Outreach Activities Organized by Faculty of Arts (FA)

First-year students of the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations program visited ADh. Mahibadhoo in May 2024, where they visited the Atoll Council and the Island Council to gain practical experience and additional information about ‘Governance’.

A seminar on “Practical Implementation of Human Rights and Rights-Based Approaches to Development” was conducted for the Master of Social Policy (MASP) 2024 students.
The session focused on integrating human rights principles such as equality, participation, accountability, and non-discrimination into social policy and development practice.

Faculty of Arts organized an insightful Seminar on Small States and Indo-Pacific Security; Regional Perspectives on Political Leadership, Environment, and Development with guest speaker Dr. Athaulla A. Rasheed.

Special talk by Ambassador of Japan to the Maldives H.E. Takeuchi Midori to explain the Foreign Policy goals of Japan to the students currently undertaking the Foreign Policy module at the Faculty of Arts, The Maldives National University.

A forum was held at Rasfannu to commemorate International Democracy Day.

The closing ceremony of the international workshop 2024: “Professional Development Workshop on Library and Information Services”, which was held in Indonesia to enhance the professional capabilities of Maldivian librarians, took place at the Maldives National University

A seminar titled “Cultural Seminar for Foreign Diplomats” was organized by students of the Master of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs program. The seminar will take on an interactive tour of the invitees explaining Maldives culture, tradition, heritage and way of life. It will also cover Maldives nationalism and political history including the journey towards democracy.

A career guidance session on journalism was held for students of Madrasathul Arabiyyathul Islamiyya.

An art exhibition named “Redhan” was organized to showcase the work of art students in this faculty.

Students of the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Relations program participated in a Model SAARC Summit.

An educational forum was held in collaboration with the United Nations to commemorate International Peace Day.

A public forum titled “Healthy Society” was organized in partnership with Health and Wellbeing of Maldives.

A public forum titled “Healthy Society” was organized in partnership with Health and Wellbeing of Maldives.

Saudi Cultural Day was observed in collaboration with the Saudi Embassy. Additionally, International Arabic Day was commemorated

The Maldives National University hosted its first Ocean Governance Symposium on 1 March 2023, bringing together government officials, academics, policy experts, and practitioners to discuss national and regional challenges affecting the marine environment. The symposium highlighted key issues such as ocean security, sustainable resource management, climate change impacts, and gaps in the existing legal and policy framework. The event strengthened national commitment toward improving ocean governance and produced an outcome document outlining policy recommendations for the Government.

Senior Fellow for East Asia on 20 December 2024 from Lowy Institute Australia in Collaboration with Australian High Commission Maldives.

A panel discussion was held to mark the International Day of Happiness.