KAUST Virtual Young Training Academy  
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Enrichment

 

 

A rich suite of offerings to supplement our academic instruction and promote holistic development and expanded horizons. Through diverse and exciting webinars, science cafes, and lectures by distinguished speakers from a range of industries and disciplines (including KAUST Saudi alumni), students’ eyes are opened to the broad world of science and innovation and their place in it. They learn about the possibilities in various fields and the theoretical directions and real-world potential of science today and tomorrow. Growing a well-rounded student takes priority through trainings, workshops and seminars, with further comprehensive opportunities to grow in the following ways:   

 

  • Thinking: Basic concepts from statistics, probability, scientific methodology, cognitive psychology and cost-benefit theory.

    • Learning: Introduction to valuable learning techniques used by experts in art, music, literature, math, science, sports, and many other disciplines.

    • Innovating: Using science to transform. Training on design, application and creativity in a modern virtual lab context, focusing on new and alternative fields and methods that drive 21st century innovations.

    • Communicating: Speaking and presentation courses designed to help students convey complex ideas vividly and accessibly.

    • Living: Challenges designed to increase happiness and build more productive habits.

    • Preparing: Discussions with Saudi and international experts in university admissions with a focus on building your college application and profile, competing and excelling at a global level, and building academic success now to prepare students for the future.