A new research Training Funding Opportunity at AQU in collaboration with MIT (PalUROP Project)

This project aims to contribute to the educational experience of students in Palestine, by connecting them and their local mentors with international research projects and facilitating collaborations. It is not set up to arrange student travel outside of Palestine.

Al-Quds University Places Third in the Youth Exceptional Speakers (YES) International Symposium 2022

Israa’ Baker, a dental student, places third in the Youth Exceptional Speakers (YES) Symposium for the year 2022 that was held as part of Makkah International Dental Conference and Exhibition at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia at the end of October. She was among the six winners of the first round of 26 competitors from different Arab countries.

AQU ranks first Palestinian university according to SCIMAGO World University Rankings 2022

Al-Quds University ranked first among the Palestinian universities according to the SCIMAGO World University Rankings for the first quarter of 2022, while it ranked 27th in the Arab world, and 660th out of 8000 prestigious universities and research institutions worldwide. According to SCIMAGO ranking system, Al-Quds University ranked first in the Palestinian territories in the fields of Energy, Medicine, and Pharmacology, and 20th and 21st in the Arab world in Energy and Medicine, respectively. This classification is based on the indicators of the research tool, innovation outputs, and social impact.

The call for abstracts is now open for the 5th Undergraduate Research Conference

The Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Quds University and Al-Quds Bard College invite current undergraduate students and recent graduates from Palestinian, regional, and international universities as well as high school students to submit their research abstracts to the 5th Undergraduate Research Conference that will take place at Al-Quds University in-person, and virtually via AQU Zoom platform on the month of May 2023.

The Release of Al-Quds Journal for Academic Research – Social Sciences

We are happy to announce the release of the 1st volume of Al-Quds Journal for Academic Research – Social Sciences Issue Enjoy the read: https://aquja.alquds.edu/index.php/arts

The Release of the 3rd Volume of PalStudent

We are happy to announce the release of the 3rd volume of PalStudent Journal. This volume was dedicated to the proceedings of the 4th Undergraduate Research Conference. It has extended abstracts for 63 research papers in 13 disciplines and one more section for Schools Research. Enjoy the read: https://research.alquds.edu/en/publications/palstudent-scientific-research-journal/vol-3-no-1.html

In Nature’s Correspondence: AQU Women Scientists Speak Out About Conducting Science Under Occupation!

Four Palestinian researchers from Al-Quds University, and members of 500 Women Scientists — wrote in Nature Correspondence to call attention to the continuing plight of women trying to do research in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including the struggles involved with affording essential equipment, commuting to the lab through multiple checkpoints, and global barriers to publishing research. In addition, the 500 Women Scientists, heard directly from the four AQU researchers about what it means to conduct science under occupation. Read the interview series here: Dr. Elham Kateeb, Dr. Joman Natsheh, Dr. Yara Saifi and Dr. Maha Samman.

AQU Women Scientists Talk about Science, Occupation and Hope

On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, 500 Women Scientists “Meet the Scientist” blog series shared four interviews with Palestinian women scientists from Al-Quds University who shed light on what it means to conduct science under occupation & what gives them hope down-pointing triangle.

AQU Award for Scientific Research Production: An Event to Honor AQU Researchers, Faculty and Students

On May 30th, 2021, the Deanship of Scientific Research organized a ceremony to celebrate the scientific research production at AQU in the academic year 2019-2020. In this day, certificate of appreciation and monetary prizes were given to the best articles in natural and social sciences, most active researcher in each college, best master thesis in each college, the most active research clusters in natural and social sciences, and researchers who published in Q1 and Q2 journals according to Scopus database. In addition, students’ researchers, and researchers in AQU Research affiliate program were honored for their significant participation in AQU research production.

AQU and Julich Institute Organizing Research Capacity Building Courses

Julich Institute and the Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Quds University organized two course that aimed to build research capacity among PhD students and professional students, dental and medical. The first course was conducted in mid-September 2021 and trained students on scientific writing. The second course was conducted on October 25-26th, 2021 and focused on scientific presentation. Both courses were given by German experts from Julich and other affiliated universities. These courses were supported by the Research Management project executed by Julich Institute and Al-Quds University and funded by the Palestinian German Science Bridge.

What’s New

A Collaboration Project between Dundee University and Al-Quds University: Virtual Student Dental Clinic

Al-Quds University and the University of Dundee have worked in collaboration to create Virtual Clinics for 4th year dental students. Within these clinics, 2-3 students from each university meet online through Zoom. They spend the first part of the clinic getting to know each other in an ‘Ice breaker’ session followed by working together to solve an Oral surgery/Oral medicine case study. The first of these Virtual clinics was implemented in January 2022 with the expectation that at least one clinic per month will be held till the end of the University academic year.

The Deanship of Scientific Research and OWSD-Palestine organized a four-day workshop on “Writing for Publishing”

One hundred and eighty-eight students and junior researchers participated in 4-day workshop about “Writing for Publishing” organized by the Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Quds University and Organization for Women in Science (OWSD)- Palestine chapter.

The Deanship of Scientific Research launched the Global Oral Health Module in collaboration with the Charité University!

The launch of the Global Oral Health module at Al-Quds University in collaboration with the Charité University! This module is considered a great learning experience for dental students on global oral health, Students will learn through this module how they could help mainstream oral health across the 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

A study by an AQU researcher that was featured in the Dental Tribune International suggests that the medical model of dentistry may better prepare dental teams for future health crises".

AQU recent publication was featured at Dental Tribune International

An Article published by AQU researcher associate professor of Dental Public Health Elham Kateeb was featured in a news report in Dental Tribune International!

Oday Abushalbaq outlines his experience leading a team at the PNI/Al-Quds University

From 9,000 kilometres away — while completing his PhD training

Palestinian researchers don't see the light at the end of the tunnel in the latest normalization with Israel

In Palestine, Science Struggles Against All ODDS: A Nature Report

Al-Quds University and Georgia Tech collaborate closely to make Palestine a ‘household name’ in scientific research

Student Research Program

The vision of the program is ti making research a major component of the undergraduate educational experience.

The mission of the program is to facilitate and increase student research as a means of engaged learning, critical thinking, and the creation of knowledge.

Research Labs and Centers

Al-Quds University Research Centers and laboratories are specialized entities that encourage partnerships among various disciplines at AQU, as well as with other educational institutions, private enterprises and government agencies. AQU has 13 specialized labs and 5 multidisciplinary research centers that reflect the strategic growth in the university’s research enterprise.

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AQU Scientific Research Council

The Scientific Research Council is an advisory body is established in accordance with the vision and mission of Al-Quds University to promote and facilitate an active research environment among faculty and students. The counsel’s main responsibility is to ensure coordination, guidance and knowledge transfer of scientific research and innovation in the different colleges and institutions of Al-Quds University.

AQU Annual SR Production Committee

Is an advisory body to the Deanship of Scientific Research appointed by the president of Al-Quds University. The committee evaluates AQU research production for annual research awards and helps in scientific journals credibility and reputation assessment

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AQU, Temple University agree to launch academic and research cooperation

The President of Al-Quds University (AQ), Professor Imad Abu Kishek, hosted the President of Temple University, Professor Jason Wingard, and his accompanying delegation...

AQU ranks first Palestinian university according to SCIMAGO World University Rankings 2022

Al-Quds University ranked first among the Palestinian universities according to the SCIMAGO World University Rankings for the first quarter of 2022, while it ranked 27th...

Health Professions students address crucial health issues by presenting outstanding graduation projects

The Faculty of Health Professions held an exhibition for its students’ which featured scientific posters by 32 research teams that addressed a number of vital health top...

AQU students’ study on Palestinian patients with Thalassemia published in Frontiers in Medicine

Frontiers in Medicine published a study on Palestinian patients with Thalassemia that was conducted by undergraduate students in the program of Medical Laboratory at Al-...

Qualitative Research: Getting Started

The Deanship of Scientific Research and the College of Public Health organized a valuable workshop about Qualitative Research, that aimed to encourage participants to con...

Title: Understanding Biostatics: A Lecture organized by MRC and PMSA

Medical Research Club - Al-Quds University(MRC) and PMSA-Jerusalem organized a lecture by Dr. Elham Kateeb, the Dean of Scientific Research at AQU, aimed to increase stud...

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The main missions of any university are education and research; thus, preparing well trained, well-educated, skillful graduates who can serve their local and global community and compete with graduates from all over the world for the best work opportunities should be the main goal of Al-Quds University. Evidence-based education is an approach to all aspects of education—from policy-making to classroom practice—where the methods used are based on significant and reliable evidence derived from experiments and credible research. Read More...

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AQU students’ study on Palestinian patients with Thalassemia published in Frontiers in Medicine

Qualitative Research: Getting Started

Title: Understanding Biostatics: A Lecture organized by MRC and PMSA

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