Zarqa, July 15 (Petra) — The Faculty of Dentistry at the Hashemite University (HU) on Tuesday signed an academic cooperation agreement with its counterpart at the University of Hong Kong, ranked among the world’s top universities and second in Asia.

According to a HU statement, the agreement aims to strengthen joint academic partnership by transferring expertise in education, research, and clinical training fields, as well as implementing mutual scientific programs and providing opportunities for student and faculty exchanges to advance medical and specialized dental education.

HU Khaled Hiyari said the agreement represents a “strategic” step to engagE with leading global higher education institutions.

Hiyari noted the cooperation reflects the university’s “commitment” to developing an academic and research environment that meets international standards and offers students and faculty valuable learning and training opportunities aligned with the latest global advancements.

In turn, Dean of the HU Faculty of Dentistry, Ziad Duwairi, emphasized the importance of the agreement in driving the college’s progress toward excellence and innovation.

Duwairi added that partnership with “one of the world’s top” dental schools will help develop curricula and enhance students’ and faculty’s clinical and research skills, mainly in innovation and digital technologies, which would “positively” impact education quality and its outcomes.

Acting Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong, Lijian?Jin, affirmed the college’s belief in the value of global partnerships to exchange knowledge and expertise and promote excellence in education and research.

Under the agreement, He noted the Hashemite University aims to implement joint academic projects that will prepare a “distinguished” generation of dentists equipped with the latest skills and scientific knowledge.

//Petra// AO
15/07/2025 14:45:58