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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The Arab American University, ALECSO and the Palestinian National Commission for Education and Culture Sign a Partnership Agreement for Digital Transformation within Arab Universities

The founder Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Arab American University in Palestine, Dr. Yousef Asfour, the Director General of ALECSO, Professor Dr. Mohammad Wild Omar, the Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Commission for Education, Culture and Science, and the Chairman of the Executive Council of ISESCO, Dr. Dawwas Dawwas, signed a partnership agreement to unify and enhance digital transformation efforts in Arab universities.

This came on the margins of the activities of the Arab Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) Forum for Business and Partnerships, which the organization held in its first edition in Tunisia. The State of Palestine participated in the presence of various academic and scientific Arab institutions and universities.

Sunday, January 21, 2024
Defense of the First Thesis in the Ph.D. Program in Educational Psychology by Student Tamara Musleh

Researcher Tamara Musleh defended the first thesis in the doctoral program in the field of educational psychology, entitled: “The Effectiveness of a Training Program Based on Socio-Emotional Learning (SEL) Skills in Enhancing Psychological Immunity and Positive Thinking among Palestinian University Students.”

The study was applied to a sample of students enrolled at Dar Al-Kalima University in the city of Bethlehem in the second semester of the academic year 2021/2022. The mixed method (quantitative - qualitative) was used, and the data was collected through a questionnaire and focus groups.

The results of the study revealed that there was a positive effect of using the training program in enhancing the socio-emotional skills of the study participants and improving their level of psychological immunity and positive thinking.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Defense of the Master’s Thesis by Student Abdullah Hamarsheh in Criminal Science

Researcher Abdullah Hamarsheh, a student in the Master’s program of Criminal Science, defended his thesis titled: “The Crime of Seizing Influence in Palestinian Legislation in Light of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (a Comparative Study).”

This study aimed to reveal the crime of seizing the influence as a corruption crime, and to enrich the Palestinian legal library with a new topic and an advanced track of research in this field, as this is considered the first Palestinian thesis of its kind that dealt with this dangerous crime.

This thesis was supervised by Dr. Abdullah Mahmoud, Dr. Nour Adas, and Dr. Hekmat Amarna. The committee recommended that the thesis be approved and published due to the importance of its subject so that it would receive the highest academic degree at this stage.

Thursday, January 4, 2024
Admission Applications are now being Accepted to the Ph.D. Programs for Spring Semester of Academic Year 2023/2024

The Faculty of Graduate Studies in Arab American University (AAUP) announces the start date of accepting applications for the Ph.D. Programs for the Spring Semester of the academic year 2023/2024 to be from Thursday January. 4th, 2024 until Thursday February. 22th, 2024.

Thursday, January 4, 2024
Invitation to Participate in the Competition of Palestinian Hero / Heroes Characteristics

The Conflict Studies Research Center (CSRC) at AAUP would like to announce an open call for students to design, illustrate, or write a description which characterizes the main attributes of a Palestinian Hero/s. 

 

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024
Admission Applications are now being Accepted to the Master's Programs at the Faculty of Graduate Studies for Spring Semester of Academic Year 2023/2024

The Faculty of Graduate Studies at the Arab American University announces the opening of accepting applications for enrollment in the Master’s programs at the Faculty of Graduate Studies for the Spring semester of the academic year 2023/2024. The Faculty also announces offering scholarships of 20%-40% on most majors, starting from Tuesday 02/01/2024 until the end of Thursday 22/02/2024 in the following programs:

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
An Aaup Student Participates in the Un Climate Change Conference in the United Arab Emirates

Zina Rafidi, a student majoring in Medicine at the Arab American University who is a volunteer with Jerusalem Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA), participated in the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 held in the United Arab Emirates.

Rafidi said about this experience "I was so proud to represent Palestine in this international conference, and the experience was inspiring, whereby the conference provided a platform for dialogue, cooperation and advocacy. I feel a sense of a new obligation to defend everyone's environment and rights; particularly those who are facing different challenges from those faced by me". She also pointed out that the support provided by them as youth was not limited to logistic aspects, but their participation formed a sense of community spirit and collective identity.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
A Student of Molecular Genetics and Genetic Toxicology Master's Program Publishes a Research in a Reputable Scientific Journal

Student Iman Faris, a researcher of Molecular Genetics and Genetic toxicology Master's Program at the Arab American University, published a research article in Frontiers in Genetics (Impact Factor "IF" 4.772) on the Master's Thesis titled: "Genomic analysis of a Palestinian family with inherited cancer syndrome: a next-generation sequencing study", supervised of Dr. Zaydoun Salah and Dr. Nouar Qutob.

The study focused on using the techniques of (Whole Exome Sequencing) to identify the skin cancer-causing mutations in a Palestinian family. The findings revealed a genetic mutation "ERCC2 (p.R683Q)" which was inherited in the family, which may be responsible for causing the skin cancer.  The study sheds light on the importance of studying genetic mutations of cancer patients and their families in Palestine to guide the diagnosis and management for patients and their families.

Tuesday, January 2, 2024
The Faculty of Data Science Holds a Meeting for Its Students With the Businessman "Bassam Walweel", Titled "Entrepreneurship"

The Faculty of Data Science has organized a lecture titled "Entrepreneurship” that was presented by the Businessman (Mr. Bassam Walweel) who is considered one of the most prominent entrepreneurs in Palestine.  

Walweel tackled several topics in this motivational lecture, and particularly, the concept of leadership, its importance and types, and he stressed the importance of developing the innovation skills and creative thinking. He also provided tips and practical examples of how to convert ideas into successful projects and the way of handling the challenges.  

Sunday, December 24, 2023
Admission Applications are now being Accepted to the Bachelor’s Degree and Intermediate Diploma for Spring Semester of Academic Year 2023/2024

The Deanship of Admission and Registration at Arab American University announces the start of receiving applications for admission for Bachelor’s degree and Intermediate Diploma for Spring semester of academic year 2023/2024 from Sunday, 24/12/2023 until Thursday, 29/02/2024 in the faculties of the university as follows:

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