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On Sunday 14 April 2019, The Deputy manager of EU Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis “Madad”, Ms.Danielle Keulen, visited EDU SYRIA at Luminus Technical University College and opened the EDU SYRIA corner. The EDU SYRIA corner is a study area designated for the program students (almost 500) at Luminus Technical University University (LTUC) to study and gather, thus the facility is equipped with 16 laptops and a library available for all EDU SYRIA students. During the event, Ms.Danielle Keulen along with EDU-SYRIA team and LTUC Dean joined a roundtable discussion with a group of Syrian and …
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, A delegation from the University of Reykjavik in Iceland visited the German Jordanian University (GJU) to meet EDU SYRIA Team and discuss the possible cooperation. During the meeting, the delegation listened to a presentation about EDU-SYRIA message, goal, and achievements. the delegation was also introduced to “My story” initiative, that aims to give voice to Syrian refugees and vulnerable jordanian students of the program. The President of the University of Reykjavik, Dr. Ari Jonsson, expressed his admiration for EDU SYRIA and praised the achievements the program has done so far. A group of the program …
EDU-SYRIA Social work students at German Jordanian University meet with EDU-SYRIA management team, Dean of the School of Applied Humanities and Languages Prof. Dr. Alaaldeen Alhalhouli, and the Head of Department Social Work Prof. Dr. Christine Hildebrandt, to discuss the challenges they face in their studies and explore the possible solutions. After the meeting, The Dean of the SAHL together with the Head of Department Social Work handed over certificates to EDU-SYRIA students who worked with the DAAD Project “Higher Education Dialogue” (HED). A project team of 20 students and teachers from Germany, Jordan and Lebanon (University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (FHWS), German Jordanian …
A delegation of Syrian and Jordanian students from the EDU-Syria Program participated in the Third Brussels Conference on Supporting the Future of Syria and the Region in Belgium on March 13th and 14th. The conference aims to discuss a number of political and financial issues as well as humanitarian aid to Syria and the region. A number of Arab and European Union representatives attended the conference, as well as delegations from regional organizations and countries, international financial institutions, United Nations agencies, and representatives of civil society organizations working in Syria and neighbouring countries. The participation of the students came through …
Amman, Jordan – February 24, 2019: Under the Patronage of H.E. Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Walid Maani, the European Union and the EDU-SYRIA Program, funded by the EU’s Regional Trust Fund in Response to the Syrian Crisis, the EU ‘Madad’ Fund, in cooperation with the GIZ’s Project “New Perspectives through Academic Education and Training for young Syrians and Jordanians”, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, organised a conference on February 24, 2019 entitled: “Syrian Students in Jordan: Time to Start Over.” The opening of the conference was attended by H.E. Mr. …
Zarqa, Jordan. The German Jordanian University (GJU) President, Dr. Manar Fayyad inaugurated ‘My story’ book exhibition at Zarqa University on January 10th, 2018. The Head of the Board of Directors of Zarqa Company for Education and Investment, Mr. Mahmoud Abu-Shaera and the President of Zarqa University Professor, Dr. Bassam Al-Helou received the EDU-SYRIA programme director Professor Dr. Manar Fayyad and the EDU-Syria management team. My Story is a student-led initiative by the EU funded programme EDU-SYRIA. The initiative aims to achieve a better understanding of young Jordanian and Syrian students, their backgrounds and their ambitions. This initiative includes a photo …
The Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid and Crisis Management in the European Union Christos Stylianides inaugurated the official launch of “My Story” Book at the Karama Human rights festival on Saturday, December 8th, 2018. His Excellency was accompanied by the EU Ambassador to Jordan Andrea Matteo Fontana and EDU-SYRIA director and the German Jordanian University (GJU) President Professor Dr. Manar Fayyad. My Story is a student-led initiative by the EU funded programme EDU-SYRIA. The initiative aims to achieve a better understanding of young Jordanian and Syrian students, their backgrounds and their ambitions. This initiative includes a photo exhibition, a photo-book that …
Irbid. On November 22nd, 2018, EDU-SYRIA Management Team visited Luminus ShamalStart and were introduced to its various services, facilities and startups. Headed by Prof. Manar Fayad, President of the German Jordanian University (GJU) and along with the Dean of Luminus Technical University College (LTUC), Dr. Ayman Maqableh; EDU-SYRIA team had a tour in ShamalStart and the FabLab.
Irbid. On November 22nd, 2018, EDU-SYRIA team held the sixth Quarterly Management meeting at Jordan University of Science and Technology (JUST) to discuss the Programmes’ progress. The President of the JUST, Prof. Saeb Khreisat welcomed the president of the German Jordanian University and the Director of EDU-SYRIA Programme Prof. Dr. Manar Fayyad, and the EDU-SYRIA Management team in the presence of the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies Prof. Burhan El-Din El-Bess. Prof. Fayyad stressed the importance of this meeting, which seeks to strengthen the cooperation between the program’s partner institutes and follow up on its progress. From his side, Prof. …
