Dr.Elham Kateeb, The Dean of Scientific Research at Al-Quds University, received the trust of the Palestinian Medical Council. As a result of that, the authority’s board chose her as a membership in the council bodies.

A workshop for students research club was organized by the Deanship of Scientific Research, the Deanship of Student Affairs at Al Quds University in cooperation with the Palestinian Medical Relief Society and Youth-Friendly Services Center. They organized a workshop for research clubs at the faculties of Al Quds University; to achieve the vision of the University in stimulating students with scientific research. Many students also participated from Al-Najah and Birzeit University.

“Research students and those who supported them” were honored by Al- Quds university in collaboration with the Deanship of Scientific Research and The Scientific Research Club at the Faculty of Human Medicine. In the presence of The Executive Vice President of the University, Dr. Hassan Dweek, The dean of the Faculty of Medicine Dr. Hani Abedin, The Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Abdul Rauf Al-Senaw, and Dean of Scientific Research Dr. Elham Kateeb.

The Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Quds University organized four-day intensive training workshops for faculty members which are about "teaching scientific research curriculum methods to undergraduate students" in humanities and social sciences. It was presented by Professor Victor Inoue, Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, under the auspices of University President Prof.D. Emad Abu Kashk.

The Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Quds University organized a four-day intensive training workshop for a number of scientific faculty members entitled "Teaching scientific research curriculum methods to undergraduate students in health and natural sciences" which was under the auspices of The University's President Prof.D. Emad Abu Kashk, and Dr. Elham Kateeb, The Dean of Scientific Research. The workshop was presented by two experts from the University of Pittsburgh, USA, Professor Michael Zikmud, and Professor Beth Fisher.

The Deanship of Scientific Research at Al Quds University granted “The Academic Research Award” to the best researchers in its faculties in 2018-2019. Researches were examined by a committee of Dr. Essam Ishaq, The Director of the Department of Computer Engineering, the director of Computer Science Department, and Information Technology. Dr. Elham Kateeb, Dean of Scientific Research, and Prof.D. Akram Karroubi, Dean of The Faculty of Health Professions. It is worth to mention that It is the fifth Academic Research Award celebration that reflects the university's vision to motivate academic staff, researchers, and students.

Dalal Abu Amna, a Palestinian artist, announced the details of the initiative "Nour"; to support scientific research in Palestine, specifically at Al-Quds University.  She announced that during a joint conference including “Al Quds University” and “The Palestinian Ministry of Culture”. Which was held at “Edward Said Institute of Music” in Ramallah.

The president of the research club at the Faculty of Dentistry at Al-Quds University Dr. Roaa Alawieh was qualified for the Young Exceptional Speaker (YES) competition finals, which Makkah Dental Conference organize in the United Arab Emirates. She and five other contestants competed for the first three places in March. It is noteworthy that Alawieh represented Palestine and competed with 24 other students and resident doctors from 24 Arab universities, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

The Advisory Committee of Palestinian German Science Bridge PGSB has accepted six research clusters as part of the Palestinian-Germen collaboration. These clusters involve a two-way partnership between scientists from two or more Palestinian universities and scientists from Juelich Research Center (FZJ). To achieve the overall aim of building a scientific infrastructure in Palestine.

Al Quds University held a scientific lecture, entitled "Ethics of Scientific Research" in which urged students to follow research ethics in their research. The lecture was organized by the Scientific Research Club at the Faculty of Dentistry, in cooperation with the Deanship of Scientific Research, with the presence of Dr. Elham Kateeb - Dean of Scientific Research and Dr. Abdul Rauf Al-Senawi- Dean of Student Affairs.

Cleanliness-Conscious" initiative was launched by The Scientific Research Club at The Faculty of Science & Technology in cooperation with the Palestinian Red Crescent Society. The initial plan of the initiative was presented and followed by a tour to the locations of the university’s recycling bins around campus.

Al-Quds University and Dr.Venki Ramakrishnan, a Nobel Prize-winning biologist and The President of The Royal Society in Britain, discussed cooperation ways between the university and the British Council, to develop the scientific research at the university, using the university's plan to develop a scientific research system which aims to serve the research growth in Palestine. Also, to find solutions for society challenges.