attends the activities of the First Forum for Scientific Research
Under the generous patronage of His Excellency the Director of Umm Al-Qura University Dr. Bakri bin Matouq Assas, the activities of the first forum for scientific research organized by the Deanship of Scientific Research during the period from 21-3 / 1438/20 AH, from nine in the morning until three in the evening, was opened under the name (acquaintance - communication - Cooperation), in the presence of the Dean of University Studies for Female Students, Dr. Hala Bint Saeed Al-Amoudi, and the Vice-Dean of University Studies for Female Students for Educational Affairs and Development, Professor Dr. Sheikha Bint Saud Ashour, the Vice Deanships and Faculties and Heads of Departments, the Vice-Presidents of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, and the researchers from the postgraduate students and students, And that in Al-Jawhara Hall in Al-Zahir
The speech ceremony of the forum began with a fragrant recitation from the Holy Quran, then His Excellency the University President Dr. Bakri bin Matuq Assas delivered a speech in which he emphasized that the content of the Kingdom''s vision is based on the knowledge economy through scientific research and its role in comprehensive and sustainable national development, indicating that the Saudi universities, on top of which are Umm University Villages are full of distinguished scientific cadres who can contribute their role in this aspect, and at the conclusion of his speech His Excellency wished that the efforts of those in charge and participants in this forum would be crowned with assistance, success and repayment, and that the forum would come out with recommendations that fulfill everyone''s aspirations.
After that, the Dean of the Deanship of Scientific Research, His Excellency Dr. Abdul Rahman Al-Ahdal, explained in his speech that the forum land will make scientific research in academic colleges a tangible way to measure the extent of the development of research efforts at Umm Al-Qura University, and in the conclusion of his speech he thanked His Excellency the President of the University and the Vice-President of the University for Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research, Dr. Thamer Al-Harbi for their support for the success of the forum, and the team of the Deanship of Scientific Research for their efforts.
Then, a member of the Forum Secretariat, Dr. Faisal bin Ahmed Allaf, reviewed the march of the Deanship of Scientific Research at the university and the strategy that it had set to keep pace with the National Vision 2030, and in line with the national goals.
After that, the activities of the sessions of the First Forum for Scientific Research began on Monday and Tuesday with its following sessions:
The first session: Successful experiments in scientific research. The session is scheduled by Her Excellency Dr. Maysoon Bint Zayed Al-Bunyan, Vice Dean of Postgraduate Studies, with the participation of Dr. Kholoud Bint Mohammed Abu Al-Naja, Associate Professor at the College of Applied Sciences at Umm Al-Qura University, and they were honored with certificates of gratitude and appreciation by the Dean of University Studies for Female Students. The Vice Dean for Scientific Research for Development, Quality and Academic Accreditation, Dr. Hanadi Beheiry.
The second session: Quality standards for scientific research. The session was scheduled by Her Excellency Dr. Hessa bint Zaid Al-Rashoud, with the participation of Dr. Hanadi Beheiry, and Her Excellency Dr. Diana bint Fahmy Hammad, Assistant Professor at the College of Education at Umm Al-Qura University, and they were honored with certificates of gratitude and appreciation.
The third session: Scientific Research Centers and their role in decision-making, and the session rapporteur, Her Excellency Dr. Rajaa Bint Taher Maatouk, with the participation of Her Excellency Dr. Rajaa Bint Muhammad Al-Radadi, Consultant of Preventive Medicine and Health Research, and they were also honored with certificates of gratitude and appreciation.
Fourth session: Research groups and their relationship to the national economy: The session was scheduled by His Excellency Dr. Suzan Bint Abdul Qadir Wazzan, with the participation of His Excellency Dr. Talha Bint Hussein Fadak, Assistant Professor at the College of Social Sciences, Her Excellency Dr. Sumaya Bint Izzat Al Sharaf, Assistant Professor at the College of Education, and Her Excellency Dr. Agadir bint Salem Al Aidarous Professor Assistant at the College of Education, and they were honored with certificates of gratitude and appreciation.
The Fifth Session: The Ethics of Scientific Research, Reality and Expectations (Scientific Integrity), the session rapporteur, Dr. Amira Bint Ali Maddah, with the participation of Her Excellency Dr. Haifa Bint Othman Feda, and Her Excellency Dr. Faiza Bint Mohamed Al Maghribi, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Education, and they were honored with certificates of thanks and appreciation.
Sixth Session: Research Chairs (Productivity and Funding), the session rapporteur, Her Excellency Dr. Aisha bint Bakr Fallatah, with the participation of His Excellency Dr. Altaf Bint Ahmed Abdel Khaleq, Assistant Professor at the College of Medicine at Umm Al-Qura University, and Her Excellency Professor Enas Bint Khalidi, Associate Professor at the College of Judicial Studies and Regulations at Umm Al-Qura University, They were honored with certificates of gratitude and appreciation.
A workshop accompanying the forum was held under the title of preparing research proposals, success factors, advantages and obstacles to externally funded research (for new researchers) Presented by the Dean of University Studies for Female Students, Dr. Hala Bint Saeed Al-Amoudi, Associate Professor at the College of Education, in Abu Al-Ela Hall from 12 pm to 2 pm.
The forum’s activities were accompanied by an exhibition containing 700 scientific posters of the reality of scientific research, which was held at King Saud Hall at the University’s headquarters in Al-Abdiyyah from 5 pm to 9 pm for women.
In the closing session, the final report of the forum was presented, recommendations and proposals were presented, and the participants in the forum''s committees were honored from women agents, faculty members and employees.
