The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, met a delegation from the US-Jordanian University Cooperation Network (UCN) headed by Dr. Mark Johnson, to discuss ways to enhance joint cooperation between the University and the various American universities that are members of the network. At the beginning of the meeting, Massad stressed that strengthening cooperation relations with the American universities that are members of the UCN is one of the priorities of Yarmouk, as such cooperation contributes to strengthening the research and educational development by providing an opportunity for Yarmouk students to complete their studies in various disciplines in the American universities that are members of the network. Also, he noted that this cooperation provides faculty members with the opportunity to exchange scientific visits through which they may acquire new scientific experiences and get updated by the latest developments in the various fields of science. Massad then called on the members of the network to build bridges of academic cooperation between Yarmouk and American universities that are members of the UCN, especially in the fields of applied linguistics, information technology, cyber security, artificial intelligence, and various engineering and medical specialties, stressing the willingness of Yarmouk through its Language Center to receive American university students who wish to learn Arabic for non-native speakers.

For his part, Dr. Johnson stressed the network's interest in strengthening the existing cooperation with Yarmouk University whose researchers have always proven their competence and ability to conduct qualitative and distinguished scientific research in cooperation with researchers from American universities that are members of the network. He explained that such cooperation opens prospects for further cooperation in the scientific, health, and humanitarian fields, thus enabling sustainable development in communities. He then explicated that the "Rawabet" program is the third phase of the joint projects implemented by the UCN Network, which includes vocational and technical education, applied research, and vocational education. He also stated that the third phase runs from 2023 to 2027, indicating that the UCN Network started with the support of the US Embassy in Amman to encourage joint dialogue between American and Jordanian universities and increase academic exchange opportunities at the level of students and faculty members.

Noteworthy is that the meeting was attended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Mowaffaq Al-Amoush, the Dean of Al-Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology and Director of the Department of International Relations and Projects, Professor Mowaffaq Al-Atoum, and Dr. Alaa Yahya and Dr. Ali Hamidat from the Faculty of Pharmacy.

17 July 2023

Yarmouk University signed an agreement to establish and operate a technology incubator at its Leadership and Innovation Center in cooperation with the TJDEED Information Technology Company in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement, which was signed by Professor Islam Massad, the University President, and engineer Ashraf al-Qudah, the Company’s CEO, aims at providing training opportunities for Yarmouk students and graduates, building their capabilities, and preparing them to keep pace with the needs and requirements of the labor market in the areas of developing technical solutions (IT Solutions).

In terms of the agreement, the company will furnish a smart incubator at the University’s Leadership and Innovation Center, prepare a smart room for the purposes of augmented and virtual reality applications and distance learning, prepare a detailed program for training in the incubator in the areas of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, job skills, and communication, and provide specialized supervising engineers.

Massad emphasized Yarmouk University's keenness to build bridges of cooperation with various educational institutions and technical companies around the world. He also acknowledged the University’s endeavor to provide training and qualification opportunities for its students through offering them the infrastructure they need to keep pace with the rapid technological developments and get motivated to keep searching for knowledge.

For his part, al-Qudah expressed his happiness for signing the agreement with Yarmouk University, pointing out that this cooperation is part of the company's constant endeavor to cooperate and build bridges of partnership with the local community as well as Jordanian universities. He explained that the company is interested in providing training services to students, preparing them for the labor market, and introducing them to the needs of companies in the age of rapid developments of the technological revolution and the emergence of modern technologies, such as the artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (Metaverse). He also stressed that the company is keen to prepare a technological incubator equipped with the latest technology in Yarmouk’s Innovation Center so that students can gain an integrated training experience.

17 July 2023

Advancing 200 ranks in QS World University Rankings for 2024, compared to last year, Yarmouk University is now in the category 1001-1200, which sets Yarmouk in the fifth rank among other Jordanian universities included in QS rankings after it was in the eighth rank according to last year’s list. Additionally, Yarmouk was recently classified as one of the best 283 universities worldwide concerning the impact of alumni, as its graduates occupy advanced leadership positions in many prestigious institutions locally, regionally, and internationally. It also ranked among the top 570 universities in the field of job reputation and among the top 600 universities in terms of academic reputation.

The Vice President for Quality, Development, and Scientific Research, Professor Samer Samarah, had received, in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Professor Azmy Mahafza, the QS-classification certificate at a ceremony recently held by the QS Foundation in Dubai, UAE.

Thus, the University president, Professor Islam Massad, expressed the University’s pride in this achievement, pointing out that such a progress in the QS classification reflects the University's firm commitment to academic and research excellence. He also acknowledged Yarmouk’s constant pursuit and interest in developing a modern and advanced educational environment, strengthening international communication and academic partnerships with prestigious international institutions, and attracting more outstanding students and professors to the University's various scientific and humanities programs.

Noteworthy here is that Yarmouk University also achieved a remarkable progress in the Times World Ranking at the level of Asian universities for 2023, thus it ranked in the category (351- 400) after it was in the category (401-500) during 2022.

02 July 2023

In the presence of Yarmouk President, Professor Islam Massad, and the Australian Ambassador to Amman, Mr. Bernard Lynch, the Faculty of Fine Arts at Yarmouk University organized an exhibition of historical photographs celebrating one hundred years of friendship between Jordan and Australia. Massad acknowledged the relations of love, friendship, and cooperation between Jordan and Australia, praising Australia’s constant efforts to support Jordan and its institutions in various humanitarian and scientific fields, i.e. educational opportunities, Jordanian community support, and supporting refugees in Jordan. Massad said that this qualitative exhibition includes photo documentation that chronicles the bilateral relations between the two countries and celebrates the Australian Embassy’s publication of the book Forged Under Fire, a book that documents the permanent partnership that lasted for more than a century of bilateral participation in defense fields. He then stressed that Yarmouk University is always proactive in activating ways of partnership and networking with educational and research institutions in various countries of the world based on its philosophy of activating ties with society at the local, Arab, and international levels.

The Australian Ambassador, Mr. Bernard Lynch, affirmed the interest of the Australian embassy in empowering the existing relations between the two friendly countries, which contributes to enhancing opportunities for cooperation and cultural, scientific, and economic exchange between Jordan and Australia. Lynch then pointed out that the cooperation between the two countries is present in form of a close defense and security partnership based on the many common interests and the strong bilateral diplomatic and trade relations. Such ties, he said, help in strengthening ways of cooperation in the fields of technology, water management, agriculture, education, and culture, etc.

Moreover, during their tour of the exhibition, the Australian ambassador valued the Jordanian-Australian relations that stem from ancient cultural ties, explaining that the historical photos included in the exhibition document the contribution of the Australian forces in the Great Arab Revolt where the Australian Infantry, the Australian Air Force, and other units entered Jordan in support of the Great Arab Revolt against the Ottoman rule.

27 June 2023

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, met the Turkish Ambassador to Amman, Erdem Ozan, and the accompanying delegation to discuss ways of possible cooperation between Yarmouk University and the Turkish Embassy as well as the various Turkish educational and research institutions. During the meeting, Massad stressed the depth of cooperation and friendship relations between Jordan and Turkey, remarking that Yarmouk is one of the leading national institutions in the field of higher education. He then stated that Yarmouk is keen on networking and cooperating with various Turkish educational and research institutions in areas of common interest, pointing out that Yarmouk is one of the pioneer universities that have taken great strides in the field of teaching foreign languages, as part of its study plans, in form of language course packages, which include among many others the Turkish language. Moreover, he stressed the importance of mastering the skill of communicating in international languages, other than Arabic and English, for medical, engineering, nursing, business, and information technology graduates, as this opens up more job opportunities for graduates in regional and international markets.

For his part, the Turkish Ambassador to Amman praised the distinguished scientific reputation of Yarmouk University, especially in the field of teaching the Turkish language, expressing the embassy's continuous support of this program. He then valued Yarmouk’s interest in building bridges of cooperation with the embassy and Turkish and research universities, confirming that the embassy attaches great importance to supporting events and cultural exchange programs organized by Yarmouk. After the meeting, the Turkish Ambassador met the Turkish students studying at Yarmouk and Yarmouk students of the Turkish language program, where a group of activities were presented in the Turkish language.

27 June 2023

At the UNHCR headquarter,Yarmouk University and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) held a dialogue meeting entitled "Possibilities and Alternatives” concerning increasing the enrollment of refugees in higher education programs in Jordan with an average of 15% by 2030. The meeting took place in the presence of a delegation from Al al-Bayt University including members from Al al-Bayt Council of Trustees and Al al-Bayt’s Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director of the Refugee Center. The meeting aimed at enhancing the efforts towards achieving Goal 15 by 2030, which was activated in 2022 through Yarmouk University and the UNHCR during the first national dialogue session for Goal 15 by 2030. The meeting also aimed at strengthening the national information management systems, the registration systems in universities,thus enabling them to disclose the status of international protection needed for planning, programming, and increasing the number of refugee students enrolled in higher education institutions.

During the meeting, the Director of the Refugees, Displaced Persons and Forced Migration Studies Center at Yarmouk University, Dr. Reem Al-Kharouf, reviewed the beginnings of the project which started by many sessions and meeting with the aim of figuring out the causes and obstacles that decrease the enrollment rate of refugees in higher education programs. She then reported that more than 100 students and participants from Yarmouk University and the local community participated in the project’s sessions, which reflects the significance of such meetings and gatherings for refugees’ aspirations and objectives.

In the same context, Zeina Jadaan, head of the education department at UNHCR, emphasized that higher education is essential for refugees, when it comes to providing long-term development solutions, whether in host countries or countries of origin.She then pointed to the inability of refugee students to afford university tuition fees in the international program after the end of their secondary education, promoting that as the main reason behind the low rates of enrollment in higher education institutions.

27 June 2023

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, met with the Regional Director of the QS Institute for Evaluating the Performance of Universities in the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia, Dr. Ashwin Fernandes, and the Regional Officer in the Middle East and Africa, Rami Awwad, where a five-star evaluation certificate was awarded to the University. Massad expressed his pride and happiness for this achievement, which would not have been possible without the efforts of all its academic and administrative staff. He explained that the certificate indicates that the University is moving in the right direction, stressing that Yarmouk is distinguished and pioneering in its academic mission. He added that Yarmouk seeks to strengthen its scientific status and develop and update its educational programs to enhance the quality of the outputs of the educational process and prepare its graduates to achieve excellence and be creative.

For his part, Fernandes congratulated Yarmouk University for obtaining this certificate, which came in appreciation of the excellence of the work carried out by the University, pointing to the importance of working and networking with Faculty members and graduates in terms of scientific research, which reflects positively on the performance of the University and its ranking in global assessments.

The meeting was attended by the vice-presidents of the University, the dean of Al-Hijjawi Faculty for Technological Engineering, the director of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center, and a number of university officials.

21 June 2023

The Vice President of Yarmouk University for Academic Affairs, Professor Muwaffaq Alomoush, met with Eran Williams, the Director of Regional English Language Office (RELO) at the US Embassy in Amman, in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Musa Rababa’a, to discuss ways of enhancing possible cooperation between the two sides. Alomoush expressed the University’s appreciation of the support it receives from the US Embassy in Amman through the fellowship program of teaching English in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University. He explained that such support enabled the department of English to hold events and workshops for its students as well as those of other departments of modern languages and translation. He then pointed out the keenness of Yarmouk University to enhance this cooperation through attracting more academics to teach in the various faculties and academic programs offered by Yarmouk for a semester or more.

For his part, Williams praised the outstanding status of Yarmouk University and the efforts made by the Faculty of Arts to benefit from the fellowship program in teaching English, expressing the embassy's readiness to continue cooperation in this field and network with interested academics from the different American universities participating in the program so that they come to Jordan and join the teaching staff in the different majors involved in the fellowship program.

Noteworthy is that the meeting was attended by the Head of the Department of English Language and Literature, Dr. Hussein Obeidat, Dr. Sean Adam Hughes from Columbia University in New York, the representative of the Fellowship Program in Teaching English at the Embassy, Natalie Moret, and the Assistant Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Nancy Al-Daghmi.

21 June 2023

Supervised by Dr. Ahmad Klaib, the Director of the E-learning and Open Learning Resources Center at Yarmouk University, the national team including the students Yazan Al-Shanik from the Faculty of Information Technology at Yarmouk University and Aws Al-Rayyan and Hamza Al-Zubaidi from Princess Sumaya University won the second place of Huawei International Competition for Information and Communication Technology 2022/2023 in the field of Network Track, which took place in China. The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, congratulated the Jordanian team on this great achievement, expressing Yarmouk’s pride in its students and faculty members who have shown their ability of deploying skills and knowledge to compete in such international competitions and obtain distinguished job opportunities in the Arab and regional labor market.

The Dean of the Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science at the University, Dr. Qasim Radaydah, expressed his happiness and pride in the Faculty’s distinguished students and academic members, stressing the Faculty’s support for its students and its keenness to encourage them to participate in various technological competitions at the local, regional, and international levels. In his turn, Kleib explained that the Jordanian team achieved such a position after passing the final qualifying stages that witnessed crucial competition among 140 teams from 62 countries around the world, pointing out that the competition included several sectors in information technology, artificial intelligence, information security, computer networks, the Internet of things, cloud computing, data storage, and Mega data. He added that the competition aims mainly at developing the technological and information capabilities of young people, thus preparing a generation of talented technical cadres to contribute to building the digital economy and advancing the social and economic development by taking advantage of modern technologies.

21 June 2023