SDG 15 RESEARCH
Estimation of solar radiation of clear sky using non- linear methods case study: Fuerteventura (Spain)
The knowledge of irradiation in a geographical area is very important for multiple areas for the development of the area. Current calculation systems are based on statistical models of measurements of ground stations, or by external radiation calculations by satellite models. In this paper we show another method of calculation, [...]
Relative Growth and Heterochely in the Blue Swimmer Crab Portunus pelagicus (Linnaeus 1758) from the Kingdom of Bahrain
Portunus pelagicus were obtained from a shallow coastal area in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Arabian Gulf (26 14 909 N and 50 297 121 E) during the years 2004 and 2005 using local fish trap on sandy mud or sand substrates. Different body measurements were carried out including fresh body [...]
The syntactic signature of starbucks’ locations Towards a machine-learning approach to location decision-making
The space syntax Theory of Natural Movement postulates that everything else being equal, land use selects their location based on the asymmetry of accessibility created by the configuration of the street network. In this article, I test the hypothesis whether configurational (syntactic) properties of an urban street network are relevant [...]
SDG 15 BLOGS
801, 2020
University of Bahrain ranks among top 100 Universities in Four SDGs of Times Higher Education Impact Ranking 2020
The University of Bahrain (UOB) is ranked in the top 201-300 universities in the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings 2020 among more than 800 institutions around the world. The Times Higher Education Impact Rankings assess the universities activities and performance in relation to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The [...]
801, 2020
University of Bahrain Environment and Sustainable Development PhD Program
The University of Bahrain’s PhD program in Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD) focuses on environmental sustainability, with an emphasis on the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. The program equips students with the knowledge and perspectives needed to answer important questions about diverse environmental problems. Nearly all colleges at the University of [...]
801, 2020
University of Bahrain Environment and Sustainable Development M.Sc. Programs
The University of Bahrain and the Prince’s Foundation (UK) jointly offer a Master’s program in Environment and Sustainable Development (ESD). The Prince’s Foundation is one of the international establishments specialized in design, planning and urban development that contributes to postgraduate studies in sustainable urbanism in partnership with universities in the [...]
SDG 15 Events
Eskan Bank Award for Creative Engineering “Vertical Eco – Living”
Eskan Bank Award for Creative Engineering (Vertical Eco – Living) Seventh Edition 2019 / 2020
Conversation on Hawar: Preservation and Development
The university participated in the week of Hawar Islands. These islands are RAMSAR site of international importance. They also nationally designated as protected areas. The university provided studies that can contribute to the conservation of the land and marine ecosystems of these islands. This include measure to identify and protect [...]
Protect our Environment from Plastics
The University of Bahrain participated in the National Environment Day of Bahrain. The public forum aimed to spread awareness related to the impacts of plastics on land and marine ecosystems. The study provided an account of the public opinions toward public littering both on land and coastal areas in Bahrain. [...]