Bahrain Statistical Society (BSS) and ASU’s Community. Engagement Office held a three-day SPSS training course for three consecutive days. The course ran from 19 – 21 November. The aim of this event was to further work on capacity building in statistics and to establish bridges with NGO. Prof Saad Darwish, President’s Advisor for Special Projects initiated this event as part of the university’s plans to engage with the wider community.