Jordan Daily - Aqaba Medical Sciences University (AMSU) has concluded a two-day regional workshop for southern Jordanian universities under the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme, bringing together senior academic leaders and policymakers from higher education institutions across the Kingdom.
The workshop was attended by the European Union Ambassador to Jordan, Pierre-Christophe Chatzisavas, and focused on strengthening academic cooperation and expanding partnerships between Jordanian and European universities.
AMSU President Professor Amjad Al-Shatarat said Erasmus+ initiatives had brought about a qualitative shift in Jordan’s higher education sector by building strategic partnerships with leading European universities.
These partnerships have contributed to improving educational outcomes, advancing research capabilities and modernising university infrastructure in line with international standards, he said.
Chatzisavas said the programme extended beyond traditional academic cooperation, helping foster intercultural understanding, knowledge exchange and closer institutional ties between Jordan and European countries.
Professor Ahmad Abu Al-Haija, director of the National Erasmus+ Office in Jordan, outlined the programme’s local development impact, highlighting its role in strengthening national skills, developing technical education and vocational training, and empowering young people.
He added that Erasmus+ had also provided a platform for exchanging expertise and building the capacity of staff at Jordanian institutions through cooperation with their European counterparts.
