Cardiff University has partnered with universities in Palestine to support staff and students affected by conflict in the country.
The Cardiff University – Palestinian Universities' Partnership is working with the Arab American University, An-Njah National University, and the Al-Azhar University Gaza, as part of efforts to collaborate with universities in conflict and catastrophe regions.
The partnership has already launched support for staff upskilling and training, which is delivered remotely, a suite of over 200 interactive e-learning resources for students, recorded lectures, research collaborations, and pastoral support for students.
I have been working with colleagues in Palestine over the past 18 months to provide support for faculty and students, given the profound disruption to teaching provision in the region.
Dr Athanasios Hassoulas, Director of the HIVE Digital Education and Teaching Innovation Unit and Reader in Medical Education at Cardiff University, said: "Through this work, we have facilitated collaborations with staff and secured three clinical placements for students from the West Bank in Cardiff.
"We're aiming to achieve the same with two medical students from Gaza."
The President and Vice-President and the Dean of Medicine from the Arab American University of Palestine visited Cardiff University in June.
And, in August, a delegation of senior academics from An-Najah National University was invited to Cardiff.
The Cardiff University – Palestinian Universities' Partnership aims to:
- Provide staff training workshops on a range of topics areas dedicated to staff upskilling
