Tag: Education

Al-Balqa Applied University on Tuesday unveiled a groundbreaking initiative, marking a significant leap forward in Jordan’s pursuit of sustainable energy solutions.

Ahmad Al-Ajlouni, President of the university, announced the commencement of operations for Jordan’s largest solar energy electricity generation project. The initiative is set to revolutionize the energy landscape of Jordanian universities, as it taps into the vast potential of solar power.

The innovative project, housed at the Princess Tasneem Bint Ghazi Station for Technological Research, situated within the university’s premises in Hamra Al-Shehn, stands as a testament to the institution’s commitment to harnessing renewable energy sources.

The official decision to initiate the system’s operation was granted by the National Electric Power Company. As of Tuesday, the solar energy facility has commenced its mission of transforming sunlight into clean, reliable electricity. With an impressive production capacity of 7 megawatts, the system is projected to generate approximately 15 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, thereby significantly contributing to the university’s energy needs.

“Beyond its role in reducing the university’s carbon footprint and energy costs, this venture serves as an invaluable practical and educational resource,” Ajlouni noted, highlighting that the project is poised to become an immersive laboratory for students specializing in engineering, electrical engineering, and renewable energy disciplines, as it will provide hands-on opportunities for learning and experimentation.

Additionally, the project will function as a hub for scientific research and innovation, as faculty members and postgraduate students in relevant fields will have access to this state-of-the-art facility, enabling them to conduct advanced studies, experimental trials, and pioneering research initiatives.

The project’s comprehensive approach encompasses academic exploration, technological advancement, and societal impact, propelling Jordan’s academic and environmental landscapes forward.

Source: Jordan News Agency

The Ministry of Education signed a memorandum of understanding with Norwegian Refugee Council for cooperation in the aspects of rehabilitating schools and training educational cadres.

The memo inked by Director of Planning and International Cooperation at the Ministry, Ghassan Shugri, and Director of the Council (Andres Gonzalez Rodriguez), including cooperation in the aspects of maintenance and rehabilitation of schools, providing school bags and stationery, and implementing of training courses for teaching and administrative cadres.

The memorandum was signed in the Ministry’s building, and also included cooperation to provide compensatory lessons for students of the basic and secondary education certificates, health awareness campaigns, support for adolescents to engage in vocational education, and the provision of psychological and social support.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency

Education Minister , Dr. Darem Tabaa, met Wednesday Director of the United Nations Office for Project Services(UNOPS) in Jordan, Muhammad Othman Akram, and the accompanying delegation, and discussed the axes of educational cooperation between both sides and the needs of future projects.

Minister Tabaa talked about the priorities of ministry related to training teachers, building the abilities, and addressing school dropouts and educational loss, adding that the rehabilitation of schools takes place via two tracks, the first one is within the response to the repercussions of the earthquake that hit Syria last February, while the second is the regular rehabilitation of school buildings affected as a result of the war.

Akram, in his turn, pointed out the need to seek to motivate the partners of the education sector to offer financial support for the projects of the Education Ministry and follow up the work of their managing in coordination with United Nations agencies and managing budgets.

He noted that work is underway to rehabilitate five schools in Hama as a first stage in addition to providing solar energy equipment.

Source: Syrian Arab News Agency