JERUSALEM | In a workshop held recently at Al-Quds University (AQU) to discuss the results of a study on the genetic and environmental risk factors of colorectal cancer in the Palestinian context, a joint research team from AQU and the Palestinian Ministry of Health explored the potentials for developing a mechanism that would contribute to the treatment and/or prevention of the fatal infection.

JERUSALEM | In Collaboration with the Dentistry students’ research club , the Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Quds University recently held a scientific session to educate the students on how to accomplish successful applications for graduate programs. Dr. Mohammad Sharie’ah highlighted the specifications of the applicant’s statement of purpose that are usually highly-appreciated by universities and study centers.

JERUSALEM | In collaboration with the Association of Palestinian Doctors and Pharmacists in Romania and the Palestinian Romanian Friendship Association, Al-Quds University recently held the Palestinian Romanian Medical Congress.

JERUSALEM | In a visit to have a closer look at the achievements of the Palestinian Neuroscience Initiative (PNI), Professor Julie Frank, a distinguished scholar of Psycholinguistics from the University of Geneva, met with Al-Quds University President Professor Imad Abu Kishek on Wednesday, November 7th.

JERUSALEM | Within an initiative for developing the research capabilities at Palestinian universities, a delegation from the of University of Notre Dame, USA, recently visited Al-Quds University to have a closer look at its achievements in the area of scientific research and to pursue a relevant training program.

JERUSALEM | Al-Quds University recently held an info training workshop on “Endnote”, a commercial reference management package used to manage bibliographies and references when writing a scholarly work.

Professor Titi’s on campus lecture addresses strategies of Scientific Research

JERUSALEM | Al-Quds University hosted the Palestinian mathematician Professor Idris Titi, one of the most prominent Arab scientists in the field of Applied Mathematics, in a scientific lecture titled "Strategies for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research".

Dr. Ahmad Amro is the first Palestinian to gain membership in AGYA

JERUSALEM | In recognition of ‘an outstanding scientific project’, Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at Al-Quds University, Dr. Ahmad Amro, has recently gained membership in the Arab- German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA). Selected on the basis of rigorous assessment, the prominent Al-Quds University researcher, whose membership will extend over the next five years, is the first Palestinian to join the German Academy which focuses its work on the exchange of research experiences.

Georgia Tech academic research writing workshop expected to beget future initiatives

JERUSALEM  -  In its continuing mission to cultivate scientific research skills to promote Palestinian society and in its ongoing endeavors to contribute to world knowledge, Al-Quds University recently worked in tandem with the Georgia Institute of Technology to organize an intensive workshop on academic research writing that aimed to provide Palestinian participants with cultural principles utilized for a western audience, introduce new strategies on producing academic writing, and inject confidence into the students so as to professionalize their research writing skills.

Results of joint scientific research present solutions to challenges facing Palestinian society   

JERUSALEM - Within the framework of enhancing research cooperation between Al-Quds University and other higher education institutions and research centers around the globe, the Department of Social Work‘s Dr. Najwa Safadi and her counterpart Dr. Scott Easton from Boston College recently concluded a joint study entitled "Health and Well-being of Public Sector Social Workers in Palestine” that aims to solve issues domestically while at the same time plans to attract other regional players to join forces in academic collaboration.

 “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.

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.