SDG 3 RESEARCH
Toxicity effect of graphene oxide on growth and photosynthetic pigment of the marine alga Picochlorum sp. during different growth stages
Graphene oxide (GO), a recently discovered material, has been investigated for many applications in various fields. Thus, an immense awareness should be paid on the potential effects of the material on the environment as huge quantities of GO may get to the environment. Aquatic organisms, marine algae as an example, [...]
In silico CD4+, CD8+ T-cell and B-cell immunity associated immunogenic epitope prediction and HLA distribution analysis of Zika virus
Zika virus (ZIKV) is a mosquito-borne flavivirus distributed all over Africa, South America and Asia. The infection with the virus may cause acute febrile sickness that clinically resembles dengue fever, yet there is no vaccine, no satisfactory treatment, and no means of evaluating the risk of the disease or prognosis [...]
Enhanced anti-cancer and antimicrobial activities of curcumin nanoparticles
Background Curcumin (diferuloylmethane) is a polyphenol derived from the plant Curcuma longa, commonly called turmeric. Extensive research over the last 50 years has demonstrated that these polyphenols play an important role in the maintenance of health and prevention of diseases, in addition to its therapeutic benefits such as anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, [...]
SDG 3 BLOGS
801, 2020
Evidence-based refining of clinical skills and accuracy for nursing students through the Establishment of a Clinical Simulation Laboratory
The University of Bahrain establishes a Clinical simulation laboratory. Prof Hamzah stated that “This project is a new and qualitative leap in the process of teaching and learning in nursing sciences and keeps pace with the development witnessed by this sector, pushing the wheel of nursing in the Kingdom of [...]
801, 2020
Community contributions to the ‘Genome screening’ national campaign
The University of Bahrain took part in the national ‘Genome screening’ campaign by providing 116 laboratory samples to the Genome Biobank taken from the University’s staff volunteers. Hamad Abdul Jabbar Hassan, the coordinator of the University of Bahrain Health Center, said: “The participation of the University of Bahrain in this [...]
801, 2020
Faculty members from the College of Health and Sports Sciences author a Book chapter related to Zoonotic Diseases
The chapter, which was contributed by the two professors at the College of Sports Health Sciences at the University of Bahrain, Dr. Ashokan Ji and Dr. Muhammad Yousef Abbas, discusses the causes of infectious diseases, and their re-emergence mostly due to zoonotic diseases, as they appear more quickly than before [...]
SDG 3 Events
University of Bahrain partners with ISACA Bahrain Chapter
University of Bahrain partners with ISACA Bahrain Chapter during the Chapter’s community day on 5 October 2019 by distributing free food and clothes to over 200 laborers who are facing financial hardships. The university takes part in the chapter’s annual event.
A debate entitled “Protecting Children from Energy Drinks and Smoking”
In cooperation with the General Secretariat of the Council of Representatives, the University of Bahrain held a debate entitled “Protecting Children from Energy Drinks and Smoking” on . The debate was covered by the local press and presented by a number of students of the Legal Clinic course at [...]
The 2nd International Conference on Sustainability and Resilience
The International Conference on Sustainability and Resilience is the second of the series of conferences and provides an international forum for presentations and discussion of research in all areas related to Sustainability and Resilience. This year’s special focus and theme for keynote speakers about Sustainability and resilience of engineering, [...]
SDG 3 POLICIES
Food Choices for all on Campus
The university promotes nutrition and wellness to the students and faculty on campus. The university food courts and restaurants have a variety of healthy food options which also cater to vegetarian and vegan options.
University of Bahrain offers pass/fail option for students’ assessment for the second semester, with no change for those under warning
University of Bahrain offers pass/fail option for students’ assessment for the second semester, with no change for those under warning. Due to the exceptional circumstances and e-Learning, President of UoB, Professor Riyad Yousif Hamzah, said that the University Council approved students’ assessment for the second semester using assessment methods that [...]
Guidelines on SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19) Disinfection of Public Places
http://www.uob.edu.bh/en/images/News/2020/March/Disinfection_of_Public_Places.pdf