Arar, October 6, 2025 — Northern Border University launched the second edition of its Scientific Forum 2025 today, with more than 100 male and female students from across the university's colleges, along with graduates, presenting 75 research and innovation projects representing the fruits of students' research and creative work across multiple fields.

The forum was held in the lobby of the University City in Arar, aiming to instill a culture of scientific research, foster a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among students, and build their academic and technical skills to prepare them to compete in science and technology fields.

During a tour of the exhibition, the Saudi Press Agency highlighted a number of standout projects. Computer science student Lana Mut'eb presented a humanoid robot that mimics human appearance and interacts through facial expressions powered by artificial intelligence, while pharmacy student Khattab Al-Furaih presented research on designing innovative drug compounds as a safer alternative to conventional antibiotics.

Graduate Areej Al-Anzi, winner of the Northern Borders Digital Challenge, showcased her smart platform for managing operational schedules in the healthcare sector, which uses artificial intelligence to support efficient decision-making. Meanwhile, applied medical sciences student Raghad Bandar presented her project on a neurorehabilitation device that combines movement tracking with brain-activity monitoring using advanced technology.

The forum also included scientific sessions and training workshops focused on preparing research papers, academic publishing and research ethics, alongside discussion panels on ways to support talent and creativity within Saudi university environments.

Dr. Fawaz Haji, General Supervisor of the university's Graduate Studies Department, said the forum reflects the university's vision of supporting the national research movement and showcasing young talent, noting that the 75 selected projects were shortlisted from among hundreds of submissions across the research, innovation, entrepreneurship and talent tracks.

At the closing ceremony, the university honored the authors of outstanding research, while participants thanked the university administration for its continued support, affirming that such initiatives help prepare a generation of national researchers and innovators capable of competing in the future.