“Digital Transformation in Climate Change”– 6th adapt2job training at GJU October 11, 2021

The adapt2job approach has proven its sustainability for years and opened the Post-Pandemic-University-Kick Off with the 6th edition of the adapt2Job-2win-Training at GJU. Students from all Schools were invited to apply and 25 motivated students selected - out of a large number of applications - in order to develop together with international experts from the industry ideas for New

GJU Signs MoU with Amman Chamber of Industry, August 8, 2021

The German Jordanian University (GJU), represented by its President Prof. Manar Fayyad, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amman Chamber of Industry, represented by its President Eng. Fathi Al-Jaghbir on Wednesday, August 4, 2021.

Prof. Manar Fayyad stressed the importance of cooperation between industrialists and researchers at the university to develop the Jordanian

GJU collaborates in Aalen University’s “Innovation Specialist” blended-mobility training course concept June 20, 2021

Amman- 20 June 2021

 

Five universities on three continents that are united by a desire for innovation and the idea of international cooperation: Together with project partners from South Africa, India, Jordan and Croatia, the Graduate Campus at Aalen University has launched the new “Innovation Specialist” certification course to help specialists with further

GJU Alumni Success Stories: The BayWa r.e. Story May 02, 2021

Amman- 2 May 2021

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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GJU organizes a Farewell Ceremony for the Outgoing Student February 24, 2021

GJU organizes a Farewell Ceremony for the Outgoing Student

 

The International Office (IO) and Office for Industrial Links (OIL) at the German Jordanian University (GJU) organized a Farewell Ceremony for the Outgoing Students Spring Semester 2021.

 

GJU Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Ralf Roßkopf, the German Embassy Amman representatives Mrs. Leonie

GJU and Orange Jordan Sign an Agreement to Establish Orange Digital Center Club Februar 21, 2021

Orange Jordan and German Jordanian University (GJU) in cooperation with GIZ, signed a cooperation agreement to establish Orange Digital Center Club at the university, aiming to develop youth’s skills to enhance their employability inside and outside Jordan.

 

According to the agreement signed by Orange Jordan’s CEO, Thierry Marigny and the University’s President, Prof. Manar

Concluding Energy Digitalization Hackathon- December 2, 2020

The German Jordanian University (GJU), through its Program Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) as well as the NanoLab team and IBTECAR Consulting in partnership with several national and international universities and institutions organized the Energy Digitalization Hackathon

GJU Virtual Career Fair in Cooperation with Berlin Partner-November 24,2020

GJU Virtual Career Fair in Cooperation with Berlin Partner

Amman- 8 December 2020

On

A German Company Shares their Positive Feedback of GJU Students during their Internship in Germany-November 2, 2020

A German Company Shares their Positive Feedback of GJU Students during their Internship in Germany

"My experiences are positive throughout. Mr. Mohammed Dar Mousa is an above-average student. He has very good

Second practical phase for GJU Dual studies successfully implemented-September 20, 2020

Second practical phase for GJU Dual studies successfully implemented

On September 10, 2020, GJU completed the second practical phase of its Dual studies. This year five different groups of students have taken part in the practical training at the different Dual Studies

GJU’s Dual Studies Success Story Continues- August 18, 2020

GJU’s Dual Studies Success Story Continues

Despite all challenges companies are facing this year due to the corona virus we managed to

GJU Combats the Spread of Coronavirus through Scientific Research- June 10,2020

GJU Combats the Spread of Coronavirus through Scientific Research

Amman- 10 June 2020

Out of fifty-eight scientific research proposals, the Research and Innovation Fund Management Committee at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Jordan

Closing Ceremony of Impact Leaders Competition- April 20, 2020

Closing Ceremony of Impact Leaders Competition

The German Jordanian University through its

GJU organizes Impact Leaders online competition to tackle COVID-19 challenges-April 5, 2020

GJU organizes Impact Leaders online competition to tackle COVID-19 challenges

 

New Company Contracts for GJU’s Dual Studies Tracks signed-March 5, 2020

On February 27, 2020, the German Jordanian University (GJU) enlarged its partner network by signing eight more contracts with private sector companies to join the Dual Studies in Logistic Sciences, International Accounting, Industrial Engineering and Computer Science. The new partners are Ramz Company for Transport, Al Faisaliah Healthcare Systems, Pacific International Lines, Maltrans

Adapt2Job – Train the Trainer and Application Teaching for Reality-February 23, 2020

How an application can be taught? How can students, professors, and companies connect and develop common projects and business solutions while using new technologies?

GJU’s Office for Industrial Links

Farewell Ceremony for Outgoing Students- Second Semester 2019- 2020-January 26, 2020

On Thursday, January 23, 2020, the International Office (IO) and the Office for Industrial Links (OIL) at the German Jordanian University (GJU), organized

Logistics Students at GJU Visit EasyLog 3PL-December 23,2019

On Wednesday, 11 December 2019, The School of Management and Logistics Sciences (SMLS) at the German Jordanian University (GJU) organized a visit to the warehouses of EasyLog, for Logistics Sciences students led by Dr. Ismail Abushaikha.

GJU Celebrates the Closing Ceremony of the Hult Prize Competition 2020-December 18, 2019

On Thursday, December 12, 2019, The German Jordanian University (GJU) celebrated the announcement of the winners' teams of the Hult Prize Competition 2020 during the closing ceremony that was organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs (DSA) at GJU.

Dual Studies Logistics Science Company Meeting-December 2, 2019

On November 27, 2019, the German Jordanian University (GJU) conducted a workshop to promote cooperative education in the Logistics Sector.

More than 30 companies joint the workshop and have thus expressed their interest in supporting the education of young people.

The main aim of the meeting was to introduce the private sector to the Dual Studies Program the University had set up

Academic Study Tour for Dual Studies-November 27, 2019

In November 2019, an academic study tour from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Federal Republic of Germany and Austria was designed by the German Development Cooperation GIZ to provide academic staff with a detailed understanding of the cooperative higher education system.

The program includes several site visits and meetings with different stakeholders in the field of cooperative

Study Tour for Private Sector Partners in Dual Studies Logistics to Germany-November 7, 2019

GJU’s partner companies from the Logistics sector joined a Study Tour to Germany organized by the GIZ in order to learn more about the concept of Dual Studies and cooperative vocational training. The focus was to demonstrate why the private sector in Germany is highly involved in the training of young people, knowing that the yearly amount of money invested by the private sector in Germany on

Innovative Solutions in the field of Biomedical Devices-5 November, 2019

People with hearing loss and hearing impairment do not get sufficient support and affordable medical treatment and rehabilitation in Jordan. Studies conducted in Jordan about hearing loss result in an estimation of around 1.5% hearing loss among babies. A study in Jordan on 1,649 school-children (age 5-15 years) showed that 5.5% have a unilateral or bilateral hearing loss.

 These are

5th adapt2job Training at GJU - Different.Digital.Doing - October 9, 2019

“Leadership and Business in Digitalization – Chance for more” was the motto of the 5th adapt2job – 2 win training implemented at GJU from 29.9.-3.10.2019. Using applied teaching methods and real company applications exposed the students’ to the digital world and new technologies.

The adapt2job partners from Germany, Prof. Dr. Edda Pulst (Westphalian University) and Dr. Markus

First Practical Phase in Dual Studies Completed - October 9, 2019

As the first University in Jordan GJU implemented a new study concept: Dual Studies. Students studying in this track are not only gaining theoretical knowledge but also practical experiences, through working a prolonged summer term within a company. Now the first 17 students (13 from Logistics Sciences and 4 from Computer Sciences) finished their first practical phase. This first experience

Falling Walls first prize goes to GJU researcher Dr. Ammar Alkhalidi- September 15, 2019

For the third time, the Falling Walks Lab was implemented in Jordan, organized by the Engineers International Community - EIC, sponsored by the DAAD and supported by GJU as an academic partner. Over 70 young Jordanian scientists and entrepreneurs applied and 20 were selected to present their ideas to an expert jury on 15th of September 2019 in the Amman Chamber of Commerce. 

The German

A Seminar about Studying in GJU and German Universities - August 26, 2019

The Association of German Universities’ Alumni, DAAD and Ejabi institute held a seminar on studying in the German Jordanian University (GJU) and German universities at Amman Chamber of Industry.

The President of GJU, Prof. Manar Fayyad introduced the University stating that it was shaped on the German applied-sciences model, characterized by their focus on putting knowledge into

GJU Celebrates the Seventh Excellence Award - August 26, 2019

On Thursday, August 22, 2019, The German Jordanian University (GJU) celebrated the Seventh Excellence Award in the presence of the President of GJU Prof. Manar Fayyad, Vice Presidents Dr. Atef Kharabsheh and Dr. Ralf Roßkopf, Deans, and honorees’ families.

The Ceremony aimed at honoring top graduates in each study program, distinguished students in extra-curricular activities,

GJU Kicks off Students’ Startup Projects - August 21, 2019

On Wednesday, August 21, 2019, under the patronage of Prime Minister, Dr. Omar Al- Razzaz, the German Jordanian University (GJU) launched GJU Start-Up event in the presence of the Prime Minister's delegate, Minister of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship Eng. Mothanna Gharaibeh, the President of GJU Prof. Manar Fayyad, faculty members, and students.

In her speech, Fayyad explained

A Scientific Field Trip for GJU Students at SMLS - July 30, 2019

On Tuesday, July 30, 2019, the School of Management and Logistics Sciences (SMLS) at the German Jordanian University (GJU) arranged a scientific field trip to Agility Logistics in Sahab Industrial Zone.

Agility is one of the world’s leading logistics service providers with 500 offices in more than 100 countries employing around 22,000 employees. The group of logistics students was led

GJU started pilot program for Dual Studies in Computer Sciences - July 29, 2019

After successfully launching a Dual Studies Track in the Logistic Sciences Department, the German Jordanian University (GJU) started a pilot for a new Dual Studies Program in Computer Sciences, which is supposed to be fully running by next year.

Four first-year students are currently in a practical training phase. This phase should equip them with first a hands-on experience within

An Information Session about PwC at GJU - July 24, 2019

On Monday, July 22, 2019, the German Jordanian University (GJU) organized an information session for its students about one of the leading professional services networks in the world in the areas of audit, assurance, tax, advisory services, legal, people and organization, PwC.

PwC’s team introduced the various services the company offer to the students, they also presented the graduate

First Dual Studies Program in Jordan has started - July 3, 2019

On Monday, June 23, 2019, GJU celebrated the start of the first Dual Studies Program in Jordan. Dual Studies is an approach that connects theoretical knowledge with practical experiences. Students who are studying within this program will finish their University education with more than one year of practical experience in their study field.

Over a period of three study years, they will

GJU’s Student Shares his Internship Experience in Germany - July 2, 2019

GJU Students Tariq Shahrouri and Sarah Hijazeen from the School of Natural Resources Engineering and Management (SNREM) had their internship within the German Year at Lobbe Umwelt-Beratung in Iserlohn Germany. Tariq wrote about his experience and here is what he had to share with us!

Hallo Zusammen!

A while ago, Sarah Hijazeen and I had an interesting

A Farewell Ceremony for the Outgoing Students Winter 2019/ 2020 at GJU - June 23, 2019

On Thursday, June 20, 2019, the International Office (IO) and Office for Industrial Links (OIL) at the German Jordanian University (GJU), organized a Farewell Ceremony for the Outgoing Students Winter2019/ 2020.

Vice President of GJU Prof. Atef Kharabsheh, the Dean of Deanship of Student Affair, Dr. Raed Khasawneh, the Cultural Attaché at German Embassy, Mr. Tobias Caris, attended the

GJU Discusses Employment Plans for its Students - May 22, 2019

On Tuesday, May 21, 2019, the German Jordanian University (GJU) met with HSE24 Company representatives- Germany and Crystel Company representatives- Jordan in the presence of the President of GJU Prof. Manar Fayyad and the Minister of Digital Economy & Entrepreneurship, Mothanna Gharaibeh.

Within a partnership between HSE24 and Crystel, both sides decided to seek a partnership with

GJU Renews Cooperation Agreement with DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH - April 28, 2019

On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, the German Jordanian University (GJU) represented by the President of GJU Prof. Manar Fayyad renewed a cooperation agreement with the DB Engineering & Consulting GmbH, represented by Peter Josef Haaks, Sales / Production German Market Representative.

The agreement which was firstly signed in 2012, affirms the strong and successful collaboration between

The Ninth Annual Career Fair 2019 at GJU - April 28, 2019

On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, under the patronage of GJU President Prof. Manar Fayyad the German Jordanian University held the ninth Career Fair, which was organized by the Office for Industrial Links (OIL) in cooperation with the Career Guidance Office of King Abdullah ll Fund.

The event was officially opened by GJU President, Vice Presidents Prof. Atef Kharabsheh, Prof. Dorit Schumann

First GJU Dual Studies Company Day - April 11, 2019

On Thursday, April 11 2019, GJU successfully conducted its first Dual Studies Company Day.

Aim of the event was to facilitate the matching process between students and companies for the first intake in the Dual Studies Track within the B.Sc. Logistics Science Program.

Dr. Malek Alsharairi, Dean of the School of Management and Logistics Sciences, opened the day. He welcomed the

Workshop on Professional University Teaching for Dual Study Tracks - April 10, 2019

The term “Shift from Teaching to Learning” is a synonym for the international higher educational teaching and learning community for sustainable learning. It means that students have to be activated in a systematically way to reach the intended learning outcomes. On top of this approach, generic competencies like soft skills play an important role for study programs to develop a holistic

First and Second Places for GJU’s Students in the Jordanian University Student’s Competition - November 25, 2018
The German Jordanian University’s (GJU) Students Yusuf Rifai and JunQuan Hamuze An of TPS won the first place in the Jordanian Universities Entrepreneurship Competition for students, also GJU students Ahmad Abu Alfeilat and Khaled daoudieh of Lessgo ranked the second place of the same competition.

The TPS project is about using the mechanical force of the movement during sleep,

“From the German Year to Simcar” - My story to become an Entrepreneur“ - October 07, 2018

GJU Alumni Abdallah Mola, Communication Engineering, Graduated First 2017/2018

What will my career path be?

When I first started my education path as a telecom engineer, I had no clear plan for my future or what career path I would end up following. I just went with the flow, slowly chipping away at my bachelor’s degree one semester at a time, thinking that simply completing my

Information Session for Schools on Dual Studies at GJU - March 26, 2019

On Tuesday 26th of March an information session about the major impacts of cooperative educational concepts on curriculum design took place at the German Jordanian University (GJU). Deans and representatives of the Schools for Applied Technical and Medical Sciences and the School for Management and Logistic Sciences joined the workshop facilitated by the Dual Studies Advisor Stefan Braun.

GJU Students Win the Startup Weekend Jordan - September 10, 2018

GJU Program Innovation & Entrepreneurship (PIE) congratulates GJU students Ma'en Zaid Al-Muhaisen (Industrial Engineering) and Omar Tuffaha (Computer Science) for winning the second place in the Startup Weekend Jordan competition for their project Crowd Farming.

Maen and Omar have integrated the crowdsourcing concept in the field of

The Closing Ceremony of “Hult Prize” Competition at GJU - December 13, 2018
On Thursday 13 December, 2018, German Jordanian University (GJU) organized the closing ceremony of the “Hult Prize” Competition, which considered as one of the largest competitions for students in leading entrepreneurs. It aims to adopt a global objective of the United Nations Development Program annually.

The President of the University, Prof. Manar Fayyad, said during her

Company Workshop for Dual Studies in Computer Science - February 21, 2019

On February 21, 2019, the German Jordanian University (GJU) together with the National Sector Skills Council (NSSC) for Information and Computer Technology (ICT) conducted a Workshop with the private sector to look for common ground on how to set up a Dual Studies Program in Computer Science.

The idea of Dual Studies is to enrich the predominantly theoretical academic education with

Dual Studies Internal Strategic Meeting for Logistics Sciences - February 27 and 28, 2019

On February 27 and 28, 2019, the School of Management and Logistic Sciences (SMLS)- Logistics Sciences Department together with the Dual Studies Advisors from the Office for Industrial Links (OIL) at the German Jordanian University (GJU), conducted an internal Strategic Meeting on Dual Studies. The meeting was joined by GJU’s Vice President Prof. Dr. Dorit Schumann.

The meeting had a

Dual Studies Logistics Sciences Company Meeting - March 21, 2019

On March 21, 2019, the German Jordanian University together with the National Sector Skills Council for Logistics and the German Development Cooperation giz conducted a private sector workshop for the Logistics Sector.

More than 20 companies joined the workshop and have thus expressed their interest in cooperation with the educational sector.

The main aim of the meeting was to

New Company Contracts for GJU’s Dual Studies Program Signed - March 21, 2019

On March 21, 2019, the German Jordanian University (GJU) enlarged its partner network by signing two more contracts with private sector companies to join the Dual Studies Program in Logistic Sciences.

The new partners are Al Roward for Publishing & Distribution and Maersk. The contracts were signed in the margins of a workshop on cooperation between the education and the private

First JOINOLOG Workshop Held in GJU - February 28, 2019

The first workshop of a common project between German and Jordanian partners on a Jordan

GJU Launches Topic of the Year 2019 “Ideate Invent & Innovate” - March 11, 2019

On Thursday, March 7, 2019, the Office for Industrial Links (OIL), and the Program Innovation & Entrepreneurship (PIE) at the German Jordanian University (GJU) launched its Topic of the Year 2019 “Ideate Invent & Innovate”, the Kick-off event “The Path to Entrepreneurial Universities”.

The president of GJU Prof. Manar Fayyad, Vice Presidents Prof. Atef Kharabsheh, Prof. Dorit

MOU to Establish an office for “Rockware” Company at GJU - February 27, 2019

On Monday, February 25, 2019, the German Jordanian University (GJU) and “Rockware” Company for software and information solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build a strategic partnership between the two parties and establish a company office within the university.

The memorandum, which was signed by the GJU President Prof. Manar Fayyad, and the CEO of Rockware,

Farewell Ceremony for the Outgoing Students - Summer 2019 - January 27, 2019

On Thursday, January 24, 2019, the International Office (IO) and Office for Industrial Links (OIL) at the German Jordanian University (GJU), organized a Farewell Ceremony for the Outgoing Students Summer 2019.

The ceremony was attended by the President of GJU Prof. Manar Fayyad, Vice Presidents prof. Atef Kharabsheh and Prof. Dorit Schumann, the Dean of Deanship of Student Affair, Dr.

A Welcome Meeting for International Students - Spring Semester 2019 - February 17, 2019

On Sunday, February 17, 2019, the International Office (IO) at the German Jordanian University (GJU) organized a welcome meeting for international students- Spring Semester 2019.

The meeting

German Jordanian University and Kuehne HELP Logistics strengthen their cooperation in Humanitarian Logistics - December 16, 2018

GJU Vice President for International Affairs, Prof. Dorit Schumann and the Director of the Office for Industrial Links, Britta Kaehler attended a signing ceremony with Kuehne HELP Logistics in Amman, represented by their Regional Director Alia Gharaibeh.

With this agreement Kuehne starts to finance three research projects in the field of humanitarian logistics. They support the

Best practices on Dual Studies in Germany - November 28, 2018

At the Amman Chamber of Industry (ACI) an information session about best practices on Dual Studies at GJU and in Germany took place on the 26th of November 2018. Invited and organized by the Dual Studies Advisors of the Office for Industrial Links at GJU and the ACI, a deeply involved group of company representatives and GJU academic staff joined the impressing presentation and discussion ran

Workshop on “Business Model Innovation” at GJU - November 13, 2018

GJU’s Program Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) organized a Workshop on “Business Model Innovation”. The purpose of this workshop was to inform students with the competitions that they could take part in, along with a training on Business Model Innovation to help them take part in such competitions. It aims at helping students to gain the knowledge and entrepreneurial skills needed to

University Industry Collaboration Workshop on New Technologies October 10 - 11, 2018

New Technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IOT), Industry 4.0, Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) and Fintech – Financial Technologies, Blockchain and smart sensors where topics that have been presented at the German Jordanian University (GJU) during a two days’ workshop on “INNOVATIVE APPROACHES ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION”.

As GJU’s President

DAAD DIES Final Project Conference on GJU Career Services - November 6, 2018

The German Jordanian University (GJU) and University of Applied Sciences Aschaffenburg (H-AB) successfully conducted a 4 years cooperation on “Establishing Career Service Structures and Processes at GJU” in the frame of a DAAD DIES project.

In the final project conference, which took place on November 6, 2018 at GJU, the project partners introduced the project objectives and results to

“Microsoft – Meet the Company Presentation” at GJU - November 11, 2018

The Office for Industrial Links (OIL) at the German Jordanian University (GJU) organized an information session for students and graduates to learn more about internship and job opportunities at Microsoft.

Mr. Imad Fares, University Recruiting Account Manager at Microsoft (Middle East and Africa), and his team gave a brief about the company and its international environment.

He

Official Kick-off of GJU’s first Dual Study Program in Logistics - October 30, 2018

On October 30, 2018, the German Jordanian University (GJU) opened a new chapter in their cooperation with the Industry. Organized by the Office for Industrial Links, Prof. Dr Manar Fayyad, the President of the University officially kicked-off GJUs first Dual Studies Program.

The new opened Dual Studies Track in GJUs Bachelor program for Logistics Sciences will enrich the predominantly

Digitalization 2018 and beyond – 4th adapt2job training at GJU - September 23 - 29, 2018

Digitalization 2020 will considerably change the Labor Market and the employers’ expectations of GJU graduates. Therefore the - adapt2job Teaching Twin, consisting of Prof. Dr. Edda Pulst from Westphalian University of Applied Sciences and Dr. Markus Reifferscheid from SMS group conducted for the 4th time from 23.-27.09.2018 - adapt2jobintense 2win-training at

DAAD DIES Workshop “Networking with Career Services in Germany” - August 05 and 06, 2018

On the 5th and 6th of August 2018, the Office of Industrial Links (OIL), at the German Jordanian University (GJU), organized a workshop on “Networking with Career Services in Germany”, in the frame of the DAAD DIES cooperation “Establishing Career Service Structures and Processes at GJU” between Aschaffenburg University of Applies Sciences and GJU.

The President of GJU, Prof. Manar

Daimler AG Awards First Sponsorship to Support the Office for Industrial Links (OIL) of the GJU

Amman - 13 June 2018

Since the founding of the GJU in Amman, about 85 students have already completed internships at Daimler AG. Their achievements during the internship always gave rise to extremely positive feedback from the company, which we are very pleased about.

This long-term cooperation has led to the establishment of a stable and trusting relationship between Daimler AG

Closure of the First Lufthansa –GJU Project Carried out in Dual Studies Mode

On Tuesday 15th May 2018, In cooperation with the Office for Industry Links (OIL) in GJU, Lufthansa Group and GJU’s School of Management and Logistics Sciences (SMLS), a mutual project has been set up, which took place during the second semester 2018. The project aimed to combine theoretical and practical learning by having the students to implement their academic right away in a real, hands-

GJU students visit Fine Holding Factory

On Thursday the 3rd of May 2018, a group of the German Jordanian University (GJU) from SATS students together with their Dean Dr. Safwan Altarazi and a group of staff members of GJU’s  Office for Industrial Links (OIL) conducted an educational field trip to Fine Factory, as a part of the course “Quality Control”, and as part of the adapt2job training that took place in March this year, in

A Workshop on “Industrialization Partnership” at GJU

On Tuesday 24th of April 2018, the German Jordanian University (GJU) held a workshop on “Industrialization Partnership” aims at demonstrating the Bavarian approach of building up sustainable value chains by combining existing raw materials, high quality infrastructure and most advanced programs of technology transfer.

In her welcome speech, Vice President of GJU Prof. Dorit Schumann

The Eighth Annual Career Fair 2018 at GJU

On Wednesday 18th of April 2018, The Office for Industrial Links (OIL) at the German Jordanian University (GJU), in cooperation with the Career Guidance Office of King Abdullah ll Fund organized the Eighth Annual Career Fair, under the patronage of GJU President Prof. Manar Fayyad, in the presence of GJU Vice President Prof. Dorit Shumann, Director of OIL Britta Kähler and number of GJU staff

Workshop on “Dual Study BSc Program in Logistics”

On Wednesday 2nd of May 2018, The Office for Industrial Links (OIL) at German Jordanian University (GJU), organized a workshop on “Dual Study BSc Program in Logistics”.

President of GJU Prof. Manar Fayyad and Vice President Prof. Dorit Schumann, attended the workshop, besides GIZ Coordinator of MOVEHET program Mr. Mohammad Badran, the Dean of School of Management and Logistics Sciences

SAP NextGen Innovation Germany brings Design Thinking to GJU

Under the collaboration between SAP NextGen and the German Jordanian University (GJU) and within the framework of the flying faculty program, the Office for Industrial Links represented by the Program Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) organized from 24-30 March 2018 a series of Design Thinking activities in which almost 100 students, staff and graduates participated.

One week full

German Jordanian Society visits GJU

On Thursday  29th of March, a delegation from the German Jordanian Society visited GJU under the leadership of former GJU Vice President Prof. Dr. Anton Mangstl.

The delegation received a warm welcome by the President Prof. Dr. Manar Fayyad before receiving a briefing on current affairs at the university by Vice President Prof. Dr. Dorit Schuman.

In the following Q&A session

A Discussion Session on “Matching Skills and Qualifications with Labor Market Needs”

On Wednesday 14th of March 2018, Mr. Ghassan Nuqul, Vice Chairman of Nuqul Group visited GJU to give a lecture entitled “Matching Skills and Qualifications with Labor Market Needs”.

The event took place in the frame of the “Inspirational Speakers’ Series”, under the umbrella of the Jordan Strategy Forum and in cooperation with the Office for Industrial Links (OIL) and the Industrial

Siemens Delegation Visits GJU

On Tuesday 13th of March 2018, the Office for Industrial Link (OIL) at the German Jordanian University (GJU), organized a visit for Siemens AG delegation (from Germany and the region) to meet with GJU President Prof. Manar Fayyad and School’s Deans to explore and discuss ways of future collaboration. Within the visit Mrs. Janina Kugel, Chief Human Resources Officer and Member of the Managing

GJU Extends Cooperation with SAP® Opening of SAP Next-Gen Lab at the Innovation Space

GJU brought its longstanding cooperation with SAP to the next step. With the opening of the SAP Next-Gen Lab on its campus under the GJU Innovation Space – Program Innovation and Entrepreneurship, GJU joins a global network of more than 3,300 educational institutions in 111 countries that are collaborating with the public, private, and academic innovation ecosystem to drive innovation and

GJU OIL appears in "An International Perspective of Career Service Work"

The Office for Industrial Links at GJU contributed to an article about "An International Perspective of Career Service Work" which was published in the career service papers (csp 15 · Jahrgang 2017) of Career Service Netzwerk Deutschland e. V. (csnd).

Please find the full article here:

http://www.

GJU Hosts a Workshop on "Developing Curricular Activities for Graduate Employability Readiness"

The British Council Jordan has conducted a second National Education Employer Dialogue workshop “Developing Curricular Activities for Graduate Employability Readiness”, in partnership with the Plymouth University and the German Jordanian University on 20 December 2017. This workshop was co-delivered by local experts from the German Jordanian University (GJU), the Higher Education Accreditation

Alumni Workshop at GJU

In the frame of the DAAD DIES cooperation project “Establishing Career Service Structures and Processes at GJU” between Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences (H-AB) & German Jordanian University (GJU) a socializing evening was organized at Darat Othman Bdeir Campus on Monday August 28, 2017.

The event aimed at having a first gathering to establish a frame in which the

The Launch of Saxeed.jet Project at GJU

On Sunday 20th of August 2017, The Office for Industrial Links organized a workshop for project planning and internal kick-off in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, within the frame of the DAAD practice partnerships project with Technical University Chemnitz “Saxeed.jet”.

The workshop aims to define the project activities for the upcoming years and provides at first get-together of all

GJU organizes Global Challenges Ideathon during Global Entrepreneurship Week

Concrete Entrepreneurship Club from the German Jordanian University (GJU) in collaboration with GJU Program Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) took part in the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) for the second year in a row; the club implemented on November, 18 the Global Challenges Ideathon on the 10th anniversary of the GEW adopting five of the United Nations Global Goals 2030 (UNSDGS):

GJU Students Visit HIKMA Warehouse

On Wednesday the 8th of November 2017, a field trip took place to Hikma warehouse in Al-Qastal Industrial area for the GJU Logistics Sciences students together with their professor Dr. Ismail Abushaika as well as Britta Kaehler and Randolph Galla as representatives of GJU’s Office for Industrial Links (OIL).

The Hikma representatives warmly welcomed the entire group to the warehouse and

First pilot module of GJU Dual Study program in Logistics kicked off at ALV

On September 5, right after the end of the Eid al-Adha, three GJU students went down to Aqaba and presented themselves the following morning 9 am at the office of Mr. Hakam Abulfeilat, the General Manager of Aqaba Logistics Village (ALV).

The reason being that the students will undergo a combined academic and hands-on training in ALV’s facilities in intensive form - 8 hours per day, 6

Second Phase of Dual Pilot Module in Logistics at ALV

On Wednesday 6th of September 2017, The Dual Pilot Module in Logistics, started its second phase.

GJU’s Logistics students have successfully managed to “survive” the crash courses given by lectures Dr. Ismail Abushaikha and Dr. Muhammad Alshboul, and now even more than before indulge into the practical work in different units of the Aqaba Logistics Village (ALV).

 As the first

GJU Participates in the German Week

The German Jordanian University (GJU) participated in the German Jordanian Week that commenced during the period 16 – 21 of September, 2017.

 The activity which was inaugurated by the General Manager of the Jordan Museum Mr. Ihab Ammareen on behalf of H.R.H. Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan aims to raise the awareness with German institutions presence and achievements in Jordan,

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IT in Supply Chains – Employability Scenarios and Soft Skills”

Application Training for GJU students – 1.10 – 5.10.2017

Edda Pulst, Britta Kähler

Internet of Things, Industry 4.0, Digitalization and Big Data are major challenges for the economy, the society, and the job market. Virtual and Augmented Reality Influence

GJU visits Al-Quds University and Palestinian Companies

On 4th and 5th of October 2017, a delegation of representatives from GJU and two of its partner companies travelled to Abu Dis and Ramallah to exchange about the set-up of Dual Study programs at Al-Quds University (AQU).

Prof. Dr. Dorit Schumann (Vice President of GJU), Randolph Galla (GJU’s Dual Studies Advisor), Rula Milbes (Deputy GM of General Computers & Electronics - GCE) and

First Dual Studies module successfully finalized at Aqaba Logistics Village (ALV)

The one-months course in dual mode, GJU’s first attempt to combine academic teaching and learning with practical training in a real-world environment, just came to its end. Students were evaluated by their company supervisors at ALV and, back at GJU, passed two final exams. Grading is completed, and students’ results were excellent both in theory and with regards to their practical performance

GJU Visit to Petra drugstore

Petra Drugstore is a Jordanian company who plays a leading role in the country’s health care sector by providing products and services to the medical community in Jordan. Founded about 50 years ago, Petra Drugstore collaborates with major multinational companies, such as e.g. Ferring, Ipsen, Bausch + Lomb, Smith & Nephew, Hospira, Mentor (J&J), Celgene, Topcon, Grifols, DeltaLab and

GJU celebrates the official opening of its Vocational Training Center and Innovation Space

On Wednesday, the 12th of April 2017, Prof. Natheer Abu Obeid, President of the German Jordanian University (GJU), and invited guests celebrated the opening of the Innovation Space and the Vocational Training Center of the University during a launching event in the main campus of the University.

Prof. Abu Obeid welcomed the attendees of the launching and shared the vision of the

Supply Chain and Soft Skills - Practical Application Employability for GJU students (05.-09.03.2017)

Britta Kähler, Edda Pulst What are job requirements of employers and which techniques should you master to be hired? Who could answer these questions better than two experts who have the combination- the theoretical knowledge as a university professor, the practical experience as a top management representative from a world leading enterprise and a Partner-Network? Prof. Dr. Edda Pulst from

GJU visits Joramco Academy

Upon invitation of Joramco Academy, the Office for Industrial Links (OIL) of the German Jordanian University visited Joramco’s facilities located next to Queen Alia Airport Amman. The visit aimed at learning more about the Academy’s program and the company’s maintenance hub and to discuss cooperation opportunities in the field of Dual Studies and and GJU’s activities in the Field of Innovation

The 7th GJU Career Fair 2017

German Jordanian University (GJU) held its 7th Annual Career Fair on Wednesday April 19th 2017.

The fair was organized by the Office for Industrial Links (OIL) of GJU, in cooperation with the Career Guidance Office of King Abdullah II Fund at the Deanship of Student Affairs, the public relations, supplies and service department, and inaugurated under the patronage of GJU President

Airbus Fly Your Ideas Competition - GJU Team made it into the second round!

Langston Hughes once wrote, “Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken-winged bird that cannot fly.”

The story begins with a competition by Airbus, conveniently named “Fly your Ideas”. Qusai, Osama and Abdul Rahman decided to participate on behalf of the German Jordanian University. Soon a fourth member, a very enthusiastic one joined, and he was Obada! They called

A GJU student wins for textbook exchange and rent portal idea

Leading global online food delivery marketplace hellofood has announced the winner of its scholarship scheme aimed at cultivating the spirit of leadership and entrepreneurship among Jordan’s university students. 

Omar Hassan, a Mechatronics Engineering student at the German Jordanian University scooped the JD 500 prize for his proposed solution to make textbooks available
Research to Innovation Kick-off Workshop

The Program Innovation & Entrepreneurship (PIE) under the Office for Industrial Links (OIL) has organized on 13th of June, 2016 with the School of Applied Technical Science the first workshop of “Research to Innovation” for GJU academics. The workshop introduced some important aspects about the relation between Research, Technology and Innovation, and how to commercialize research results

GJU PIE Ideathon: Supporting students to brainstorm fresh ideas for future projects

GJU’s Program Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) under the Office for Industrial Links organized a Green Ideathon. This kind of event took place for the first time in the Middle East region. It aims at helping students to gain the knowledge and entrepreneurial skills needed to implement their ideas and support the vision of the German Jordanian University (GJU) in its “Education for

Industry University Workshop on Dual Study Programs at GJU

The Office for Industrial inks  at German Jordanian university (GJU)  organized  an Industry University workshop in order to search more possibilities of setting up  dual study programs at GJU through the support of a number of Jordanian firms and companies.                  

The workshop that gathered together representatives from a wide range of companies and academics from GJUs

GJU Green Hackathon

This was a creative weekend for GJU! The GJU Green Hackathon took place from 20.-22.10.2016 in the frame of GJU’s activities to promote entrepreneurial thinking and innovative ideas among its students.  It was organized by GJU’s Program Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) under the umbrella of the Office for Industrial Links.

The Green Hackathon – a one of its kind activity in Jordan

GJU visits Coca-Cola and Maani Ventures Factories

In the framework of GJU’s project conference on “Career Service and Career Guidance in National and International Context” the Office for Industrial Links (OIL) organized on the 3rd of November, 2016 two field trips to Jordanian companies, Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Maani Ventures in order to get an insight about their production lines and discuss cooperation opportunities. Besides

Your Entrepreneurship Career Path: Success Stories

As a part of  the Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW) Activities , GJU’s Program Innovation and Entrepreneurship (PIE) under the Office for Industrial Links organized an event “Your Entrepreneurship Career Path: Success Stories” which took place on Wednesday , 16th of November in the Activity Hall Building F.

The event was held in the presence of GJU President Prof. Natheer Abu Obeid,

Aqaba Logistics Village – A Company Presentation

Students interested in logistics and cargo support gained valuable insight about logistics operations during a company presentation on Aqaba Logistics Village (ALV) which was organized by GJU’s Logistics Study Department in cooperation with the Office for Industrial Links. In the presentation which took place on 27th of November 2016, Mr Hakam Abul Feilat, General Manager of ALV, gave an

Students from Germany and GJU participated in PLV TOPSIM Business Simulation

In the framework of the excursion from 26.10.2016 to 03.11.2016 ten students from our partner university Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences visited Jordan and took part in a PLV TOPSIM business simulation game.

In the four-day long PLV TOPSIM simulation, the ten students from Germany and eight GJU students simulated the management of different departments within a company and

GJU visits Jordan Airmotive Company (JALCo)

As part of its activities to enhance the cooperation between the University and industrial partners, a delegation of GJU visited the facilities of the Jordan Airmotive Company (JALCo) located in Al-Qastal at the outskirts of Amman on 30.11.2016.

The visit was initiated by Dr. Anas Atieh from the Industrial Engineering department who already successfully completed different applied

GIZ Appraisal Mission visited GJU, inquiring possibilities to support GJU’s Dual Studies project

On the 10th of January 2017, a delegation of the GIZ (“Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit”, i.e. German Development Corporation) visited the German Jordanian University (GJU) for the entire day.

Aim of the visit was to inquire about possible ways to support different educational providers who cooperate with industry for the sake of creating more and better employment