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WELL-BEING WEEK

April 13 to 20, 2025

Join us for an immersive and empowering
week-long wellness experience!

Well-being is not a destination. It's a way of life.

 

Mark your calendars for the second KAUST Well-being Week from April 13 to 20, 2025.

A week-long program that enriches your life and supports your overall wellbeing by focusing on five pillars: connect, be active, take notice, keep learning, and give. Open to the entire KAUST community and partners. 

Download the KAUST Events App from the App Store or Play Store to register for events and build your personalized schedule from April 7.

 

Call for Community Volunteers

 

We need YOUR help to make the Well-being Week a success! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support various activities, from event setup, welcoming & guiding attendees, social media & photography, coordination to sign-in participants and spreading positivity. Whether you have a few hours or a full day to give, your help will make a big difference to the community. Sign up to be a volunteer today in the form below.  

Sign up to be a volunteer

Sneak Peak: Featured Events 

 

 

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Well-being Week Launch Event

Start the week with energy and community. Connect with like-minded people, enjoy music, and explore resources for well-being. Stop by to download the Well-being App and set your wellness goals in motion. No registration required.

 

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Wellness Corner

Recharge with expert-led therapy sessions, stretching exercises, and spinal decompression. Give yourself the gift of recovery and relaxation.

 

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The Film Making Journey

Organizing by the Film Commission of Saudi Arabia, this  is a two day in person Film Making workshop led by award-winning filmmaker, Mehdi Barsaoui. 
This workshop will guide you through the essential stages of creating a film, from script development to post-production and film festival strategies.

 

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Autism Run

Join us on April 14 for the Autism Run, a special event as part of Autism Acceptance Week at the Family & Child Support Center (FCSC). This community run invites adults to run/walk 4km and children to run/walk 2km promoting awareness, inclusion, and support for autism. 

 

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Music with Maejor

 

In conjunction with Well Being Week, the Office of the Arts presents Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer and songwriter Maejor for an exclusive workshop on integrating sound therapy and meditation with traditional wellness practices.

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Sunset Yoga

Take Notice as the sun dips below the horizon, breathe and embrace the present moment. A guided yoga session in the peaceful setting of King Abdullah Monument Park offers the perfect chance to pause, reset, and reflect. 

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Tee Off for Well-being

 

Be Active with golf, Pilates, and outdoor games at Safaa Golf Club. Bring the whole family for a morning of fun, fitness, and connection, with activities for all ages to enjoy.

 

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Health Journey with IMC

Join us for a week of health tips and advice! We've got a daily dose of wellness waiting for you. Stay tuned for helpful giveaways too.

Nutrition & Activity

Learn about healthy eating habits and the importance of regular exercise on Sunday, April 13. Join us from 4:00 p.m. at the Community Hub in Discovery Square. 


Vision Health
Discover tips for maintaining good eye health and preventing vision
problems on Monday, April 14. Join us from 4:00 p.m. at the Community Hub in Discovery Square. 


Oral Health
Discover tips for maintaining good eye health and preventing vision
problems on Tuesday, April 15. Join us from 4:00 p.m. at the Community Hub in Discovery Square. 


Hypertension & Diabetes
Learn about managing
hypertension and diabetes through lifestyle changes and medication on Wednesday, April 16. Join us from 4:00 p.m. at the Community Hub in Discovery Square. 


No Tobacco Day
Join us in celebrating No Tobacco Day and learn about the harmful effects of smoking  on Thursday, April 17. Join us from 3:00 p.m. at the Community Hub in Discovery Square. 


Sleep Hygiene & Stress free
Exciting insight on Sleep hygiene paired with relaxing techniques, Yoga and Virtual
reality on Sunday, April 20. Join us from 4:00 p.m. at the Community Hub in Discovery Square. 


KAUST’s Commitment to Well-being

Well-being Week underscores KAUST’s commitment to SDG 3: Good health and well-being, promoting a holistic approach to physical, mental, and social wellness. Through community-wide engagement—encompassing fitness activities, mental health awareness, and health education— KAUST fosters a culture of well-being that extends beyond campus. By advancing health literacy, preventive care, and active lifestyles, KAUST aims to set a benchmark for institutions leading impactful health outreach. 

Contact

Don’t miss out! Explore the full list of activities and save the dates. We look forward to seeing you there. Connect with us on our social media using #KAUSTwellbeing, #SDG3 & #KAUSTLife.  

For questions or enquiries, please contact community.events@kaust.edu.sa.

 

 

Presenting Sponsor

IMC

Supporting Sponsor

coastline

Event Partners

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Bupa
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CONNECT

Connect with the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community. Think of these as the cornerstones of your life and invest time in developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day