| Program | Relevance to Discovering and Nurturing Student Talents |
|---|---|
| Talents 8 Competition | Discovering students' diverse talents through competition across eight main areas: presenting, poetry, vocal performance, acting, drawing, photography, digital design, and video editing. |
| Student Scientific Forum | Showcasing students' talents in scientific and creative fields such as research, innovation, entrepreneurial projects, and filmmaking. |
| Technical Talents Competition | Fostering technical innovation and creativity, supporting students' technical talents, and encouraging active participation in hackathons and local/international tech challenges, while providing a platform to highlight their contributions and achievements. |
| Mentorship Program | Providing intensive, personalized support to gifted students by pairing them with expert university professors in key scientific disciplines. The program offers academic and professional guidance, support, and mentoring to help students develop advanced skills in research, academic writing, advanced research techniques, and self-directed learning. |
| Local and International Student Scientific Participations | Empowering talented students across various scientific fields to compete in local and global competitions and forums to showcase their talents and strengthen their academic and practical skills. (Includes: DUVAT Conference, EDIC Conference, Health Innovation Hackathon, Geneva Exhibition, World Defense Exhibition, Toxicology Knights Cup.) |
| Engineering Design Competition (in collaboration with the College of Engineering) | Discovering and enhancing students' talents in creative and innovative engineering design through student teams competing to design wooden bridges that excel in load-bearing strength, rigidity, and aesthetic design. |
| University Rovers' Participation in the World Jamboree On The Air / On The Internet (JOTA-JOTI) | Discovering students' talents and enhancing their knowledge in the fields of antennas and wireless communications. |
| Scouting Skills Program | Discovering and enhancing students' creative talents in the art of pioneering scouting activities. |
| First Sports Olympiad | Discovering students' athletic talents across various sports and nurturing outstanding individuals by incorporating them into university teams and participating in Saudi University Sports Federation competitions. |
| "Fundamentals of Horseback Riding and Horse Care" Training Program | Discovering and developing students' equestrian talents through training and connecting them with accredited training centers. |
| Program | Relevance to Preparing Students for the Job Market |
|---|---|
| Ideal Student Competition | Passing a personal interview is one of the competition's requirements, helping students learn the personal qualities expected by employers, proper ways to answer questions, and how to highlight their strengths. |
| Attendance at the Human Capability Initiative Conference – "Preparing for the Future" | Students attend panel discussions led by thought leaders and experts from 50 countries to learn about best practices and global success stories aimed at developing the future of human capabilities. |
| Student Scientific Forum | Contributes to preparing students for the job market by fostering a culture of creativity and innovation and developing presentation, public speaking, and active discussion skills with specialists. |
| Visit to the World Defense Exhibition | Gives students in engineering and scientific disciplines the opportunity to explore the latest innovations in defense and military industries, while also enhancing their employment prospects through direct engagement with representatives of participating organizations. |
| "Influence Skills and Social Intelligence" Lecture | Equipping students with the ability to navigate professionally challenging social situations, understand persuasion techniques, and plan effectively to achieve personal goals. |
| "Academic Burnout Among University Students" Course | Understanding academic burnout — its definition, causes, symptoms, and prevention strategies. |
| "Emotional Release for Your Mental Health" Workshop | Contributing to the promotion of mental health and reducing the intensity of stress during university studies and after entering the workforce. |
| "Self-Compassion and Its Role in Enhancing Mental Health" Lecture | Learning how to accept oneself without harsh self-judgment, maintain emotional balance, develop a sense of shared humanity, and move away from perfectionism. |
| "Emotion Management and Anger Control" Workshop | Introducing the concept of emotions, identifying early signs of anger, developing self-calming skills, and learning effective problem-solving techniques. |
| "Coping with Psychological Hardship" Lecture | Exploring cognitive and behavioral strategies for dealing with life events, including transitional awareness, thought focusing, and cognitive reappraisal. |
| Academic Stress Management Forum | Psychologically preparing students and helping them identify and overcome obstacles while finding solutions that contribute to their success. |
