The activities of the tenth scientific conference entitled "Sports in Light of Global Developments - Qatar 2022 World Cup as a Model” and organized by the Faculty of Physical Education were launched at Yarmouk University for two days in the conference and seminar building. The President of the University, Professor Islam Massad, during his sponsorship of the conference, said that sport has become a strategy adopted by countries to define their identities and promote ideologies, beliefs, culture, customs, tradition, and values. He then pointed out that such a conference is qualitative in the field of sport, as it represents a valuable opportunity for exchanging scientific research strategies in the field of sport sciences, strengthening local, Arab, and international research and scientific relations, discussing cooperation frameworks, and encouraging youth to participate in sport research projects. Moreover, he emphasized that Qatar, during its hosting of 2022 World Cup, proved itself as a role model in overcoming obstacles and difficulties, urging participants to articulate some recommendations and conclusions that benefit the Jordanian, Arab, and international sport sector.

The Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Ratib Al-Daoud, said that Yarmouk University continues, over the course of 47 years of giving and building, to confirm its distinction as a scientific edifice that is keen on leadership and excellence in the fields of education, scientific research, and community service. He explained: We are proud of hosting experts and scholars in the field of physical education and other disciplines to address certain scientific issues that contribute to humans’ prosperity and success. Dr. Badria Al-Hadabi from Sultan Qaboos University at Oman delivered the speech of participants, where she emphasized that the convening of the conference comes at a time when we are in desperate need of continuous research on sport sciences and its various disciplines. She then acknowledged the elite participation of researchers from different countries, expressing sincere thanks to Yarmouk University for organizing such a pioneering scientific conference.

However, the conference got divided into 8 scientific sessions including 56 scientific papers presented by 120 researchers from 11 Arab countries. The participants addressed various topics and themes, namely physiology of sport training, curricula and teaching methods in physical education, management, sport marketing, choices and standards in physical education and sport facilities, psychological and social sciences in physical education, physical education for people with special needs, biomechanics in physical education, and nutrition for athletes, and women and sports. The researchers concurred that there is a deadly need to build on the achievements of Qatar World Cup for hosting international competitions in various sports, developing faculties of physical education and institutions in the Arab world, and motivating sport federations to benefit from the results of scientific research.

17 May 2023

Three researchers from Yarmouk University got funding for their research projects from the Scientific Research and Innovation Support Fund at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dr. Ahmad Dagamseh from Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology got the support for his research project entitled "Developing a Noninvasive Instrumentation System for Acetone Concentration Measurement in Exhaled Breath". The project is to develop an easy and reliable measurement system to detect and measure the concentration of acetone in the gaseous state of exhaled air using optical technology. Thus, it is to facilitate the detection and diagnosis of many diseases associated with the presence of acetone in exhaled air. However, the project team includes Dr. Qasem Qananwah from the Department of Systems Engineering and Biomedical Informatics from Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology and Dr. Ayman Hammouda from the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science.

The second funded project is for Dr. Qasem Qananwah from Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology, and it is titled " Design and Implementation of Cardiac Output Monitoring System". This project seeks to develop a new technology, i.e. system, capable of measuring the blood flow from the heart in a non-surgical way. Also, the system is to measure the vital signs in the brachial artery using optical technology. However, the project team includes Dr. Ahmad Dagamseh from Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology and Dr. Khaled Ibrahim from the University of Science and Technology.

The third project is by Dr. Mohammed Obeid from the Faculty of Pharmacy, and it is in the Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences Sector under the title: “Formulation of Lipid Nanoparticles for MOMIPP Encapsulation to Induce Cancer Cell Death through Novel Non-apoptotic Mechanism (Methiosis)". The project aims at developing a unique preparation for the treatment of cancer cells in a unique way called unsystematic death by using the low-solubility mump compound and encapsulating it inside nanocarriers to improve the compound's solubility and effectiveness. The research team for the project includes Dr. Haneen Amawi and Dr. Alaa Al-Jabali from the Faculty of Pharmacy.

19 April 2023

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, discussed ways of scientific and research cooperation with a delegation from Bonn Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences in Germany headed by the Director of the Office of International Affairs, Dr. Wang Yi. Massad said that the University is always keen to enhance opportunities of cooperation and effective academic and research partnership with various prestigious international universities like the German University of Bonn Rhein-Sieg, which is widely known by the applied side of the various disciplines it offers, including digital journalism, computer science, information systems, and engineering. He also stressed the need to get out of the limitations of traditional education and respond to the changes of the era through the use of modern education methods, such as distance education.

Wang Yi expressed the University of Bonn's readiness to enhance cooperation with Yarmouk in areas of common interest, i.e. exchange experiences and scientific visits for faculty members and students, and conduct joint scientific projects and research in various scientific fields. He then reviewed the establishment of Bonn Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences in Germany, which grants bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees in many disciplines, such as business administration, computer science, engineering majors, journalism, and natural sciences, stressing the University’s interest in the practical aspect of sciences, as it provide students with the necessary skills to meet the demands of the labor market.

30 March 2023

A master's thesis entitled "Obstacles of Social Adaptation for People with Visual Impairment in the Jordanian Society" was discussed in the Department of Sociology and Social Work in the Faculty of Arts at Yarmouk University. The thesis was submitted by student Faten Al-Ismail, who suffers from complete visual impairment, in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Musa Rababa'a. The study aimed at identifying the obstacles of social adaptation at the social, academic, and environmental levels for people with visual impairments in the Jordanian society. The researcher deployed the qualitative approach through conducting a programmed (regulated) interview to collect data from a study sample that consisted of (15) male and female students with visual impairments at Yarmouk University. The study showed that academic obstacles ranked first, followed by environmental obstacles, and finally social obstacles. The discussion committee consisted of the thesis supervisor, Dr. Abdullah Kazan, Dr. Abdul-Khaleq Khatatneh (internal examiner), and Dr. Muhammad Hasinat (external examiner). Thus, the committee recommended granting the student Faten Al-Ismail a master's degree in sociology and social work.

17 May 2023

A student project titled "Smart Gloves Based on the Internet of Things for the Deaf and Dumb" by students Husam El-Din Musallam, Afnan Al-Saqer, and Muhammad Musallam from Hijjawi Faculty for Engineering Technology at Yarmouk University received support from King Abdullah II Fund for Development in cooperation with the Jordanian Center for Design and Development. The project, which was supervised by Dr. Sherif Abdel-Razek from the Department of Communication Engineering, aims at designing smart gloves that can convert the sign language into spoken language in both Arabic and English and that can display speech on a touch screen. Also, the gloves can help the elderly who are deaf and dumb to control home appliances and take periodic readings of the vital indicators of the body, such as heartbeats, body temperature, and blood pressure. In case of any abnormal readings, an alert is sent to the doctor or specialist using the Internet of Things and the cellular communication network.

19 April 2023

The Student Welfare Department at the Deanship of Student Affairs at Yarmouk University, in cooperation with the Sudanese embassy in Amman, organized a celebration for the Sudanese community at the University campus on the occasion of the Sudanese National Day, in the presence of the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan in Amman, Hassan Saleh Swar Al-Dahab, who was accompanied by the consul and cultural attaché at the embassy, Fatima Mohieldin. Siwar Al-Dahab expressed the Republic of Sudan's pride in the brotherly and friendly relations with Jordan noting that such relations have always been a source of pride for the Sudanese leadership and people.

In return, Thiabat affirmed Yarmouk University's pride in participating Sudan, its population, and the Sudanese students at the University in their celebration of the Sudanese National Day, stressing the University's interest in taking care of its Sudanese students and supporting them to complete their academic studies. Besides, Dr. Safaa Haddad, the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs at the University, congratulated the Republic of Sudan, Ambassador Swar Al-Dahab, and the Sudanese on occasion of the Sudanese National Day, expressing Yarmouk's pride in the event. She then thanked the Faculty of Fine Arts for its keenness to participate in the ceremony.

Moreover, Yarmouk’s Sudanese students expressed their joy in organizing this celebration, which enabled them to express their belonging and love for their homeland, appreciating the efforts made by the University, represented by its Deanship of Student Affairs, to organize such a gathering. The representative of the Sudanese community at the University, student Samira Muhammad, delivered a speech in which she expressed the Sudanese students' pride in celebrating their country's national day and thanked Yarmouk for its support of the Sudanese students.

Interestingly, the celebration included an artistic segment of the Sudanese artistic heritage, during which a number of students from the Sudanese community presented Sudanese patriotic songs that expressed the ancient history of Sudan. In addition, other folk songs from the Jordanian and Sudanese heritage were performed by students. Besides, Siwar Al-Dahab inaugurated the diverse heritage exhibition organized by the students of the Sudanese community. The exhibition included a group of models, tools, and heritage pieces that reflect the Sudanese customs and traditions. At the end of the celebration, Thiabat presented the ambassador a souvenir carved from a natural stone crafted by the sculptor Shafie Al-Saybarani.

30 March 2023

On behalf of the President of Yarmouk University, the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Muhammad Khalaf Thiabat, sponsored the Ramadan Iftar party organized by the Student Welfare Department in the Deanship, in the presence of the First Secretary in the Indonesian Embassy to Amman, Muhammad Hartantyo, and the Saudi Cultural Attaché, Dr. Issa bin Fahd Al-Rumaih.

In his speech during the gathering, Thiabat said that Yarmouk University, based on its strategic plan, is interested in establishing permanent communication with its international students and enabling them to integrate into the University community and Jordanian society. Thiabat emphasized that through the Deanship of Student Affairs, Yarmouk University spares no effort in organizing international student activities, events, and gatherings and supporting students to obtain the necessary education and knowledge to meet the demands of the labor market in their homelands.

In his speech delivered on behalf of the international students, the President of the Arab and International Students Club, the representative of the Palestinian community, student Abdullah Al-Madhoun, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the University and its Deanship of Student Affairs for their interest in holding such activities and participating international students such remarkable times.

The Iftar banquet included dishes that represent the 13 Arab and international communities participating in the event. Also, the students of the Thai community presented a performance that embodied the customs and traditions of Ramadan in Thailand, and one of the religious chanting teams presented religious songs expressing the virtue of the blessed month of Ramadan.

On the sidelines of the ceremony, Thiabat, with the participation of Hartantyo and Al-Rumaih, handed certificates of appreciation to the students representing the communities.

It is noteworthy that Yarmouk University includes approximately 3,300 international students representing 48 nationalities around the world.

20 April 2023

Yarmouk University has recently obtained the five-star rating of QS ranking system, an achievement that reflects the University's excellence in meeting the demands and standards adopted by QS Stars for evaluating the performance of world universities. This achievement is significant for the University, as it contributes to marketing and promoting the university locally, regionally, and globally. It will positively reflect in attracting more Arab and international students, and networking with various institutions and universities around the world.

The University's application to QS Stars was subjected to eight evaluation criteria: First, the standard of learning and teaching, which is related to the evaluation of the educational environment in terms of the ratio of the number of students to the number of faculty members, the extent of students’ satisfaction with the quality of education, the percentage of graduates, and the percentage of faculty members holding the PhD. The second criterion is related to measuring the employment rate of the university graduates, employers' satisfaction with the characteristics of graduates, and the career guidance for students. The third criterion deals with globalism in terms of the percent of international students and teachers at the university. The fourth criterion includes the academic development of faculty members, in addition to the university's membership in local, regional, and international academic networks.

The fifth criterion is the educational environment that is related to health, sport, and library services provided to students and cadre. The sixth criterion focuses on the culture and arts: it includes the quality of museums, cinema halls, radio services, and the artistic and cultural events and awards obtained by the university. The seventh criterion is inclusiveness, which focuses on the university's interest in helping students through loans and grants and the extent of its commitment to providing services to students with special needs. The eighth criterion is the strength of academic programs, which measures the level of students' satisfaction with their university's academic services and the local and international accreditation for its academic programs.

The President of the University, Professor Islam Massad, congratulated the University's teaching and administrative staff, and its students on this great achievement, indicating that the Five-Star Rank is a clear indication of the University’s endeavor towards professional leadership and excellence in the fields of education, scientific research, and community service. He also asserted that the achievement represents the vision of Yarmouk university since its establishment in 1976 in being a beacon of excellence in the various fields of knowledge at the local, regional, and global levels. He also pointed to the role of the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center in contributing to the University's strategy and permanent aspirations towards innovation and excellence.

30 March 2023

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, met with the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan in Amman, Hassan Salih Hassan Swar Al-Dahab, who was accompanied by the Consul and Cultural Attaché at the Embassy, Fatima Mohiuddin, during their visit to Yarmouk to participate in the activities of the celebration organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs on the occasion of the Sudanese National Day. At the beginning of the meeting, Massad congratulated the guest delegation on the occasion of the Sudanese National Day, wishing Sudan security and safety and pointing to the strong relationship between Jordan and Sudan. He then highlighted the value of strengthening the bonds of scientific, academic, and cultural cooperation between the various Jordanian and Sudanese higher education institutions, expressing the interest of Yarmouk to receive more Sudanese students in its various disciplines. He also called on the Sudanese embassy to build bridges of cooperation between the various Sudanese universities and Yarmouk University by activating student exchange programs, exchanging faculty members, and enhancing research cooperation in various fields.

In return, Siwar Al-Dahab affirmed the keenness of the Sudanese embassy to consolidate relations of cooperation with the various institutions of Jordan. He also praised the prestigious academic reputation of the Jordanian higher education institutions, especially that of Yarmouk University, expressing the embassy's readiness to consolidate scientific, academic, and cultural cooperation between the various Sudanese and Jordanian higher education institutions, which may reflect positively on the development of the educational process in the universities of both countries. Noteworthy is that the meeting was attended by Dr. Mowaffaq Al-Amoush, Dr. Riyad Al-Momani, Dr. Muhammad Al-Thiyabat, and a number of University officials.

30 March 2023