HSE News

KAUST Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) and The KAUST School (TKS), in collaboration with Social Responsibility (C&C), invite the KAUST community to participate in Mangrove Planting Day, a hands-on environmental activity supporting coastal habitat restoration and biodiversity conservation.

A new speed limit of 80 km/h is now in effect along King Abdullah Boulevard, between KAUST Gate 1A and Highway 5. Speed limit signs have been installed in both directions.

This year, BioBooths welcomed more than 500 students from The KAUST School (TKS) and five local schools in Thuwal, in addition to other members of the KAUST community.

Fire Wardens are trained for moments exactly like this!

BioBooths is an annual biodiversity awareness and education event organized by KAUST Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), bringing together KAUST research groups and environmental teams to showcase the biodiversity work taking place across the University.

We’re excited to invite the KAUST community to the annual Fire Station Open Day! This is your chance to learn about fire safety and discover how our Fire Station plays a vital role in Keeping KAUST Safe.

With laboratories, schools, and residential areas all linked by KAUST’s busy transport corridors, commuter awareness is vital during storms:

KAUST’s rainy months bring not only water and the potential for flooding and water infiltration into residential building envelopes, but also increased health risks associated with infectious diseases. Keep yourself and others safe, especially with a diverse international community sharing campus spaces:

Know your route, pack your kit, and stay informed—flood safety starts with planning.

At KAUST, safety is a shared responsibility. Each of us plays a role in preventing fires and in holding one another accountable for safe behavior. Despite ongoing outreach and education efforts by the KAUST Fire Department (KFD), incidents caused by unattended cooking have risen since January 2024.