Amman, July 15 (Petra)-President of University of Jordan (UJ), Dr.
Nathir Obeidat, has completed a comprehensive project to develop its
educational environment.

Under this project, he said the maintenance covered 400 classrooms
and 25 lecture halls, which were equipped with the latest educational
technologies and e-connectivity, at a cost of JD120 million without
incurring any debt on the university.

His remarks came during a dialogue seminar hosted by the Amman Group
for Future Dialogues Tuesday evening.

Regarding scientific research, Dr. Obeidat stated the challenge comes
from turning scientific research outcomes into practical applications
that support the industrial and productive sectors and contribute to
strengthening the national economy and innovation.

Obeidat said engagement of university students in Jordan’s political
and party life “remains limited, necessitating the strengthening of
political awareness and encouraging students to engage in public
life.”

Additionally, he revealed the university is continuing its project to
automate educational content, noting 1,500 educational materials have
been digitized so far, as part of the expansion of blended and
e-learning, keeping pace with global developments in the education
sector.

In closing comments, he announced the university offers TOEFL test in
Arabic and asks all students to complete 6 credit hours of Arabic
language courses, which enhances their linguistic proficiency and
preserves status of the Arabic language.

As for skills development, he said the university requires all its
students to complete 9 credit hours of English language courses
during their first 2 years, due to its importance in the local and
international job market.

//Petra// AG