Amman:Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan, President of the Board of Trustees of Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), sponsored an information day organized by the National Erasmus+ Office in Jordan to launch the program's 2027 call for proposals. The event took place at PSUT with attendance from European Union Ambassador to Jordan Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, PSUT President Wejdan Abu Elhaija, and representatives from higher education institutions and EU officials in Jordan.
According to Jordan News Agency, Princess Sumaya highlighted the importance of international academic cooperation to empower youth, expand their knowledge, and enhance their capacities for innovation and creativity. She stressed that investing in future generations involves fostering self-confidence, critical thinking, and cultural openness amid global challenges.
Princess Sumaya emphasized PSUT's foundation on leveraging science, technology, and innovation for national development, noting its location within El Hassan Science City as a symbol of integrated education, research, and industry. She also underscored the significance of academic collaboration with European institutions, pointing to the early adoption of the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) at PSUT as a commitment to international standards.
The Princess called for expanded cooperation in scientific research, innovation, and technology and urged universities to prepare students to shape technological advancements. She reaffirmed her commitment as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador for Science for Peace, advocating for science to serve peace and humanity.
Ahmad Abu-El-Haija, Director of the National Erasmus+ Office in Jordan, highlighted the program's transformative role through academic mobility and capacity building, having benefited nearly 9,000 participants over 11 years. He encouraged institutions to design innovative projects for the 2027 proposals.
The event included an orientation session on program priorities by Abu-El-Haija and Asmaa Al Smadi, alongside a panel on AI in education and sessions on modern educational trends and skill development. EU Ambassador Chatzisavas reiterated the EU's commitment to supporting Jordan's higher education sector.