The leadership of Al Arab University met on Wednesday to discuss arrangements for its students to take part in the “Open Science Week” and “Summer Camp” programs, as part of the university’s involvement in the regional initiative to empower emerging educational and research institutions (EEEI-HEs26), organized by the National Program for Excellence in Science and Technology at the Libyan Authority for Scientific Research.
The discussion took place at an extended meeting in the Al-Wafa Hall at the university, attended by the University President and a number of officials. It included a virtual session via Zoom with Prof. Osama Ammar Kashada, Director of the National Program for Excellence in Science and Technology and the official responsible for implementing the initiative.
The meeting discussed how to implement the target programs to develop students’ skills, strengthen their research and innovation capabilities, and open opportunities for academic networking and international training.
The initiative comprises two main programs:
- Open Science Week, scheduled for next August, for students of the physiotherapy, pharmacy and dentistry faculties, through specialized scientific and training programs.
- Summer Camp, running through August and September and hosted by the British University in Egypt in coordination with its Faculty of Continuing Education, for outstanding students in physiotherapy, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and media, to develop their scientific, research and media skills.
The meeting also reviewed the final stage of the initiative, which includes a visit to the Science Park to help students develop their ideas and graduation projects into practical, viable projects, strengthening their readiness for the regional and international labor market.
The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdulrahman Youssef, University President; Dr. Ghaith Al-Sulaimani, Chairman of the Board; Dr. Fawzia Al-Mahalli, Director of the International Cooperation Office; Dr. Youssef Munaisi, Dean of the Faculty of Physiotherapy; Mr. Walid Al-Gaddafi, Director of the Quality Assurance Office; and Mr. Ali Bagu, the university’s Secretary General.
This step is part of the university’s strategy to expand its international academic partnerships and increase its students’ participation in high-quality scientific programs, helping to prepare qualified graduates who can compete and innovate.