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Universities organize and participate in a number of activities and events

Universities organize and participate in a number of activities and events

Universities organized today, Tuesday, events and initiatives in the fields of health awareness, anti-narcotics, and the employment of modern technologies and artificial intelligence, as part of their efforts to enhance community awareness, develop students' skills, and develop applied solutions that contribute to serving the community and protecting the environment.

At the University of Jordan, the university participated in the activities of the Special Operations Forces Exhibition "SOFEX 2026", through a research and applied project implemented in partnership with the King Abdullah II Design and Development Bureau (KADDB), aimed at the early detection of fires in forests and wooded areas using autonomous drones supported by artificial intelligence technologies.

According to a statement by the university, the Chief of the Royal Hashemite Court, Yousef Issawi, the Advisor to His Majesty for Tribal Affairs, Kneaan Al-Balawi, and the President of the University of Jordan, Dr. Nathir Obeidat, listened to a briefing on the project and its mechanism for monitoring and detecting fire indicators, presented by the project supervisor, Dr. Adham Al-Sharqawi from the Mechatronics Engineering Department, and researcher Salah Al-Din Nasser, a graduate of the department.

At the Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST), the university launched the annual health awareness campaign "You Are Hope 2", organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs' medical club, in cooperation with the university's medical faculties, as part of its efforts to promote health awareness and instill a culture of prevention among members of the community.

The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Samer Al-Bashir, emphasized that the campaign comes in the context of the university's keenness to consolidate health awareness and encourage students to engage in awareness and training initiatives that combine theoretical knowledge with practical application.

The campaign includes a training workshop for medical students, aimed at enhancing their knowledge and skills in health fields, and providing them with the opportunity to benefit from training and practical experiences, contributing to the preparation of qualified medical personnel capable of contributing to community service.

At the same university, the Faculty of Medicine, in cooperation with the King Abdullah University Hospital and the Anti-Narcotics Department, held an awareness session on "Cases of drug abuse and addiction from a medical, psychological, security, and legal perspective," which shed light on the dangers of drug abuse and its effects, through a dialogue that addressed ways to prevent abuse, dealing with cases of poisoning and drug dependence, and the importance of integration between healthcare and security and awareness efforts.

Dr. Anas Al-Akkour reviewed the acute and direct health effects of drug abuse, and the mechanisms for safe and effective handling of these cases in emergency departments, with a focus on early emergency intervention to save patients' lives.

Dr. Adam Al-Sqour addressed the motives for abuse and the factors that lead to the development of addiction, including psychological factors, social pressures, and curiosity, especially among the youth.

Dr. Anas Al-Rousan provided medical insights on the safe use of painkillers and abused medications, and the potential risks of narcotic substances on vital organ functions, especially the nervous and respiratory systems.

For his part, the representative of the Anti-Narcotics Department, Major Firas Al-Dmour, gave a presentation on the department's efforts in combating and preventing drugs, and the importance of family and community awareness in limiting their spread.

The Hashemite University and Colorado State University discussed ways to strengthen their academic partnership and expand the list of joint programs at the bachelor's and master's levels to include, in addition to the Faculty of Engineering majors, other majors in the Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Faculty of Information Technology, which opens up more opportunities for students in joint and distinguished educational paths.

This came during a meeting between the university president, Dr. Khaled Al-Hayari, and the Colorado State University delegation consisting of Assistant Director of International Recruitment Nathan Dugins, and Regional Recruitment Advisor for the Middle East and North Africa Amira Wardani. Al-Hayari affirmed the university's keenness to build distinguished relationships with international universities in various countries, especially distinguished American universities, pointing out that the Hashemite University seeks to continue cooperation and build on previous success in joint programs with Colorado State University under a memorandum of understanding between the two universities that allows Faculty of Engineering students to complete their studies at the bachelor's and master's levels at the university through two tracks in Faculty of Engineering majors.

Dugins praised the level of cooperation with the Hashemite University, especially in joint programs in terms of flexibility, speed and smoothness of communication, and the added value that the programs provide to Hashemite University students, confirming that the Hashemite University is one of the leading Arab universities in following modern trends in education, the level of scientific research, and international scientific relations.

The visiting delegation met with the Dean of the Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II Faculty of Information Technology, Dr. Ibrahim Obeidat, the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Talib Al-Rousan, and faculty members and students in both faculties, where they provided an extensive explanation of the programs, study plans, admission procedures, and the privileges provided by Colorado State University to Hashemite University students wishing to study joint programs.

Jadara University signed a cooperation agreement with Al-Sakhaa Medical Hospital to provide clinical and field training opportunities for students of the Associate Nursing Diploma and Medical Laboratories at the Technical College, and to develop their applied skills and prepare qualified health personnel.

The agreement was signed on behalf of the university by its president, Dr. Habes Al-Zubon, in the presence of Vice President Dr. Iman Al-Bashiti, while it was signed on behalf of the hospital by the Executive Director of Al-Sakhaa Medical Group, Dr. Basil Alian, in the presence of the hospital's Administrative Director, Dr. Kamel Al-Ajlouni.

Al-Zubon emphasized that the agreement comes within the university's strategy to develop technical education and the quality of academic and applied programs, and to expand cooperation with health institutions, allowing students to acquire practical experience, link theoretical knowledge with professional practice, and enhance their competencies and ability to compete in the labor market.

For his part, Alian expressed his pride in the cooperation with the university, emphasizing the importance of partnerships between academic institutions and hospitals in preparing qualified health personnel, and pointing to the hospital's keenness to provide a training environment that contributes to honing students' skills and enhancing their professional readiness.

The university also renewed the training cooperation agreement with the Darb Al-Ibdaa Consulting and Training Academy to continue implementing professional programs and diplomas and linking training outcomes to the needs of the labor market.

The agreement was signed by the university president and on behalf of the academy by its General Manager, Dr. Mohammed Al-Akrabawi, in the presence of the Dean of the Technical College and Director of the Center, Dr. Ahmed Tawfiq Al-Radaideh.

The agreement includes implementing training programs inside and outside the campus, most notably diplomas in comprehensive nursing management, hospital and medical records management, hybrid and electric car maintenance, cybersecurity, and graphic design, which expands professional qualification opportunities for students and members of the local community.

Ajloun National University achieved a new sports achievement with its champion Sham Hazem Al-Damen winning the silver medal in the Jordanian Universities Athletics Championship, which was held at the Jordan University of Science and Technology, in the shot put competition, after recording a distance of 8.41 meters.

The participation of champion Sham Al-Damen came under the supervision of Captain Omar Sawaneh, supervisor of sports activities at the Deanship of Student Affairs, and under the guidance and follow-up of the Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Yassin Al-Qudah, as part of the university's interest in sports activities and their role in enhancing the spirit of competition and excellence among students.

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