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Must-See WEP 2015 Events

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KAUST's Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) 2015 featured seminars, community events, guest speakers, and interactive exhibits. The program included 112 speakers from various regions and events like BELLA GAIA, a film festival, and photography exhibits. Lectures covered topics like Tingatinga painting and gold exploration in Saudi Arabia. Why it matters: Such programs foster knowledge exchange and cultural enrichment within the KAUST community and beyond.

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KAUST's Winter Enrichment Program (WEP) 2015 features keynotes by international experts and award winners. Week 2 events include Caltech's Anthony Readhead discussing radio astronomy and Saudi Arabia's potential role, and an exhibition of Tingatinga art from East Africa. Other events cover urban science, polar expeditions, and a multimedia performance called BELLA GAIA. Why it matters: WEP promotes scientific engagement and cultural exchange within KAUST and highlights opportunities for Saudi Arabia in global research fields like radio astronomy.

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