The German Jordanian University (GJU) has launched the NextGen GJU initiative to promote political awareness and youth participation. The launch took place during a dialogue session organized by the Deanship of Student Affairs (DSA) titled: “From Voting to Representation: How Do We Understand Elections?” The event was attended by a distinguished group of faculty and administrative members, along with students from various disciplines interested in public affairs.
During the session, Dr. Bader Al-Madi, Professor of Political Sociology and International Development, presented an analysis of the election results and their implications. He highlighted their impact on student representation and their role within the broader process of political modernization in Jordan. He also emphasized the importance of raising electoral awareness among youth and moving from symbolic participation to meaningful engagement that contributes to the development of political life.
For her part, Da’ad Nazzal outlined the details of the NextGen GJU initiative, explaining that it aims to empower students through a range of activities. These include launching a youth political podcast, creating an awareness-focused digital platform, providing a preparatory track for the International Parliamentary Scholarship (IPS), introducing an award for the best youth political project, and offering an elective university course in Comparative Politics.
The event also featured a discussion session titled “Election Summary”, during which the results of the recent student elections at the university were analyzed and their various dimensions discussed. The session witnessed notable engagement from attendees through interventions and questions.
This event aimed to enhance students’ political awareness and encourage them to move beyond the role of voters toward more active roles in public life, contributing to the development of a generation that is conscious of its civic responsibilities.