Publication date: 2024/12/22 (Last updated: 2024/12/22 17:23)
Nablus – Together – In an achievement that reflects academic excellence, An-Najjah National University marks a new milestone in its success record by ranking #1 Palestinian university and 23rd in the Arab world in the Times Higher Education. We recorded qualitative progress. ” Classification of Arab Universities 2024.
The results were announced at the Arab Universities Summit, held in the United Arab Emirates from December 4 to 5, 2024, in partnership with Dubai University.
The following people represented the university at this event: Dr. Abdul Salam Al-Kayat, Vice-Rector of the University of Academic Affairs and Dr. Nidal Dweikat University Vice-Chancellor (Planning, Development and Quality Affairs) and Professor. D. Walid Sweileh, Director of Scientific Research and Classification, and Mr. Anan Al Agbal, Dean of Engineering, from the Office of the President.
This achievement is the culmination of the qualitative leaps the university has made through progress in most metrics, placing it in the top 10% of Arab universities in this classification. This classification includes more than 239 universities from 17 Arab countries, and An-Najjah National University is the best among only four Palestinian universities that were able to participate in this classification, and is the best in higher education. It reflects the university’s leadership in the field and its continued commitment to scholarship. Excellence and scientific research.
The Times Ranking of Arab Universities is one of the most prestigious world rankings published by the Times Higher Education Foundation, which assesses university performance across five major areas and 20 different performance indicators, providing an accurate picture of performance. It is based on a comprehensive methodology that provides context. of academic institutions. These areas include education (learning environment) at 31%, research environment at 31%, research quality at 24%, international perspective at 8%, and industry and social impact at 6%.
In response, the University’s Rector, Professor Abdel Nasser Zayed, expressed his pride in this outstanding achievement, which reflects the university’s continuous efforts to improve its academic and research level. He emphasized. He pointed out that this success was the result of the unity of the entire university family, and the university constantly strives to develop its academic programs, strengthen its scientific research environment and expand its scope of international partnerships in order to strengthen its position. He explained that At the local and global level.
He attributed this achievement to outstanding research results and publications in internationally indexed and high-impact academic journals, as well as support for innovation and technology transfer to benefit society and industry. added. He also pointed out that the role of policy in encouraging researchers to publish and supporting research projects has achieved this honor and contributed to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
With this achievement, An-Nadjah National University strengthens its position as a pioneering academic institution that goes beyond its traditional role and becomes a driving force for development and innovation at regional and international levels. The university’s vision also reflects its determination to continue to achieve success and excellence in the world rankings, with a permanent commitment to improving the quality of education and scientific research and broadening the horizons of international partnerships. This achievement is considered a strong motivation to continue the process of progress towards achieving new leadership positions and to strengthen the role of universities as leading centers of innovation and positive change in society. Masu.
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