A photography exhibition titled "KAUST, an Oasis for Birds" showcased the 240 bird species residing on the KAUST campus during the 2017 Winter Enrichment Program. The exhibition featured the work of Marios Mantzourogiannis and Brian James, highlighting common and rare bird species in KAUST's habitats. Mantzouroglannis noted that KAUST's cultural and avian diversity surprised him. Why it matters: The exhibition increased awareness of the rich biodiversity within KAUST and promoted engagement with nature and birding.
KAUST Professor Wolfgang Heidrich received the Humboldt Research Award for his work in computational photography and displays. The award includes €60,000 and a research stay in Germany, hosted by the Max-Planck Institute for Informatics and the Cluster of Excellence on "Multimodal Computing and Interaction" at Saarland University. Heidrich plans to spend six months in Germany over the next three years, networking with faculty and collaborating on research projects. Why it matters: This award highlights KAUST's growing prominence in computer science and fosters international collaboration in cutting-edge areas like computational photography.