SDG 17: Partnerships for the goals

In Cooperation with A Research Team From GCC

In Cooperation with A Research Team From GCC

An Academic at UOB Uses Microbes for Diesel Desulphurization

 

The Dutch scientific journal “Biotechnology Reports” published an applied environmental study, in which the Assistant Professor in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Bahrain (UOB), Dr. Maison Nizam Awadh participated as part of a team that included a group of researchers and experts from the GCC universities. The study aims to use types of biological microbes that work to desulphurize diesel fuel in petroleum refineries since Sulphur causes environmental and health problems, as it affects the tissues of the upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin.

The researcher Dr. Awadh, worked on separating a mixed-strains bacterial farm from Galali Lake in the Kingdom of Bahrain, and then studied its ability to bio-remove Sulphur from diesel fuel. Furthermore, Dr. Awadh confirmed that the study revealed that the reason for the lake’s pink color is caused by the presence of Sulphur-reducing bacteria using inorganic sulphur present in the surrounding medium to produce food, as the bacteria use natural pigments with bright colors found in their cells to do photosynthesis and make their own food. It is noteworthy that Galali Lake, which has a distinctive pink color, appeared in an area prone to marine fill, as the first salty lake of its kind in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Also, Dr. Awadh explained that what distinguishes this study is the use of advanced OMEX techniques to study the biological and functional diversity of the bacterial communities present in the different environmental samples, as the OMEX techniques are mainly based on the direct extraction of the genetic material of the microbes present in the environmental samples, which prevents 99% of the defects of the traditional method that is based on microbial farming using food cultures.

The research and study team included professors from different Gulf universities, led by Professor Wael Al-Muslimani, a specialist in microbiology and environmental biotechnology at the Arabian Gulf University, Dr. Huda Mahmoud, a specialist in marine environmental sciences and microorganisms at the University of Kuwait, and Professor Raed Abed, a specialist in marine environmental sciences and microorganism at Sultan Qaboos University.

It’s worth mentioning that the Dutch scientific journal Biotechnology Reports is the most prestigious scientific journal with a high scientific index in the field of biotechnology research and falls under the umbrella of the international publishing house (Elsevier).

                  

Sustainable Development Goals:

3 Good health and well-being

4 Quality education.

7 Affordable and clean energy

13 Climate Action

14 Life below water

15 Life on land

17 Partnerships for the goals

Key Words:

Research, diesel fuel, microbes, Gulf universities, scientific journals, University of Bahrain, environment, diesel fuel desulphurization, petroleum refineries, OMEX technologies, microbial farming

2025-04-24T18:56:59+03:00December 8, 2020|SDG 17, SDG 4, Uncategorized|
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Student Affairs at UOB Celebrates IDPD

Student Affairs at UOB Celebrates IDPD

Prof. Hamza confirms: The University is Committed to Supporting the Provision of Infrastructure and Services that Meet the Needs of People with Disabilities

 The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, confirmed UOB’s commitment to providing all means of support and aid for students with disabilities, in order to provide infrastructure and services that suit the needs of students of UOB from this segment, and enable them to benefit from the University’s services and facilities similar to their peers and fellow students, expressing at the same time his pride in how outstanding students with disabilities at UOB are.

During the participation of Prof. Hamza in the celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), which was organized by UOB on Tuesday evening (8 December 2020), he stated in his speech that “We at UOB are proud of our dear students with disabilities and are committed to providing all means of support and assistance to them to enable them to achieve scientific and academic accomplishment in an appropriate environment and an atmosphere that motivates them to be creative and excel, thanks to the unlimited support provided by our wise leadership to our National University at various levels, on top of which is the support for the disabled category and the personal attention provided by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and the Crown Prince and Honorable Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, and the late Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, may God have mercy on him, and the initiatives of His Highness Sheikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Vice President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the Olympic Committee Bahraini, in the field of empowering and supporting people with disabilities, which would develop and grow the skills and capabilities of people with disabilities, which would reflect on enhancing their integration and contribute to encouraging them to participate in the Kingdom’s development process. "

Through the virtual communication platform Microsoft Teams, Prof. Hamzah pointed out that “UOB’s focus on people with disabilities comes within the national strategy for persons with disabilities, which is based on the vision of the Kingdom of Bahrain government on building a Bahraini society with solidarity, compassion and justice. "

Moreover, the President of UOB, Prof. Hamzah, indicated that UOB has invested the capabilities and resources to provide the infrastructure, facilities and services that suit the needs of UOB students from this segment, and enable them to benefit from the University's services and facilities similar to their peers and fellow students in an equal manner that makes it easier for them to spend their University day and benefit from all academic programs and cultural, sports, and artistic activities and other extra-curricular activities that the University provides for students to refine their personal skills and abilities.

Also, he praised the capabilities of people with disabilities and said: “The creative abilities and innovations that people with disabilities have deserve to be given the opportunity and to allow them to move towards transforming their dreams, aspirations and goals into a tangible and prominent reality in their lives and societies with persistence, determination and willpower, and that is by providing them with facilities and support to overcome the difficulties they face, support their aspirations and hopes, and facilitate their path, so that they can be effective in all sites and forums. "

For her part, the Dean of Student Affairs at UOB, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Malki, congratulated the participants in IDPD, and thanked the rational leadership for its great interest in people with disabilities and the support that the Kingdom provides to this important segment of society and for believing in their role in building the country and consolidating the bonds of society, and in the great energies and capabilities of such individuals, which have contributed and continue to contribute to the development of various sectors.

Also, the Dean of Student Affairs highlighted Bahraini models who excelled in all fields, including those with disabilities who have achieved unforgettable accomplishments in various fields.

For their part, students with disabilities expressed their happiness and appreciation for the efforts made by UOB and the Deanship of Student Affairs in their continuous assistance and encouragement, praising the great interest that the University gives to students with disabilities and fulfilling their requirements continuously. As the celebration witnessed statements by several students with disabilities and their parents.

It’s worth mentioning that the celebration was organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs at UOB, aiming to highlight the talents of students with disabilities, emphasize the creative and positive aspects of students with disabilities, and inspire students to be motivated, persistent and defiant by participating in various programs.

The celebration included a variety of musical and poetic events performed by students with disabilities, a short film entitled A Success Story, done by a group of students with disabilities who graduated from UOB, a drawing contest, and intellectual competitions, in addition to a song performed by a group of students with disabilities.

Sustainable Development Goals:

3 Good health and well-being.

4 Quality education.

10 Reduced inequalities.

Key Words:

International Day for Persons with Disabilities, University of Bahrain, Corona, Persons with Disabilities, Wise Leadership, Deanship of Student Affairs, National Strategy for Persons with Disabilities, University of Bahrain,

2025-04-24T18:57:01+03:00December 8, 2020|Deanship of Students Affairs, SDG 10, SDG 17, SDG 3, SDG 4|
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UOB Celebrates IDPD Tomorrow (Tuesday)

UOB Celebrates IDPD Tomorrow (Tuesday)

Corresponding with the World Health Organization’s celebrations of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), and under the patronage of the President of the University of Bahrain (UOB) Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, the University is celebrating IDPD on Tuesday (8 December 2020).

The celebration is organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs at UOB and it aims to highlight the talents of students with disabilities, emphasize the creative and positive aspects of students with disabilities, and inspire students to be motivated, persistent and defiant by participating in various programs.

On this occasion, it is planned that the President of the University, Prof. Hamzah, and the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Maliki will both give a speech during the celebration.

The celebration will include a variety of musical and poetic events executed by students with disabilities, in addition to a short film entitled “A Success Story” done by a group of students with disabilities who graduated from UOB, a drawing contest, and intellectual competitions, in addition to a song performed by members of the Music Club with the participation of a group of students with disabilities.

 

Sustainable Development Goals:

3 Good health and well-being

4 Quality education.

10 Reduced inequalities.

   

Key Words:

International Day for Persons with Disabilities, University of Bahrain, Corona, Persons with Disabilities, A Day for Everyone, World Health Organization , Not All Disabilities Are Visible.

2025-04-24T18:57:02+03:00December 7, 2020|Deanship of Students Affairs, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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UOB Students Learn the Importance of Extracurricular Activity in Skills Development

UOB Students Learn the Importance of Extracurricular Activity in Skills Development

Within the Steps to Academic Success Program, the Guidance and Counseling Department at the Deanship of Student Affairs at the University of Bahrain (UOB) organized a lecture for students, entitled: "University Life Between Academic Achievement and Extracurricular Activity." which aims to develop students' skills in various fields through several activities.

The lecture was presented on the virtual communication platform (Microsoft Teams) by the Assistant Professor at Department of Information Systems at College of Information Technology, Dr. Resala Abdullah Al-Adraj, in which she talked about the concept of student activities, the role of activities in developing social responsibility and hobbies, and the impact of extracurricular activity on social relations, in addition to its impact on the cultural level.

Also, Dr. Al-Darraj stated that student activities are the link between the university stage and the labor market because they help students develop the skills required in the labor market, and train them to take responsibility in completing the tasks assigned to them and that extracurricular student activities provide an opportunity to build positive relationships and experiment with different types of personalities.

The Steps to Academic Success Program is organized by the Guidance and Counseling Department and it includes a series of lectures and workshops organized every semester to developing students' motivation towards learning, raising the level of their ambitions, and developing their cognitive abilities and scientific expertise.

 

Sustainable Development Goals:

4 Quality education.

 

key words:

Deanship of Student Affairs, Department of Guidance and Counseling, Student Activities, Lectures, Students, University of Bahrain, Social Responsibility,

2025-04-24T18:57:04+03:00December 7, 2020|Deanship of Students Affairs, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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85 Papers Discussed at The Sixth ECONF

85 Papers Discussed at The Sixth ECONF

President of UOB: Digital Transformation Has Become A Priority and A Necessity

The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, confirmed that e-learning has become a priority for the survival of higher education institutions, according to many international reports, indicating that digital transformation is not an option in the era of the fourth industrial revolution, but rather a necessity.

This came during a speech he made yesterday (Sunday) during the opening of the Sixth International E-Learning Conference (ECONF) organized by UOB in cooperation with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) with the participation of experts and researchers from 40 countries.

Moreover, Prof. Riyad Hamzah stated that “We firmly believe that all higher education institutions and research centers must realize that a new era has just begun, an era characterized fundamentally by new capabilities for learning and communication due to modern technologies, as millions of people are connected by mobile devices with unprecedented processing, storage capacity, and access to knowledge,” noting that “ these capabilities will be doubled through technical development in areas such as artificial intelligence, robotics, the Internet of things, nanotechnology, biotechnology, materials sciences, energy storage, cloud computing, and others. ”

Furthermore, he added, "We are confident that the University will continue to advance through e-learning, the intensive use of information and communication technology, the continuous production of knowledge and the embrace of twenty-first-century skills, especially innovation, creativity, problem-solving, flexibility and entrepreneurship."

Also, Prof. Hamzah said, "We will continue to support our students to become global competitors ready to achieve the highest levels of competitiveness in all economic sectors."

The conference was held through visual communication technology and lasted for two days, with the participation of 300 researchers, experts, and technicians in the fields of distance learning, teaching methods and learning technologies from about 40 countries in the world.

Also, it’s worth mentioning that the conference was organized by the Deanship of Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research and it discussed 85 research papers on several topics, including sustainable higher education, learning at home and workplaces, distance education, co-education, return on investment on distance learning, e-learning models and theories, learning management systems, information literacy, and ethical issues in e-learning.

For his part, the Dean of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Mohammed Redha Qadir stressed that " After all that we have gone through, e-learning has currently confirmed its position as a vital strategic tool that has sufficient potential to achieve sustainability, whether in the educational, administrative or economic dimension."

Moreover, he said that the educational process continues as efficiently and effectively as we really want,” pointing out to the students’ wonderful efforts to learn at home. As nearly the whole world works from home these days, and in many cases, it is proving to be a very productive and effective method, especially in terms of cost.

The conference sessions were held on its second day, yesterday (Monday – 7 December 2020), within three periods of six simultaneous sessions, before the activities of the international event were concluded with discussion sessions for case studies from different countries.

 

Sustainable Development Goals:

 (4) Quality education.

 (11) Sustainable cities and communities.

 (17) Partnerships for the goals.

 

Keywords

University of Bahrain, e-learning, the sixth international e-learning conference, digital transformation, the era of the fourth industrial revolution, global growth, COVID-19, students’ right to sustainable quality education

2025-04-24T18:57:05+03:00December 7, 2020|Deanship of Scientific Research, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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UOB Reviews the Success of The Experience of People with Disabilities in Higher Education

UOB Reviews the Success of The Experience of People with Disabilities in Higher Education

The University of Bahrain (UOB) reviewed two experiences of students with disabilities who successfully graduated from the University, during the celebration organized by King Abdulaziz University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Saturday (5 December 2020), to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities (IDPD) with the participation of several universities in the GCC.

The Deanship of Student Affairs at UOB participated with an event entitled "Success for Students with Disabilities", during which a graduate of the College of Arts at UOB and currently an English language teacher in the schools of the Ministry of Education in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Hana Al-Jamri, presented her success story, and how she overcame her sight impairment and was able to reach her goals and achieve her ambitions. Also, she participated in a singing performance done by students of the Music Club with the participation of students with disabilities.

The celebration was held on the virtual communication platform "Zoom", during which the Dean of Student Affairs at UOB, Dr. Fatima Mohammed Al-Malki, explained the idea of ??designing the logo for the Committee for Follow-up of the Affairs of Students with Special Needs in universities and higher education institutions in the GCC, and she stated that "The slogan was inspired by the wheelchair to denote disability in general, and there is a person at the top of this chair to signify honor and pride, in addition to the logo of the GCC countries surrounded by the flags of the Gulf countries."

Furthermore, the Dean of Student Affairs at the University of Bahrain, Dr. Al-Maliki, launched the committee's social networking sites.

Sustainable Development Goals:

3 Good health and well-being

4 Quality education.

10 Reduced inequalities

16 Partnerships for the goals.

Key Words:

International Day of People with Disability, Success for Students with Disabilities, Deanship of Student Affairs, Universities of the GCC, University of Bahrain.

2025-04-24T18:57:06+03:00December 6, 2020|Deanship of Students Affairs, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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UOB Offers A Remarkable Program for Women Leaders in Higher Education

In Cooperation with The British Higher Education Academy "Advance HE"

UOB Offers A Remarkable Program for Women Leaders in Higher Education

 

In cooperation with the British Higher Education Academy (Advance HE), the Excellence in Education and Leadership Skills Unit at the University of Bahrain (UOB) announced offering the "She Leads" program, in conjunction with the Kingdom of Bahrain's celebrations of the Bahraini Women's Day that falls on the first of December of each year.

The Unit Director, Dr. Diana Abdulkarim Al-Jahromi, stated that "The program aims to develop leadership skills for women leaders in all sectors of higher education institutions locally, regionally and in the Arab world, and to explore what leadership represents for women in higher education today, the leadership context in which women work, as well as the opportunities and challenges related to women leaders’ leadership and professional development. "

Moreover, Dr. Al-Jahromi pointed out that the program "Is the first of its kind in the region, and it reflects the global experience of the British Higher Education Academy in working with women leaders in academia through the Aurora Program in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which has developed the capabilities of more than 6000 women in more than 175 institutions."

Also, Dr. Al-Jahromi explained that the new program consists of a series of workshops that will be offered on the cyberspace, and the content shall adapt to local outputs and keep pace - at the same time - with the requirements and challenges of the work of women leaders in the international higher education sector.

As the program focuses on developing leadership skills, including effective communication, good listening and observation, teamwork, mentoring, putting strategic plans and following up on their implementation, understanding policies, managing the external ecosystem, providing training and support, and decision-making.

Furthermore, she emphasized that the program will target female directors of departments, units, and academic centers, deans, deputies and presidents of universities and higher education institutions, adding that the workshops will be presented by a group of experts from the British Higher Education Academy, in order to take a qualitative leap ranging from the concept of individuals leadership, groups leadership, corporate leadership, to leadership in the higher education ecosystem.

Moreover, Dr. Al-Jahromi added that that the program provides participants with an opportunity to reach a wider community through the global educational networks of the Higher Education Academy, such as: the leadership and management network, the learning and education network, the employment network, the interdisciplinary research-based evaluation practices network, and others.

In this context, Dr. Al-Jahromi commended academic women assuming more leadership roles in higher education in the Kingdom of Bahrain and the region, which is related to more challenges based on their leadership in the education sector, being one of the most important sectors in achieving sustainable development goals, and future visions for the role of Bahraini women based on the principle of equal opportunities, which importance is stressed by the Supreme Council for Women.

 

Sustainable Development Goals:

4 Quality education

5 Gender equality

16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

17 Partnerships for the goals

Key Words:

Excellence in Education and Leadership Skills Unit at the University of Bahrain, She Leads, Bahraini Women's Day, leadership skills for female leaders, Aurora, effective communication, drawing strategic plans and following up on their implementation, managing the external ecosystem, employment network

2025-04-24T18:57:08+03:00November 30, 2020|SDG 17, SDG 4, Unit for Teaching Excellence and Leadership|
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ELC at UOB Introduces a Program to Support Employability Skills

"Foundation Programs" Conference Calls for the Inclusion of Career Paths in Academic Content

Based on the recommendations of the recently concluded Third International Conference on Foundation Programs, the English Language Center (ELC) at the University of Bahrain (UOB) announced that it is going to establish an integrated program in order to support job and life skills of its students.

Where around 1,200 participants from 50 countries around the world participated in this scientific event under the title "Extending Higher Education Learning beyond the Classroom: Integrating Life and Employability Skills".

The recommendations in the seminar held by the Conference on Tuesday (24 November 2020) were based on the scientific studies that were discussed during the Conference that was held on the Zoom platform.

The director of ELC at the University, Dr. Ghada Ahmed Jassim, explained that Employability Skills mean the ability to think critically, deal with crises, the ability to analyze, manage and develop oneself, and the ability to communicate and plan properly, as well as being flexible and active.

On its second day, the Conference hosted the keynote speaker, Director of Recruitment at Nottingham Trent University, Dr. Doug Cole, who presented a paper entitled " Developing a Future Facing Approach to Support Scalable Change in Higher Education Learning."

In his speech, Dr. Cole stressed the importance of taking research results into consideration and changing the view that is limited to skills and knowledge only in the field of employment, pointing to the need to diversify employment requirements to include all aspects of life such as personalized learning, interpersonal skills, flexibility and self-efficacy, mental health, and others. Also, Dr. Cole called on institutions to focus on the quality of the staff rather than the number in order to help the largest possible segment of graduates.

While faculty member of the College of Engineering at UOB, Dr. Bassam Abdulla Alhamad, presented a scientific paper entitled " Enhancing Employability through Student Empowerment in the Light of Economical Challenges and Pandemic of Covid-19."

Dr. Alhamad presented the efforts of UOB in integrating Employability Skills and increasing students' capabilities, an effort that is built on scientific foundations based on research, stressing the importance of identifying general and basic skills, and using them to develop curricula.

Moreover, Dr. Alhamad agreed with Dr. Cole on the importance of including such values ??in the recruitment processes, explaining that the skills of the twenty-first century lack the integration of these values ??within its provisions. As the former director of the Quality and Academic Accreditation Office at UOB called on the Higher Education Council to consider including students' capabilities within employment requirements, which include academic life, professional services, certificates, student activities, and others.

The Conference was held over three days and it brought together prominent speakers from different all over the world who enriched its sessions with insights and knowledge related to the essential aspects of employment. As the Conference addresses a wide range of issues, the most important of which are: cognitive qualifications, which have become the focus of higher education institutions. Also, the Conference stressed the importance of this approach, not only in the professional life of students, but teachers as well, indicating the need to add career path management and practical application in academic content, especially in light of the current economy that was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

During the Conference, the future of jobs and adapting educational curricula and teaching methods to suit the current situation were discussed in several presentations.

And at the end of the event, the results of the "Best Picture" competition were announced, which was held in cooperation between ELC and the National Geographic Educational Foundation.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

8 Decent work and economic growth

17 Partnerships for the goals

Key Words

The English Language Center at the University of Bahrain, supporting career and life skills, Third International Conference on Foundation Programs Integrating Life and Employability Skills, Extending Higher Education Learning beyond the Classroom, the ability to think critically, and deal with crises, the ability to analyze, self-management and development, ability to communicate, proper planning, flexibility and effectiveness, cognitive qualifications

2025-04-24T18:57:09+03:00November 29, 2020|English Language Center, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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Alba and UOB Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding To Enhance Scientific And Research Cooperation

Alba and UOB Sign A Memorandum Of Understanding To Enhance Scientific And Research Cooperation

 

25 November 2020

 

The largest aluminum smelter in the world apart from China, Aluminum Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Bahrain (UOB) on Monday, 14the of September 2020 for the establishment of a cooperation program between the two parties in several research and academic programs, as the agreement was signed by the President of UOB, Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, and the CEO of Alba, Mr. Ali Albaqali, at the Company's headquarters.

During the memorandum signing ceremony, the two parties discussed the latest developments in the joint research project between Alba and UOB, which shall contribute to enhancing the Company's efforts to adopt renewable solar energy, thus ensuring a sustainable future for future generations. This initiative comes in line with the goals of the National Plan for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency as well as Alba's strategic direction to move towards green aluminum.

On this occasion, Prof. Riyad Hamzah said, “We are so happy to sign a memorandum of understanding with Alba, which is one of the largest industrial companies in the world in the field of aluminum smelting and production, and we would like to emphasize that this agreement shall pave the way for greater cooperation, especially in the fields of scientific research, training, and improvement of academic programs.".

Furthermore, the University President extended his thanks and gratitude to Alba for its continuous support to the University, its reception of students for practical training programs in various engineering and administrative disciplines, and the participation of its engineers in many joint committees for the industrial and engineering programs at the University.

For his part, Alba CEO, Mr. Ali Albaqali stated that “This memorandum of understanding comes as an extension of many joint cooperation initiatives between the Company and the University in various fields over the years. As this national partnership will enhance our joint efforts to invest in the human element through qualification And the development of national cadres, which will contribute to advancing the goals of the Kingdom of Bahrain's Economic Vision 2030.”

It’s hoped that the memorandum will contribute to conducting various research projects, and to involve graduate students in conducting research and studies of interest to Alba, in addition to developing academic programs that support the industrial sector in Bahrain. Also, the memorandum provides for support for internships for both students and faculty members, in addition to the exchange of information and joint scientific and technical publications.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

7 Affordable and clean energy

8 Decent work and economic growth

9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure

13 Climate Action

17 Partnerships for The Goals

 

Key Words

World's Largest Aluminum Smelter, Memorandum of Understanding, Solar Energy, National Renewable Energy Plan, Green Aluminum, Academic Programs Development, Internship Programs

2025-04-24T18:57:10+03:00November 25, 2020|SDG 17, SDG 4|
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The Exam Monitoring Program Saves Students’ Time and Effort

UOB: The Exam Monitoring Program Saves Students’ Time and Effort

 

25 November 2020

The University of Bahrain (UOB) confirmed that using the "LockDown" browser to monitor the exams is in the interest of students, as it saves students’ time and effort if any defect in the device or an interruption in the Internet service occurs, as the time is calculated after fixing the defect or reconnecting to the internet.

During a direct meeting with the students, the Director of the E-Learning Center at UOB, Dr. Fay Abdulla Al Khalifa, and a number of university officials reviewed the features of the browser, how to use it, terms of use, and she answered students' questions and inquiries through visual communication technology.

The meeting that was attended by more than three thousand students and a number of professors and officials at the University, during which the Director of the E-Learning Center explained that most of the problems that some students faced were because of their lack of knowledge of how the program works, and that can be easily fixed by looking at the instructions on the E-Learning Center page or through the instructions provided by the Respondus exams monitoring platform, which is the owner of the LockDown browser.

Also, Dr. Fay Al Khalifa indicated that many students did not face any problems in using the browser, calling on students who complained about obstacles to see the instruction manuals, and to contact the student service center at the University or to message the technical team of the company providing the system about their problem through live chat or by opening a technical support card.

Furthermore, she stated that the Respondus is one of the globally trusted and tested platforms, noting that the LockDown browser has been used for more than 120 million examinations annually by about 1500 institutions, a number that is increasing annually.

And she continued "Before using the Lockdown Browser to monitor the exams, we studied the available options, and found that LockDown enhances safety and reliability during exams," noting that "the Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries encouraged its use, and several universities in the region approved it, including King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals, King Saud University in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and University of Kuwait, in addition to its adoption in all universities in the United Arab Emirates by a decision from the UAE Ministry of Education.

For her part, the Dean of Student Affairs at UOB, Dr. Fatima Moahmmed Al-Maliki, explained that the University administration is keen to create a reliable educational system, especially in light of the exceptional circumstances imposed by the Corona virus pandemic.

Also, Dr. Al-Maliki stated that the Deanship of Student Affairs seeks to help students who face difficulties, giving a number of examples in which, the Deanship was able to facilitate for students the obstacles they faced in all respects, and that the Deanship will continue to do so in its work so that the experience of studying at UOB is always smooth and exciting.

On her part, Director of the Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Center at the University, Dr. Luisla Paolo Federico, stressed the importance of relying on sound practices in conducting exams, through an internationally accredited monitoring program to achieve the reliability and quality sought by academic accreditation institutions in the world, noting that the browser increases the levels of safety and honesty in the electronic examination environment.

The meeting witnessed a positive interaction with more than 900 questions and remarks, in which the Director of the E-Learning Center denied that the program had a negative impact on the anti-viruses, and she denied what is said about the browser disconnecting the student of the pairing mode if they lower their heads when answering the questions, noting that the exams have different requirements, as some of which require writing mathematical equations, doing engineering drawings or others, and some are written, so the courses’ instructors decide on that.

Furthermore, Dr. Fay Al Khalifa said that the University allows downloading the browser for its students for free, and it encourages students to download their study materials via the cloud, to have enough space on the device generally and to work more efficiently.

While on the damage that got to some devices when downloading the program, she confirmed that some students were under the illusion that their devices had been damaged, but as soon as they followed the instructions they found that the solutions were very simple, indicating that if the devices were actually damaged, then it is necessary to contact the student service center to document these cases and take the necessary measures to compensate these students through the Deanship of Student Affairs.

 

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

17 Partnerships for the goals

 

Key Words

Respondus, LockDown, E-Learning Center at the University of Bahrain, Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Center,

2025-04-24T18:47:47+03:00November 25, 2020|e-learning center, SDG 17, SDG 4|
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