Joint Master's Program in Environmental Management and Sustainability

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Research-Center-for-Environment-and-Development/Community-Engagement/Joint-Master-s-Program-in-Environmental-Management-and-Sustainability

The Faculty of Science and Research Center for Environment and Development-Bau Bekaa has received, on October 24th, 2019 the approval of the “Base-Building Projects for Training in the South” of the Institute of Research for Development (IRD), France to co-fund the project “International Post Graduate Studies in Environmental Management and Sustainability for Mediterranean Countries” (ENVIPRO-Med). This project is designed to develop a Joint Postgraduate Master's program between the Faculty of Science, Department of Biological Sciences at BAU and the Master “Ingénierie en Écologie et Gestion de la Biodiversité” (IEGB) of Montpellier University, France with partnership of the Environmental Observatory O-Life, Ministry of Environment of Lebanon and ECO-MED, France. It aims at improving environmental education and capacities of Lebanon and the region to address the severity and complexity of current environmental challenges. It focuses on overarching issues such as environmental sustainability, interdisciplinary aspects of ecosystem services and risk/benefit assessment with the integration of experiential learning opportunities. The project highly emphasizes cooperation with industry and employers, local authorities and both governmental and non-governmental institutions and organizations to enhance innovation potential and employability of graduates. It also addresses issues of transboundary concern in the Mediterranean Basin and build regional cooperation between Lebanon and France. The intended postgraduate program will be majorly new while benefiting of some existing graduate courses offered by MSc program in Environmental Science of the Faculty of Science and other courses of different departments at BAU. It will be composed of 3 phases: I) Knowledge sharing between partners and exchange of teaching and research practises and institutionalization strategies at the IEGB of Montpellier University and Faculty of Science of BAU; II) Curriculum development and capacity building of Lebanese team involved delivering the intended program through a systematic multi-disciplinary approach; III) Launching of the program at BAU after finalizing all needed administrative and institutional approvals.

The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Built Environment's "Sustainability Day" on March 6th packed a powerful punch

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment/Event/The-Faculty-of-Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment-s-Sustainability-Day-on-March-6th-packed-a-powerful-punch

The Faculty of Architecture, Design and Built Environment's "Sustainability Day" on March 6th packed a powerful punch. From Dr. Mona Salem's intro to UN SDGs, along with practical methods for integrating them into projects using RIBA standards, followed by Dr. Samer Al Sayary's dive into sustainable housing. Mr. Abu Shaqra tackled green building fire safety, and Dr. Maged Youssef capped off the lectures with insights into Lord Norman Foster's sustainable strategies. The day didn't end there – an interactive discussion, a student vision board for a sustainable city, and workshops on zero-energy houses (led by Dr. Al Sayary) and eco-friendly location selection (led by Dr. Mona Salem) provided hands-on learning. Professor Dr. Abdel Salam's closing message sent students off with a powerful call to action: build a balanced and sustainable future.

2nd International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures (ICASF 2024)_Abu Dhabi University

https://www.bau.edu.lb/International-Relations/Announcement/2nd-International-Conference-on-Advancing-Sustainable-Futures-ICASF-2024-Abu-Dhabi-University

Abu Dhabi University is pleased to organize

2nd International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures

(ICASF 2024)

11th – 12th December 2024

Abu Dhabi, UAE

https://www.adu.ac.ae/adu-icasf

Physical and Virtual Presentations

Building upon the success of the 1st International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures (ICASF 2023) held last December which welcomed 400 participants from over 70 countries, 220 research paper presentations, and also associated with 8 Q1 & Q2 Scopus journal publications and 3 Springer Book series for the conference proceedings. We are extending a cordial invitation to the 2nd International Conference on Advancing Sustainable Futures (ICASF 2024), organized by Abu Dhabi University, which will take place in Abu Dhabi on December 11th and 12th, under the theme of "Innovation and Digital Transformation for Sustainable Futures."

This conference aims to bring together leading researchers, scholars, industry experts, and policymakers from around the world to engage in presenting research papers, meaningful discussions and share their insights on pressing sustainability and AI challenges and future-oriented solutions.

In the link above, you will find the Call for Papers document, which provides comprehensive details regarding the conference theme, tracks, panel discussion sessions, and highly-ranked journal publication opportunities. We strongly encourage you to consider submitting a paper or abstract for presentation at this esteemed event.

ICASF 2024 offers an exciting opportunity for your research to be considered for publication in esteemed journals and book series. The conference organizing committee has secured association with several prestigious Q1 and Q2 Scopus-indexed journals and Springer book series to provide special issues and expedited review processes for selected papers. Such as –

Springer Book Series:

Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation (Scopus – Indexed)

Sustainable Civil Infrastructures (Scopus – Indexed)

IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Landscape Planning & Natural Resources Management

Scopus Indexed Journals:

A Special issue for the Science, Health, and Engineering Sustainability theme areas of the journal: Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) - Journal Environmental Geotechnics (Q2)

A Special issue in Nutrition and Health international peer-reviewed journal (Q2)

A Special Issue in Development and Sustainability in Economics and Finance

A Special Issue in Sustainable Futures Journal (Q1)

A Special Issue in Research in International Business and Finance Journal (Q1)

A Special Issue in Sustainable Lifestyle, Nutrition, and Public Health Journal - Frontiers in Nutrition (Q1)

Sustainable Production and Consumption Journal (Q1)

Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal (Q1)

A Special issue on Innovative Approaches in Toxics Research: Paving the Way for Sustainable Futures in an indexed WOS Journal (Q1)

A Special issue on Digital Innovations in Water Management: Navigating Towards Sustainable Futures in an indexed WOS Journal (Q2)

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management (Q1)

Digital (MDPI) (Q2)

A Special issue in the International Journal of Construction Management for the track Sustainable Project Management: Leveraging AI and Disruptive Technologies (Q1)

SN Computer Science (Springer), Section on Digital Ecosystems (Q2)

Key Dates -

Abstract or Short Paper submission: 15 July 2024

Decision about Abstracts Acceptance: 31 July 2024

Full Papers submission: 15 September 2024

Decisions about Papers acceptance: 1 October 2024

Conference: 11 - 12 December 2024

Conference registration deadline: 15 October 2024

Submission details and guidelines can be found on the conference website: https://www.adu.ac.ae/adu-icasf

REGISTRATION AND FEES

Conference registration date: 15 October 2024

Full registration fee: US $450

Other categories and payment methods are available under Registration Type: https://www.adu.ac.ae/adu-icasf

The registration fee for Abu Dhabi University Global Engagement Program (GEP) members is US $350.

To complete the registration form please click here https://eforms.adu.ac.ae/aduforms/icasf/

 In recognition of your engagement and commitment, we are pleased to offer a 20% waiver on the conference registration fees to our honorable Global Engagement Program (GEP) members. We believe that your active participation in this conference will greatly enrich the event and contribute to its overall success.

ENQUIRIES

Email contact: ICASF2024@adu.ac.ae | Conference website: https://www.adu.ac.ae/adu-icasf

BAU signs a collaboration agreement with the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS)

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/Event/BAU-signs-a-collaboration-agreement-with-the-National-Council-for-Scientific-Research-CNRS

Beirut Arab University (BAU), represented by its president Prof. Amr Galal El-Adawi, signed a collaboration agreement with the National Council for Scientific Research (CNRS) represented by the Council’s Secretary General, Dr. Moeen Hamza in BAU’s Beirut campus in the presence of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research, Prof. Hania Nakkash.

The collaboration aims at providing funding opportunities for BAU researchers where the University will provide financial support to the research projects equivalent to the amount provided by the Council, thus doubling the total amount of financial assistance allocated to accepted research projects. This agreement is in the context of BAU’s effort to endorse research activity by allowing more funding options for BAU researchers and also allowing for the alignment of the CNRS research priorities with BAU research themes.

Erasmus+ ELEGANT Project at BAU

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Erasmusplus-ELEGANT-Project-at-BAU

Beirut Arab University hosted a national exploitation seminar at Debbieh campus within the framework of the Erasmus+ CBHE ELEGANT Project “Enhancing Teaching, Learning and Graduate Employability through University-Enterprise Cooperation” on March 7th, 2023. The seminar covered the dissemination of the project’s achievements and celebrated the launching of Innovation HUB, which is directly related to the ELEGANT project.

The opening speeches were given by: President of Beirut Arab University, Prof. Amr Galal El-Adawi, the Project Coordinator, Prof. Nebojsa Stojcic from University of Dubrovnik (UNIDU), Dean of Student Affairs at BAU, Prof. Sobhi Abou Chahine, Coordinator of ELEGANT project at BAU, Prof. Aref Al Soufi, Project Officer Erasmus+ (Adult Education) at European Commission, Mrs. Orla Colclough, and Director General of Higher Education in Lebanon, Dr. Mazen Al Khatib.

Prof. Amr Galal El-Adawi welcomed the participants, stating that BAU’s relevant strategic objectives are aligned with the objectives of this project, especially for Innovation Hub, which was established in 2019 to achieve the sustainable development goals concerning the SDG9 industry, innovation, and infrastructure where BAU is responsible for the cluster of this goal in accordance with the International Association of Universities (IAU) initiative.

The seminar included discussions on all the topics presented to reach the project’s desired goals, which aim to enhance university enterprise cooperation in Lebanon in order to improve the teaching and learning experience of students and enhance the employability of graduates.

BAU Organized a Collaborative Meeting for the Occasion of the International Youth Day

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-Organized-a-Collaborative-Meeting-for-the-Occasion-of-the-International-Youth-Day

For the occasion of the International Youth Day, Beirut Arab University hosted a Youth Meeting with the UN Assistant Secretary-General, Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator Najat Rochdi with representatives from UNESCO, UNFPA and UNODC.

The meeting included presentations of the Youth innovative initiatives in responding to the explosion of Port Beirut on the 4th of August 2020. It also included presentations and discussions from the Faculty of Architecture, Design and Built Environment at Beirut Arab University, which aimed to develop children’s emotional attachment to the territory of Beirut Blast through activating their participation in the construction of cognitive maps strategically designed in a game environment under the supervision of the Faculty Dean, Professor Ibtihal Y. El-Bastawissi. Moreover, the Youth Against Corruption (YAC) initiative “Empowering youth against corruption” also presented their activities aiming to strengthen youth capacity in creating innovative anti-corruption projects.

9th AFED Annual Conference

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/Event/9th-AFED-AnnualConference

The students from the Faculties of Engineering, Pharmacy, Law and Political Science, and Science at Beirut Arab University attended the 9th Annual AFED Conference of the title of “Sustainable Development in a Changing Arab Climate”. The conference was attended by influential people from around the world to discuss the upcoming Sustainable Development Goals. The university students, named Future Environmental Leaders Forum, participated in multiple sessions, presented by AFED authors and international figures, on how to face the current challenges standing in the way of SDG. The 2-day conference ended with the students writing and presenting their own statements on how to achieve these goals despite all the obstacles in the Arab World.

Lecture entitled Sustainable Healthy Dietary Patterns as part of SDGs Courses

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Lecture-entitled-Sustainable-Healthy-Dietary-Patterns-as-part-of-SDGs-Courses

The Faculty of Health Sciences at Beirut Arab University presented by Dr. Leila Itani, Assistant Professor at the Nutrition & Dietetics Department delivered a lecture on the 8th of April 2022 entitled "Sustainable Healthy Dietary Patterns". This participation was part of 8 modules offered through the educational activities of the series of SDGs Courses organized by the university of Pavia /Italy for Spring 2021-2022. The course aimed to provide knowledge on nutrition, lifestyle, and wellbeing, emphasizing a sustainable diet. In this respect, Dr. Itani presented in her talk the role of the food system and unhealthy dietary patterns in disrupting the resilience of the earth’s biophysical limits and transgressing their safe operating space contributing to climate change and loss of ecological resources. Through the lecture, the definition and composition of the recently proposed healthy sustainable diet and evidence on its role in maintaining food system activities within the safe operating space of biophysical planetary boundaries was presented. This diet is said to contribute to two global agendas for the food system namely the twelfth SDG by ensuring “responsible consumption” and “Paris agreement” to reduce climate change while ensuring a lower diet cost. Ultimately projection on the planetary healthy diet is shown to conserve people’s health and averting death and sustaining ecological resources, eventually ensuring achievement of the three dimensions of sustainable development: social, economic and environmental dimensions.

Transformation through Critical Thinking in Education & Scientific Research, A Speech Presented by BAU President at MENA Innovation 2019

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/Transformation-through-Critical-Thinking-in-Education-and-Scientific-Research-A-Speech-Presented-by-BAU-President-at-MENA-Innovation-2019

The President of Beirut Arab University Professor Amr Galal El Adawi participated as a Speaker at the MENA Innovation 2019 that was held at Muscat-Oman.

His speech was delivered through a panel discussion under the title of

“Transformation through Critical Thinking in Education & Scientific Research”.

Prof. El Adawi focused in his speech the importance of creativity and critical thinking as they are the core elements in developing the student’s skills in education. Creativity is the key to success not only for students but also for the community at large. At BAU, the following approaches are applied to facilitate students’ creativity: Real-life scenarios, independent learning, Problem-solving activities, Problem-based learning and Debates. The employment of creativity and critical thinking in the teaching-learning process allows the implementation of a research culture throughout the undergraduate study period. Furthermore, establishing Junior Research Teams in all BAU disciplines facilitates the instilling of research skills in our students. The Junior Research Teams activities allow students to conduct experimental research, write, review articles, publish in international journals and participate in conferences by submitting either oral presentations or posters. BAU President stated that the Community engagement enriches critical thinking and research, and BAU always emphasizes on community problems through its researchers whether through academic staff or junior graduate students or junior researchers addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) which effect every part of the community to invent strong ties between them. He mentioned that BAU assesses the current state of regional scientific corporation among MENA Countries through collaboration based on international educational projects such as the TEMPES and ERASMUS projects that were founded to serve the scientific research in order to attract funds and expanding scientific collaboration relevant to different disciplines in research. However, BAU is committed to providing high quality education, conducting high quality research and offering high quality community service. The academic staff member’s effort is distributed among education, research and community service taking into consideration the balance between scientific research, the educational process and community service.

The 8th NGO Fair

https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=878932834269437&id=100064581856339&mibextid=oFDknk&rdid=9n1vLglLztWjEHrS

BAU Ranked First in Lebanon on Quality Education in THE Impact Rankings 2022

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-Ranked-First-in-Lebanon-on-Quality-Education-in-THE-Impact-Rankings-2022

The fourth edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Ranking in 2022 was issued. This year’s assessment included 1406 Universities from 106 countries/ regions. This is the first year Beirut Arab University participates in the THE Impact Ranking which assesses Universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). BAU ranked third in Lebanon, a total of six Universities in Lebanon made it to the THE Impact Rankings list this year. BAU’s top scoring SDGs were SDG 4 “Quality Education”, SDG 3 “Good Health and Wellbeing”, SDG 5 “Gender Equality” and SDG 17 “Partnership for the Goals”, with BAU having the highest score in Lebanon on Quality Education with a score of 73.3 and ranking 100th worldwide. BAU also held the second highest score in Lebanon on both SDG 3 & SDG 5. BAU embraces the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within its strategy and had also aligned its research themes with these SDGs to guide BAU’s research production and enhance BAU’s visibility, collaboration, opportunities and partnerships. BAU is hence proud to be a top scorer on quality education as it is our aim to provide inclusive quality education and empower our community with education, knowledge, and lifelong learning opportunities. This is just the beginning!

Participation in the regional meeting on the role of Arab universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Architecture-Design-and-Built-Environment/News/Participation-in-the-regional-meeting-on-the-role-of-Arab-universities-in-achieving-the-SustainableDevelopmentGoals

Prof. Dr. Ibtihal Youssef El-Bastawissi represented Beirut Arab University at “the regional meeting on the role of Arab universities in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals” workshop, which was held under the patronage of Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the Arab Republic of Egypt, Dr. Khalid Abdul Ghaffar. The workshop was attended by a large number of Arab universities from Egypt, Mauritania, Sudan, Oman, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine, as well as representatives of UNESCO regional offices in Egypt and Beirut. Prof. Ibtihal El-Bastawissi presented the projects and activities carried out by Beirut Arab University in supporting the 17 sustainable development goals SDGs set by the United Nations focusing on Goal 9 since BAU was selected last year to represent and lead SDG 9 (industry, innovation and infrastructure) in the International Association of Universities (IAU) HESD (Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development) Cluster. Prof. El-Bastawissi also stressed within its presentation on how BAU community based projects, initiatives and research activities have been mapped to Goal 9 targets including supporting Sustainable and resilient infrastructure, promoting inclusive industrialization and enhancing scientific research. The Dean ended up by highlighting on the new initiatives undertaken by Beirut Arab University to achieve the sustainable development goals as proposed in its strategy [8].

BAU participated in the “Sustainable and Inclusive Internationalization: Reimagining Approaches in Higher Education in an Era of Global Uncertainties” Virtual Conference

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-participated-in-the-Sustainable-and-Inclusive-Internationalization-Reimagining-Approaches-in-Higher-Education-in-an-Era-of-Global-Uncertainties-Virtual-Conference

Beirut Arab University, represented by Prof. Ibtihal Y. El-Bastawissi (Dean, Faculty of Architecture – Design & Built Environment) and Siam University, represented by Prof. Pornchai Mongkhonvanit (President of Siam University) have been invited by the IAU (International Association of Universities) to share their experience in engaging with the Cluster and sustainability in the Networking Session in the York Virtual Conference on Sustainable and Inclusive Internationalization. The conference was organized by York University – Canada, in partnership with the IAU, Okayama University – Japan, and Canadian Commission for Unesco. The conference took place on 20-22 January 2021, while the Networking Session that has been hosted by the IAU was on 21 January 2021. In her presentation, Prof. El-Bastawissi focused on achieving the SDG goals generally and SDG9 particularly through education, research, conferences, new labs, innovation and community-based projects as well as wide-spreading BAU Journals, and developing partnerships with other universities. Following this successful intervention in the conference, IAU represented by Hilligje van't Land, the Secretary General, welcomed BAU and Siam Universities to share concrete examples of community engagement focusing on social impact to be presented by IAU during the University World News Webinar entitled “Building Social Impact and Civic Engagement on 27 January 2021. Prof. El-Bastawissi shared with the IAU seven examples on BAU Community Engagement and on the university’s role in promoting sustainable urban development.

BAU Participates at the IAU Global Higher Education Cluster to address Agenda 2030

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Public-Relations/News/BAU-Participates-at-the-IAU-Global-Higher-Education-Cluster-to-address-Agenda2030

The International Association of Universities IAU has launched a Global Cluster on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HSED) to advocate for the Key Role that higher education institutions play in achieving agenda 2030. The global endeavour directly engages universities in addressing all 17 sustainable development goals SDGs. Beirut Arab University was selected to represent and lead SDG 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure that aims mainly to promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, enhance scientific research, and support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all. The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Design & Built Environment Professor Ibtihal El- Bastawissi is the BAU Institutional Coordinator at the IAU Global Higher Education Cluster. The IAU HESD Cluster consists of 16 lead universities, one for each SDG; IAU leads the work on SDG 17 on global partnerships. The lead universities, which are based in all world regions, will work with ‘satellite’ universities to advance a particular SDG, all the while ensuring synergies among all goals.

Ukraine Ambassador to Lebanon Visits BAU

https://www.bau.edu.lb/Engineering/PressRelease-Paris-Workshop

The International Association of Universities IAU has launched a Global Cluster on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HSED) to advocate for the Key Role that higher education institutions play in achieving agenda 2030. The global endeavour directly engages universities in addressing all 17 sustainable development goals SDGs. Beirut Arab University was selected to represent and lead SDG 9 Industry, innovation and infrastructure that aims mainly to promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, enhance scientific research, and support economic development and human well-being, with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all. The Dean of the Faculty of Architecture, Design & Built Environment Professor Ibtihal El- Bastawissi is the BAU Institutional Coordinator at the IAU Global Higher Education Cluster. The IAU HESD Cluster consists of 16 lead universities, one for each SDG; IAU leads the work on SDG 17 on global partnerships. The lead universities, which are based in all world regions, will work with ‘satellite’ universities to advance a particular SDG, all the while ensuring synergies among all goals.