Princess Nourah University wins the Community Excellence Award 2025
In a national achievement reflecting its deep commitment to serving the community, the Minister of Education, Professor Yousef Al-Bunyan, awarded Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University the 2025 Excellence in Social Responsibility Award. This recognition came during an official ceremony held at the Ministry headquarters, in appreciation of the university's sustained efforts and effective contributions to the development of the local community. This prestigious award coincided with the celebration of "Saudi Social Responsibility Day," and was attended by the Acting President of the University, Dr. Fawzia Al-Amro, along with a distinguished group of university presidents and representatives from the education, training, and non-profit sectors.
A journey marked by leadership: Princess Nourah University and the empowerment of women
has been Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University a leading educational institution and the largest women's university in the world. Its role has historically extended beyond providing academic education to include shaping the character of Saudi women and empowering them to be active contributors to society. The university has historically been committed to institutionalizing community engagement, transforming it from individual initiatives into sustainable strategies aligned with national objectives. This long legacy of giving has made the university a model for integrating academic education with social responsibility, paving the way for it to receive prestigious awards in this field.
These figures reflect the scale of societal achievement
The university witnessed remarkable scientific and community engagement this year, resulting in the completion of 59 responsible research projects and the implementation of approximately 691 high-quality projects to serve beneficiaries and meet the needs of target groups. The university further strengthened its community impact by offering over 170 responsible courses, in addition to organizing more than 190 innovative events and initiatives to solidify the concept of sustainable development. Official statistics revealed that the university provided nearly 496 training activities, while its social responsibility and sustainability units implemented approximately 750 training programs. These intensive programs and activities were strategically designed to include faculty and administrative staff, students, and various segments of the local community.
The regional and international impact of sustainable development efforts
The impact of this achievement extends beyond the local level, highlighting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's regional and international standing in the field of sustainable development. Through these initiatives, the university contributes to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to quality education, gender equality, and partnerships for achieving these goals. Regionally, these accomplishments set new standards for higher education institutions in the Middle East, emphasizing that modern universities should be engines of social and economic change, not merely classrooms.
Maximizing educational and societal impact
In this context, Professor Munira Najman, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Partnerships at the university, noted that this significant achievement embodies the university's full adoption of social responsibility as a sustainable institutional approach. She emphasized that this comprehensive methodology contributes to maximizing educational and societal impact and directly supports the Kingdom's efforts to achieve its Sustainable Development Goals. This recognition is an extension of the university's pioneering role in developing human capital and fostering effective community partnerships to support initiatives with a positive and sustainable impact. These institutional initiatives are closely aligned with the university's strategic plan objectives, thus fulfilling the ambitious aspirations of Saudi Vision 2030 in building a vibrant and responsible society.
