Considering the strategic plan of the World Tourism Organization and the international certificate granted to the tourism management program of Yarmouk University, the faculty of Tourism and Hotels, through the Department of Tourism and Travel, held a scientific conference entitled "The Corona Pandemic and its Impact on Tourism and Hospitality Sector”. This conference was held in partnership with the University of Prince Muqrin bin Abdul Aziz in Saudi Arabia, the University of Fayoum in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the World Tourism Organization represented by Dr. Saeed Al Batouti. The Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Mohammed Al-Shunnaq, said that the Corona pandemic has had its economic impact on various sectors and economic activities, especially the tourism and hotels sector, which demands that the conference highlights the nature of such a vital sector as well as its situation and hardships during the Corona crisis.

05 January 2021

The first student branch of the American Society of Engineering Education outside the United States was inaugurated in the Hajjawi faculty of Technological Engineering at Yarmouk University. Dr. Ali Shehadeh, the supervisor of that Branch in the Department of Civil Engineering at al-Hajjawi faculty of Technological Engineering, said that the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) is one of the most important entities concerned with the advancement of engineering education, which contributes to enabling engineering students to create a better world by motivating them towards creativity, innovation, and excellence at all levels of teaching and learning engineering. He then pointed out that this student branch aims at developing the approach of engineering learning among students and serving the local community by urging school students to think about learning and practicing engineering, choosing the most suitable engineering discipline that meets their aspirations and mimics their desires, and improving the teaching, presentation, and communication skills of academics and specialists in the field of engineering.

The head of the department of civil engineering at al-Hajjawi faculty of Technological Engineering, Dr. Mazher Amena, praised the progressive support provided by Yarmouk University to students to improve their level, as this has a positive impact on the advancement of the local and regional labor market and contribute to the construction of economies.

The Dean of al-Hajjawi faculty of Technological Engineering, Dr. Muwaffaq al-Otoom, said that the establishment of this student branch in the faculty is an important step to develop engineering education, refine the skills of its students, prepare them for the labor market, and motivate them to pursue their graduate studies in various engineering fields. Al-Otoom also stressed the importance of achieving the vision of the university and the Faculty by supporting such initiatives that contribute to improving the educational process.

15 December 2020

In the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Faculty of Commerce and Industry of Oman, the President of Yarmouk University, Prof. Nabil al-Hilat, participated, through Zoom, in the inauguration ceremony of the new identity of Oman College of Management and Technology and the launch of the College's website, a ceremony that was sponsored by Reda bin Juma bin Mohammed al-Saleh, the president of the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

At the beginning of his speech, al-Hailat congratulated the Sultanate of Oman as well as Omani citizens on the occasion of the 50th National Renaissance Anniversary; he pointed to the joint history between Yarmouk University and the Oman Collage of Management and Technology, which began in 2004 and extended over sixteen years. He then called for continuing the active and fruitful cooperation between the two parties, stressing that Yarmouk University will always try to achieve its goals on behalf of its students and the educational process in Oman.

In his turn, the Dean of the College, Prof. Walid Humidat said: “we believe that the new identity of the College will  contribute to the development of the college's strategy of maintaining high standards and fulfilling the administration's vision regarding empowering the College's status and role in the society".

Likewise, the Dean Assistant for Scientific Affairs, Dr. Mohammed al-Azzawi, delivered a speech in which he emphasized the College's pride in such a celebration in conjunction with the celebrations of the Sultanate's 50th National Renaissance Day. He stressed the keenness of Oman Collage of Management and Technology to play its role in advancing the development and prosperity of the Sultanate by preparing a promising generation of qualified young people who can serve the country in various fields.

Moreover, Hisher al-Mundhari, the President of the Foundation for Advertising and Marketing, explained the steps of designing the new logo that reflects the new identity of the College, pointing out that the College will always maintain and conduct its noble values, concepts and visions on behalf of the country and its citizens.

14 December 2020

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Mohammed Abu Qudais, said that the directives of His Majesty King Abdullah II, even before the Corona pandemic, have always been stressing the need to integrate e-learning in the educational system at schools and universities. During his visit to Yarmouk University and his meeting with the President of the University, Prof. Nabil al-Hilat, vice presidents and deans of faculties in the seminar and conference building, Abu Qudais said that Jordanian universities will continue using blended and online education after the end of the pandemic. He explained that while there will be lectures in the traditional image on campus, other lectures will be delivered remotely.

Abu Qudais then pointed out that the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is developing plans and study programs and that it is setting new general principles for admission into Jordanian universities by reviewing the requirements of universities and establishing a general framework for their development in line with the requirements of the labor market and its need for skills like innovation, management skills, English language skills, leadership skills, and community responsibility. The Minister stated: "We want the graduate student to create a job, not to find it”. Moreover, he emphasized the importance of scientific research in serving national priorities and providing solutions for the issues that afflict the Jordanian society.

The President of the University, Prof. Nabil al-Hilat, said that the Minister's visit to the university reflects the government's interest and support of the university and its students, professors, and staff. He added that Yarmouk University, through its distinguished human cadres, will spare no effort in continuous improvement and modernization at the levels of the on-campus education, distance learning, hosting distinguished students, supporting scientific research, and raising the capabilities of researchers towards research and innovation projects. He also stressed that Yarmouk University, in accordance with its strategic plan, seeks to facilitate networking with national, regional, and international scientific research institutions.

15 December 2020

As part of its ongoing efforts to develop and strengthen its relations with local and international institutions, Yarmouk University -through the Department of International Relations and Projects- has gained 40 academic and student exchange projects from the Erasmus Plus program for 2020, which makes the university the second Jordanian institution that achieves this number of partnerships with European universities.

The President of the University, Prof. Nabil al-Hilat, said that this achievement is a confirmation of the outstanding level and good reputation enjoyed by Yarmouk University internationally and regionally, praising the efforts of the Department of International Relations and Projects in achieving this international partnership and building such a network with several prestigious international universities. He also expressed his thanks and appreciation to the European Union, Erasmus Plus Program, and Erasmus Plus national office for the cooperation and continuous support of the university in the field of cultural exchange. He explained that this activity contributes to sharing knowledge, learning about the experiences of others, and exchanging academic, training, and research experiences, which helps the university to achieve its vision of reaching the world.

14 December 2020

During his reception of the educational attaché at the Malaysian Embassy in Amman, Yarmouk President, Prof. Nabil al-Hailat, stressed the readiness of Yarmouk University to receive more Malaysian students wishing to study at the various faculties and programs of the University. He explained that Yarmouk University is proud of its Malaysian students and praised their hard work, educational achievement and commitment, and interaction with the various activities and programs carried out by the university through its deanship of students' affairs.

In return, Ben Wahab expressed the admiration of the Malaysian Embassy and Attaché in Yarmouk University and its long academic and educational history. He also praised the attention paid by Yarmouk to Malaysian students as well as other international students, especially during the Corona pandemic and its exceptional circumstances.

Noteworthy is that the meeting was attended by the university vice president, Prof. Riad al-Momani, the Dean of the Malaysian students' affairs at the Malaysian Embassy in Amman, Dr. Ziad Al Azzam, and the Director of the Department of Public Relations and Media, Mr. Mukhles al-Ebbini.

29 November 2020

The Dean of al-Hajjawi faculty of Technological Engineering, Dr. Muwaffaq Otoom and the head of Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Women's Studies, Dr. Amnah Al-Khasawneh, participated in the Conference of the Jordan-American University Network, which is held through visual communication technology. Al-Otoom talked about the significance of GRE for students wishing to complete their postgraduate studies in the United States. Al-Khasawneh participated in the session that focuses on the association between education and the needs of the labor market, where she delivered a presentation about the problems facing Jordanian women when trying to get a job.

Noteworthy is here that the Jordanian-US Network of Universities was launched in 2018 through the support of the U.S. Embassy in Amman, and it included Jordanian public universities and ten American universities. It aims at strengthening cooperation between these universities at all scientific levels, as evident in some joint activities between Yarmouk University and some American universities of the network.

15 December 2020

The President of Yarmouk University, Prof. Nabil al-Hilat, welcomed to the university the director of the Office of the German Academic Exchange Authority in Amman "DAD", Gabriela Verks, discussing with her the possible ways of enhancing the cooperation between the two sides. At the beginning of the meeting, al-Hilat stressed Yarmouk's keenness to open channels of communication with various scientific and research institutions, which provides opportunities for students and faculty members to complete their higher studies or to get involved in certain scientific visits to various institutions  in different countries of the world. He explained that such a plan would reflect positively on the individuals' competence and abilities and expand their knowledge and open prospects for them to learn about diverse civilizations and cultures. He also pointed to the history of the strong academic relationship between Yarmouk and "DAD" where many Yarmouk students were able to complete their higher studies through grants provided by the Authority, calling for strengthening this cooperation.

For her part, Verks expressed the keenness of DAD to strengthen the cooperation with Yarmouk University in such a way, pointing to the various grants offered by "DAD", which enables university students and faculty members at all levels to continue their studies and research projects.

Noteworthy here is that the meeting was attended by the vice presidents, Prof Muwaffaq al-Omoush and Prof. Riad al-Moumni, as well as the Deans of the Faculties of Archaeology and Anthropology, Prof. Hani Hiajana, and al-Hajawi for Technological Engineering, Dr. Muwaffaq al-Otoom, and a number of faculty members and officials at the university.

14 December 2020

According to "QS World", Yarmouk University obtains the (1006) rank at the level of the universities in the world, (34) rank at the level of the universities in the Arab World, and the third place among Jordanian universities. In fact, this is the first time Yarmouk University has come close to the top 1,000 universities in the world.

Interestingly, the Department of Physics at the Faculty of Sciences was ranked among the first 1,000 universities this year, and the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science obtained the rank of 551- 600 according to the Times ranking last year.

The University's President, Prof. Nabil Al-Hilat, expressed the pride of the Yarmouk University in this achievement, which reflects the university’s continuous efforts to develop its vision and plans and to enhance its heritage and long academic history. Similarly, the director of the Center for Accreditation and Quality Assurance, Dr. Abdullah Al-Khataiba, attributed this clear progress in the university's classification to the support provided by the university administration to the center and its programs, where the slogan "the Year of Quality" was raised this year at Yarmouk University. He added, "we hope that the university's rating will get further advanced in the coming years by the support of the faculty members' publication in Elsevier and Scopus indexed journals".

25 November 2020