Overview

The Arts and Culture Unit is a cornerstone that enriches campus life and enhances the experience of students and faculty members by organizing diverse cultural and artistic events. The unit aims to create a stimulating and creative educational environment, revive local and regional cultural heritage, open avenues for global cultural exchange, and encourage creativity and innovation in various artistic fields. It also seeks to integrate the arts into the educational process to develop students’ critical thinking skills, aesthetic sense, and cultural awareness.

The unit organizes art exhibitions, workshops, lectures, festivals, and volunteer activities that promote community participation and cultural interaction among all members of the university and the local community. Additionally, the unit plays a vital role in supporting student artistic talents by providing a platform to showcase their work and creativity.

Definition
The Arts and Culture Unit is responsible for organizing and managing artistic and cultural activities within the university, with the goal of promoting cultural and artistic values and fostering creativity among students and staff.

Vision
To be a beacon of cultural and artistic creativity at the university, serving as a hub for ideas and innovations that enrich both the academic and local community.

Mission
To empower students and faculty members to express their artistic and cultural talents, and to organize educational and recreational events that enhance cultural awareness and strengthen institutional belonging.

Objectives

  • Support and encourage artistic and cultural talents among students and staff.

  • Organize distinguished and continuous cultural and artistic events.

  • Enhance cultural and historical awareness within the university community.

  • Build cultural partnerships with local and regional community institutions.

  • Provide a stimulating environment for artistic creativity and innovation.

Core Values
Creativity, Belonging, Diversity, Inclusivity, Respect, Collaboration.

Strategy
Focus on organizing innovative and diverse activities that attract different segments of the university community, support young artists, build a network of cooperation with local and international cultural and artistic institutions, and utilize modern technologies to present arts and culture.

Tasks and Responsibilities

Description Task
Coordinating with colleges and institutes to organize periodic exhibitions and workshops aimed at developing critical skills. Organizing cultural exhibitions and workshops.
Planning and implementing cultural activities and events aimed at enhancing social interaction. Preparing cultural and artistic activities and events.
Providing opportunities for students to showcase their talents, with academic and training support. Supporting student talents.
Building relationships with cultural centers and associations to organize exhibitions and exchange experiences. Coordination with external cultural entities.
Issuing newsletters and cultural publications, and delivering awareness lectures and seminars. Issuing cultural publications and organizing internal cultural events.
Equipping designated places such as art studios and permanent exhibition halls. Providing venues equipped for artistic creativity.

Team Members

Name Position Main Tasks
Mr. Raed Sami Unit Director Leading the unit, setting plans, and coordinating with academic and administrative entities.
Mr. Majed Hassan Activities Coordinator Organizing and managing cultural and artistic activities, and communicating with participants.
Ms. Huda Khalil Talent Support Officer Discovering and nurturing student talents, organizing workshops, and training courses.
Mr. Yousef Ahmed External Relations Officer Building partnerships with community institutions and cultural organizations.
Ms. Laila Ibrahim Designer & Visual Coordinator Supporting the design of artistic and visual works, and supervising exhibitions.