“Academics at the Service of Khalil Al-Rahman” aspires to assist development in Hebron

JERUSALEM | Al-Quds University’s Department of Developmental Sciences, and  in collaboration with the Hebron Governorate, recently launched what they named “Academics at the Service of Khalil Al-Rahman”, a voluntary research group aspiring to aid and accelerate the development process and prosperity in Hebron. Created in the framework of the instructions of the President of Al-Quds University Professor Imad Abu Kishek, the research body seeks to serve the local community of Hebron and meet its developmental needs.

Eager to carry out several joint scientific and research activities in the form of developmental and investment ventures, the "Academics at the Service of Khalil Al-Rahman" endeavors to support the steadfastness of the residents of Hebron in the face of all obstacles and to accelerate overall development and prosperity in the district.

By such initiative, the university aims to continue to lead in Palestine through creating integrative partnerships with the various institutions in Hebron, in line with its belief in institutional and community partnership to serve all regions of the country.

Committed to the principles of teamwork, transparency, volunteering, and social responsibility, the Department of Developmental Sciences also plans to launch an incubator to further boost and integrate the research works of undergraduates and alumni from the Hebron District.

On this occasion, we should mention the joint scientific symposium of "Tourism and Development: Realities and Challenges"   which was organized in Hebron a few weeks ago by Al-Quds University, in addition to Al-Quds Open University, Hebron University, Ministry of Tourism, Hebron Municipality and Hebron Rehabilitation Committee. The event was attended by a host of Al-Quds University's academics and administrators led by Dr. Elham Khatib, Dean of Scientific Research. It offered a scientific, academic and cultural umbrella for the biggest convention held by multi Palestinian institutions in Hebron. In this conference, local and international researchers presented numerous scientific and research papers on themes related to tourism and development in the Hebron District.

During his participation in the eight international symposiums held on Thursday, April 25, 2018 by the College of Shari’ah at An-Najah National University, Dr. Mohammad Assaf, from the Faculty of Da’wa and Religion, presented a research paper on the Islamic Judgment Pertaining to Bitcoins.

JERUSALEM | During a joint meeting organized by the Deanships of both Scientific Research and Students’ Affairs, Al- Quds University launched the "Undergraduate Scientific Research Clubs", as an endeavor to foster students' research skills. Students from various academic majors were invited to attend the informative session which aimed to promote scientific research and give students, who are considered an integral part of the academic process and research effort, the opportunity to contribute to this scientific endeavor.

Dr. Wafaa Al-Khatib from the Faculty of Arts received a certificate of thanks and appreciation for her participation, helping in the activities of the fourth international conference of "Contemporary Trends in Humanitarian Issues: Experiences and Approaches" in addition to her research entitled :
"The patterns of socialization in relation to the sexual harassment in the West Bank" which was held at the University of Jordan on 10th and 11th of April 2018. 

Prof. Amer Kanan reviewed the event of 2018 Tech4Dev Conference which will be hold in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Dr. Mohammed Abu Yunis, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry, has been selected as a member to the editorial board of the American Journal of Clinical Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

Dr. Raed Abu Hantash of the Faculty of Dentistry has been selected for the Academic Editorial Board in the Journal of International Journal of Research and Reports in Dentistry as of 13/2/2018.

Dr. Adnan Al-Lahham was selected from the College of Science and Technology as an Associate Editor of the International Journal of Nuclear Medicine and Radiology (IJNMRS).

Dr. Abdulhakeem Eideh – Associate Professor of analysis of complex survey data and official statistics, at Al-Quds University, Department of Mathematics, received a scientific award, namely: Award of the Best Research of the Year.

Prominent International expert lectures on climate change

JERUSALEM | Al-Quds University held on Tuesday, March 20, a public lecture on climate change presented by a renowned Indian expert. Professor Chirag Dhara’s lecture, attended by both academics and students, highlighted  the impacting effects of climate change on international economic policies, property rights and natural resources management, and the health conditions of both individuals and communities.

The Editorial Board of the Journal of Legal and Political Sciences invites all professors in the field of law, politics and related humanities at Al-Quds University and abroad to contribute to the publication of scientific articles in the first issue, which will be issued soon.

Al Quds University, in collaboration with Stanford University, hosted the "Women in Data Science" conference where the conference provides an opportunity to get the latest in data science in various fields, to learn about the successful method used by leading data science companies and to communicate with professionals in this field.