AUB Mediterraneo Hosts Life-Saving Training in Collaboration with Spiritus Invictus Foundation and Ministry of Health
Pafos, Cyprus – October 23, 2025: The American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo) hosted an impactful event on October 22, 2025, “Learn How to Save a Life,” in collaboration with the Spiritus Invictus Foundation and the Resuscitation Services of the Ministry of Health.
Held on campus from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, the event brought together students, faculty, and members of the public to receive essential training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). With the guidance of instructors certified by the American Heart Association (AHA), participants engaged in interactive workshops, simulations, and hands-on practice.
“Universities serve society best when learning leaves the classroom. Together with our partners, we’ve given students and citizens the confidence and skills to act when every second counts,” said Dr. Wassim El Hajj, rector of AUB Mediterraneo.
The event at AUB Mediterraneo was part of a nationwide “Tour for Life” campaign, organized during Resuscitation Month and linked to the World Restart a Heart Day initiative. The event emphasized a powerful message: life can begin again, with a touch and the right knowledge.
Through this collaboration, AUB Mediterraneo reaffirmed its role as both an academic institution and a community partner, preparing students for success while contributing to the wellbeing of society.
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About The American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo
The American University of Beirut – Mediterraneo (AUB Mediterraneo) in Pafos, Cyprus, is approved by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) as a branch campus of the American University of Beirut (AUB) in Beirut, Lebanon. AUB operates under a charter granted by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) which registers the university’s degree programs. All departments and programs at AUB Mediterraneo are accredited in Europe and Cyprus through the Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Higher Education (CYQAA) and recognized globally.
