Please note that due to popular demand, we will now have two performances on Saturday, January 9 for this very special theatre production. For the evening performance, go to WEP1151. If you are a stu ... more

Please note that due to popular demand, we will now have two performances on Saturday, January 9 for this very special theatre production. For the daytime matinee performance, go to WEP1151. If you a ... more

KAUST is host to a wide range of research on new foods and agricultural methods. Seeking ways to improve the ability of plants to withstand drought and the hot and salty environment of Saudi Arabia, s ... more

The Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design week offers you a mix of lectures, workshops, group activities, experiential learning, prototyping sessions and Innovation Challenges that aims to widen you ... more

Are you interested in finding new hands-on ways of re-using everyday items that are considered waste? The purpose of this workshop is to provide a learning opportunity to KAUST community to convert da ... more

This workshop is aimed at giving the student hands-on experience with designing, building and programming robotic systems. The workshop is project-based, where each team will build their own robot and ... more

The aim of this three morning workshop is to help students understand the complexities around develop climate policies and proposals. Proposals take different forms, with different reference years, r ... more

Science and technology have infinite potential for solving local and global concerns. However, many scientists are unable to convey their research in a meaningful or moving way for a general audience. ... more

What constitutes “big data” and do data analytics represent an intrinsic divergence from traditional simulation? Does data science require computers differently proportioned in their architecture, wit ... more

What is WEPs greatest natural resource? The people! WEP is an opportunity to network. Make the most of this natural resource by talking to some of the most experienced, innovative, passionate people ... more

What are the effects of climate change on our oceans? In this seminar, four climate change experts will discuss how the marine world is reacting to threats caused by climate change and the future of ... more

Join us for the Opening Night of the 2016 Winter Enrichment Program! 5:00 p.m. Introduction to WEP Prof. Mark Tester, Chair of the Enrichment Programs 5:10 p.m. Welcome Remarks by President Dr. Jean ... more

WEP 2016 welcomes the third annual ‘Celebrate Saudi Arabia Art Competition’ – a unique opportunity for anyone in the KAUST community to present artwork celebrating Saudi Arabia. ‘Celebrate Saudi Arab ... more

The Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design week offers you a mix of lectures, workshops, group activities, experiential learning, prototyping sessions and Innovation Challenges that aims to widen you ... more

WEP 2016 welcomes the third annual ‘Celebrate Saudi Arabia Art Competition’ – a unique opportunity for anyone in the KAUST community to present artwork celebrating Saudi Arabia. ‘Celebrate Saudi Arab ... more

This workshop is aimed at giving the student hands-on experience with designing, building and programming robotic systems. The workshop is project-based, where each team will build their own robot and ... more

The aim of this three morning workshop is to help students understand the complexities around develop climate policies and proposals. Proposals take different forms, with different reference years, r ... more

Science and technology have infinite potential for solving local and global concerns. However, many scientists are unable to convey their research in a meaningful or moving way for a general audience. ... more

Publishing papers in specialist journals is not the only way to communicate your science, however, describing your science to non-specialists can be challenging. In particular, explaining the main me ... more

In Saudi Arabia, women account for 60% of graduates from higher education and will play a key role in the development of the new knowledge economy. There is an enormous opportunity to expand women's ... more

Join us for an hour long networking session with the speakers from Monday's "Women in Science" panel. Final List of Speakers to be Confirmed: Dr. Anne Carlijn Alderkamp Dr. Bianca Basso ... more

Love golf? Participate in the WEP 2016 golf tournament! This year we have two separate events you can take part in: 18 hole putting tournament: This tournament can be attempted at any time during th ... more

This two-afternoon seminar will include major lectures and interactive sessions on climate research, climate prediction, climate fix mitigation, adaptation, and sustainability. Featuring international ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

If you've ever wanted to learn Arabic, here's your chance! This course is designed for students with either no prior knowledge of Arabic or some limited experience of studying the language. The cour ... more

Current technologies from silicon chips to computer memory to mobile phone displays are all derived from the fundamental quantum properties of materials. Creating novel materials and manipulating thei ... more

The Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design week offers you a mix of lectures, workshops, group activities, experiential learning, prototyping sessions and Innovation Challenges that aims to widen you ... more

If you're an avid runner or a novice, Running Academy will help you improve and enjoy your running experience. Managed by an Olympic professional runner, this academy will help both novice and experie ... more

WEP 2016 welcomes the third annual ‘Celebrate Saudi Arabia Art Competition’ – a unique opportunity for anyone in the KAUST community to present artwork celebrating Saudi Arabia. ‘Celebrate Saudi Arab ... more

Are you interested in finding new hands-on ways of re-using everyday items that are considered waste? The purpose of this workshop is to provide a learning opportunity to KAUST community to convert da ... more

This workshop is aimed at giving the student hands-on experience with designing, building and programming robotic systems. The workshop is project-based, where each team will build their own robot and ... more

Over three morning sessions you will learn the basics of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled, ultra-low power microcontrollers and use rapid prototyping tools to build a BLE-enabled device that is able ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

The aim of this three morning workshop is to help students understand the complexities around develop climate policies and proposals. Proposals take different forms, with different reference years, r ... more

Science and technology have infinite potential for solving local and global concerns. However, many scientists are unable to convey their research in a meaningful or moving way for a general audience. ... more

This two-day morning course is aimed at beginners who want to know more about how to observe the wonders of the night sky with the naked eye using binoculars and a small telescope. We will explain th ... more

Like it or not, publishing papers in high-impact journals remains the most important measure of the quality of a scientist's work. In this lecture, Dr. Rory Howlett, Chief Editor of Nature Climate Ch ... more

The lecture will tap into current world trends and how these trends will impact the workplace of the future. We will look at the competencies needed to adapt to these changing workplaces, and how thes ... more

This two-afternoon seminar will include major lectures and interactive sessions on climate research, climate prediction, climate fix mitigation, adaptation, and sustainability. Featuring international ... more

This two-afternoon seminar will include major lectures and interactive sessions on climate research, climate prediction, climate fix mitigation, adaptation, and sustainability. Featuring international ... more

Love golf? Participate in the WEP 2016 golf tournament! This year we have two separate events you can take part in: 18 hole putting tournament: This tournament can be attempted at any time during th ... more

If you're an avid runner or a novice, Running Academy will help you improve and enjoy your running experience. Managed by an Olympic professional runner, this academy will help both novice and experie ... more

If you've ever wanted to learn Arabic, here's your chance! This course is designed for students with either no prior knowledge of Arabic or some limited experience of studying the language. The cour ... more

Join KAUST graduate students and Postdocs as they present their best research in poster format, allowing you to see their work in a clearly understandable and attractive visual presentation. This even ... more

In his presentation, Dr. Haldorsen will first present a 'state of the E&P industry' analysis which concludes that incremental and radical improvements are needed in 4E (efficiency, economics, environm ... more

The Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design week offers you a mix of lectures, workshops, group activities, experiential learning, prototyping sessions and Innovation Challenges that aims to widen you ... more

Polar Explorers, Vijay & Hart will be offering graduate students the opportunity to participate in a specifically created for KAUST, Education through Expeditions Leadership Award. The ETE Leadership ... more

If you're an avid runner or a novice, Running Academy will help you improve and enjoy your running experience. Managed by an Olympic professional runner, this academy will help both novice and experie ... more

This workshop is aimed at giving the student hands-on experience with designing, building and programming robotic systems. The workshop is project-based, where each team will build their own robot and ... more

Join KAUST graduate students and Postdocs as they present their best research in poster format, allowing you to see their work in a clearly understandable and attractive visual presentation. This even ... more

Over three morning sessions you will learn the basics of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled, ultra-low power microcontrollers and use rapid prototyping tools to build a BLE-enabled device that is able ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

Science and technology have infinite potential for solving local and global concerns. However, many scientists are unable to convey their research in a meaningful or moving way for a general audience. ... more

This event is a brown-bag lecture - a free light lunch will be provided. This lecture is part of the Polar Day. The Arctic is the region of the world most affected and vulnerable to climate change. ... more

What is WEPs greatest natural resource? The people! WEP is an opportunity to network. Make the most of this natural resource by talking to some of the most experienced, innovative, passionate people ... more

Love golf? Participate in the WEP 2016 golf tournament! This year we have two separate events you can take part in: 18 hole putting tournament: This tournament can be attempted at any time during th ... more

Join KAUST and International polar experts for an afternoon of lectures focused on the state of the polar caps and what the implications of their future might be. 2:00pm - 2:40pm Ozone Effects on the ... more

If you're an avid runner or a novice, Running Academy will help you improve and enjoy your running experience. Managed by an Olympic professional runner, this academy will help both novice and experie ... more

In this lecture, marine microbiologist and biological oceanographer Anne Carlijn Alderkamp looks at her research on how the physiological properties of marine microorganisms affect the marine biogeoch ... more

If you've ever wanted to learn Arabic, here's your chance! This course is designed for students with either no prior knowledge of Arabic or some limited experience of studying the language. The cour ... more

Explorer Vijay Shah will deliver a keynote lecture on his expeditions to the Arctic and travels across the globe reflecting on first hand experience of how climate change is affecting the world. From ... more

The Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Design week offers you a mix of lectures, workshops, group activities, experiential learning, prototyping sessions and Innovation Challenges that aims to widen you ... more

Polar Explorers, Vijay & Hart will be offering graduate students the opportunity to participate in a specifically created for KAUST, Education through Expeditions Leadership Award. The ETE Leadership ... more

If you're an avid runner or a novice, Running Academy will help you improve and enjoy your running experience. Managed by an Olympic professional runner, this academy will help both novice and experie ... more

This workshop is aimed at giving the student hands-on experience with designing, building and programming robotic systems. The workshop is project-based, where each team will build their own robot and ... more

Join KAUST graduate students and Postdocs as they present their best research in poster format, allowing you to see their work in a clearly understandable and attractive visual presentation. This even ... more

Over three morning sessions you will learn the basics of Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) enabled, ultra-low power microcontrollers and use rapid prototyping tools to build a BLE-enabled device that is able ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

BAM! POW! WOOSH! Comic books are a visual narrative. This combination of words and pictures gives the reader a unique experience, comics can be full of everything from sounds effects to layered dialog ... more

What does it take to lead Saudi Arabia into a Knowledge-Based Economy? Just ask Dr. Nahed Taher, the first female to lead a bank in the Gulf. And not just any bank, but the most successful bank in the ... more

Attending the two-day morning course WEP910 (http://www.acadox.com/class/23148) is a pre-requisite to this field trip. Only a limited number of participants who complete the course will be able to be ... more

What is WEPs greatest natural resource? The people! WEP is an opportunity to network. Make the most of this natural resource by talking to some of the most experienced, innovative, passionate people ... more

Love golf? Participate in the WEP 2016 golf tournament! This year we have two separate events you can take part in: 18 hole putting tournament: This tournament can be attempted at any time during th ... more

The Community Orchestra will take music to the KAUST community! We will set up our chairs and music stands at Discovery Square and invite passers-by to try their hand at directing our orchestra in one ... more

The KAUST Farmers Market, part of the sustainable food movement, will feature locally sourced produce, nuts, seeds, honey, and fresh fish for purchase. Sponsored by the KAUST Food and Service Departme ... more

Join us as we open the 2016 Winter Enrichment Film Festival with a screening of the Oscar-winning Hollywood blockbuster 'Interstellar', followed by a discussion with the film's scientific advisor, Dr. ... more

Polar Explorers, Vijay & Hart will be offering graduate students the opportunity to participate in a specifically created for KAUST, Education through Expeditions Leadership Award. The ETE Leadership ... more

This is fitness at its best! Everyone in the community can take part by either running for fun, walking with friends or even racing to win, just come on down and get active. Race departure will take ... more

Join KAUST graduate students and Postdocs as they present their best research in poster format, allowing you to see their work in a clearly understandable and attractive visual presentation. This even ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

Academy Award-winner Tilda Swinton narrates this documentary from acclaimed filmmaker Brian Hill (Songbirds) focusing on the efforts of everyday people all over the world who are making a difference i ... more

Divide in Concord' is a feature-length documentary that follows the entertaining tale of banning bottled water in small town America. In 1775, Concord patriots fired the infamous "shot heard round th ... more

Attending the two-day morning course WEP910 (http://www.acadox.com/class/23148) is a pre-requisite to this field trip. Only a limited number of participants who complete the course will be able to be ... more

Two places at the edge of our planet are making headlines due to climate change: Thule, Greenland, because of record ice melts there; and Tuvalu, because this remote Pacific island nation is one of th ... more

The Mother Grain' is a photo-book and documentary project about the rapid rise in popularity of quinoa and is focused on the lives and methods of the local Aymara and Quechua Bolivian farmers, who are ... more

Love golf? Participate in the WEP 2016 golf tournament! This year we have two separate events you can take part in: 18 hole putting tournament: This tournament can be attempted at any time during th ... more

This documentary from the Post-Carbon Institute in California, led by Richard Heinberg, deals with the fact that our way of life based on fossil fuels is not sustainable and highligt the importance of ... more

If you missed the opening of the 2016 Winter Enrichment Film Festival showing the Oscar-winning Hollywood blockbuster 'Interstellar', you'll have the opportunity to catch up with this additional scree ... more

The KAUST Farmers Market, part of the sustainable food movement, will feature locally sourced produce, nuts, seeds, honey, and fresh fish for purchase. Sponsored by the KAUST Food and Service Departme ... more

We are excited to host the annual WEP Film Festival, featuring a curated selection of 20 films focused on Science, Climate Change and Environment. In a densely overpopulated, starving New York City o ... more

We are excited to host the annual WEP Film Festival, featuring a curated selection of 20 films focused on Science, Climate Change and Environment. In the spring of 2005, acclaimed environmental photo ... more

This fascinating trip includes the following: Jeddah Heritage Festival 2016 (pending final confirmation) Al Tayebat Museum Safeya Binzagr Art Gallery (includes gift shop with prints) ... more

Join KAUST graduate students and Postdocs as they present their best research in poster format, allowing you to see their work in a clearly understandable and attractive visual presentation. This even ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

Carbon Nation' is a documentary about climate change solutions. Even if you doubt the severity of the impact of climate change or just don't buy it at all, this is still a compelling and relevant film ... more

This heartfelt documentary brings us into the heart of disparate communities around the world who take refuge in slums, squats, and other makeshift homes. Coming together to survive social and econom ... more

Polar Explorers, Vijay & Hart will be offering graduate students the opportunity to participate in a specifically created for KAUST, Education through Expeditions Leadership Award. The ETE Leadership ... more

This film follow sthe life and work of a controversial Chinese mayor, Geng Yanbo, to tell the story about how he takes a radical reform to demolish 140,000 households and relocate half a million peopl ... more

For the last 40 years, the photographer Sebastio Salgado has been travelling through the continents, in the footsteps of an ever-changing humanity. He has witnessed some of the major events of our rec ... more

Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, director Louie Psihoyos will change the way we understand issues of endangered species and mass extinction by showing the world never-before-seen images. Whether ... more

Living on One Dollar' is an award-winning film that has been called "A Must Watch" by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus and Director of The Hunger Games, Gary Ross that follows the journey of four friends ... more

The KAUST Farmers Market, part of the sustainable food movement, will feature locally sourced produce, nuts, seeds, honey, and fresh fish for purchase. Sponsored by the KAUST Food and Service Departme ... more

Slow Food is a global, grassroots organization, founded in 1989 to prevent the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions, counteract the rise of fast life and combat people's dwindling inter ... more

We are excited to host the annual WEP Film Festival, featuring a curated selection of 20 films focused on Science, Climate Change and Environment. For the last night of the WEP 2016 Film Festival, we ... more

What is WEPs greatest natural resource? The people! WEP is an opportunity to network. Make the most of this natural resource by talking to some of the most experienced, innovative, passionate people ... more

Join us at the KAUST Greenhouse to look at the work the Center for Desert Agriculture is conducting in developing an improving sustainable agriculture. There is an intrinsic link between the challeng ... more

WEP 2016 welcomes the third annual ‘Celebrate Saudi Arabia Art Competition’ – a unique opportunity for anyone in the KAUST community to present artwork celebrating Saudi Arabia. ‘Celebrate Saudi Arab ... more

This is a week-long intensive workshop that looks at most aspects of designing a desalination plant using Dow technologies. Over the workshop, the participants will firstly be introduced to sea water ... more

Join KAUST graduate students and Postdocs as they present their best research in poster format, allowing you to see their work in a clearly understandable and attractive visual presentation. This even ... more

The Intensive lean program is a three-day program with an audience limit of 50 participants. This program is of particular interest to faculty and students that are contemplating an invention disclosu ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

This traditional West African music course introduces students to the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. During this four session class, students will learn to play basic or intermediate rhythm ... more

It's time to bring out the creative writer within! Writer Carolina Sanin will take you on a three-session Creative Writing Workshop in which you will do several exercises in creative writing (fiction ... more

Agriculture is by far the largest global water consumer, with an estimated 70% of global fresh water use going to agriculture. In the local context, it is estimated that 80% of annual fresh water use ... more

In this three-morning course, Dr. James G. Ferry will give a broadly accessible, introductory overview to anaerobic microorganismsﾗlife forms fundamentally different from the aerobic world that have a ... more

BAM! POW! WOOSH! Comic books are a visual narrative. This combination of words and pictures gives the reader a unique experience, comics can be full of everything from sounds effects to layered dialog ... more

This traditional West African music course introduces students to the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. During this four session class, students will learn to play basic or intermediate rhythm ... more

Boris Cyrulnik, a french neurologist and psychiatrist, said that climbing is an act of freedom. It is similar to kids who climb everywhere to prove they are above the rules imposed by the elders. Cli ... more

This lecture is part of our 'Future of Food' day. The STREP PLANTOID Project will aim at designing, prototyping, and validating a new generation of ICT hardware and software technologies inspired from ... more

This lecture is part of our 'Future of Food' day. Prof. Geoff Fincher looks at recent advances in human health and biofuel production trough work on plant cell walls Determined attempts to convert p ... more

It's time to bring out the creative writer within! Writer Carolina Sanin will take you on a three-session Creative Writing Workshop in which you will do several exercises in creative writing (fiction ... more

This is a week-long intensive workshop that looks at most aspects of designing a desalination plant using Dow technologies. Over the workshop, the participants will firstly be introduced to sea water ... more

In this lecture, several examples of industrial enzyme applications will be presented as well as DuPont's Accelerated Evolution process for their improvement. Enzymes are molecules (proteins) found i ... more

This lecture is part of our 'Future of Food' day. Prof. Jellen will present the efforts of his laboratory to deepen the scientific knowledge base for understudied crops, with a specific focus on indi ... more

This traditional West African music course further teaches students about the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. Students with previous experience in drumming will learn to play intermediate and ... more

If you've ever wanted to learn Arabic, here's your chance! This course is designed for students with either no prior knowledge of Arabic or some limited experience of studying the language. The cour ... more

In 2006, astrophysicist Kip Thorne and movie producer Lynda Obst conceived the underlying concepts for a science fiction movie that ultimately, in the hands of Christopher and Jonathan Nolan, became I ... more

WEP 2016 welcomes the third annual ‘Celebrate Saudi Arabia Art Competition’ – a unique opportunity for anyone in the KAUST community to present artwork celebrating Saudi Arabia. ‘Celebrate Saudi Arab ... more

This is a week-long intensive workshop that looks at most aspects of designing a desalination plant using Dow technologies. Over the workshop, the participants will firstly be introduced to sea water ... more

Join KAUST graduate students and Postdocs as they present their best research in poster format, allowing you to see their work in a clearly understandable and attractive visual presentation. This even ... more

LabVIEW is a comprehensive development environment that contains all the tools engineers and scientists need to design and deploy measurement and control systems. In this workshop, explore the fundam ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

This traditional West African music course introduces students to the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. During this four session class, students will learn to play basic or intermediate rhythm ... more

It's time to bring out the creative writer within! Writer Carolina Sanin will take you on a three-session Creative Writing Workshop in which you will do several exercises in creative writing (fiction ... more

Agriculture is by far the largest global water consumer, with an estimated 70% of global fresh water use going to agriculture. In the local context, it is estimated that 80% of annual fresh water use ... more

In this three-morning course, Dr. James G. Ferry will give a broadly accessible, introductory overview to anaerobic microorganismsﾗlife forms fundamentally different from the aerobic world that have a ... more

BAM! POW! WOOSH! Comic books are a visual narrative. This combination of words and pictures gives the reader a unique experience, comics can be full of everything from sounds effects to layered dialog ... more

This traditional West African music course introduces students to the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. During this four session class, students will learn to play basic or intermediate rhythm ... more

Robots today are expected to operate in a variety of scenarios, being able to cope with uncertain situations and to react quickly to changes in the environment. In this scenario a strong relationship ... more

Making smart choices about how we spend our time during a busy work day can greatly boost the results we get. With new tools, available for free or little cost, your computer or smart phone can be a g ... more

What is WEPs greatest natural resource? The people! WEP is an opportunity to network. Make the most of this natural resource by talking to some of the most experienced, innovative, passionate people ... more

This is a week-long intensive workshop that looks at most aspects of designing a desalination plant using Dow technologies. Over the workshop, the participants will firstly be introduced to sea water ... more

In this public lecture, Dr. James G. Ferry will give a broadly accessible, introductory overview to anaerobic microorganisms -life forms fundamentally different from the aerobic world that have a sign ... more

Agriculture is by far the largest global water consumer, with an estimated 70% of global fresh water use going to agriculture. In the local context, it is estimated that 80% of annual fresh water use ... more

Join Amr Atiah, the manager for Operations & Sustainability as he describes the strong link between KAUST and Sustainability, the LEED Certification for Academic Campus, the Sustainability Committee a ... more

This traditional West African music course further teaches students about the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. Students with previous experience in drumming will learn to play intermediate and ... more

If you've ever wanted to learn Arabic, here's your chance! This course is designed for students with either no prior knowledge of Arabic or some limited experience of studying the language. The cour ... more

Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1928, James D. Watson was educated at the University of Chicago, where he received a B.S. in 1947, and Indiana University where he earned a Ph.D. in Zoology in 1950. In 19 ... more

Visit the KAUST Museum of Science and Technology in Islam and view a very special temporary calligraphy art exhibit by Dr Nader Yehia Azab. Dr. Azab's artwork reflects on personal and group emotions ... more

During this three hour workshop, attendees will be inspired by Magali Jeantelot's paintings and Thierry Mauger's photographs of Asir murals. They will work together to create their own large-scale pai ... more

It's time to bring out the creative writer within! Writer Carolina Sanin will take you on a three-session Creative Writing Workshop in which you will do several exercises in creative writing (fiction, ... more

Join KAUST graduate students and Postdocs as they present their best research in poster format, allowing you to see their work in a clearly understandable and attractive visual presentation. This even ... more

LabVIEW is a comprehensive development environment that contains all the tools engineers and scientists need to design and deploy measurement and control systems. In this workshop, explore the fundam ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

This traditional West African music course introduces students to the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. During this four session class, students will learn to play basic or intermediate rhythm ... more

Agriculture is by far the largest global water consumer, with an estimated 70% of global fresh water use going to agriculture. In the local context, it is estimated that 80% of annual fresh water use ... more

In this three-morning course, Dr. James G. Ferry will give a broadly accessible, introductory overview to anaerobic microorganismsﾗlife forms fundamentally different from the aerobic world that have a ... more

This traditional West African music course introduces students to the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. During this four session class, students will learn to play basic or intermediate rhythm ... more

Born in Chicago, Illinois in 1928, James D. Watson was educated at the University of Chicago, where he received a B.S. in 1947, and Indiana University where he earned a Ph.D. in Zoology in 1950. In 19 ... more

Showcasing science at KAUST! Every year during WEP, the Science Fair brings technology and science to the KAUST community and local schools. This is a great opportunity to come and learn about the sc ... more

KAUST is excited to present its annual international poster competition. Everyone is welcome to attend the exhibit as international undergraduate students present their best research in poster format, ... more

This traditional West African music course further teaches students about the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. Students with previous experience in drumming will learn to play intermediate and ... more

Chris Smith reveals how he has used the power of the Internet to create one of the world's most popular science shows…

"We live among a wide variety of native and non-native trees and plants, each with their distinctive traits and features. Join Carol Khadra and Martina Viglasska for a fascinating and informative wal ... more

This is a week-long intensive workshop that looks at most aspects of designing a desalination plant using Dow technologies. Over the workshop, the participants will firstly be introduced to sea water ... more

Experience the amazing diversity of Asir architecture and painted mural art through a lecture, a photography and painting exhibit and a special exhibition by fashion designer Yahya Al-Bishri. These e ... more

Join KAUST graduate students and Postdocs as they present their best research in poster format, allowing you to see their work in a clearly understandable and attractive visual presentation. This even ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

This traditional West African music course introduces students to the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. During this four session class, students will learn to play basic or intermediate rhythm ... more

It's time to bring out the creative writer within! Writer Carolina Sanin will take you on a three-session Creative Writing Workshop in which you will do several exercises in creative writing (fiction, ... more

For Graduate Students Only Most often the dream academic career commences with a postdoc position. But what happens if your plans change while you are a postdoc? Preparing well for a postdoc role an ... more

Over two three-hour morning sessions, this course will give a general overview about the possibilities of interfering at the interface of water and oil in detergents and in emulsions and will embed th ... more

Are you interested in learning how websites work? How Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, and many others store your information and share it with the world? In this tutorial you will learn the basics of web- ... more

Are you interested in learning how websites work? How Facebook, Twitter, Amazon, and many others store your information and share it with the world? In this tutorial you will learn the basics of web- ... more

A special opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday, January 20 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. This fascinating photographic exhibition explores the differences and common ground between the photographic wo ... more

Mark Crowell is passionate about innovation. With over 25 years of experience in academic innovation, he has designed programs that have helped launch more than 135 startup companies and numerous prod ... more

What is WEPs greatest natural resource? The people! WEP is an opportunity to network. Make the most of this natural resource by talking to some of the most experienced, innovative, passionate people ... more

It's time to bring out the creative writer within! Writer Carolina Sanin will take you on a three-session Creative Writing Workshop in which you will do several exercises in creative writing (fiction, ... more

This is a week-long intensive workshop that looks at most aspects of designing a desalination plant using Dow technologies. Over the workshop, the participants will firstly be introduced to sea water ... more

Preview the amazing Mongolian folk music style of our Final Gala performance group, KHUSUGTUN. This is a unique opportunity to learn the history of throat singing and discover the instruments used by ... more

For Graduate Students Only Most often the dream academic career commences with a postdoc position. But what happens if your plans change while you are a postdoc? Preparing well for a postdoc role an ... more

This lecture is part of our 'Future of Living' day. In this lecture, Dr. Stefan Hindersin will introduce the world’s first 'Algae House', equipped with 200 m² of bioreactor facade. Microalgae cultur ... more

Visit the KAUST Museum of Science and Technology in Islam and view a very special temporary calligraphy art exhibit by Dr Nader Yehia Azab. Dr. Azab's artwork reflects on personal and group emotions ... more

This traditional West African music course further teaches students about the vibrant music and traditions of Senegal. Students with previous experience in drumming will learn to play intermediate and ... more

Experience the amazing diversity of Asir architecture and painted mural art through a lecture, a photography and painting exhibit and a special exhibition by fashion designer Yahya Al-Bishri. These e ... more

Five hundred years after the world was first circumnavigated, old fashioned seafaring has emerged as a powerful driver of exploration, innovation and discovery in the ocean. This keynote lecture will ... more

Visit the KAUST Museum of Science and Technology in Islam and view a very special temporary calligraphy art exhibit by Dr Nader Yehia Azab. Dr. Azab's artwork reflects on personal and group emotions ... more

This trip will allow you the chance to visit a KICP member plant with a focus on sustainability. Meet the bus at the Large Tamimi at 8:00 A.M. About Al Sawfa Cement Company: Al Safwa Cement Company ... more

A special opening ceremony will be held on Wednesday, January 20 from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. This fascinating photographic exhibition explores the differences and common ground between the photographic wo ... more

This is a week-long intensive workshop that looks at most aspects of designing a desalination plant using Dow technologies. Over the workshop, the participants will firstly be introduced to sea water ... more

This exhibition will be open from Monday, January 11 until Thursday, January 21. A special reception will be held on Monday, January 11 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm to celebrate the opening of this work. "O ... more

Join us for a series of lectures by KAUST speakers on energy and its impact on climate change. 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.: "Carbon: Beyond sustainability and climate change" Dr. Pedro Da Costa, Associate Prof ... more

For Postdocs Only Most often the dream academic career commences with a postdoc position. But what happens if your plans change while you are a postdoc? Preparing well for a postdoc role and learnin ... more

Over two three-hour morning sessions, this course will give a general overview about the possibilities of interfering at the interface of water and oil in detergents and in emulsions and will embed th ... more

For Postdocs Only Most often the dream academic career commences with a postdoc position. But what happens if your plans change while you are a postdoc? Preparing well for a postdoc role and learnin ... more

This is a week-long intensive workshop that looks at most aspects of designing a desalination plant using Dow technologies. Over the workshop, the participants will firstly be introduced to sea water ... more

WEP 2016 welcomes the third annual ‘Celebrate Saudi Arabia Art Competition’ – a unique opportunity for anyone in the KAUST community to present artwork celebrating Saudi Arabia. ‘Celebrate Saudi Arab ... more

Don’t miss our Final Gala as we celebrate the end of the seventh annual Winter Enrichment Program, featuring an evening of live performance and awards. WEP Committee Chair Mark Tester will kick off th ... more

Join us to celebrate the successful WEP program with a community day at the beach – fun beach activities, competitions and prizes have been selected for you! Program: 1:30 – 6:00 pm: Volleyball ... more