AMMAN –
On Friday, the President of the University of Jordan, Nathir Obeidat, held a dialogue session with the
Jordanian Economic Forum (JEF), in the presence of the Forum President, Khair Abu Saalik, and several experts, specialists, and those interested in economic and educational affairs.
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At the
beginning of the meeting, the forum signed a memorandum of understanding with
the University of Jordan to open up new horizons for future cooperation and
activate the partnership between academia, the public sector, and the private
sector, Al-Mamlaka TV reported.
During
the session, which was moderated by the Vice Chairman of the JEF Board of
Directors, Mazen Homoud, Obeidat spoke about the urgent need for determined
efforts and expertise from all sectors to confront current challenges,
stressing that scientific opinion and in-depth research should be at the heart
of any development and planning process.
Abu
Saalik confirmed that the
University of Jordan is a place for knowledge and
reference, and is ready to be an effective and influential partner in
supporting development and growth in various sectors.
He
emphasized the importance of developing relationships, exchanging experiences,
and listening to students and the private sector alike to ensure high-quality
education that meets the needs of the Jordanian market and society.
Obeidat
said that the university intends to implement a teaching plan that requires
students to study for 36 hours within their courses, 9 hours for English, where
an agreement will be signed with a global curriculum company, 9 hours for
Arabic, and 9 hours for life skills.
According
to Obeidat, the University of Jordan has made tangible progress in the academic
and research fields, where the number of research papers published by the
university has exceeded 30,000, which represents 26 percent of the total
research in the Kingdom.
He
pointed to the new challenges and changes facing universities today, stressing
that the role of the university is no longer limited to granting degrees only,
but extends beyond that to include meeting the needs of society and the labor
market.
He also
emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive national dialogue that
identifies the wants of society from universities and how educational
institutions can meet these expectations.
Obeidat
confirmed the important role played by the University of Jordan in this
context, pointing to its remarkable progress in global rankings, where it
achieved the 498th rank according to the QS ranking.
Obeidat
also spoke about the bridge between universities and industry, stressing that
both parties must bear the responsibility of bringing perspectives closer and
enhancing cooperation to confront current challenges.
He
added that there is an urgent need to expand scientific research and encourage
researchers, pointing out that the University of Jordan has published more than
77,000 research papers during the past decade.
Obeidat
also emphasized the importance of scientific research as a tool for progress
and development, pointing out that the university includes a group of
classified researchers, with 60
researchers classified among the top 2 percent
globally.
Obeidat
concluded by affirming that the University of Jordan remains a pioneer in the
field of scientific inventions, and is committed to continuing its journey of
excellence and innovation.
In the
context of international accreditations, the University of Jordan distinguished
itself by obtaining 45 international accreditations, confirming its commitment
to international standards and the quality of education provided. The
university has signed more than 100 agreements with prestigious international
universities, enhancing its status and opening up new horizons for academic and
research cooperation.
Financially,
Obeidat explained that 6 percent of the university’s international program
students fund 40 percent of their budget, indicating international confidence
in the university and its programs.
In terms of
student achievements, he proudly announced that 6 students from the university
scored 99 percent in the
US medical exam, with a 100 percent success rate for
Jordanian university students in the same exam,
Obeidat
also addressed the relationship between universities and the private sector,
pointing to the increasing challenges and pressures on universities to be
engines of economic growth. He pointed to the need for greater incentives from
the private sector and industries to support scientific research and
innovation.
He
emphasized the importance of building a sustainable cooperative relationship
that benefits both parties and contributes to enhancing innovation.
Regarding
the labor market, he explained that there is a challenge represented by the gap
between supply and demand, where companies need qualified and ready-to-work
graduates.
He called
for the need to look at the labor market from a global perspective and focus on
the quality of education to ensure that graduates are capable of competing
internationally.
Obeidat
drew attention to the major challenges facing universities and industry alike,
such as rapid changes in knowledge, rising costs, technological pressures, and
global competition.
He confirmed the University of Jordan’s commitment to
confronting these challenges and striving for a better future, stressing that
current challenges will be a driving force for more work and development.
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