Ninth academic Convocation marks new beginnings and calls for visionary future

Summary

KAUST held its ninth academic Convocation ceremony on September 4, welcoming a new cohort of master's and Ph.D. students, half of whom are international and over a third female. President Tony Chan addressed the students, emphasizing the university's vision, while student speaker Kenneth Langley encouraged collaboration. Faculty speaker J. Carlos Santamarina highlighted the importance of connections within the research community. Why it matters: As KAUST grows, these events are vital for shaping a collaborative environment and promoting the university's strategic vision for research and education in Saudi Arabia.