The Department of Clinical Nutrition at Umm Al-Qura University (UQU) held the First Student Research Scientific Forum on Thursday 12^th RabieI 1439H at 09:00am – 01:00pm. The event included the presentation, evaluation and discussion of the researches of Clinical Nutrition Department female graduates for the academic year 1438/1439H. This was in the presence of Dr. Ahmad Eshi (Dean of the College of Applied Medical Sciences), the vice-deans, Dr. Haifaa Hijazi (Head of the Department), the College’s department heads, the Department’s staff-member research supervisors, as well as the College’s Administration Head.  

In the same context, the Forum was held as UQU, represented in the College of Applied Medical Sciences and the Department of Clinical Nutrition, was concerned with the confirmation of the Saudi Vision 2030. This was also as UQU was keen to stress the significant role of scientific research in the service of the Saudi society in general and the Meccan community in specific. On the other hand, the researches were hailed by many visitors and vice-deans as they were characterized by valuable scientific content, various topics in all domains of nutrition, and interesting presentation by the students. In other words, the questions addressed to the students varied as they dealt with how to conduct research and discuss results. Thus, it was evident that the students were innovative in question discussion and clear answer provision, which reflected complete understanding of their work.  

At the end of the Forum, Dr. Ahmad Eshi gave his motivating concluding speech. He praised the magnificent efforts exerted by the Department’s students and supervisors. Moreover, the Department Head and the vice-deans gave their speeches in which they expressed their appreciation of the researches.

The event concluded with extending deep thanks to all who were concerned with the success of the researches and the Forum.