Al-Quds Bard College’s Faculty Cultivate the AQU Award of Active Researcher

Abu Dis | Al-Quds University, the ceremony of acknowledging active researchers on campus took place on Sunday, May 24th, 2026. At this annual signature event, AQB has also been present with its researchers. Dr. Amneh Bardran, the Acting Dean, and Dr. Sameh Hallaq, the Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration and Associate Professor in Economics have received the “Active Researcher Award” for this year.

The Deanship of Scientific Research at Al-Quds University organized the Research Awards Ceremony for the 2024–2025 academic year, in recognition of outstanding researchers among faculty members and students in the presence of the university administration, deans, and representatives of the various faculties.

The University President, Dr. Hanna Abdel Nour, emphasized that research is a fundamental pillar of Al-Quds University’s strategic plan, stressing its role in enhancing academic excellence, strengthening the university’s global standing, and highlighting Palestinian scientific presence on the international research map.

For her part, the Dean of Scientific Research, Dr. Elham Al-Khatib, pointed to the significant progress in research output during the 2024–2025 academic year, noting the increase in the number of scientific publications and the growing contribution of students and early-career researchers, while emphasizing the importance of supporting research and enhancing its academic and societal impact.

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