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Alfaisal University: First Educational Institution to Host MIT OpenCourseWare Mirror Website in the Kingdom and the Region.

HRH Prince Sultan bin Salman bin AbdulAziz Al–Saud, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities launched the MIT OpenCourseWare mirror website at Alfaisal University, at an official ceremony . ..... >>> Read More

College of Medicine Investigator Talks About How Certain Plant-Derived Chemicals in Our Diet Can Decrease Aging Related Diseases

Dr. Bernhard Juurlink, a Professor of Anatomy & Cell Biology in the College of Medicine at Alfaisal University, gave an informative and stimulating talk on Wednesday 9 December 2009, about the effect of chemicals known as phase 2 protein inducers (P2PIs) in our diet on the aging ..... >>> Read More

KACST Specialist Discusses the Kingdom’s Science & Technology Strategic Plan for Biotechnology

The National Policy for Science and Technology, which was approved by the Council of Ministers in 2002, defined 11 programs for the development and transfer of strategic technologies that are essential for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s future progress. One of these programs ..... >>> Read More

College of Science & General Studies Faculty Member Advancing Islamic Ethics

Dr. Norman K. Swazo, Professor of Philosophy & Biomedical Ethics in the College of Science and General Studies of Alfaisal University, has been invited to serve as co-editor of a special issue on Islamic Ethics of the American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences (AJISS). ..... >>> Read More

SABIC Global Technology & Innovation

Saudi Basic Industries Corporation (SABIC) is the largest and most profitable non-oil company in the Middle East, and one of the world’s 10 largest petrochemical manufacturers. It is a public company based in Riyadh: ..... >>> Read More

College of Science Specialist in Molecular Biology Gives Talk at KACST-Natural Resources & Environment Research Institute on “Transcriptional Factors as Therapeutic Targets”

A seminar series has been initiated in an effort to enhance collaboration between KACST Natural Resources & Environment Research Institute (NRERI) ..... >>> Read More

Alfaisal University Students are the first to participate in Boeing Saudi Arabia Fellowship program

Saad Al Assaf, and Abdullah Al- Ibrahim, two full time second year students at Alfaisal University who have a diverse academic background in engineering, finance and management, were selected by the university to join a three week Boeing Fellowship Program ..... >>> Read More

Mitochondrial Dynamics & Reactive Oxygen Species in Diabetes

Dr. Tianzheng Yu, an Associate Professor in the College of Medicine at Alfaisal University, gave a talk entitled “Mitochondrial Dynamics & Reactive Oxygen Species in Diabetes” as part of the Research Colloquium on Wednesday 28 October 2009.
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College of Business Expert Serves on European Union Research Advisory Board

Alfaisal University College of Business expertise is being sought in the heart of Europe as a new faculty of College of Business academic has been appointed to expert advisory panels for the European Union (EU), FP7 Marie Curie International Fellowship and Initial Training Network.
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Dean’s List Students Honored at Convocation Ceremony

In a continued effort to promote and nurture the environment of academic excellence, Alfaisal University launched its ‘Deans List program’ in 2008 to recognize and acknowledge the outstanding academic achievements of its undergraduate students, at the end of every academic year.
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Alfaisal University Welcomes Students, Faculty, and Staff to its Second Annual Fall Convocation Ceremony

The Alfaisal community of Scholars, Learners and Professionals all came together in yet another historic event to celebrate the Second Annual Fall Convocation Ceremony
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Satellite Technology and Applications

Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Abdullah Al-Majed, the Director of the National Satellite Technology Program at King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) gave a presentation on Satellite Technology and Applications to Alfaisal University faculty members
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Memorandum of Understanding between Alfaisal University and Fraport Saudi Arabia

Dr. Maher Alodan, Vice President for Research & Graduate Studies, Dean of Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Mr. Ralf Schiffer, Chief Executive Officer, Fraport, Saudi Arabia for Airport Management and
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Stem Cell Therapy Program at KFSHRC Hosts Alfaisal Medical Students for Summer Training

Training in medical research laboratories is an essential part in the development of undergraduate students who will eventually become medical doctors. This unique exercise gives the student an appreciation of the day to day routine as well as the rigors of laboratory work.
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Ibn Sina program trainees visit to Alfaisal

Alfaisal University received 16 trainees of ibn sina program,
Ibn Sina program is a medical science program organized and sponsored by King AbdulAziz and his companion foundation for giftedness & creativity in collaboration with KFSH & RC.
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Victory for Med Utd in Final Match for Sheikh Al Amoudi Cup

In recognition of the support and contribution of one of our valued Board Members and Donor, the sport committee of the Medical Student Association, Med-Athletes, planned a series of football tournaments
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Student Summer Research Exchange Program

Dr. Grant N. Pierce the Executive Director of Research at St. Boniface General Hospital as well as Assistant Dean of Research in the Faculty of Medicine and Professor of Physiology and Pharmacy, at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, visited Alfaisal University on Sunday 21 June 2009. The main purpose of the visit was to
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Alfaisal Medical Student Receives Letter of Appreciation from Prominent Medical Physiology Book Author

Guyton and Hall’s textbook of Medical Physiology has been a favorite scientific book for both students and teachers for many years. This famous book is now in its 11th printing. Students in particular enjoy reading it since the figures,
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Beam me up Scotty: Growing crystals and spectroscopic ellipsometry

Dr. Hisham Abad, a Professor of Physics in the College of Science and General Studies at Alfaisal University, gave a stirring presentation on growing crystals and spectroscopic ellipsometry to faculty staff and students on Wednesday
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Maintaining & Developing Our Intellectual Capital for Future Growth

On 20 May 2009 Dr. Mohammed Al-Ansari, the Technology Program Director from the Research & Development Center at Saudi Aramco spoke at Alfaisal University about "Maintaining & Developing Our Intellectual
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Workshop on Student Participation in Research

A research workshop was held for Alfaisal undergraduate students on Wednesday 13 May 2009. The aim of this workshop, which was organized by Dr. Theo Goosen, the Associate Vice President for Research & Graduate Studies at Alfaisal,
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Alfaisal University Medical Student Letter Published in Journal of Clinical Anatomy

AAlfaisal medical student Mr. Ala Al Ras is first author on a peer-reviewed letter to the journal Clinical Anatomy. The letter, written with Dr. Bernhard Juurlink a Professor in the College of Medicine, outlines why the muscle Gastrocnemius
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Prof. Ulaby's Visit to Alfaisal University

Professor Fawwaz T. Ulaby, the founding Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs of the King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), a graduate research university under development along the Red Sea in Saudi Arabia visited the Alfaisal University
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Colloid-Based Separations

Dr. Jim Roach, Professor of Chemistry in the College of Science and General Studies at Alfaisal University, gave a presentation on Colloid-Based Separations on Wednesday 6 May 2009 for Alfaisal faculty, staff and students. He discussed removal of uranium and perchlorate from
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The Role of Incubator in Technology Commercialization

Dr. Abdulaziz Alhargan the Deputy Executive Director of the BADIR Incubation Program at KACST in Riyadh spoke at Alfaisal University on Wednesday 22 April 2009 about The Role of Incubator in Technology Commercialization.
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Sustainable Development and Water Harvesting

Mr. David Eisenberg and Mr. Brad Lancaster visited Alfaisal University on Saturday 18 April 2009 to share their experiences about two important environmental topics: Green buildings: the importance of indigenous building techniques and materials; and Exploitation of domestic wastewater and rain runoff.
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Renal Function Adaptations to Pregnancy

Dr. Ali A. Khraibi, Prof of Physiology in the College of Medicine at Alfaisal University gave a seminar entitled “Renal Function Adaptations to Pregnancy” on Wednesday 8 April 2009 at Alfaisal. Normal pregnancy is characterized by sodium and water conservation and an increase in
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King Faisal International Prize Medicine Lecture by Prof. Ronald Levy

Dr. Ronald Levy the Robert K. and Helen K. Summy Professor at Stanford and Chief of the Division of Oncology in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, School of Medicine gave a seminar entitled “Using the Immune System to Treat Lymphoma” at the King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre (KFSHRC) in Riyadh on Monday 30 March 2009.
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King Faisal International Prize Science Lecture by Prof. Sir Richard H. Friend

Professor Sir Richard H. Friend the Cavendish Professor of Physics at the University of Cambridge gave a seminar entitled "The Science and Technology of Plastic Electronics" at KACST on Sunday 29 March 2009. The seminar was sponsored by Alfaisal University.
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King Faisal International Prize Science Lecture by Prof. Rashid A. Sunyaev

Professor Rashid A. Sunyaev the Director of the Max-Plank Institute of Astrophysics and Chief Scientist of the Space Research Institute, Russian Academy of Sciences, gave a seminar entitled "Clusters of Galaxies, Cosmic Microwave Background Radiation and Cosmology" .
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Romanticism, the Familiar Essay, and the Rise of Consumerism

Dr. Simon Hull, Assistant Professor of English Literature in the College of Science & General Studies at Alfaisal University, gave a seminar on “Romanticism, the Familiar Essay, and the Rise of Consumerism” on Wednesday 25 March 2009 at Alfaisal.
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HRH Prince Faisal bin Saud bin Abdullah Alfaisal Al Saud and Dr. Amir Dhia Visit Alfaisal University

Alfaisal University welcomed the visits of HRH Prince Faisal bin Saud bin Abdullah Alfaisal Al Saud, Chairman & Deputy CEO of Saudi Investment Group & Marketing and Dr. Amir Dhia, Information Age & Diplomacy Specialist and Professor at University of Paris,
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SABIC Polymer Research Chair

Dr. Rabeh H. Elleithy, Professor and SABIC Polymer Research Chair (SPRC) at King Saud University, presented a talk entitled “SPRC@KSA; Your Partner in Polymers Innovation and Education” on Wednesday 11 March 2009 at Alfaisal University. The presentation outlined the historical
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Alfaisal Research Colloquium - The Debt to History in Byron's Don Juan

Dr. Robert D. McColl, Assistant Professor of English Literature at Alfaisal University, presented a talk entitled “Kept Words: The Debt to History in Byron's Don Juan”. His discussion dealt with the
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HH Prince Bandar Al Saud Announces the Creation of Prestigious Michael E. Porter Chair in International Competitiveness in the College of Business

World renowned professor Michael E. Porter at Harvard Business School, on Tuesday 27th January delivered a special presentation at the late King Faisal’s Palace at an event where HH Prince Bandar Al Saud was pleased to announce the creation of the prestigious Michael E. Porter Chair in International Competitiveness in the College of Business.
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HRH Khaled Alfaisal Addresses Prominent Business Leaders in Jeddah

In yet another effort to continually build relationships with business communities, HRH Khaled Alfaisal Chairman of Board of Trustees of Alfaisal University addressed prominent business men and women in Jeddah, Chamber for Commerce and Industry.
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