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Student clubs are an important part of the university experience. By using technology, universities can modernise student clubs and expand their reach and influence to strengthen academic communities. A panel discussion, held in partnership with ClubsHub during the 2025 THE World Academic Summit, discussed the impact of student clubs and strategies for measuring their success effectively. The session explored how aligning clubs with national and international frameworks for sustainability can help institutions and students boost their social impact. Bader Rajab, founder and CEO of ClubsHub, spoke about the positive impact student clubs can have in enhancing student skills and engagement. ClubsHub offers club management solutions to streamline community building and professional networking. It is designed to equip students with the tools and resources they need to create dynamic and successful clubs at universities. Mohammed Alduaiji, head of the Sustainable Development Unit at Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Education, said that initiatives such as Saudi Vision 2030 and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals can be better reflected in the activities of student clubs. “We need to empower university clubs to become incubators for community and innovation,” said Alduaiji. However, student clubs worldwide face several challenges, such as weak alignment between strategy and action plans, and the lack of a clear framework to bring clubs together under one purpose and a shared set of values. Additionally, there are no effective tools and mechanisms for measuring the impact of student clubs.  In 2020, Rajab started exploring solutions to these issues through ClubsHub. The platform not only helped clubs and their members connect with the private sector and government initiatives but also identified and solved some of the common challenges. After a student graduates, their club achievements and activities remain on ClubsHub. This is useful for demonstrating their achievements and skills and helps their successors maintain club operations as details of their organisational efforts are accessible through the platform. It also enables them to connect with other clubs within and outside the institution.  Yasmeen Rashidi, dean of student affairs at Umm Al-Qura University in Saudi Arabia, spoke about how the university established an “integrated cycle of student clubs management” using ClubsHub. “We saw tremendous passion but scattered efforts. Each club was doing such a great job, yet its achievements were not visible.” With the support of ClubsHub, the university has transformed its clubs into a landscape of empowerment. “We can now manage hundreds of activities in one place and improve efficiency and transparency,” said Rashidi. “We can also measure outcomes that affect our sponsors and strengthen our accreditation agenda and evidence. What used to be just student activities is now more digital transformation and sustainability.” The panel: Read The Article

During our participation at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2025, Times Higher Education conducted an interview with Mr. Bader Rajab, CEO of the company that develops and operates the ClubsHub platform. The interview addressed several key questions regarding the platform’s presence and its role in advancing the student clubs ecosystem.The questions covered in the interview included:– How has the partnership with Times Higher Education enhanced your global visibility and impact?– How has this collaboration expanded your network and engagement with university leaders and decision-makers worldwide?– What were the key highlights showcased by ClubsHub at this year’s summit?– What core message do you aim to convey through your participation in the summit? We are pleased to share the video below, featuring Mr. Bader Rajab’s insights and responses.

ClubsHub participation in the World Academic Summit reflects a strong belief that Saudi universities are ready to be true partners in shaping the future of global higher education.The signing with Times Higher Education was more than just an agreement — it marked the beginning of a new era of quality, competitiveness, and digital transformation across academic institutions.Special thanks to Dominic Garcia from Times Higher Education for his inspiring collaboration and genuine partnership spirit in advancing higher education worldwide.

🎓 We’re proud to showcase ClubsHub at the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit 2025 at KAUST!Empowering student clubs to drive leadership, engagement, and impact — aligned with Vision 2030 and the UN SDGs.

🎉Times Higher Education Events is delighted to share some of the universities joining us at the THE World Academic Summit 2025, in partnership with KAUST (King Abdullah University of Science and Technology). Join world-leading institutions as we explore how higher education, industry and policymakers can collaborate to ensure universities act as drivers of positive change within local, national and international communities. This year’s agenda will focus on the following themes: 🔵Universities as drivers of innovation and economic development🔵Universities as agents of regional collaboration🔵Universities as catalysts for cultural preservation and transformation🔵Universities as champions of sustainable development Be part of this unmissable event held from 7-9 October 2025 in Thuwal, Jeddah Governorate, Saudi Arabia as we focus on the role of universities as active agents of progress and change.

We are proud to announce that ClubsHub is joining Times Higher Education (THE) as a Content Partner at the World Academic Summit 2025, hosted at KAUST.As a platform dedicated to empowering student clubs, fostering engagement, and connecting academia with society, this partnership reflects our shared commitment to shaping the future of higher education.Through this collaboration, ClubsHub will highlight how student engagement, volunteering, and quality frameworks can drive innovation, sustainability, and impact — aligning with Vision 2030 and the UN SDGs.More about the summit and our partnership can be found here: THE World Academic Summit 2025 Sponsors & Partners page 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9mag59dtimeshighered-events.comWe look forward to contributing to the global dialogue on the future of universities and student communities. 🚀