The German Jordanian University (GJU) continues to advance its mission of delivering applied education that fosters sustainable development through strong collaboration with local industries and German academic partners. In line with this vision, a delegation of eight students from the School of Applied Technical Sciences (SATS), specializing in Industrial, Mechanical, and Mechatronics Engineering, travelled to Germany to participate in an international exchange workshop.
Organized under the framework of the Ta’aziz Short Measures Program 2025, the workshop was jointly coordinated by Dr. Emad Al-Zou’bi from Universität Duisburg-Essen (UDE) and Professors Rafat Al-Waked and Safwan Altarazi from GJU. The program, titled Circular Economy of Citrus Farming (CECF), was held at UDE from November 6–13, 2025.
This academic and cultural exchange provided students with rich learning experiences through lectures, hands-on activities, and visits to laboratories and museums. The workshop emphasized sustainable practices and circular supply chain models, equipping participants with practical insights into environmentally responsible engineering solutions.
Building on this success, a second workshop will be hosted at GJU from December 13–20, 2025. This upcoming event will bring together students, farmers, logistics providers, retailers, and researchers to collaboratively design closed-loop supply chain systems. The initiative also aims to establish a new academic course on circular economy and sustainable supply chain design for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
The project is proudly supported by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funding from the Federal Foreign Office (AA). GJU extends its sincere appreciation to Universität Duisburg-Essen for their warm hospitality and for providing an exceptional environment that enriched the educational and cultural experience of the delegation.