
The event will serve to extend the relationship with stakeholders by expanding the scope of intellectual contribution through collaborative research and other modes of engagement.
Due to COVID-19 the event will be conducted virtually, which is a vital opportunity to invite all graduates located internationally.
Main Purpose
’ Launching Research Affiliate Funding Scheme
’ Highlights covering BQA Quality Review Achievements
’ Awarding Exceptional Alumni’s
’ Establishing Database for Future Collaboration
’ Registration for Brunel PhD (WR) Alumni Network
Ahlia topped Private universities and booked 21st place in the Arab base "Scoops"
In a new achievement that increases the achievements of the National University, the University has been able to achieve significant research progress in scoups database by publishing 111 solid scientific papers through which all Bahraini private universities have led, enhancing the role of the national university in the field of scientific research at the national and international levels.
On this occasion, the founding president of the National University, The President of the Board of Trustees, thanked the University and its professors and researchers for this great achievement, thanking and grateful to the wise leadership and the distinguished government led by His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince - May God save and sponsor him - and to the Council of Higher Education headed by The Minister of Education Dr. Majid Bin Ali Al Nuaimi, stressing that the support and support enjoyed by the National University and various Bahraini universities from the wise leadership is the secret its excellence and success.
Professor Al Hawaj said that the rising growth in scientific publishing at the National University is a true reflection of the success of the strategies of the Council of Higher Education and the National University in the field of scientific research, stressing the continued support and support of its professors and researchers for excellence and creativity in the field of scientific research and targeting international periodicals court, which enhances the image of the National University and the position of the Kingdom of Bahrain in the map of global scientific research in general, which is in line with Bahrain's economic vision 2030.
For his part, The President of the National University Professor Mansour Al-Aly stressed that achieving the national university first place among private universities in accordance with the decisions of the classification of Simago for universities in the Middle East is an important achievement of the community university, especially since this classification is based on 3 main axes of each university, namely scientific research in terms of its impact and quality, innovation in terms of patents for each university, in addition to the numbers of citations in the university's research.
The professor stated that the National University achieved the rank of 21st Arab, and 40th among the countries of the Middle East and North Africa in the field of economic and financial studies, stressing his congratulations to all professors, students, graduates and members of the Community University and its partners in this achievement from government bodies, institutions and companies, stressing that the shift achieved by the university in the field of scientific research contributed to all professors of the university and its students by publishing distinctive and adequate research in many international journals court.
The Acting Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Prof. Dr. Munir Al Mubarak, noted the effort sought by the leadership of the National University in achieving this achievement by supporting and supporting various initiatives and steps carried out by the university professors in the field of scientific research and publishing with all the openness of the issue, stressing the importance of the leading role of the university leadership represented in its founding president, The President of the Board of Trustees Professor Abdullah Al-Hawaj and the University Council headed by the President of the University Professor Mansour Al-Aly.
Al Mubarak noted the efforts made by the research teams formed in response to the advanced visions of the scientific research strategy developed by the General Secretariat of the Council of Higher Education, while thanking the members of the research groups and teams for their great and appreciated efforts in this direction, where they presented a wonderful package of research and studies interested in local affairs and economic and service challenges in line with the aspirations of the Strategy of the Higher Education Council.
"United Nations" lists Ahlia university as its sustainable development partners
In an additional new achievement that raises the university's balance
In an additional new achievement that increases the university's local and global profile, the United Nations has included the Community University as one of its partners in the Sustainable Development Goals, in recognition of the organization and its development program for the university's leadership in quality and its recent success in implementing interactive e-learning in the wake of the Covid 19 pandemic, as well as the university's acclaimed efforts to provide modern education and promote equal opportunities.
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On this occasion, The Founding President of the National University, Professor Abdullah Al-Hawaj, congratulated all the university's professors, students and graduates, stressing the importance of raising the kingdom's name high among the countries of the world by upgrading various national institutions, especially universities that represent beacons of radiation and enlightenment in society.
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Professor Al-Hawaj stressed the importance of this achievement in motivating the Civil University and its members to do more and give in the service of their dear country and the lofty mission that the wise leadership has always raised its flag in advocating for peace and development around the world.
On this occasion, Dr. Israa Al-Dha'an explained that the Community University, in response to the wise leadership's directives, has joined forces to make the Kingdom of Bahrain a leading educational centre in the region, in collaboration with UNDP, actively participating in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations at the local, regional and even global levels.
She added: The presence of the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to education in the strategies, plans and curricula of the community university, its student events and efforts related to social responsibility, is a source of pride and pride.
She stressed that involving leading and distinguished universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Development Programme was encouraging a convergence of ideas between decision makers and the scientific and academic community, as well as focusing on the importance of benefiting from all economic and social research, studies and analyses that helped to understand local realities and set priorities in line with the development agenda.
She noted the university's great interest in many educational and cognitive concepts related to sustainable development, such as innovation, capacity development and knowledge sharing, and university professors succeeded in integrating these concepts into the university's educational system.
University achieves first place in the Education Quality Index
Professor Al-Hawaj: Wise leadership has given university education all the support and support.
Leadership has made the Kingdom of Bahrain the focus of attention and attention of international institutions
The National University has made remarkable progress in the Times Higher Education Foundation's International Rankings for 2020, having finished first locally, second in the Gulf, third in the Arab world and 105th in the International Education Quality Index, one of the most important indicators in this international summer. The Times Higher Education Rankings for universities affecting their surroundings are concerned with measuring university performance indicators in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.
The founding president and chairman of the Board of Trustees of the National University, Professor Abdullah Al Hawaj, on his behalf and on behalf of all professors, students and graduates of the university, dedicated this achievement to the wise leadership that gave university education all the support, support and support, which made the Kingdom of Bahrain and its universities the subject of attention and attention of various international university organizations and institutions.
Professor Al Hawaj stressed the importance of the role played by the Council of Higher Education led by the Minister of Education Dr. Majid Bin Ali al-Nuaimi and the Quality Authority for Education and Training in achieving these outstanding results, where the National University views these two national institutions as key partners in all its achievements and successes, stressing that the interest of the Kingdom of Bahrain and its wise leadership in the quality of education has yielded these progress and achievements achieved by the Community University and its partners from other Bahraini universities.
The founding president of the National University paid tribute to all the university's professors, students and graduates who contributed their hard work, diligence and perseverance to this great achievement, stressing his confidence that every graduate of the Community University will make his success story and excellence like his university, and that every student and graduate of this university is doing his best to raise the name of the Kingdom of Bahrain high among nations.
The announcement by The Times Higher Education, an international university classification institution, hosted the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, one of South Korea's finest universities, where the Community University was among the top 500 universities in the world in the field of university impact and achieving sustainable development goals, and ranked 105th among universities in the Education Quality Index, and the same center in the index of reducing inequality in education, which is in line with the wise leadership trends. towards the values of peace, tolerance and equal opportunities.
The national university culminated in the institutional accreditation of the Council of Higher Education, which allows Gulf students, along with other countries around the world, to attend academic studies at the Community University, whether in bachelor's, master's or doctoral programs.
Not far from the university's memory, Brunel University in London was awarded an honorary doctorate in science to the founding president of the Community University and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Professor Abdullah Yusuf al-Hawaj, which is the highest scientific recognition given by British universities to exceptional scientists, intellectuals and academics.
This is because the university's achievements are remarkable and Professor Al Hawaj's pioneering contributions and his long and continuing history in the service of science and humanity are highly appreciated locally and internationally, especially the establishment of the most advanced university among more than 1,000 Arab universities according to the world's QS University Rankings in 2018, where the Community University offers local education with international specifications and the highest quality and professionalism.
The university's president, Professor Mansour al-Ali, stresses that the achievements of the national university are inspired by the achievements of the good government and the Ministry of Education, as the leadership provided the climates and fertile environment that enables the hardworking to rise to the platforms of excellence and excellence, which enabled the university to graduate 13 regiments of students, a number of whom held the highest leadership positions in various ministries and government and private institutions.
The University's President, Professor Mansour Al-Ali, confirms the university's determination in the coming years to introduce new programs that are highly compatible with the requirements of the labor market, continue efforts to promote scientific research between professors and students and focus on research that serves Bahrain, in addition to using the finest methods of teaching and learning to graduate the university distinguished students, innovators, and productive entrepreneurs.
Since its inception on March 25, 2001, the Community University has achieved many achievements and distinguished its study programs to become one of the most important accredited universities in the region, and has been able to lead local universities in quality lists and standards of excellence, where the university raced time to equip its new campus project in Salman City on an area of 100,000 square meters, and to accommodate about 10,000 students after the end of its second phase, where it will include buildings, academic classes and laboratories. Laboratories, playgrounds, research centres, an Olympic swimming pool and scientific laboratories, as well as a conference hall, a world theatre, a modern diverse library, a mosque and large green spaces, representing 70% of the total area of the campus, as well as student breaks in multiple places.
Ahlia is the first university to harvest stars from QS International in the Kingdom of Bahrain
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In a move that reinforces Bahrain's position as the region's leading education center and unprecedented achievement locally,QS International University Classification announced that the community university has received a "3 star" rating, which is awarded to universities with outstanding international presence.
The university has won 5 stars in the fields of teaching, social responsibility and university facilities, 4 stars in the fields of global dimension and inclusiveness, and 3 stars in the areas of employment opportunities and overall aspects, according to the evaluation of the Quacquarelli Symonds Foundation, which specializes in the global evaluation of universities "Audit QS-Stars", which was announced yesterday as part of a ceremony organized by the Community University under the auspices of the founding president of the university and chairman of the Board of Trustees Professor Abdullah Al Hawaj, and in the presence of the University President Professor Mansour Al-Aly and Mr. Ashwin Fernandez, Regional Director of QS Middle East, Vice Presidents, Deans of Colleges, Heads of Academic Departments and members of the University's Academic and Administrative Board.
Speaking at the ceremony, Professor Abdullah Al Hawaj stressed that the participation of the Community University in evaluating Audit QS-Stars is part of its commitment to actively contribute to making the Kingdom of Bahrain a leading center of education in the region, and implementing the strategies of the distinguished government and the Council of Higher Education in this direction, which is to achieve professionalism and quality in academic programs and stimulate the research movement as well as to take care of community partnership.
He added: "The results of the QS-Stars evaluation of the Community University are a testament to its commitment to many positive indicators, including maintaining the scientific lead for the graduation of talented and qualified national and international levels who are able to play effective and vital roles through their professional disciplines.
Professor Al-Hawaj extended his sincere congratulations and congratulations on the results of the QS-Stars evaluation to all university professors, students, graduates and paying attention, stressing that these results will contribute to the rise of the university's good reputation at the regional and international level.
Mr. Ashwin Fernandez, Regional Director of QS Middle East, congratulated the Community University and all its members on this great achievement, explaining that this type of evaluation of educational institutions provides a wide range of criteria that enable them to present their distinguished areas, noting that the community university has been evaluated through its performance in eight different areas, including teaching, job opportunities, scientific research, global dimension, university facilities, social responsibility and inclusiveness, as well as specialized standards. He expressed his happiness at giving the national university the evaluation of the three prestigious stars in the overall evaluation according to the QS-Stars evaluation.
The President of the University, Professor Mansour Al-Ali, stressed the importance of entering universities in international rankings, because of the great benefits, the most important of which is improving performance in accordance with the university's vision and achieving excellence and entering into regional and thus global competition.
He stated that these classifications gave the National University an indication of its position among other universities in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the whole region, in accordance with criteria measured by indicators carefully developed, which puts the national university management, professors and students a great responsibility in maintaining and building on the achievements achieved, thanking and appreciating the Council of Higher Education for its support and support to universities in order to achieve advanced designs, as well as recorded its thanks to all university professors, students and graduates for their outstanding efforts in order to improve the performance of the university The university.
Education Excellence Sustainability I-II
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/education-excellence-sustainability-i/
Recently the university has held virtual forums in order to create steps for the future, the forum will discuss HEI practices and reforms with a panel of experts and leaders from distinguished HEIs, Quality and Regulatory Authorities and the United Nations to ensure effective planning for sustainable development, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Higher education leaders and policymakers considered making decisions and changing strategies related to future teaching and learning, including blended learning and education sustainability in accordance with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals [2]’[3], The first session of the forum is shown below as it is made up of two parts.
Education Excellence Sustainability II
https://www.ahlia.edu.bh/events/education-excellence-sustainability-ii/
Below is the second part of the forum focused on new practices for the sustainability of learning in times of the pandemic and the challenges to develop new strategies aimed at the SDGs’[4].
International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals: Higher Education & Science
’ Ahlia University to give more knowledge about the SDGs developed the initiative to hold the "2. International Conference on Sustainable Development Goals: Higher Education & Science" this time in its second edition, the conference talked about how in Bahrain, society You can contribute to the achievement of each goal and the benefits that this means [5].
Policy Impact And Big Data Conference ’ Sustainable Development Goals (Sdgs)
The conference seeks to promote and support the Sustainable Development Goals as part of Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. In particular, the conference themes will seek to promote and support Goal 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation.
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