Academic Activities and Student Achievements at a Number of Universities

Governorates, October 21 (Petra) — Universities on Wednesday witnessed a variety of academic and research activities, alongside training programs, student achievements, and partnerships that contribute to qualifying students and meeting labor market needs.

At Al al-Bayt, the events of the Senior Academic Leadership Program for department heads were launched at the university's Quality and Development Center, under the patronage of university president Dr. Osama Nusair, within the university's strategy aimed at developing the capabilities of academic leaders, introducing them to their tasks, duties, and university laws, regulations, and instructions, which contributes to elevating institutional and academic performance.

The assistant director of the center, Dr. Majed Ibrahim, stressed that department heads represent the pillars of academic work and the university's direct front in dealing with students, guiding and advising them, emphasizing commitment to regulations and instructions to provide the best academic and institutional services, given that departments are an effective link with students in the teaching process.

For his part, the director of the Academic Development Department at the center, Dr. Amr Al-Amarin, explained that the department head represents the essential link between faculty members and students, and that the quality and stability of the educational process depend on his competence and fairness in distributing teaching loads, his accuracy in following up on study plans, his care for student affairs, and his application of regulations and instructions with clarity and transparency.

At Ajloun National University, the College of Business participated in a workshop on digital transformation, emerging technologies, and digital payments in Jordan, organized by the Hashemite University within the Local Languages Program in the Eighth Region of the "IEEE" organization, aimed at enhancing financial and digital literacy and awareness of the safe use of electronic financial services.

Dr. Hanin Al-Khawaja from the Department of Financial Technology and Banking at the College of Business covered the concept of digital transformation and the difference between it and digitization, the development of electronic payment systems in Jordan, and digital payment applications, including electronic wallets, instant transfers, and electronic bill payment.

She also covered the role of emerging technologies in developing financial services and improving the beneficiaries' experience, ways to enhance digital security and protection from electronic fraud and social engineering methods, mechanisms for verifying suspicious messages, maintaining the confidentiality of verification codes, and using official and trusted applications and channels to conduct financial transactions.

The Dean of the College of Business, Dr. Laith Al-Aryan, stressed the importance of faculty members' participation in specialized scientific and community activities, given their contribution to transferring expertise and knowledge to the community, enhancing digital financial literacy, and spreading safe practices in the use of financial technology.

The College of Business also participated in the activities of the introductory day for the "Erasmus Plus" program, organized by the National Erasmus Plus Office in Jordan at Yarmouk University, within the framework of the university's orientation to enhance international academic cooperation and benefit from European opportunities in higher education and scientific research.

The participation aimed to learn about the opportunities available within the program, learn about the mechanisms for applying for international projects and academic mobility programs for students and faculty members, and discuss opportunities for building academic and research partnerships with European universities and educational institutions.

The Dean of the College stressed the importance of engaging in international programs and initiatives that allow universities to exchange expertise and develop teaching and research practices, noting that introductory meetings represent an opportunity to learn about the requirements of international projects and enhance the ability of faculty members to prepare qualitative proposals that develop the educational process and expand cooperation with European academic institutions.

At Al-Balqa Applied University, the Dean of the Al-Husn University College, Dr. Ashraf Abu Ain, honored students Yaman Al-Gharaibeh and Hashem Al-Ghazawi for winning third place in the Award of His Highness Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II, the Crown Prince, for the best government services application at the level of the Kingdom, for their pioneering innovative project "Smart Park Jo," a smart and sustainable technical system for managing and electronically reserving vehicle parking.

Abu Ain said that this achievement crowns a journey of excellence and knowledge-giving and reflects the superiority of the college's students and their ability to compete nationally, and also embodies the vision and directives of the President of Al-Balqa Applied University, Dr. Ahmed Al-Ajlouni, in institutionalizing the culture of innovation and incubating pioneering ideas that serve digital transformation and support sustainable development.

At Mutah, the university president, Dr. Salama Al-Naimat, stressed the importance of investing in the agricultural sector and developing the university's productive capacities in the plant and animal fields, to enhance its own resources, provide an applied educational and training environment for students of the College of Agriculture, and link academic knowledge with practical practice and labor market needs.

This came during a field tour that included the College of Agriculture in the Al-Rabbah area and the university's agricultural station in the Ghor area, to review the reality of agricultural projects and their educational, productive, and investment potentials, accompanied by the university's Vice President for Administrative Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Saraireh.

Al-Naimat reviewed the college's facilities and its capabilities in plant production and livestock, the existing activities and projects, opportunities for training students and enhancing their field experience, and its role in supporting agricultural education and developing their skills in using modern technologies and practices.

He noted that the university's agricultural projects constitute an opportunity to enhance productive investment and diversify income sources, provided they are managed according to professional foundations based on economic feasibility studies, raising operating efficiency, good resource management, and benefiting from academic and technical expertise, balancing economic return with the educational mission.

At Jadara, the university signed a memorandum of understanding with Shuaa Solar Energy Company to provide field training opportunities for students of the Technical College and enhance their practical skills in the fields of renewable energy and modern technologies, in line with labor market needs.

The memorandum was signed by the university president, Dr. Habes Al-Zboun, and on behalf of the company, Engineer Diaa Izz Al-Din Al-Akash, in the presence of the university's Vice President, Dr. Iman Al-Bashiti, the Dean of the Technical College, Dr. Ahmed Tawfiq Al-Radaideh, and Engineer Sundus Ahmed Qazaq, a specialist in renewable energy and energy system design.

Al-Zboun stressed that the memorandum comes within the university's orientation to enhance technical and applied education and build strategic partnerships with specialized institutions, noting the importance of the renewable energy sector in preparing qualified cadres that combine scientific knowledge with practical experience and enhancing graduates' opportunities in the local and regional labor market.

The memorandum provides for training Technical College students at the company's facilities according to study plans and approved practical training requirements, introducing them to the practical applications of renewable energy systems under the supervision of an approved field trainer, following up on their performance and evaluating their skills, and providing a training environment that helps them employ their academic knowledge and keep pace with technological developments in the sector.

The university also signed a memorandum of understanding with the "Pro Gym" sports club, aimed at providing field training opportunities for students of the Physical Education Department at the Technical College and developing their professional and applied skills, in line with labor market requirements in the sports sector. The memorandum was signed by the university president and, on behalf of the club, Captain Mohammed Al-Shabab.

Al-Zboun stressed that the memorandum comes in harmony with the university's vision of enhancing applied education, developing academic and training programs at the Technical College, and expanding the horizons of cooperation with specialized sports institutions, noting the importance of providing opportunities for students to gain field experience and refine their professional skills.

The memorandum provides for receiving students of the Physical Education Department at the Technical College and training them within the club's facilities, according to study plans and approved practical training requirements, and giving them the opportunity to review the applied aspects related to physical fitness and sports training, under the supervision of an approved field trainer, and in coordination with the competent department, along with following up on their performance and evaluating their skills during the training period.

Irbid National University signed an academic and scientific cooperation agreement with Al-Salam University in the Arab Republic of Egypt, aimed at developing practical and clinical training, exchanging academic expertise and competencies, implementing joint research, and organizing conferences and scientific events, foremost among them the First Scientific Conference on Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in the Middle East, scheduled to be held at Al-Salam University in March 2027, in cooperation between the two universities.

The agreement was signed on behalf of Irbid National University by its president, Dr. Majed Abu Zureiq, and on behalf of Al-Salam University by its president, Dr. Abdel Fattah Sadaqa, in the presence of the Vice President of Irbid National University, Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Muqableh, the Dean of the College of Applied Medical Sciences, Dr. Mahmoud Al-Fakhrani, and the Head of the Physical Therapy Department, Dr. Ahmed Saad.

Abu Zureiq stressed that the agreement is consistent with the university's strategy aimed at building effective academic partnerships with Arab and international higher education institutions, providing qualitative opportunities for students to gain scientific and practical experience, and enhancing graduates' readiness to compete in the labor market.

He noted that the cooperation constitutes an important addition to the university's journey of academic openness, especially in the field of physical therapy and rehabilitation, through specialized clinical training, exchanging teaching and research expertise, and developing joint scientific initiatives, stressing the importance of the anticipated conference in exchanging knowledge and discussing the latest developments in the specialty regionally and internationally.

For his part, Sadaqa stressed the university's readiness to harness its academic and training capabilities and benefit from the approved educational clinics at the College of Physical Therapy, in a way that supports clinical training and the exchange of expertise between students and members of the two teaching bodies.

The agreement includes providing practical and clinical training opportunities for students of the Physical Therapy Department at the College of Applied Medical Sciences at Irbid National University within the approved educational clinics at Al-Salam University, exchanging faculty members for the purposes of teaching, training, and scientific supervision, and providing temporary study for Irbid National University students at the colleges of Al-Salam University for one semester.

A team of students and graduates of the Cybersecurity Department at the College of Information Technology at Zarqa University won third place in the "CryptX CTF" cybersecurity competition, organized by the Cybersecurity Club at Al-Hussein Technical University, in cooperation with a specialized company, with the participation of 51 teams in the final stage.

The "T4 Chrony Electronic" team included student Mohammed Tawalbeh and graduates Ahmed Bilaidi and Salam Sartawi, who demonstrated advanced technical competence in dealing with security challenges and remarkable skills in analysis, vulnerability discovery, and problem-solving.

The Dean of the College, Dr. Hail Khafaja, said that this achievement reflects the advanced level enjoyed by students and graduates in specialized technical fields, and their ability to employ academic knowledge and applied skills in facing practical challenges and keeping pace with rapid developments in the cybersecurity sector.

He added that participation in specialized technical competitions allows students and graduates to develop their capabilities in innovation, analytical thinking, and teamwork, refine their practical skills, and enhance their readiness for labor market requirements.

He stressed the college's keenness to support student initiatives, encourage participation in local and international competitions, and expand areas of cooperation with institutions and companies specialized in technology and cybersecurity.

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