The Vice President of Yarmouk University for Planning, Development, Scientific Research and Quality Affairs, Professor Samer Samarah, received Laila Polman, a specialist in Minecraft from Microsoft, to discuss ways of cooperation with Microsoft, specifically the mini-company Minecraft, emphasizing the possibility of holding workshops specialized in designing and developing electronic games in cooperation with Jordan’s Gaming lab /King Abdullah II Fund for Development.

Samarah reviewed the establishment of Yarmouk, its history, faculties, and academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in addition to its scientific centers, pointing to the University’s vision and future aspirations towards expanding its faculties and scientific programs. He then pointed out that Yarmouk University is keen, according to its strategic plan and vision, to strengthen its position and academic presence with regard to international classifications and accreditation agencies like THE and QS. Moreover, Samarah stressed the importance of cooperation with a leading international company like Microsoft, as it reflects positively on the progress of the educational process at the University and opens horizons for faculty members and students in the Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science to learn about the latest technological developments in their field of specialization.

For her part, Polman praised the long-standing reputation of Yarmouk University and the extent to which it keeps pace with scientific and global developments in the field of information technology, stressing the necessity of directing the students of the Faculty of Information Technology in Yarmouk to the world of electronic games industry. She then pointed to the extent of the development in the field of electronic games and their industry in Jordan and the passion that exists among students for learning and development, which has been shown during the activities of the Future of the e-Sports Conference held recently in the city of Aqaba.

Finally, Polman met a group of students and professors from the Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science discussing the electronic gaming industry and how Minecraft can be used for educational purposes.

19 May 2024

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, received a delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation in the Sultanate of Oman, which included the Director of the Recognition and Equivalency of Qualifications Department, Al-Nasr bin Nasser Al-Ruqaishi, the Head of the Recognition Department of Higher Education Institutions, Abdullah bin Salem Al-Badi, and the Acting First Secretary of the Cultural Department in the Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman in Jordan, Salem Al Wahaibi.

During the meeting, Massad stressed the depth of the historical relations that bind the two brotherly countries and the necessity of developing them in various fields, especially the academic and research fields, noting that 2101 Omani graduates graduated from Yarmouk University and are contributing today to the development and construction process of the Sultanate of Oman. He then pointed out that the University is keen, in accordance with its strategic plan, to enhance its academic standing with regard to international classifications, highlighting that the University obtained a five-star certificate in the global university evaluation system and advanced (200) places in QS-classification for 2024, which sets it in the category 1001-1200, as well as in the Times World University Rankings in Asia, which sets it in the category (400-351).

For his part, Al-Ruqaishi praised the distinguished scientific reputation of Yarmouk University in the Arab world, stressing the interest of the Omani Ministry of Higher Education in strengthening cooperation with Yarmouk University to achieve common goals. Thus, the meeting involves discussing many topics of common interest related to Omani students studying at Yarmouk University in various academic programs and degrees.

19 May 2024

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, met with a delegation from the British Council, which included the Head of Examinations in the Middle East and North Africa region, Anas Muhammad, the Director of Examination Development, Alaa Al-Khatib, and the Accounting and Operation Officer, Sarah Al-Hassoun, where ways to enhance cooperation between the two sides were discussed, focusing on the possibility of accrediting Yarmouk as a center for holding the IELTS exam in the northern region of the Kingdom.

Massad expressed Yarmouk’s interest in developing the skills of its students in various fields, the most important of which is developing their linguistic abilities in the field of foreign languages in general, and the English language in particular, indicating that the University seeks to increase the content of courses taught in English for some specializations as well as courses that incorporate language skills. He then called for expanding the horizons of cooperation with the British Council to include holding preparatory lectures to prepare students for how to take the IELTS exam, suggesting the possibility of reducing the fees for applying for the exam for Yarmouk University students since the University is keen for helping its students to possess communication skills, the most important of which is language that is necessary to complete their postgraduate studies.

In return, the members of the delegation stressed the importance of cooperation with a distinguished Jordanian university like Yarmouk University, which enjoys a distinguished scientific reputation at the local and regional levels, stressing that the strategic partnership between the British Council and Yarmouk University should result in accrediting the University as a center for holding the IELTS exam in the northern Jordan region. This step, they added, would open doors for cooperation in other fields through the Higher Education Department and the Assistant Education Department at the British Center and in cooperation with the British Embassy in Amman, which will provide the opportunity for cooperation between Yarmouk and various British universities.

Moreover, the members of the delegation confirmed the Center’s readiness to hold introductory lectures on the exam for those wishing to take it, in addition to providing the opportunity for Yarmouk students wishing to take the exam to benefit -free of charge- from the IELTS exam advisor’s services provided by the Center. They also added that this cooperation came in response to the requirements of the Northern Region of Jordan, which includes large numbers of people wishing to take the IELTS exam required for completing graduate studies and immigration applications to native English countries.

29 April 2024

The students Tasneem Abdel Majeed from the Faculty of Medicine and Mohammad Al-Bashir from the Faculty of Mass Communication at Yarmouk University participated in the airdrop operations carried out by the Jordanian armed forces to provide humanitarian and food aid for a number of sites in Gaza Strip.

Abdel Majeed and Al-Bashir appreciated the efforts of Jordan and its armed forces, under the leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II and his faithful Crown Prince, in supporting and assisting people in Gaza. They then explained that these airdrops are clear and firm piece of evidence of the extent of the Jordanian support towards people in Gaza. They added that this participation represents a message of support for the valiant armed forces and their great efforts in sending these airdrops in support of people in Gaza.

Moreover, the students Amir Malkawi and Mohammad Al-Zaatari from the Faculty of Arts, Suhaib Thebian from the Al-Hijjawi Faculty of Engineering Technology, Nasser Bani Issa from the Faculty of Tourism and Hotels, and Uwais Bani Amer from the Faculty of Archeology and Anthropology participated in the process of packaging the airdrops.

19 May 2024

Yarmouk University has achieved progress in its global ranking in the QS World University Rankings by Subject, according to the classification issued in April, 2024. According to this classification, Yarmouk was classified in the category of the best 101-150 universities around the world in the field of tourism, hospitality and entertainment management, the category of the best 201-240 universities around the world in the field of archaeology, the category of 451-500 universities around the world in the field of computer science, the category of the best 201-240 universities around the world in the field of archaeology, the category of the best 551-600 universities around the world in the field of business and management studies, and the category of the best 501-550 universities around the world in the general field of arts and humanities.

Noteworthy is that the QS World Classification of Specializations is one of the most important global classifications of educational institutions around the world and is based on analyzing five main indicators of the educational institution: academic reputation, evaluation of employers, citation rate for scientific papers published by the institution, research impact factor h-index, and shared international research laboratories.

The President of the University, Professor Islam Massad, expressed his pride in the progress and development achieved by Yarmouk University in international classifications, as this reflects the University’s distinction and ability to develop and keep pace with global developments in the field of modern education at the regional and international levels. He then explained that Yarmouk University’s progress in various international classifications comes as a result of the great and integrated efforts of its academic and administrative members, and as a result of comprehensive modernization and structuring of the teaching and learning process at the University. He also remarked the efforts made by the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center at the University towards the preparation and follow-up processes for various issues related to obtaining this classification and other international classifications.

29 April 2024

The American Concrete Institute student branch in the Department of Civil Engineering at Al-Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology in Yarmouk University won the Outstanding Student Branch Award from the American Concrete Institute for the third year in a row. The Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Muwaffaq Otoom, indicated that this achievement comes as a result of the sustained work of the student branch in the Faculty in promoting student activities and stimulating innovation in the field of civil engineering and concrete technology, pointing out that the repeated awards received by Yarmouk Branch are the best evidence of the quality and sustainability of the Faculty’s activities and programs. He also stressed that this achievement reflects the continuous efforts and notable contributions made by the cadre of the student Branch at Yarmouk University.

The supervisor of the student Branch at Yarmouk University, Dr. Fares Matalqa, indicated that this award comes as a culmination of the collective and continuous work demonstrated by all members of the Branch towards enhancing awareness of the importance of the fields of civil engineering, remarking that the Branch submitted a comprehensive annual report of its activities during the year 2023, which was evaluated by experts at the American Concrete Institute that decided to grant Yarmouk Branch the 2023 award.

29 April 2024

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, met the Director of the Early Education Program (ASAS) at the International Council for Research and Exchange (IREX), Dr. Cameron Mirza, with the aim of discussing the latest developments and measures that have been taken to implement the Early Education Project (ASAS) at the University’s Faculty of Educational Sciences, which is supported by US Agency for International Development.

Massad emphasized Yarmouk University’s belief in the importance of such pioneering projects that enable Jordanian higher education institutions to develop their study plans and programs in a way that is compatible with the needs of the labor market and that can prepare a generation of Jordanian youth with qualitative skills and capabilities that enhance their competitiveness at the local, Arab, and regional levels. He then pointed out that Yarmouk University embraces a distinguished Faculty of Educational Sciences that includes scientific competencies capable of implementing academic programs for various academic degrees efficiently and competently. He also affirmed Yarmouk’s keenness and commitment to develop and update the study plan for the Classroom-Teacher program in a way that is consistent with the international plans and standards before the beginning of 2024-2025 academic year, ensuring the University’s commitment to provide quality education for students and supply the educational labor market with qualified and efficient human resources.

In return, Mirza stressed the importance of continuing fruitful cooperation with Yarmouk University due to its pioneering and distinguished status in educational field, as made evident in its ability to achieve success and leadership in its various programs. He then pointed out that (ASAS) aims at developing the Classroom-Teacher program at the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Yarmouk University by enhancing the University’s institutional performance, developing curricula and teaching-learning materials, improving practical training, and supporting its infrastructure by renovating and providing a number of smart classrooms with various technological tools, including laptops, smart tablets, etc.

19 May 2024

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, inaugurated, in the Faculty of Science, the Statistical Analysis Unit, which is supervised and followed up by the Faculty’s Department of Statistics. He stressed the importance of this unit in serving students and researchers at the University and how the Unit can contribute to enriching scientific research, explaining that data analysis is considered a necessary basis for all stages of learning and teaching in all areas of scientific research.  

For his part, the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Professor Amjad Al-Nasser, confirmed that the Unit is responsible for providing data analysis services using multiple and different statistical packages, amounting to more than forty statistical packages specialized in statistical analysis, in addition to providing programming and simulation services in multiple languages and advanced methods. He also pointed out that the Unit will organize specialized courses in statistical analysis and data sciences in cooperation with the various University centers and faculties as well as cadre.

29 April 2024

Representing the Secretary-General of the Jordanian National Commission for Women, the Committee’s Economic Empowerment Programs Coordinator, Dima Arabiyat, in the presence of the Dean of Al-Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, Dr. Muwaffaq Al-Atoum, and the President of the Society of Women in Engineering at Jordan Branch, Dr. Yusra Obaidat, sponsored the launch of the “Empower Her” event, on the occasion of the International Day for women, organized by the Society of Women in Engineering, Yarmouk University Branch, in cooperation with the Society of Women in Engineering, Branch of the Jordan University of Science and Technology.

Arabiyat stressed the importance of continuous support for women in all fields, which was emphasized by His Majesty King Abdullah II, who has always supported women and appreciated their efforts in various international forums, expressing Jordanian women’s pride in Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah on the occasion of her receiving the studded Renaissance Medal for her pioneering role in advancing the Jordanian society and unleashing its creative energies. She then praised the efforts of Yarmouk University represented by its community of women in engineering for organizing this distinguished event to celebrate International Women's Day.

Al-Atoum affirmed the Faculty’s support for its female students and the endeavor to involve them in various activities in an attempt to refine their personalities and increase their skills on the practical and personal levels; concurrently, he called on the female students to participate in the Student Union elections and to work towards representing female students within the quota allocated by the University and the Deanship of Student Affairs. Moreover, Al-Atoum appreciated the University administration’s continued support for women by working to empower them in various fields, as evident in the University’s appointment of several female colleagues in various leadership positions at the University.

For her part, Dr. Yusra Obaidat, President of the Society of Women in Engineering, Jordan Branch, and Community Supervisor at Yarmouk University, emphasized the status of women in Islam, the great role that women played in ancient and modern societies and their success in all fields, and the support of the Hashemite leadership for women’s participation in decision-making and their assuming leadership and political positions.

During the event, student Nagham Sawalha stressed the importance of the role of women in society and the importance of organizing such events that support women regardless of their different roles in society. Similarly, student Lyn Al-Zuhd, head of the Women in Engineering Society, Yarmouk branch, also expressed her happiness in participating in organizing this type of event that enhances female students’ capabilities and refines their personalities, reviewing a number of inspiring stories about the importance of supporting women.

Moreover, the event included discussion sessions and distinguished success stories of Jordanian women who achieved success and caused a significant impact on society, such as Ms. Riyad Al-Zuhd, Dr. Alaa Al-Azzam, engineer Salma Amairi, pilot Nadine Katameen, and Dr. Samah Al-Ajjawi. The event also included an exhibition of engineering projects made by female students, crafts and artistic projects made by creative young Jordanian women, and medical and awareness projects.

29 April 2024