The German Jordanian University (GJU) marked a significant milestone in its international collaboration by participating in the "Take-Off4Internationalization (TOFI)" closing conference, hosted by Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg (H-BRS). The conference, held from November 13-15, 2024, in Siegburg and Sankt Augustin, Germany, aimed to conclude the TOFI project and celebrate strategic partnerships.
Strengthening Bonds Through Partnership
A highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GJU and H-BRS. This MOU underlines a strategic partnership that promises enhanced collaboration across various domains, including management, research, teaching, and mobility programs for both academic and administrative staff. The agreement reflects GJU’s commitment to fostering global cooperation and enriching educational experiences. Additionally, the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in Ghana is part of this strategic network, expanding the scope of collaboration across continents.
GJU's Delegation
The GJU delegation was led by:
- Prof. Dr. Reiner Finkeldey, Vice President for International Affairs
- Prof. Dhiah el Diehn I. Abou-Tair, Vice Dean of the School of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
- Dr. Ziad Abu El-Rub, Vice Dean of the School of Applied Medical Sciences and Director of the Center for E-Learning and Academic Performance Improvement
- Dr. Loay Bani Ismail, Dean of the Business School
- Dr. Ammar Gharaibeh, Head of the Computer Engineering Department
- Prof. Ismail Hababeh, Head of the Computer Science Department
- Michael Lennertz, Industrial Partnership Coordinator
The delegation engaged in high-level meetings, including bilateral discussions and strategic planning sessions, underscoring GJU’s proactive role in international academic partnerships.
Key Conference Insights
The three-day event featured a series of impactful sessions. The first day offered a platform for management-level bilateral meetings, laying the groundwork for future collaboration. The second day included presentations on intercultural partnerships and opportunities for networking, creating a vibrant space for idea exchange. The third day culminated in the formal signing of the MOU, followed by strategic discussions on digital teaching and the future direction of the partnerships.
With this strategic alliance between GJU and H-BRS, enriched by the involvement of UCC, GJU is poised to amplify its global presence through dynamic student mobility programs and groundbreaking research collaborations, setting the stage for a transformative era in international academic partnerships.