المملكة: King Abdulaziz University changes the name of “Earth Sciences” to “College of Mining”
Adopted King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah The academic structure of the College of Mining, changing its previous name “College of Earth Sciences,” to include two scientific departments. The step is to qualify Specialized national competencies and support the current and future needs of the mining sector in the Kingdom.
The new accreditation included amending the name of the college, with the restructuring of its scientific departments to consist of the Departments of Earth Sciences, Geophysics, and Mining Engineering. This measure aims to invest in the university’s accumulated academic expertise and enhance its integration with engineering specializations related to the field.
This step comes as an extension of the cooperation agreement previously signed between the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources and King Abdulaziz University to establish the college.
Labor Market Needs
The partnership falls within the framework of enhancing integration between the academic sector and the industrial system, to develop programs related to the needs of Labor market.
The academic restructuring represents an important progress in completing the stages of establishing the college and embodying the bilateral partnership between the two parties. This initiative contributes to the development of a specialized educational and research system capable of preparing competencies that keep pace with the rapid development in the sector.
Effective Partnerships
The university, through its new college, looks forward to developing specific programs and specializations, and building effective partnerships with relevant authorities. This trend works to develop human capital and support the contribution of higher education institutions to promising national sectors.
The College of Mining seeks to advance research and innovation, while strengthening national capabilities in the fields of geophysics and mining engineering. This trend supports the Kingdom’s goals aimed at developing the mining sector and activating its role in diversifying the sources of the national economy.
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