The Faculty of Mass Communication at Yarmouk University won the third place in the media competition organized by the Supreme Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities entitled "They Dealt with my Topic Objectively". The competition’s results were announced by His Highness Prince Mired bin Raad, President of the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (HCD) in the presence of Her Highness Princess Dina Mired and the Minister of Social Development, Wafaa Bani Mustafa.

Students Salem Abu Dalo and Kenana Battah from the Radio and Television Department won the third place in the visual media category for their television report titled "Slanted Angle". The students noted that their work aims at promoting the integration of persons with disabilities into society and providing them with moral support in a way that contributes to achieving their aspirations and ambitions. They then acknowledged the role of the Faculty of Mass Communication, represented by its academic, administrative, and technical cadres, in providing students with an educational and inspirational environment that motivates students to be creative and productive. The Dean of the Faculty, Professor Tahseen Mansour, said that winning the third place in such a competition is an achievement that the Faculty is proud of, emphasizing that the competition includes students and professionals like Jordanian TV channels and television production companies. He also pointed out that the achievement of his Faculty students reflects the pivotal and important role of the Faculty in providing Jordanian, Arab, and regional media institutions with scientifically and practically distinguished competencies that are able to engage and succeed in the labor market.

21 February 2023

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, sponsored the activities of the training workshop "Creative Teaching Strategies in the Basic Stage", which was organized by the Faculty of Education and the ALECSO Chair for Educational Studies and Research in cooperation with Al-Tafaoul Model Academy.

Massad said that the workshop is an embodiment of the University's philosophy and goals, pointing out that it reflects the University’s contribution to the development of the teaching strategies and educational practices of teachers. He then stressed that creativity is no longer a luxury, but a must for institutions and individuals, noting the importance of establishing a modern educational system that expands students' perceptions, deepens their thinking, stimulates their scientific curiosity, strengthens their self-esteem, and leads them to a broader horizon at the global level.

The Dean of the Faculty of Education, Dr. Ahmed Al-Shraifin, appreciated the support of the University’s administration to the Faculty’s organization of various activities and events that deepen the University’s cooperation with various institutions of the local community, encouraging the participants in the workshop to benefit as much as possible from its focus on the methods and strategies of creative teaching. For his part, Dr. Mohammad Al-Hawamdeh talked about certain education theories, stressing the importance of teaching the student how to learn, regardless of the method, theory, style, and strategy used.

However, the workshop was attended by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Professor Muwaffaq Alomoush, the director of the Model School, Dr. Muhammad Al-Momani, a number of faculty members, and a number of teachers.

14 February 2023

The President of Yarmouk University, Professor Islam Massad, met with a delegation from the Royal Air Force Women’s Club, which included the president, members of the administrative board, and a number of club members. Possible ways of cooperation between the University and the Club in various fields of volunteer and community work as well as scientific and training programs and workshops concerned with women and youth empowerment were discussed.

During the meeting, Massad stressed the special status that Yarmouk University attaches to Jordanian women, who represent a unique model of distinction, hard work, transparency, and integrity, expressing the pride of Yarmouk University in the Jordanian "nashmiyat". He then pointed out that the University is keen to strengthen cooperation with various civil institutions and consolidate relations with community activities in various fields in a way that contributes to the exchange of ideas and implement projects and initiatives that serve the community. Massad also affirmed the University's readiness to cooperate with the Royal Air Force Women's Club and support the Club's initiatives and activities.

In her turn, the President of the Royal Air Force Women's Club, Nada Al-Azab, thanked Yarmouk University for its interest in cooperating with the Club in various fields that are concerned with serving the Jordanian society. She also emphasized the Club's keenness to benefit from the academic and administrative expertise of the University concerning volunteer and awareness activities in a way that enhances partnership between the two sides and enriches the Club’s initiatives. She then pointed to the possibility of cooperation with Princess Basma Center for Jordanian Woman Studies and the Faculty of Education through holding training and rehabilitation programs in areas of common interest.

01 February 2023

As part of its endeavor to strengthen partnership with various international universities, Yarmouk University signed a memorandum of understanding with the American University of Nebraska targeting various academic and research fields. The President of the University, Professor Islam Massad, said that signing the memorandum may increase cooperation between the two universities, open new opportunities for students and faculty members of the University, and contribute to improving its academic reputation. He then explained that the memorandum emphasizes the exchange of information on best medical practices, the development of joint academic curricula and programs, the arrangement of joint scientific events, the teaching of various academic courses remotely, the exchange of visits by students and residents, especially with the Medical Center at the University of Nebraska, and other areas of common interests. Thus, a ceremony was held to publicize the memorandum, via remote visual communication technology, in the presence of Professor Samer Samarah, Vice President for Planning, Development, Scientific Research and Quality Affairs, Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, Dr. Manar Al-Lawama, and Dean of AL-Hijjawi Faculty of Technology Engineering, Dr. Muwafaq Otoom.

21 February 2023

Deputizing the President of Yarmouk University, the Vice President for Planning, Development, Scientific Research, and Quality Affairs, Dr. Samer Samarah, sponsored the activities of the symposium "Refugees and Human Rights: The Right to Education", which was organized -on the occasion of the Human Rights Day- by Yarmouk’s Center of Refugees, Displaced Persons, and Forced Migration Studies in cooperation with the ALECSO Chair for Asylum, Displacement, and Forced Migration.

The Director of the Center, Dr. Reem Al-Kharouf, delivered a speech indicating that the symposium celebrates the occasion of the Human Rights Day and that its topic complies with the strategic plan of the Center. She then emphasized that the Center is one of the scientific institutes established by Yarmouk University to study and highlight the challenges and problems encountering the Jordanian youth and refugees in terms of education and other fields.

Benjamin Schmalij of the German Agency for Academic Exchange Service DAAD talked about the role of the DAAD in the Jordanian educational sector, the training opportunities and scholarships it provides to Jordanian and refugee students in various disciplines and scientific fields, and the support provided by the organization to researchers to implement scientific projects and research studies and attend German language programs. He also called on university students and faculty members to review all information about the various training and education programs offered by the organization on its the official website and to get involved in its projects.

Lara Nassar from the regional office of Nuffic's office in Jordan talked about Nuffic's endeavor to transfer educational expertise from the Netherlands to Jordan, highlighting that Nuffic offers many programs that target students and graduates by offering training programs to enhance individuals’ basic skills in a way that bridges the gap between education and the labor market requirements. She also pointed out that Nuffic is in charge of networking tasks between the educational institutions of the Netherlands and those in Jordan within the Erasmus+ program.

In return, Tamara Bakis, from the Learning Department of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), explained that education is one of the pillars of protecting the future of refugees, pointing out that Jordan hosts 12% of the number of refugees in the world. She also stressed the need to offer vocational training programs to enable young people to engage in the labor market.

14 February 2023

The Faculty of Mass Communication at Yarmouk University won four advanced awards in the festival of creativity of mass communication students in the Jordanian universities in its third session (the session of the late Dr. Esam Almousa). The event was organized by the Faculty of Media at Zarqa University under the auspices of the Minister of Government Communication, Faisal Al-Shboul, who deputized the Secretary-General of the Ministry, Dr. Zaid Al-Nawaisa. The Dean of the Faculty of Mass Communication, Dr. Tahsin Mansour, confirmed that the Faculty is proud of the participation of its students in various local, Arab, and regional media festivals and competitions, and is keen to provide an opportunity for its students to display their creativity and media participation in various forums.

Noteworthy is that the Department of Radio and Television in the Faculty won the first place for the televised work titled "The Burial", which was produced by students Muhammad Abu Dalu, Rana Badawi, Ali Badarneh, and Osama Khatatbeh. The Department also won the third place for the televised work titled "Children's Diabetes", which was produced by students Wafaa Hatamleh, Rahaf Jaradat, and Sahira Al-Shurman. Also, the Department achieved the second place in the podcast category for the work titled "Al-Busala/The Compass”, produced by students Dania Shamekh, Aisha Omar, Rahma Muhammad, and Saja Mutair. All these works were supervised by Mr. Muhammad Mahroum from the Radio and Television Department.

In the category of journalistic investigations, the Department of Journalism, through “Sahafat Al-Yarmouk” newspaper, won the third place for the journalistic work titled "The Water File" which was prepared by students Muhammad al-Nawateer, Adham Masa’deh, Ghadeer Batayneh, Hala Al-Nuqrosh, and Rama Al-Jabali supervised by Dr. Ali Al-Zeinat, a faculty member in the Department of Journalism and editor-in-chief of the newspaper.

01 February 2023

The Faculty of Pharmacy at Yarmouk University obtained the Accreditation of the Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) granted by the American Accreditation Council for Pharmaceutical Education, thus becoming the first junior Faculty in the official Jordanian universities to obtain such a prestigious and reliable certificate. The President of the University, Professor Islam Massad, expressed Yarmouk's pride in this achievement, acknowledging the great efforts made by the Faculty of Pharmacy to fulfill the University’s vision and plan concerning international accreditation and quality assurance. The Dean of the Faculty, Dr. Mervat Al-Sous, stated that such a great achievement was the outcome of the cumulative efforts made by all cadres of the Faculty to develop its educational systems and research studies. She then added that obtaining the ACPE contributes to providing distinguished pharmaceutical education and keeping pace with the global scientific developments in all pharmaceutical fields.

14 February 2023

The President of Yarmouk University, Prof. Islam Massad, its faculty and administrative staff, and its students are honored to express their sincere congratulations to his Majesty King Abdullah II on the occasion of his birthday. Yarmouk community asks God to preserve His Majesty's health and wellness, and to perpetuate our beloved country.

Happy Birthday your Majesty.

01 February 2023

Deputizing for the President of Yarmouk University, the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Dr. Musa Rababa, sponsored the cultural event "International Day of the Arabic Language", which takes place on the eighteenth of December of each year, organized by the Department of Arabic Language and Literature at the Faculty of Arts at Yarmouk University. Rababaa stressed that this celebration is an embodiment of our awareness of the sacred status of Arabic, pointing out the association of the Arabic language with our identity, history, and culture. He also stressed the necessity of developing a forward-looking vision through which the Arabic language functions as the primary means of contributing to the creation of world culture.

In return, the head of the Department of Arabic Language and Literature, Dr. Bassam Kattus, gave a speech in which he said that there are several means to refresh the status of Arabic, including the use of the language in creative writings, which highlights the role of poets, novelists, storytellers, and playwrights in contributing to the prosperity of language. He then stressed that to love your language, when not accompanied by sufficient practice, is not enough to maintain cultural identity and heritage, pointing out the importance of expressing our love of Arabic by using it with pride and confidence.

The Malaysian student, Muhammad Akhwan, also delivered a speech on behalf of non-Arabic speaking students, in which he emphasized the importance of the Arabic language across the globe. He indicated that the Arabic language maintains the speakers’ religion, history, and cultural unity, calling for preserving the Arabic language to build the world’s future and achieve its success.

During the event, the student Majed Mallouh recited "Rhymes for Muallaqat" by Mahmoud Darwish and another poem by the students Raneem Mutlaq and Zahraa Al-Muqdadi. The event also included a poetic duel in which students Abdullah Nawafleh, Abdullah Al-Zoubi, Moath Khawaldeh, Ward Al-Jamra, Hamza Bani Yassin, and Ali Ababneh participated.

On its second day, the cultural event included a symposium entitled "The Arabic Language in a Changing World" moderated by Dr. Bassam Qatous, with the participation of Dr. Youssef Bakkar, who talked about "The Arabic Language in the Islamic World" and Dr. Abdel Qader Al-Rabai’, who talked about "The Universality of the Arabic Language".

01 February 2023