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University Student Clubs Promote Innovative Skills Development

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Student clubs are integral to university life, fostering talents and ‘Model United Nations’ 12 Conference
providing plenty of opportunities for students to engage in extracurricular
activities and enhance their life skills. The Deanship of Student Affairs has a at PSUT
department dedicated to student clubs, overseeing their activities, providing Mar 18, 2023
support, and guidance. With 35 clubs covering diverse scientific and cultural
activities, students utilize their free time productively. The clubs’ activities
aim to update students about upcoming projects, initiatives, and encourage
active participation and exchanging ideas.

The Dean of Student Affairs emphasized the university’s commitment
to enhancing student services and academic performance. He stressed
that while the university is dedicated to providing top-quality curricula and
boosting academic achievements, it also focuses on preparing students to
excel in extracurricular activities, fostering innovation, creativity, and overall
excellence.

Lara Abu Ajamieh, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs, highlights the Prof. Wejdan Abu Elhaija, President of PSUT, inaugurated the 12th Model
significance of student activities at PSUT. The university prioritizes providing United Nations (MUN) club conference, with 200 students participating.
all necessary resources to support students and prepare them for success in Themed ‹Under the Microscope,’ the conference addressed global issues,
various fields, fostering their development and shaping their future.
including environmental solutions, free health insurance, a unified Arab
currency, expatriate workers’ rights, the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, the
Mrs. Manar Al-Shraideh, Cultural Activities and Clubs Officer, emphasizes
the university’s commitment to maximizing student participation in club Iranian nuclear program, women’s role in politics, the International Criminal
events without disrupting their academic schedules. The university offers Court cases. It coincided with International Women’s Day celebrations.
various workshops and awareness lectures conducted by specialists, both Abu Elhaija highlighted the conference’s alignment with PSUT’s vision and
from the university and external professionals to utilize students’ free time goals, emphasizing Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan’s support for women’s
and enhance their creativity. Additionally, exhibitions and activities are empowerment in education, science, and technology. The conference
organized periodically by the university and Deanship of Student Affairs. president, Yazan Al-Najjar, emphasized its role in promoting growth and
teamwork and providing a platform for women’s voices. The conference
included various councils discussing topics of interest over three days.
The IEEE Club at PSUT is Named Most

Active Regional Branch in 2023

The IEEE PES PSUT, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
student club at PSUT, has achieved recognition as the most active branch
in Region 8 (R8), consisting of 44 branches across the Middle East, Europe,
and Africa. The acknowledgment was received during IEEE PES Day, a
global event. The recognition reflects the dedication of the students and
Organizing Committee in enhancing knowledge through well-organized
sessions, informative talks, and field trips, aligning with the university’s
commitment to advancing students’ proficiency in line with global
technological progress. Prof. Fadi Shahrouri, the Head of the Electrical
Engineering Department, highlighted this achievement.

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