As part of the continuing education activities, and in cooperation with the rehabilitation, employment, follow-up and volunteer work units at the college, and the Sustainable Development Unit at the university presidency, the Department of Earth and petroleum sciences at the College of science, during the period from November 1 to 5, 2026, held a scientific course entitled “The Importance of historical geology in achieving sustainable development”, at Dr. Abdul Aziz Al-Hamdani Hall. The lectures of the course were delivered by Dr. Inas Hazem al-khafaf from the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Dr. Rana Abdul-Ilah Mahmoud, Dr. Ala Mahmoud Saeed Al-Wazzan, and the teacher Luma Hazem Ahmed kharoufa. The course dealt with the importance of historical geology in studying the history of the Earth and its evolution through geological time, through the analysis of rocks, sedimentary layers, fossils, ancient climatic and environmental changes, as well as its role in understanding natural resources, geological hazards and environmental changes. The lectures also highlighted the relationship between historical geology and sustainable development, and the importance of using geological knowledge in assessing and investing natural resources in a balanced manner, which contributes to the protection of the Environment, Natural Wealth Management and preservation for future generations. The session discussed the importance of benthic foraminifera fossils as bioindicators sensitive to contamination by heavy elements, such as lead, mercury and cadmium, and their role in assessing water and sediment quality. She also stressed the importance of adopting the environmental baseline (Baseline) to monitor changes in the morphological deformations of these fossils, and assess the effectiveness of pollution reduction measures, in support of achieving the Fourteenth Sustainable Development Goal (underwater life). This course comes within the framework of the keenness of the Faculty of science to enhance scientific and environmental awareness, and the use of geological knowledge in supporting sustainable development paths and protecting natural resources. Our wishes to the teachers of our college and university are full-time success, scientific brilliance, and more giving and excellence.

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Saturday, November 7, 2026