KAUST Beekeeping Club

 

The KAUST Beekeeping Club is dedicated to fostering community well-being, environmental stewardship, and educational opportunities through beekeeping activities.


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For enquiries contact us: Marika Panagiotou

Email: marika.panagiotou@kaust.edu.sa  

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The Objective of the Club

Our mission encompasses several key objectives: 

  • Community Well-being: Cultivate well-being through hands-on beekeeping activities, promoting mindfulness and stress relief among students, faculty, and staff. 
  • Nature Conservation: Raise awareness about bees' vital role in ecosystem health and biodiversity conservation, fostering sustainable practices and environmental stewardship. 
  • Educational Opportunities: Provide experiential learning in beekeeping techniques, enabling members to connect with nature and gain practical skills. 
  • Community Engagement: Create a platform for collaboration and connection with local beekeeping initiatives, fostering a shared purpose for conservation efforts beyond the campus. 
  • Support Local Actions: Collaboration with Pest Control for good practices. 

 

Membership and Fees

Membership is inclusive and welcomes individuals of all ages. To apply for membership, please click on this link  to access the application form.  Upon approval, you will gain eligibility to participate in all forthcoming workshops hosted by the club. It's important to note that there are currently no membership fees. 

 

Monthly Gathering

The meetings will be held once a month on Mondays from 19:00-21:00 at the Community Hub in Discovery Square.

 

Club Charter

Please find the club charter Beekeeping Club Charter.docx for more information on how we run the club.

Committee 

Marika Panagiotou – marika.panagiotou@kaust.edu.sa  

Mohamad Alnowigy- mohamad.alnowigy@trysltech.com