{"id":17300,"date":"2026-03-29T10:20:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T06:20:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.du.edu.om\/?page_id=17300"},"modified":"2026-04-09T12:17:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T08:17:21","slug":"dhofar-university-centre-for-sustainability-ducs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.du.edu.om\/ar\/dhofar-university-centre-for-sustainability-ducs\/","title":{"rendered":"Dhofar University Centre for Sustainability (DUCS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"u_row\">\n        \t<div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_tta-container\" data-vc-action=\"collapse\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_tta vc_tta-tabs vc_tta-color-green vc_tta-style-classic vc_tta-shape-round vc_tta-spacing-1 vc_tta-tabs-position-left vc_tta-controls-align-left\"><div class=\"vc_tta-tabs-container\"><ul class=\"vc_tta-tabs-list\"><li class=\"vc_tta-tab vc_active\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1458026864757-7d01f25d-b791\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-book-open\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0629 \u0639\u0627\u0645\u0629<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1495000773380-df9772c3-d406\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-eye\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0627\u0644\u0631\u0624\u064a\u0629<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774765727717-e8ed7d2a-2b41\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-target\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0627\u0644\u0631\u0633\u0627\u0644\u0629<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774765826571-9cfd313e-8a3d\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-chart-pie-alt\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Strategic Goal<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774765915103-0966e6e1-d007\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-aperture\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">UN SDGs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774942148128-e6c6e62b-64a6\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-layers\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0623\u0647\u062f\u0627\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0646\u0645\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0633\u062a\u062f\u0627\u0645\u0629<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774766422102-5378c6bc-44e9\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-resize-small\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Our Approach<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774766705450-f704da62-982c\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-user\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Team and Governance<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774767029278-711677fb-b588\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-pin\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Projects and Initiatives<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774942410985-dc6821ad-8891\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-chat\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Students\u2019 Sustainability Society<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774768200557-55c427b5-a4b1\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-star\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Events and Activities<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774768716056-0f5458b9-5a76\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-share\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Partnerships and Collaborations<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774768745211-97e85fba-3a4c\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-mic\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">News &amp; Announcements<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774768781669-8393d720-d827\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-picture\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0645\u0639\u0631\u0636 \u0627\u0644\u0635\u0648\u0631<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774768816670-92f15d63-08d6\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-video\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Videos<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"vc_tta-tab\" data-vc-tab><a href=\"#1774768841028-f68e7822-d983\" data-vc-tabs data-vc-container=\".vc_tta\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-headphones\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0625\u062a\u0635\u0644 \u0628\u0646\u0627<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panels-container\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panels\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel vc_active\" id=\"1458026864757-7d01f25d-b791\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1458026864757-7d01f25d-b791\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-book-open\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0629 \u0639\u0627\u0645\u0629<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >\u0644\u0645\u062d\u0629 \u0639\u0627\u0645\u0629<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p align=\"justify\">The <strong>Dhofar University Centre for Sustainability (DUCS)<\/strong> serves as a leading platform for advancing sustainability awareness, education, and innovation within Dhofar University and the wider community. The Centre is dedicated to promoting sustainable practices that support environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic development.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">Aligned with the global framework of the <strong>United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>, DUCS works to integrate sustainability principles into teaching, research, campus operations, and community engagement. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the Centre encourages faculty members, students, and external partners to contribute to solutions that address pressing environmental and societal challenges.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">The Centre organizes a range of initiatives including sustainability awareness campaigns, workshops, seminars, research activities, and community outreach programs. It also supports student-led sustainability initiatives and promotes innovative projects that contribute to a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p align=\"justify\">By fostering a culture of sustainability across the university, DUCS aims to empower the university community to become responsible for global citizens and active contributors to sustainable development locally and globally.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1495000773380-df9772c3-d406\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1495000773380-df9772c3-d406\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-eye\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0627\u0644\u0631\u0624\u064a\u0629<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >\u0627\u0644\u0631\u0624\u064a\u0629<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p align=\"justify\">DUCS envisions a sustainable socio-economic future for Dhofar and Oman by embedding the <strong>United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs)<\/strong> into Dhofar University\u2019s education, research, and community engagement, shaping graduates with knowledge that serves future Omani generations in alignment with national and global priorities.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774765727717-e8ed7d2a-2b41\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774765727717-e8ed7d2a-2b41\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-target\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0627\u0644\u0631\u0633\u0627\u0644\u0629<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >\u0627\u0644\u0631\u0633\u0627\u0644\u0629<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p align=\"justify\">To lead the localization and implementation of the UN SDGs at Dhofar University through sustainability-focused education, research, and community engagement\u2014empowering individuals and institutions to drive positive lasting change in Dhofar and across Oman.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774765826571-9cfd313e-8a3d\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774765826571-9cfd313e-8a3d\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-chart-pie-alt\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Strategic Goal<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Strategic Goal<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p align=\"justify\">Promote sustainable development through active community engagement, interdisciplinary research, SDG-focused education, international collaboration, and transparent governance.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774765915103-0966e6e1-d007\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774765915103-0966e6e1-d007\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-aperture\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">UN SDGs<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17311 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.du.edu.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/sdgs.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"850\" height=\"476\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/pt\/teach\/SDGs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.un.org\/pt\/teach\/SDGs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774942148128-e6c6e62b-64a6\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774942148128-e6c6e62b-64a6\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-layers\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">\u0623\u0647\u062f\u0627\u0641 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u0646\u0645\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0645\u0633\u062a\u062f\u0627\u0645\u0629<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Dhofar University Sustainable Development Goals<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #28a745; color: #ffffff; padding: 12px 24px; text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2); transition: all 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.du.edu.om\/sdg-overview\/\">Click here to view DU SDG<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774766422102-5378c6bc-44e9\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774766422102-5378c6bc-44e9\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-resize-small\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Our Approach<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Our Approach<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 20px auto; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 30px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #2e7d32; margin-top: 0; border-bottom: 2px solid #2e7d32; padding-bottom: 10px;\">Sustainability at Dhofar University:<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 20px;\">At Dhofar University, sustainability is recognized as a fundamental principle that supports responsible development and long-term institutional growth. Through the <strong>Dhofar University Centre for Sustainability (DUCS)<\/strong>, the university seeks to embed sustainability into its academic, operational, and community activities, contributing to the achievement of the <strong>United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 25px;\">The university adopts a comprehensive approach that integrates sustainability into four main areas: <strong>education, research, campus operations, and community engagement.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #2e7d32; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32; padding-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Sustainability in Education<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dhofar University promotes Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) by encouraging the integration of sustainability concepts and SDG-related themes into academic programs and courses. Faculty members are encouraged to incorporate sustainability topics into their teaching in order to develop students\u2019 awareness of environmental, social, and economic challenges and prepare them to become responsible for global citizens.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #2e7d32; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32; padding-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Sustainability in Research<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The university supports research initiatives that address sustainability challenges and contribute to innovative solutions in areas such as environmental protection, sustainable resource management, and social development. Faculty members and students are encouraged to participate in interdisciplinary research projects and collaborate with local and international partners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #2e7d32; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32; padding-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Sustainable Campus Practices<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Dhofar University is committed to promoting environmentally responsible practices across campus operations. These efforts include initiatives aimed at improving resource efficiency, encouraging waste reduction, supporting environmental awareness, and fostering a culture of sustainability within the university community.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #2e7d32; border-left: 4px solid #2e7d32; padding-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;\">Community Engagement<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Through workshops, seminars, public lectures, and awareness campaigns, the university actively engages with the wider community to promote sustainability knowledge and encourage responsible practices. The Centre also collaborates with government institutions, civil society organizations, and community partners to support sustainable development initiatives.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774766705450-f704da62-982c\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774766705450-f704da62-982c\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-user\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Team and Governance<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Team and Governance<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 20px auto; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 30px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 25px;\">The Dhofar University Centre for Sustainability (DUCS) operates through a collaborative governance structure that brings together academic leadership, faculty members, and students to support sustainability initiatives across the university.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f9fdf9; padding: 20px; border-radius: 5px; border: 1px inset #e0e0e0;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; color: #2e7d32;\">1- Director<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 25px; font-weight: normal;\">Dr. Nagwa Khallaf<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 15px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; color: #2e7d32;\">2- Advisory Committee<\/p>\n<p><!-- Added Paragraph Below --><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0 0 20px 25px; text-align: justify; font-weight: normal;\">At its core is the Centre for Sustainability Advisory Committee, led by the Centre\u2019s Director and including representatives from each college, the Director of Quality Assurance, the Director of the International Cooperation Office, and a secretary. This committee provides strategic guidance, coordinates sustainability initiatives, and ensures that programs and activities align with the university\u2019s sustainability goals. It also facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration, monitors progress and supports staff and student engagement in sustainability-focused research, projects, and awareness activities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 20px 0 15px 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; color: #2e7d32;\">3- Faculty Members<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 20px 0 0 0; font-weight: bold; font-size: 1.1em; color: #2e7d32;\">4- Student Representatives<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774767029278-711677fb-b588\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774767029278-711677fb-b588\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-pin\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Projects and Initiatives<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Projects and Initiatives<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; max-width: 900px; margin: 20px auto; color: #333; line-height: 1.6; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 30px; border-radius: 8px; box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);\">\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #2e7d32; margin-bottom: 10px;\">a. Sustainability Week<\/h5>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0;\">In collaboration with the <strong>\u0643\u0644\u064a\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u062a\u062c\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0648\u0625\u062f\u0627\u0631\u0629 \u0627\u0644\u0623\u0639\u0645\u0627\u0644<\/strong>, the <strong>Dhofar University Centre for Sustainability (DUCS)<\/strong> is preparing for <strong>Sustainability Week<\/strong>, a university-wide initiative designed to promote sustainability awareness and encourage active participation among students and faculty. The event will include a variety of activities such as seminars, competitions, and awareness campaigns that highlight the importance of sustainable practices and support the <strong>United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 30px;\">\n<h5 style=\"color: #2e7d32; margin-bottom: 10px;\">b. Sustainability Students\u2019 Society<\/h5>\n<p><span style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Sustainability Student\u2019s Society<\/strong> at <strong>Dhofar University<\/strong>, supported by the <strong>Dhofar University Centre for Sustainability (DUCS)<\/strong>, is being established to provide a platform for students interested in promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin-bottom: 15px;\">Once fully active, the Society will engage students in initiatives such as awareness campaigns, volunteer activities, student-led projects, and participation in sustainability-related events and competitions. These activities will encourage students to develop innovative ideas and practical solutions that support sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify; margin: 0;\">Through its future initiatives, the Student Sustainability Society aims to foster a culture of sustainability on campus and contribute to the achievement of the <strong>United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774942410985-dc6821ad-8891\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774942410985-dc6821ad-8891\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-chat\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Students\u2019 Sustainability Society<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Students\u2019 Sustainability Society<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #f4fdf4; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2e7d32; text-align: center;\">Together, We Can Build a Greener Future!<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><strong>The Students\u2019 Sustainability Society<\/strong> at <strong>Dhofar University<\/strong> is a dynamic, student-led platform dedicated to promoting sustainability awareness and action across campus and the wider community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">The Society brings together students from <strong>all colleges<\/strong>, as well as the Centre for Preparatory Studies (CPS), creating a diverse and interdisciplinary community united by a shared commitment to sustainability. This diversity strengthens our initiatives by integrating different perspectives, skills, and academic backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #2e7d32;\">Our Activities and Achievements<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">Our members have been actively involved in organizing and participating in impactful sustainability initiatives, including:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Delivering <strong>awareness campaigns and educational sessions<\/strong> on key sustainability topics<\/li>\n<li>Contributing to <strong>Sustainability Week<\/strong> through exhibitions, interactive booths, and student-led activities<\/li>\n<li>Leading <strong>recycling and upcycling<\/strong> <strong>initiatives<\/strong> that promote responsible waste management<\/li>\n<li>Organizing interactive activities such as <strong>Eco Puzzle<\/strong> to engage students in sustainability in creative ways<\/li>\n<li>Participating in <strong>volunteer and community outreach initiatives<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">These efforts demonstrate the Society\u2019s active role in translating sustainability concepts into real impact across the university.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #2e7d32;\">Get Involved<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\">As a member, you can take on active roles such as:<\/p>\n<ol style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li><strong>DU Sustainability Ambassador<\/strong>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 5px;\">Promote sustainability awareness across colleges and CPS.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability Week Contributor<\/strong>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 5px;\">Participate in planning and delivering one of the university\u2019s key sustainability events.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Join Our Activity Teams<\/strong>\n<ul style=\"margin-top: 5px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li><strong>Eco Puzzle Team<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Recycling, Creativity, and Art Team<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability Nerd Team<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #2e7d32;\">Why Join Us?<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\">\n<li>Be part of a diverse, <strong>university-wide student community<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Develop leadership and teamwork skills<\/li>\n<li>Gain practical experience in sustainability initiatives<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to meaningful change on campus and beyond<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 10px; color: #2e7d32;\">How to Join<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">Students from all colleges and the Centre for Preparatory Studies (CPS) can register through the Dhofar University Centre for Sustainability (DUCS) and start participating in ongoing and upcoming activities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2e7d32; text-align: center;\">We are Committed to a Sustainable Future!<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 25px;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2e7d32;\">DUCS Students&#8217; Society \u2013 Membership Registration \u2013 Fill in form<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 300px; height: 300px; border: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 5px; background: white;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.du.edu.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Membership-Form.png\" alt=\"Registration QR Code\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 25px;\"><a style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #2e7d32; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 5px; box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); transition: background-color 0.3s ease;\" href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/Pages\/ResponsePage.aspx?id=I8YfDwRL-kOLURBprR_uYVrzjKmM1o9CunobhGJ1jdFUNFo3WjdZWDRWSUg5TFdNMjg5QzdPQUtDQy4u&amp;origin=QRCode\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here to Register<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774768200557-55c427b5-a4b1\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774768200557-55c427b5-a4b1\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-star\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Events and Activities<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Events and Activities<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 400px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa 0%, #c3cfe2 100%); margin: 20px auto; max-width: 900px; border-radius: 15px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 40px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); width: 100%; height: 100%;\"><!-- Center Logo --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 132px; height: auto; filter: drop-shadow(0px 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));\" src=\"https:\/\/www.du.edu.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DUCS-Logo.png\" alt=\"Dhofar University Centre for Sustainability (DUCS) Logo\" \/><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"font-size: 3rem; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px 0; letter-spacing: -1px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;\">Coming Soon<\/h1>\n<div style=\"width: 60px; height: 4px; background: #2e7d32; margin: 0 auto 25px auto; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; color: #555; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto; line-height: 1.6;\">We are working hard to bring you something amazing. Our new sustainability features are currently under development. Stay tuned for updates!<\/p>\n<p><!-- Social\/Contact Placeholder --><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 0.9rem; color: #888; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;\">Dhofar University | Centre for Sustainability (DUCS)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774768716056-0f5458b9-5a76\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774768716056-0f5458b9-5a76\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-share\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">Partnerships and Collaborations<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Partnerships and Collaborations<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: #f4fdf4; padding: 25px; border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid #c8e6c9; color: #333; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2e7d32; text-align: center;\">Dhofar University Joins the<br \/>\nUnited Nations Higher Education Sustainability Initiative<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">We are proud to announce that Dhofar University, through the Centre for Sustainability, has become a member of leading <strong>United Nations Higher Education Sustainability Initiatives (UNHESI).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">This milestone reflects our strong commitment to advancing sustainability in education, research, and community engagement, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">As part of this global network, we look forward to strengthening partnerships, sharing knowledge, and contributing to impactful initiatives that promote environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"><strong>Learn more about our membership:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><a style=\"color: #2e7d32; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/hesicommunity.org\/?page=3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/hesicommunity.org\/?page=3<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"><a style=\"color: #2e7d32; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"https:\/\/hesicommunity.org\/member\/jq7imP3kZy5lt5YIfdlNnc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/hesicommunity.org\/member\/jq7imP3kZy5lt5YIfdlNnc<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\">This achievement marks an important step in our ongoing journey toward building a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: bold; margin-bottom: 15px; color: #2e7d32; text-align: center;\">We are Committed to a Sustainable Future!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel\" id=\"1774768745211-97e85fba-3a4c\" data-vc-content=\".vc_tta-panel-body\"><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"vc_tta-panel-title\"><a href=\"#1774768745211-97e85fba-3a4c\" data-vc-accordion data-vc-container=\".vc_tta-container\"><i class=\"vc_tta-icon vc-oi vc-oi-mic\"><\/i><span class=\"vc_tta-title-text\">News &amp; Announcements<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"vc_tta-panel-body\"><h6 style=\"font-size: 16px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >News &amp; Announcements<\/h6><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_shadow vc_sep_pos_align_left vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_green\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span  class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; min-height: 400px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa 0%, #c3cfe2 100%); margin: 20px auto; max-width: 900px; border-radius: 15px; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; padding: 40px; background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); backdrop-filter: blur(10px); width: 100%; height: 100%;\"><!-- Center Logo --><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 132px; height: auto; filter: drop-shadow(0px 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));\" src=\"https:\/\/www.du.edu.om\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/DUCS-Logo.png\" alt=\"Dhofar University Centre for Sustainability (DUCS) Logo\" \/><\/div>\n<h1 style=\"font-size: 3rem; color: #1a1a1a; margin: 0 0 10px 0; letter-spacing: -1px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;\">Coming Soon<\/h1>\n<div style=\"width: 60px; height: 4px; background: #2e7d32; margin: 0 auto 25px auto; border-radius: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.2rem; color: #555; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 30px auto; line-height: 1.6;\">We are working hard to bring you something amazing. Our new sustainability features are currently under development. 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Our new sustainability features are currently under development. 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