SDG 4

UOB Prepares a Variety Program for Sports Day

10 February 2020

The President of the University of Bahrain (UOB), Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah, stated that the University strongly supports active participation in Bahrain Sports Day, because of the effects of regular sport on the health of the individual, and consequently on his giving and his physical, psychological, and mental health.

Furthermore, the University President added that "The nature of business and daily life leads us to a lack of movement and making muscle effort consistent with mental effort, and such changes have led to the emergence of many negative health phenomena in societies around the world, as sport (along with a balanced diet) is one of the main reasons of enjoying a healthy life. "

Also, Prof. Hamzah said that the University’s response comes in response to the directives of the Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, with the support of His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the representative of His Majesty the King for Charitable Works and Youth Affairs, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports and Chairman of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.

The University has prepared many activities on this day, to encourage the practice of sports among its members, as the sports day program includes walking, volleyball, football, table tennis, athletics and long jump, and tires pushing speed races, in addition to other sports.

Sustainable Development Goals

3 Good health and well-being

4 Quality education

17 Partnerships for the goals

Key words

Bahrain Sports Day, University of Bahrain, healthy life, the Prime Minister, athletics, speed races

UOB Academics Participate in a Workshop for Preparing the Graduation Brief

05 February 2020

In cooperation with the Academy of Higher Education in Britain, the Unit for Teaching Excellence and Leadership (UTEL) at the University of Bahrain (UOB) held the fourth edition of the “Graduation Brief Preparation” workshop at the E-Learning Center in the University Sakhir Campus for members of the Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD), in which a number of academics from the (UOB) participated.

In this respect, Assistant Professor and Lecturer in the Department of Chemical Engineering Dr. Raed Ebrahim Al-Jowder stated that "The workshop - in which several academics from various colleges of the University will participate - will end with the preparation of a graduation research project, which will be subject to evaluation by faculty members, based on the level of activities and events in support of the learning and teaching processes in higher education institutes. " Pointing out that it is part of the systematic efforts made by the University in the process of continuous development of the academic staff through UTEL, and that after the evaluation process, the participant will be awarded an Associate in Academic Practices certificate from the Academy of Higher Education in Britain.

It is worth noting that the CPD program, which is offered by UTEL at UOB, is part of the University’s initiatives for faculty development since 2006, as well as the implementation of the University’s strategic plan. Moreover, Al-Jowder pointed out that the workshop will last for a week and it aims to instruct faculty members on the ways and methods of preparing the graduation brief, and the basic skills required for preparing articles of reflective thinking.

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

17 Partnerships for the goals

Key words

Graduation Brief Preparation Workshop, Unit for Teaching Excellence and Leadership at the University of Bahrain, Higher Education Academy in Britain, E-Learning Center at the University of Bahrain, Chemical Engineering Department, Associate Certificate in Academic Practices, Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD) 

UOB Introduces Faculty Members to the Latest Question Formulation Techniques

5 February 2020

The Unit for Teaching Excellence and Leadership (UTEL) at the University of Bahrain (UOB) started a week of intensive workshops for faculty members at the E-Learning Center on the University's campus in Sakhir, where a number of academics from various colleges of the University participate in the Unit's workshops within the program of the Certificate of Academic Practice, which is under the umbrella of international partnership with the Academy of Higher Education in the United Kingdom, which are the Post Graduate Certificate for Academic Practice Program (PCAP), the Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD), the Flipped Learning program, and the Team Education Program, in addition to a workshop to learn about the latest developments in teaching in the Kingdom of Bahrain.

Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Dr. Hayat Abdullah Yousif, stated that “Participants in PCAP will be able to design and select the best student activities that are most appropriate with the requirements of the curricula and their outputs, in addition to learning about students’ evaluation methods, exams planning methods, and questions formulation technique consistent with the level of students and the nature of the courses.”

Furthermore, she indicated that the annual intensive workshop provides faculty members with practical and applied examples of the basic principles that would lead to achieving the objectives of the workshop, and which ultimately aim to raise the quality of education in the University.

It is worth noting that PCAP, which is offered by UTEL at UOB, is part of the University’s initiatives for faculty development since 2006, as well as the implementation of the University’s strategic plan.

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality education

17 Partnerships to achieve the goals

Key words

University of Bahrain Unit for Teaching Excellence and Leadership, Certificate of Academic Practice, Higher Education Academy in the United Kingdom, Post Graduate Certificate for Academic Practice Program (PCAP), Continuing Professional Development Program (CPD), Flipped Learning Program, Team Education

In line with the initiatives of the Kingdom of Bahrain to support innovation as a source of sustainable development, the President of the University of Bahrain (UOB) Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah signed a joint cooperation program with Mr. Stefano Pettinato, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), which will provide support for the sustainable development goals.

Under this joint cooperation, UNDP shall provide technical support to develop the University's capabilities, by providing local and international information, studies and skills, and trying to build upon them and benefit from them in establishing sustainable development values ??and achieving their goals.

On this occasion, Prof. Riyad Yousif Hamzah affirmed that the joint cooperation maintained by UOB with UNDP is one of the essential steps towards integrating sustainable development into university education, and he stated: “UOB attaches great importance to achieving and promoting the sustainable development goals, and the University shall continue to include these goals in most of its scientific activities such as the conferences and seminars it holds, in addition to the student projects and activities organized by the University, in conformity of the National University with government initiatives and directions.

For his part, Mr. Stefano Pettinato said: “UNDP is pleased to sign the project document for the sustainable development goals with our partner UOB and in the presence of representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. And through this cooperation, we hope to consolidate and strengthen the principles of sustainable development among university students, and to mainstream these principles among staff and faculty.”.

Pettinato further stated: "Through this cooperation, which will be based on the principles of innovation, knowledge sharing and capacity development, the vision set by the University leadership shall be further implemented, with the aim of achieving three general objectives: First, to mainstream the principles of sustainable development among students, faculty members and employees of UOB, secondly, establishing a unit dedicated to the sustainable development goals; and thirdly, encouraging the role of UOB as a stimulus for the advancement of sustainable development inside and outside of Bahrain.

“The World Human Development Report issued by UNDP for the year 2019, which was published recently, assumes that higher education institutions play a major role in achieving equality and overcoming differences, driven significantly by digital transformation and climate change, and providing opportunities for a better and more sustainable future for societies. In realizing how schools, universities and the education sector play a major role in contributing to the achievement of the sustainable development goals, we shall bring those principles to Bahrain and we trust that this project will help UOB cover this role while the student body, faculty and staff will learn, share ideas, and innovate in an inclusive environment".

Furthermore, Pettinato added: "I am confident that this cooperation between the UNDP and UOB, which relies on ongoing initiatives between our institutions, will ultimately support UOB as a supporter of sustainable development for everyone within the Kingdom of Bahrain".

The meeting was attended by the joint working team of UOB, UNDP, and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

UOB Participates in A GCC Accreditation Center Workshop for Laboratories International Standards

11 November 2019

The Renewable Energy Laboratory Technician at the University of Bahrain (UOB), Warda Eqab, participated in a workshop entitled: “International requirements for accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories, uncertainty calculations and internal audits according to the International Standard 17025:2017 ISO/IEC, organized by the GCC Accreditation Center.

According to Eqab, the aforementioned international standard specifications are the specifications used internationally by accreditation and conformity bodies in judging the performance of laboratories and measuring their efficiency in conducting all kinds of tests and calibrations.

The workshop lasted for three days and it aimed to introduce the participants to the competency requirements of testing and calibration laboratories according to this specified standard, or how to comply with such requirements, applying modern concepts in laboratory management, designing and implementing internal audits according to the standard, and reviewing the definitions and terms related to uncertainty and uncertainty requirements in international standards, in addition to identifying uncertainty errors, the different methods used in calculating uncertainty, and methods of using uncertainty in assesing results and product conformity.

The workshop was attended by laboratory quality directors, test personnel, technical laboratory directors, test administrators, newly appointed laboratories employees, and technical and administrative evaluators and auditors.

Sustainable Development Goals

4 Quality Education

9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

17 Partnerships for The Goals

Key Words

Uncertainty calculation, international requirements for accreditation of testing and calibration laboratories, GCC Accreditation Center, standard specifications,