PSAU's Outreach Efforts: Education, Sports, and Wellbeing

Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University (PSAU) signed a cooperation agreement with the Hemam Youth Association to enhance social responsibility at the university.
Located in Riyadh, the Hemam Youth Association is a platform that connects people with special needs to assorted services, including medical, fitness, personal care, and home maintenance. It also facilitates volunteer work, allowing individuals to contribute to their community and strengthen social bonds.
The cooperation with PSAU will cover cooperation to implement community programmes and projects, enhance the university’s social responsibility and cooperation for integration in the fields of service provision and knowledge transfer. 
The signing ceremony took place on 25 March 2024 at the University main campus. Details can be accessed via Link. Additional details about Hemam Youth Association can be accessed via https://hemam.org/en/about-us/.

The PSAU College of Engineering in Wadi Al-Dawasir received a delegation of students from Al-Wadi Private Schools in the governorate, on the occasion of the Arab Chemistry Week.
Al Wadi schools is recognised as a provider of top-quality education to a highly diverse student body. It prepares students for success in college, equips them with the ability and desire for lifelong learning, and strengthens their civil, ethical, and moral values. 
The visit to PSAU was aimed at enhancing educational and scientific awareness regarding the role of chemistry in engineering and other areas. During the visit, the students performed some experiments in the college’s labs. This visit aligns with PSAU and the college’s efforts to enhance scientific awareness among students and support educational programmes in the community.
The signing ceremony took place on 11 June 2024 at College of Engineering in the PSAU Wadi-Adawasir campus. 

The PSAU College of Sciences and Humanities in Al-Aflaj offers open course on tourism and entertainment as pillars in support of the national economy

The PSAU College of Sciences and Humanities in Al-Aflaj organised on open course on tourism and entertainment projects management with the aim of providing attendees with an introductory overview of the importance of the tourism sector in supporting personal income as well as the national economy.
The College of Science and Humanities in Al-Aflaj governorate seeks to support the labour market in Al-Aflaj governorate in particular and Saudi Arabia in general with graduates of comprehensive knowledge in science. The college hopes to achieve a balance in the knowledge and skills of graduates so that it combines theory and application on the one hand, and between career and personal needs on the other. The course focused on latest trends and opportunities in the Saudi tourism sector.
The one-day event took place on 10 September 2024 at the College Hall in Al-Aflaj.

The English Language and Translation Club in the English Language Department at the College of Sciences and Humanities in Al Kharj (female sections) visited the Twenty-Fifth Middle School located in Al-Kharj on Wednesday, 25 October 2023. The visit was aimed at educating the female pupils about breast cancer. Through the different activities, the visit enlightened the students on how to prevent breast cancer and its early detection.

The PSAU Deanship of Student Affairs celebrates the International Day, where a number of events including a cultural camp, an exhibition and other engagements were held. Attendance included international students from nine countries across  three continents: Europe, Africa, and Asia. The event featured introductions to diverse cultures food, and clothing highlighting the civilisation of their countries and the heritage of their peoples. They presented visual presentations, participated in a number of competitions and events, including a folklore show, a cultural costume competition, and a cooking competition.

The Graduate Unit at the PSAU College of Sciences and Humanities in Al Kharj (female sections) organised workshop to enhance the professional skills of its students. The event entitled “Towards a Professional Graduate,” introduced the students to career choices and requisite professional and hands-on skills required for different jobs.

Preparation program for female graduates of the Department of Nursing Sciences to test the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties at the College of Applied Medical Sciences in Wadi Al-Dawasir

An extension of the training program organized by the Female Graduates Unit at the College of Applied Medical Sciences, represented in the field of developing professional skills for male and female graduates expected to graduate, which aims to prepare female graduates of the Department of Nursing Sciences for the examination of the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties. Today, Sunday, 4/2/1443 AH, a training meeting was held on the specialty of anatomy and physiology, presented by Ms. Shahina Tabassum, a lecturer at the college, in order to train and qualify female graduates on questions related to this specialty and how to choose the correct answers. An instructional bag containing the questions and their answers was distributed to facilitate review and solution of the questions.

    In conclusion, the Graduate Unit of the College of Medical Sciences extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to Professor Shahina Tabassum for presenting the course today. We pray to God for her continued success and prosperity, and we ask God for success for our students and graduates.

The students of the Mobile Club and the Ihsan Volunteer Club at Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University, who are participating in the public service camps of the Saudi Arabian Scout Association and the Saudi Red Crescent Authority, arrived yesterday, Saturday, 6/12/1444 AH, to Makkah Al-Mukarramah, to participate in this year’s Hajj season 1444 AH.
The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Issa bin Khalaf Al-Dosari, had met with the volunteer students before their departure, and urged them to be dedicated to giving and to make efforts to serve the guests of Rahman in the holy sites, pointing out that the Kingdom (leadership and people) is honored every year to serve the guests of Rahman, harnessing all institutions The state and its apparatus and capabilities to serve them with high quality, and to provide them with means of comfort from their arrival until their performance of their rituals and their departure.

It is worth noting that the university is participating with 108 students, and it has been assigned to them the tasks of guiding lost pilgrims and aiding injured pilgrims.

3.3.2.1   Health Innovation Hackathon

The College of Dentistry participates in an innovative project in the fourth Health Innovation Hackathon
 
The PSAU College of Dentistry, participated with an innovative project in the Fourth Health Innovation Hackathon 2024 in the Urgent Care and Emergency Medical Services track.
This event took place on Sunday, 01/21/2024 at Riyadh the details of the event can be accessed via https://np.psau.edu.sa/ar/news/2024/01/1705817663.

3.3.2.2 Open Forum on Mental Health

The deanship of Student Affairs holds a mental health forum.
 
The PSAU College’s Deanship of Student Affairs, represented by the Guidance and Counselling Unit, held the Mental Health Forum “Towards a Work Environment that Promotes Mental Health” and an accompanying exhibition.
The forum aims to raise awareness of the importance of mental health in the work environment, as it is an important strategy and a fundamental pillar for the success of individuals and organizations. The forum addressed many topics, including: the impact of stress and fatigue on employees, the factors that contribute to the emergence of psychological problems at work, the relationship between mental health and employee satisfaction, and the impact of mental health on productivity and creativity. 
This event took place on October 23, 2024, at the University main campus. The details of the event can be accessed via https://dsa.psau.edu.sa/index.php/ar/news/2024-10-23.

3.3.2.3  PSAU Open Course on "First Aid"

The Deanship of Student Affairs organises an Open Course on "First Aid"
 
The Traffic Awareness Club at the Deanship of Student Affairs organised a training course entitled (First Aid) on the College of Medicine Theatre on the occasion of World First Aid Day. With the attendance of more than 85 male and female students. The course covered three main topics: how to deal with fractures, burns, bleeding, and loss of consciousness, as well as how to deal with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
This event took place on 12/05/2023 at the College of medicine Theatre the details of the event can be accessed via https://np.psau.edu.sa/ar/news/2022/09/1663174250.

3.3.2.4  PSAU Public Event on "Together for a conscious society"
The Deanship of student affairs holds a closing ceremony for the “together for a conscious society” campaign.
 
In the presence of His Excellency the Vice President for Educational and Academic Affairs and the Director of Al-Kharj Police, the Deanship of Student Affairs held a closing ceremony for the "Together for an Aware Society" campaign. This programme witnessed a group of events and activities that were launched from the strategic goals of the university, which set its sights on caring for its students, providing them with a safe and ideal healthy environment, creating a positive aspect in their academic and social lives, spreading the culture of awareness and building life skills among them, so that they can be active members of their society. The event was open to the general public, and it drew attendance from different groups and NGOs within Kharj Governorate and Riyadh Province.
The opening remarks were followed by a screening of a documentary film about the campaign, and an awareness video about drugs and their harms. At the end of the ceremony, His Excellency the Vice-Rector of the University presented a commemorative shield to His Excellency the Director of Al-Kharj Governorate Police, after which the winners of the Best Awareness Video Competition and the Guidance Excellence Award for the year 1445 AH were honoured. The ceremony included an accompanying exhibition on awareness of the harms of smoking, drugs, and bullying, explaining its harms and dangers. It is worth noting that the "Together for an Aware Society" campaign was launched by the Deanship of Student Affairs, represented by the Guidance and Counselling Unit, and lasted for about three months, during which many awareness lectures and workshops were organised.
This event took place on Monday, May 23, 2024, at the University City Theatre the details of the event can be accessed via https://dsa.psau.edu.sa/ar/news/2024-05-14.

3.3.2.5  Managing Academic Stress

The Deanship of Student Affairs hold the second guidance forum “Managing Academic Stress.”
 
The Deanship of Student Affairs held the second guidance forum entitled “managing academic stress.” The forum began with a speech by His Excellency the Dean of Student Affairs, who stated that stress is the starting point for many problems facing male and female students, such as pessimism, despair, and fear of failure, which causes them frustration and psychological pressure that may negatively affect their educational and professional career. Accordingly, we were keen for this forum to come to prepare the appropriate environment for them, removing the obstacles they face, and finding solutions that contribute to their success and excellence.
This event took place on 12/05/2023 at the University City Theatre the details of the event can be accessed via https://np.psau.edu.sa/ar/news/2023/12/1701932466.

3.3.2.6   Saudi Universities Athletic Championship

The University team participates in the Saudi Universities Athletic Championship
  
The PSAU College of team participates in the University Athletics Championship hosted by King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. The championship is part of the Saudi Universities Sports Federation championships, with the participation of 368 players representing 27 universities and colleges.
This event took place on October 26, 2023, at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals the details of the event can be accessed via https://dsa.psau.edu.sa/ar/news/2023-10-26

3.3.2.7  Celebration and Launch

The University President sponsors the annual ceremony of the Deanship of Student Affairs “Celebration and Launch"
 
The Deanship of Student Affairs held the Deanship’s annual celebration “Celebration and Launch.”  His Excellency the University President launched one of the Deanship’s new programmes, “My Electronic Activity Platform,” which aims to facilitate the process of managing student activities and clubs, improve communication, and increase student interaction and participation. After that, a visual presentation was given about the Ideal Student Competition. At the end of the ceremony, His Excellency the University President presented the winners from the university’s colleges with excellence awards and commemorative shields.
This event took place on Monday, June 3 1446  at the University City Theatre the details of the event can be accessed via https://dsa.psau.edu.sa/index.php/ar/news/2024-09-09.
 

3.3.2.8   PSAU Hosts Saudi Universities e-sports Championship

PSAU hosts the finals of e-sports championship for university students.
 
Under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Education, PSAU hosts the e-sports finals championship for university students, organized by the Saudi University Sports Federation. 
This event took place on 7-11/5/2024 at the sports hall in the university city the details of the event can be accessed via https://dsa.psau.edu.sa/ar/news/2024-05-08.

3.3.2.9  Kharj Student Scientific Forum

PSAU sponsors the closing ceremony of the Student Scientific Forum
 
The PSAUs President sponsors the closing ceremony of the Student Scientific Forum for the academic year 2024 and honours the winning male and female students in the forum’s axes.
This event took place at the University main campus. The details of the event can be accessed via https://x.com/psau_edu_sa/status/1788542744861810744.

3.3.2.10   Talents 8” Competition

The Deanship of Student Affairs concludes the activities of the “Talents 8” Competition
 
The Deanship of Student Affairs concluded the activities of the "Talents 8" competition. The competition included eight axes (presentation star, poetry star, most beautiful voice, most beautiful theatrical scene, university artist, university photographer, digital design star, and digital montage star), with the participation of 245 students 111 male and 134 female students, the winners of which were honoured with 48 prizes. This competition comes within the programs held by the Deanship of Student Affairs to discover and enhance talents among its students, and to create an environment of competition and creativity.
This event took place on 05/05/2024 at the College of Business Administration Theatre. The details of the event can be accessed via https://dsa.psau.edu.sa/ar/news/2024-05-06.