Yarmouk University President, Prof. Malek Al-Sharairi, took part in the preparatory event for the 2025 Global Refugee Forum, organized by the UNHCR Jordan.

The event brought together representatives from government entities, embassies, national institutions, international organizations, and experts in refugee and forced migration issues. It aimed to evaluate collective progress made since 2023 in fulfilling commitments related to refugee matters in Jordan and the region, strengthen partnerships among decision-makers, and promote innovative solutions in line with the Global Compact on Refugees.

During his participation in a session on establishing a Higher Education Alliance to empower universities as active players in refugee response efforts, Prof. Al-Sharairi expressed pride in Jordan’s longstanding humanitarian role under the Hashemite leadership in providing refuge and safety to those in need.

He explained that the Higher Education Alliance emerged from a strong partnership between UNHCR Jordan and Yarmouk University’s Refugees, Displaced Persons, and Forced Migration Studies Center, launching a joint project to increase the enrollment of refugee students in higher education in Jordan to 15% by 2030.

Yarmouk University and UNHCR also co-developed a joint policy paper presented to decision-makers to support this goal. The university’s Board of Trustees adopted its recommendations by approving a 30–40% reduction in tuition fees for refugee students, aligning their fees with those of the “parallel program” instead of the “international program.”

Additionally, Yarmouk integrated the refugee ID number into its student information system to improve access to reliable data on refugee enrollment.

In June 2024, UNHCR announced the official establishment of the Higher Education Alliance, which now includes 17 educational institutions committed to increasing refugee access to universities across Jordan. The alliance also encourages universities to share responsibility through scholarships and fee reductions, promoting sustainable local support for refugee education.

The event was attended by Vice President Dr. Ruba Al-Bataineh and Acting Director of the Refugees and Forced Migration Studies Center, Dr. Ibrahim Darwish.

02 November 2025

In light of the continuation of daylight saving time, the President of Yarmouk University, Prof. Malik Al-Shraireh, has issued the following directives:

The daily lecture schedule will now begin at 8:30 a.m. instead of 8:00 a.m.

Deans and directors are authorized to apply a flexible working schedule for administrative and technical staff within their respective units, allowing employees to start work at either 8:00 a.m. or 8:30 a.m., provided that the total working hours remain eight hours per day, and in coordination with the Human Resources Department.

This decision excludes units and positions whose of work requires different working hours, in coordination between the concerned deans or directors and the Human Resources Department.

The decision shall take effect starting Sunday, November 2, 2025, and will remain in force until further notice.

02 November 2025

Professor Amjad Dheifallah Al-Nasser, Vice President of Yarmouk University, received Mr. Cheng Yongru, the Economic and Commercial Attaché at the Chinese Embassy in Amman, along with his accompanying delegation, to discuss ways to enhance cooperation between Yarmouk University and the Chinese Embassy in Amman.

During the meeting, Al-Nasser emphasized Yarmouk University’s constant aspiration to expand its network of relations with various Chinese academic and economic institutions, in line with its future vision and as part of the long-standing friendship between Jordan and China.

He also highlighted the university’s establishment, its faculties and research centers, as well as its significant contribution to the development and advancement of the higher education sector in Jordan.

He added that the relationship between Yarmouk University and the Chinese Embassy takes various forms, and that mutual visits have continued without interruption.

He pointed out that just two weeks ago, the Cultural Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Amman visited the university to discuss ways of strengthening academic and cultural cooperation, and attended a series of Chinese cultural events organized by the Chinese Cultural Center in Amman at Al-Hussein Bin Talal Library, as part of the Chinese “Mid-Autumn Festival.”

Al-Nasser pointed out that Yarmouk University was among the pioneering universities to offer Chinese language courses, by integrating a set of foreign language subjects such as French, Spanish, Turkish, German, and Chinese into the study plans of its undergraduate programs.

He stressed that this approach reflects the university’s belief in the importance of equipping its students with skills that open up additional opportunities for them, enabling them to enter various labor markets and compete efficiently and confidently.

For his part, Cheng Yongru stated that this visit comes within the framework of the partnership-based relationship between the Chinese Embassy and its various departments with Yarmouk University, which he described as one of the distinguished Jordanian and Arab universities with a long-standing academic history.

He emphasized that the Chinese Embassy in Amman always encourages cooperation with leading academic institutions, in order to build sustainable partnerships founded on constructive and forward-looking ideas.

30 October 2025

The President of Yarmouk University, Prof. Dr. Malek Al-Sharairi, welcomed the American poet Phillis Levin, Honorary Professor of English at Hofstra University in New York, and a writer and editor of numerous poetry collections and literary journals.

Her visit to the university aimed at participating in the poetry seminar organized by the Department of English Language and Literature at the Faculty of Arts.

Al-Sharairi emphasized that hosting Poet Levin reflects the university’s commitment to openness to all cultures and to strengthening international partnerships, which provide numerous opportunities for both students and faculty members.

For her part, Levin expressed her gratitude to the university for the warm welcome, highlighting the importance of arts and literature in fostering connections among people of different languages and cultures.

Levin presented a selection of her works at the poetry seminar, organized by the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Oqab AlShawashreh, and Dr. Nancy Al-Doghmi, from her latest collection “Rain Selections 2025”, which received high praise from faculty members and students alike.

Notably, Levin has received several awards, including the Norma Farber Award from the Poetry Society of America, fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts. She is also the editor of “Penguin Book of the Sonnet: 500 Years of the English Tradition” (2001). Her poetry is recognized for its masterful use of modern poetic techniques applied to traditional forms, such as the sonnet and Japanese haiku.

30 October 2025

Minister of Interior Mazen Al-Farayeh sponsored the national awareness campaign at Yarmouk University, held under the slogan “Yes to Life… No to Drugs.” The campaign, launched by the Public Security Directorate on campus, was attended by the University President Prof. Dr. Malek Al-Sharairi, the Director of Public Security Major General . Dr. Obaidallah Al-Ma’aytah, and the Governor of Irbid, Radwan Al-Atoum.

The campaign aims to raise public awareness about the dangers of drug abuse and ways to prevent it. It is held within the framework of a comprehensive and participatory national vision that brings together official, academic, and youth institutions, with a special focus on university students and young people, as they are the group most capable of driving positive change in society.

In a speech delivered at the ceremony, Al-Farayeh emphasized that combating drugs is a shared national responsibility that is not limited to security efforts alone, but is complemented by the roles of families, schools, universities, and the media in protecting society and safeguarding young people from this dangerous scourge.

Al-Farayeh expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Public Security Directorate for its significant efforts in combating drugs through the security pursuit of drug dealers and the implementation of awareness, prevention, and treatment programs. He also commended Yarmouk University for hosting this event, emphasizing the important role of universities in raising awareness and building an aware generation capable of saying, “Yes to life… No to drugs.”

For his part, Al-Sharairi expressed the university’s pride in hosting this event and being chosen as the starting point for this national campaign, which embodies the effective partnership between security and academic institutions in serving the community. He praised the role of university students in promoting a culture of awareness and responsibility and in supporting national efforts to prevent drug abuse.

He stressed that the university believes education is not limited to academic knowledge, but also helps shape one’s character and develop the ability to distinguish between right and wrong, and to choose a life filled with giving and productivity. He pointed out that the Deanship of Student Affairs at Yarmouk University works to embody the university’s mission of strengthening belonging and social responsibility, and launching youth initiatives aimed at awareness and prevention.

Al-Sharairi pointed out that Yarmouk University’s message to every young man and woman is clear: you are the hope and future of Jordan. Protect your minds and hearts from anything that may cloud them, embrace life with hope and determination, and hold on to the genuine values you inherited from your parents and grandparents — values of will, perseverance, and dignity. He also praised the sincere efforts of the Public Security Directorate in protecting the country’s youth and appreciated everyone who contributes to building a safe and aware environment.

For his part, Brigadier General Hassan Al-Qudah, Director of the Anti-Narcotics Department, affirmed that the directorate continues its efforts to protect society from this scourge through an integrated strategy that includes security, awareness, and treatment aspects. He noted that combating drugs is a collective responsibility that requires community awareness and the cooperation of all national efforts.

The ceremony also included a friendly match that brought together former and current national team players. The game was held in an atmosphere full of enthusiasm and sportsmanship, delivering a meaningful message to youth that sports are the way to life… no to drugs.

The ceremony also included an outdoor awareness exhibition held in the university courtyards, where visual materials and educational brochures were displayed to highlight the dangers of drugs and ways to prevent them. The exhibition also presented stories and successful experiences in treatment and rehabilitation.

It is noted that this awareness campaign will continue for two weeks, during which the activities and events will focus on young people, aiming to promote life values and raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and their effects on individuals and society.

30 October 2025

Yarmouk University hosted the closing conference of the project "Remote and Virtual Laboratories for Teaching and Training Engineering Students in Higher Education Institutions in the Southern Mediterranean and Sub-Saharan Africa," funded by the European Union under Erasmus+. The conference was under the patronage of the EU Ambassador to Jordan, Mr. Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, and YU Vice President Dr. Ruba Al-Bataineh.

In his speech, Ambassador Chatzisavas expressed his appreciation to Yarmouk University for its initiative and referred to it as an example of excellence and leadership in modern education. He also appreciated all the project partners for their cooperation in the success of this important project, which constitutes a milestone in the path of international scholarly cooperation and the development of engineering education within the region.

He emphasized that this project is representative of the EU vision of funding tertiary education based on innovation and digitalization, helping young people and students acquire modern technical skills. He also added that such projects promote sustainable development and enrich scientific and cultural cooperation between nations.

Chatzisavas mentioned that Yarmouk University, being one of the oldest and most renowned universities in Jordan, successfully carried out this project with the assistance of 15 higher learning institutions in Morocco, Lebanon, Germany, Spain, and Tanzania. He was impressed by the level of cooperation between the partners and noted that this project is part of the most important initiatives funded by the European Union under Erasmus+, both intellectually and economically.

He also told us that the number of students and academic staff who participate in the exchange programs between Jordan and Europe per year ranges from 600 to 800 participants, pointing out that Jordan is one of the largest recipients of the program in the region.

In turn, Dr. Al-Bataineh described that the project is a motivating experience which had brought together partners from Europe, the Mediterranean, and Sub-Saharan Africa in a shared vision with a purpose of making the education in engineering more flexible, inclusive, and up-to-date through virtual labs and innovative technologies.

She attested that Yarmouk University, being the host institution of the project, boasts its top-notch achievements — setting up contemporary distant laboratories, designing home experiments, training academic staff, and improving students' learning experience — all of which prove the constructive role of cooperation and technology in promoting higher education.

Dr. Al-Bataineh emphasized preserving and exchanging these innovations among different educational institutions, thanking the European Union, all the partners, and all those who contributed to the success of the project. She also wished the participants an efficient and inspiring conference.

Dr. Mowafaq Al-Otoom, Yarmouk University project manager for the Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, reported the key achievements of the project from January 2023 to December 2025.

He referenced the fact that the project involved 15 partner institutions based in Jordan, Morocco, Lebanon, Tanzania, Spain, and Germany. Some of its key achievements included the implementation of five remote and seven home-based laboratories, benefiting more than 8,000 students and 400 administrative and teaching staff members through more than 100 engineering courses.

The project also involved the development of e-learning and training materials and the organization of more than 100 training workshops among staff and students, which led to enhanced academic performance and greater practical and digital skills. He expresses gratitude to the European Union, the Erasmus+ initiative, and all the partners for their unshakeable support towards the success of the project.

The two-day conference schedule covered technical and scientific sessions on universities' experience in establishing remote and home-based laboratories, challenges encountered, and key lessons learned. There were also presentations of students' and faculty members' experience.

There was also a broad panel discussion under the topic "Sustainability and the Future of Remote and Home-Based Laboratories in Engineering Education" with the presence of representatives from partner universities, industry, and the European Union.

28 October 2025

Under the patronage of Yarmouk University’s Vice President, Dr. Amjad Dheifallah Al-Naser, the Faculty of Science organized an event to celebrate World Statistics Day, attended by the Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Moheeb Awwadyeh, and the Head of the Department of Statistics, Dr. Ayman Baklizi.

In his opening remarks, Dr. Al-Naser explained the difference between statistics and mathematics, noting that while mathematics is the umbrella of all sciences, statistics serves as the umbrella of scientific research and studies.

He added that statistics plays a key role in various fields such as physics, social and human sciences, as well as politics and business, pointing out that it supports researchers across scientific disciplines and decision-makers in diverse practical fields. He emphasized that nearly no area of scientific research is without a statistical dimension contributing effectively to its progress.

Dr. Al-Naser also highlighted this year’s celebration theme, “High-quality statistics and data for all,” which aims to stress the importance of data in driving change, supporting sound decision-making for sustainable development, and raising awareness about the value of accurate and reliable data in shaping public policies.

For his part, Dr. Awwadyeh noted that celebrating this day represents a global occasion to shed light on the central role of statistical sciences in modern life. He emphasized that statistics are not merely numbers and tables, but rather the language of data that helps us understand the world around us, make informed decisions, and design enlightened future plans.

Dr. Awwadyeh expressed the faculty’s pride in the Department of Statistics and its research and academic contributions, as well as its role in providing the labor market and various institutions with qualified professionals capable of addressing data-driven challenges. He stressed that statistics are an indispensable tool for achieving sustainable development and building the knowledge society that the world aspires to.

Meanwhile, Dr. Baklizi explained that the celebration of the third World Statistics Day, held globally on October 20 every five years, comes in response to a United Nations General Assembly resolution recognizing the importance of reliable statistics and indicators in decision-making and monitoring progress in countries, particularly regarding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

He added that the Faculty of Science takes pride in hosting this vital discipline, underscoring the need to continue developing it, enhancing scientific research, and graduating competent professionals capable of serving society and keeping pace with global developments.

On the sidelines of the celebration, several faculty members and students were honored for their efforts and various achievements.

26 October 2025

‎‏Both students, Israa Al-Akour and Zainab Mustafa, from the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences at the Faculty of Science, Yarmouk University, participated in the “Middle East Oil, Gas, and Geosciences Conference and Exhibition (MEOS GEO 2025)” hosted by the Kingdom of Bahrain.

‎‏The students, Al-Akour and Mustafa, expressed their delight in representing Yarmouk University and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences as part of the “Youth, Professionals, and Students” program held alongside the conference, where they participated in technical workshops and lectures addressing energy challenges and sustainable solutions.

‎‏The two students also presented innovative proposals for recycling waste and converting it into energy sources, in addition to participating in the “Poster Showcase,” which brought together students and professionals from various countries.

‎‏The two students also participated in field visits to the ASRY offshore drilling facility to gain firsthand knowledge of drilling operations and marine infrastructure, in addition to visiting the Bahrain National Museum to learn about the cultural and historical heritage of the Kingdom of Bahrain.

‎‏At the conclusion of their participation, the two students implemented an innovative project presented in a “Shark Tank” style before a specialized committee. In this project, Al-Akour and her team achieved a remarkable accomplishment by winning the MEOS GEO 2025 challenge with an innovative presentation on reducing gas usage in hydrogen production as a sustainable solution to enhance energy security, earning her the award for Best Presentation at the conference. This achievement reflects the excellence of the department’s students and their ability to compete in regional and international scientific forums.

‎‏The two students praised the academic support they received from the faculty members in the department, particularly Dr. Abdullah Al-Rawabdeh and Dr. Mohammed Al-Qudah, and expressed their deep gratitude for the trust placed in them by the department and the university to represent them at this international forum.

‎‏Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Muheeb Awawdeh, highlighted the importance of students taking part in international scientific events as part of the faculty’s efforts to support academic and research excellence. He noted that attending such conferences helps students gain more scientific and professional experience, keeps them updated on the latest technological developments in Earth and Energy Sciences, and gives them opportunities to connect with researchers and experts from around the world.

26 October 2025

Under the patronage of Yarmouk University President, Professor Malek Al-Sharairi, the university inaugurated the activities of the "13th Scientific Day of Biomedical Engineering," organized by Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology in cooperation with the Jordan Engineers Association (JEA).

In his opening speech, Al-Sharairi stated that this Scientific Day is the outcome of joint cooperation between Yarmouk University, represented by Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology, and the Jordan Engineers Association, represented by its Electrical Engineering Division. This cooperation aims to realize the shared vision of supporting all efforts that advance scientific research and build knowledge across all vital sectors.

He added that this Scientific Day provides an opportunity to exchange insights, pose questions, and enhance scientific communication among experts, stakeholders, and students. Furthermore, it serves to keep pace with scientific development and open new horizons for scientific research and innovation.

Prof. Al-Sharairi urged Al-Hijjawi students to make the most of the day's activities, which will enhance their capabilities and develop their skills in their field specialization, thereby strengthening their competitiveness in local, regional, and international labor markets. He also clarified that nowadays, biomedical engineering is no longer a luxury or a field of limited impact; rather, it is a science advancing rapidly toward changing the meaning of healthcare.

He continued: "Engineering capabilities are now directed toward increasing the effectiveness of diagnosis and treatment, and inventing diagnostic and therapeutic solutions that make a difference in patients' lives, in addition to incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems into many of these tools."

For his part, the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. Awad Al-Zaben, delivered a speech in which he affirmed that this Scientific Day has become a public call to realize that learning does not stop at courses studied or experiments conducted in laboratories. Instead, learning thrives when tools are innovated, potentials are unleashed, and horizons for innovation are broadened.

He pointed out that biomedical engineering is no longer about tools being manufactured or machines being assembled; rather, it is about life being granted, hope being revived, and wellness being formulated by the engineer's mind and the doctor's hand.

Describing it as a precise science that merges the understanding the structure of the human body and its complexities with the capabilities of modern technologies to create devices that aid medicine in diagnosis and treatment.

In turn, the representative of the Jordan Engineers Association and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering at Jadara University, Dr. Issam Trrad, stressed the importance of the Scientific Day, given the lectures and scientific papers it includes, which keep pace with the requirements of the modern era. He noted that one of the most important features of the event is that it is held at Yarmouk University, the scientific edifice that has played and will continue to play a role in embracing scholars. He clarified that the JEA has a strategy of partnership with Yarmouk University and other universities to bridge the gap between educational outputs and the requirements of the local, Arab, and international labor markets.

The Scientific Day included four academic sessions with the participation of several faculty members and experts in the field of biomedical engineering. The first session was titled "The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Imaging System," the second "Latest Technological Developments in Biomedical Engineering," the third "The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare," and the fourth "Clinical Engineering."

26 October 2025