Towards an Outstanding Leadership Generation. Amman Arab University Launches Its First International Student Scientific Conference
Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Mohammad Al-Widyan, President of Amman Arab University, and in the presence of Her Excellency Ms. Shawq Abdullah Al-Kaabi, Consul of the Kingdom of Bahrain Embassy, and Dr. Wafa Al-Eid, Dean of the Faculty of Educational and Psychological Sciences, the proceedings of the First International Student Scientific Conference commenced at Amman Arab University. Organized by the Faculty of Educational and Psychological Sciences under the slogan "Towards Cognitive Creativity and an Outstanding Leadership Generation," the event was attended by Prof. Dr. Ismail Yamin, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Ms. Nadia Al-Qudimat, Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs; Dr. Hussam Al-Hamad, Vice President for Planning and Quality Assurance; deans of faculties; faculty and administrative members; university students; and a distinguished gathering of academic figures and researchers from within and outside the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
The conference saw participation from several Arab and international universities alongside Amman Arab University, including the University of Tunis (Tunisia), University of Blida (Algeria), Ain Shams University (Egypt), La Laguna University (Spain), An-Najah National University (Palestine), and Jordanian universities: Yarmouk University, The University of Jordan, Hashemite University, and the International Islamic Sciences University.
In his opening speech, Dr. Al-Widyan emphasized that since its establishment, Amman Arab University has been committed to supporting high-quality scientific initiatives and keeping pace with developments across various fields, aiming to advance generations and instill a spirit of creativity and excellence in students. He noted that the idea of this first international student scientific conference, organized by the pioneering Faculty of Educational and Psychological Sciences, aligns with the university's vision and mission.
Dr. Al-Widyan highlighted that this conference represents a unique qualitative milestone under its slogan, with students from various faculties organizing and managing its sessions, presenting their research papers, leading discussions, and formulating recommendations. He pointed out that the participation of over 70 researchers from Jordan and abroad reflects the conference's academic standing, covering multiple themes including leadership and innovation in information technology, sustainable development, social responsibility and citizenship values, and social, human, and educational sciences. The participating research will be published in the "Ramah" journal, indexed in the global "EBSCO" database.
Dr. Al-Widyan added that this conference provides a genuine opportunity for graduate students to establish themselves as future researchers and scholars, serving as a scientific platform that opens doors for networking with local, Arab, and international universities. He expressed his hope that this conference would become an annual tradition hosted by Amman Arab University or one of its partner universities, evolving into an active academic forum for discussing issues of national and global importance while enhancing research and knowledge exchange among students and researchers.
On behalf of the participating researchers, student Mohammad Al-Anzi from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia delivered a speech emphasizing the importance of student conferences as academic platforms and fertile grounds for exchanging ideas and proposals. He described them as foundational steps toward building a new generation of researchers and future leaders, noting that this conference is not merely a transient academic event but a living embodiment of the scientific research spirit carried by students. Al-Anzi encouraged fellow student researchers, stating, "You are the future leaders and pioneers of change, and these initiatives represent the real beginning of a distinguished academic journey capable of making a difference in local, Arab, and international communities." He concluded by thanking Amman Arab University and the Faculty of Educational and Psychological Sciences for organizing this qualitative conference and their continuous support for students and scientific research.
At the conclusion of the conference, Dr. Wafa Al-Eid, Dean of the Faculty of Educational and Psychological Sciences at Amman Arab University, honored the participating researchers, students, and organizing committee members in recognition of their outstanding efforts in making this qualitative scientific event a success. She expressed pride in the level of research papers presented, affirming that the conference provided a genuine space to showcase student creativity and enhance their research capabilities. Dr. Al-Eid also appreciated the university presidency's support for participants from within and outside Jordan, looking forward to continuing such qualitative events in the future.
