The Gastroenteritis Awareness Event, organized by the Environmental Microbiology Research Group at the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (SCEE), Institute of Environmental Sciences and Engineering (IESE), National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) aimed to shed light on the vital role of microorganisms in our daily lives. This engaging event focused on educating students about the impact of microorganisms on human health and the environment, emphasizing gastroenteritis awareness, its causes, and preventive measures.This Event was held on the closing of “GastroPak” Project, a collaborative initiative involving the Earlham Institute, the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, the University of Warwick, UK, the University of Agriculture Faisalabad, Trinity College Dublin, UK, the Institute of Developmental Sciences UK, and Cranfield University, UK. This project was funded by the UKRI (UK Medical Research Council) commenced on 1st October 2020. It integrates social science, molecular biology, microbiology, microbial ecology, bioinformatics, epidemiology, and environmental engineering to quantify the transmission routes of non-viral gastroenteric pathogens across various locations in Pakistan. Through this awareness session, we aimed to empower the next generation of researchers to effectively address public health challenges and promote a healthier society. The event focused on promoting effective prevention strategies to reduce the risk of non-viral gastroenteritis. Additionally, we engaged the community through a poster-making competition, where participants highlighted key information about non-viral gastroenteritis in a visually compelling manner. The overall event was hosted by Tenured Professor Dr. Imran Hashmi from the SCEE (IESE) at NUST, who is also the NUST focal person for the GastroPak Project. We extend our gratitude to the administration and staff of SCEE (IESE) NUST. Special thanks to Professor Dr. Muhammad Irfan, Principal and Dean SCEE, and to Dr. Christopher Quince, Principal Investigator of the GastroPak project from the Earlham Institute, UK.