SDG 2 RESEARCH
Ergonomic Practices in Africa: Date Palm Agriculture in Algeria as an Example
For more than fifty years, early ergonomists such as [1–4] called for the application of ergonomics in developing countries to expand its application rather than its confinement to developed countries. Indeed, ergonomists from developing countries applied ergonomics to many traditional workplaces, machines, and jobs in the field of what was [...]
Ergonomic practices in Africa: Date palm work in Algeria as an example
Despite the call for the application of ergonomics in developing countries, the African share of ergonomic studies is modest. Date palm farming is considered one of the most important economic resources in hot and dry areas. In African countries, including Algeria, there exist millions of date palms. Date palm work [...]
Exploring ICT-enabled sustainability innovations development: A conceptual study
There have been global concerns with the sustainability of our planet for future generations. Organizations have been paying attention to harness the potential of information and communication technology (ICT) to support the development of innovations that can address global sustainability issues. However, currently little is known about how organizations can [...]
SDG 2 BLOGS
801, 2020
Joint MSc in Supply chain Program includes various courses that tackle food insecurity and waste
In a collaboration between the University of Bahrain and NEOMA university, France, an initiative for a joint MSc in Supply chain Program was made. This program has various courses that cover topics that tackle food insecurity and waste. The course covers the use of ICT throughout the supply chain, i.e, [...]
801, 2020
Reducing Household Food Insecurity through Free food vouchers and discounts for students.
As part of The University of Bahrain’s commitment to accessible and equal opportunities to quality education, food insecurity should not be a barrier. It has established a program and has an agreement with 32 restaurants to offer students and affiliates heavy discounts on food and other items. This in turn [...]
801, 2020
Creating Sustainable Supply Chains using Information and Communication Technologies
The university has awarded a grant for a joint research project entitled “Creating Sustainable Supply Chains using Information and Communication Technologies.” This four-year project will have a joint team of research, namely, Dr. Mazen Ali, UOB; Prof. Sherah Kurnia, University of Melbourne; Dr. Ramayah Thurasamy, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and [...]
SDG 2 Events
Participation in the Bahrain International Garden Show 2018 and 2019
Since the launch of the Bahrain International Garden Show (BIGS) in 2004, the University of Bahrain has been a regular participant in this annual event as a means to contribute to achieving the university’s mission of interacting with the local community and sharing scientific knowledge and awareness in agriculture. So [...]
The Healthy Food and Safety week: UoB and Al-Raja School
To spread healthy food awareness among community especially school kids The University of Bahrain has joined the first year of healthy food and safety week activity with the collaboration of ministry of health and al Raja School and social development. This revealed the direct input of UoB in national strategy [...]
The Healthy food and Safety week UOB and AMA international School
To involve students in international collaborative research, to expose scientific efforts to community The University of Bahrain has joined the first year of healthy food and safety week activity with the collaboration of ministry of health and al AMA international School and social development. This revealed the direct input of [...]