EDU-SYRIA opens an academic corner in Zarqa University
Zarqa, Jordan. On Sunday 22 April 2018, representatives of the EU Delegation to Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Mr. Job Arts and Ms. Paulina Gajewska, along with Ms. Maria Rosa Vettoretto from EU Regional Trust Fund, ‘Madad’, opened the EDU-SYRIA academic corner in Zarqa University. The Academic corner is an area where EDU-SYRIA students at Zarqa University can gather, study, discuss and exchange knowledge and experience. The facility is located in the middle of Zarqa University in the Al-Farouk Building, room 138 with an area of 85m2.The facility is equipped with 20 laptops, 2 printers and 1 copier. Moreover, a library is located in the corner with more than 380 scientific books in both English and Arabic languages that enrich the students’ knowledge. It also has five private booths for individuals and a meeting table for 16 students.
During the event, Mr. Job Arts expressed the importance of providing a vibrant study environment for university students. Moreover, Prof. Bassam Al-Helou, the President of Zarqa University, stressed that the university will continue supporting Syrian students. Furthermore, Dr. Dhiah Abou-Tair, EDU-SYRIA project manager, mentioned that the project will continue the students’ support by providing more educational resources and arranging several extracurricular activities.
