Arkin University of Creative Arts and Design (ARUCAD) participated in the University Search and Rescue Games (USAR Games 2026), held from 8 to 11 May under the coordination of the Civil Defence Organisation.
The event took place at the Metehan Training and Exercise Area in Nicosia, bringing together young members of search and rescue clubs from universities affiliated with the International Universities Search and Rescue Council. With 22 universities from Northern Cyprus and Türkiye taking part, the games aimed to develop participants’ search and rescue, first aid, coordination and teamwork skills through disaster and emergency scenarios.
Organised on a voluntary basis, the games featured stages including obstacle crossing, wooden bridge construction, highline rescue, concrete block dragging, rescuing casualties trapped beneath heavy objects, first aid, rubble rescue and site clearance. Participants had the opportunity to put their knowledge and skills into practice through a range of scenarios.
Throughout the four-day event, activities focused on reaching people affected by disasters as quickly as possible, applying appropriate response methods, administering basic first aid and ensuring safe evacuation. The event concluded with a closing and awards ceremony on 11 May.
The event took place at the Metehan Training and Exercise Area in Nicosia, bringing together young members of search and rescue clubs from universities affiliated with the International Universities Search and Rescue Council. With 22 universities from Northern Cyprus and Türkiye taking part, the games aimed to develop participants’ search and rescue, first aid, coordination and teamwork skills through disaster and emergency scenarios.
Organised on a voluntary basis, the games featured stages including obstacle crossing, wooden bridge construction, highline rescue, concrete block dragging, rescuing casualties trapped beneath heavy objects, first aid, rubble rescue and site clearance. Participants had the opportunity to put their knowledge and skills into practice through a range of scenarios.
Throughout the four-day event, activities focused on reaching people affected by disasters as quickly as possible, applying appropriate response methods, administering basic first aid and ensuring safe evacuation. The event concluded with a closing and awards ceremony on 11 May.