Who are we

The Scientific Research Committee is responsible for advancing scientific research in English Language Education. It is dedicated to empowering staff at the English Language Skills Department (ELSD) to excel in research by fostering innovation, collaboration, and scholarly excellence.

Vision

To be recognized as a leading unit for outstanding research in applied linguistics and English language teaching, aligning with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.

Mission

To cultivate a supportive and dynamic research environment that encourages faculty members to engage in and conduct high-quality research, driving progress and innovation in the field.

Objectives

• Foster a robust research culture at the Common First Year (CFY) 
• Promote and support research-driven activities for the ELSD faculty and staff  
• Encourage and facilitate high-quality research projects

Key Responsibilities

• Establishing policies and procedures for research dissemination and execution  
• Strategically planning and advancing research development initiatives  
• Cultivating and expanding research networks and partnerships  
• Ensuring the availability of necessary resources and infrastructure for research  
• Screening and supervising the empirical research projects  
• Verifying and documenting staff research achievements  
• Promoting participation in local and international conferences and publication opportunities  
• Disseminating external research event announcements  
• Providing expert consultation services to support research activities  
• Mentoring early-career researchers to enhance their professional development  
• Ensuring adherence to high standards of research quality and ethics

Key Tasks

Regular Tasks (As required) 

• Staff inductions  
• Research consultations  
• Screening and supervision of CFY approvals of ELSD research proposals  
• Supporting data collection  
• Presentations 
• Workshops

Monthly Tasks

• Theme-based reading circles  
• External research events compilation & announcements 

Annual Tasks

• Research Day