Last summer, Dr. Fadel Alsawayfa, Chairperson of Early Childhood Education Department and the Coordinator of the Master’s Program in Creative Pedagogies and Community Practices, embarked on a two-month research fellowship at the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies in Society Culture, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada. Dr. Alsawayfa’s short research stay was made possible through funding from the […]
Bethlehem University’s Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism had the privilege of welcoming back four of its students who recently participated in a vocational training program held in Lourdes, France. The program was organized in collaboration with the municipality of Lourdes as part of the twinning program between Bethlehem and Lourdes. These four students were […]
On September 19th, 2023, SIRA School students visited the Zbierski Library and Turathuna: George Nasra Center for Palestinian Heritage, where they were warmly greeted by the team led by Elizabeth D’souza, Director of the Library. Juana Juha, Library Staff for Circulation Services, explained library protocols, sparking excitement as some kids tested book sign-out beeping. She […]
Bethlehem Business Incubator – BBI within the Faculty of Business Administration at Bethlehem University held a momentous Graduation Ceremony to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of youth, women, and youth with disabilities who have actively engaged in all facets of the Tourism Innovation Hub programs and pillars. The event served as a platform to not only […]
On Monday 18 September 2023, Bethlehem University’s Occupational Therapy Program had the distinct honor of hosting Ms. Samantha Shann, President of the World Federation of Occupational Therapy, coming from the United Kingdom. Bethlehem University’s Occupational Therapy Program is one of the educational programs with international recognition. During her visit Ms. Shann met with Vice Chancellor […]
Students of the Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Program conduct their first international excavation in partnership with PIAC University of Rome. The first excavation took part at the archaeological site of Ṣīyār al-G̲h̲anam /Shepherds’ Field in Bayt Sāḥūr. Read the full report
A team from Bethlehem University’s Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability recently wrapped up an enriching training program in Greece, made possible through the Erasmus program. The program saw active participation from 20 individuals representing Palestine, Bulgaria, Italy, Greece, and France. During this comprehensive training, participants learned about the fundamental principles of ecological agriculture and […]
Bethlehem University participated in the 12th Palestinian Collegiate Programming Contest (PCPC-2023), sponsored by telecommunications company Ooredoo, took place at Al-Istiqlal University in Jericho on Sunday, September 10, 2023. The event featured 41 teams from the West Bank and 32 teams from the Gaza Strip, attracting a diverse array of supervisors, professors, experts, and representatives from […]
On Friday, 8 September 2023, faculty and staff members of Bethlehem University gathered at the University’s Auditorium to reconnect, exchange updates on university affairs, and extend a warm welcome to new colleagues. Dr. Iman Saca, Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivered her inaugural address in this role and presided over the meeting. The gathering commenced […]
Bethlehem University warmly welcomed Rector Ignacio Sánchez of the Catholic University of Chile and his wife, Dr. Salesa Barja, on Friday, as he visited the university aiming to fortify academic collaborations between the two institutions. Rector Sánchez’s visit comes on the heels of an already flourishing partnership funded by the Bethlehem 2000 Foundation in Santiago, […]
Dr. Iman Saca has officially assumed her role as the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Bethlehem University, succeeding Dr. Irene Hazou, who held the position since 2012. With over two decades of experience in academia, Dr. Iman brings a wealth of knowledge and a multidisciplinary approach to her new role. Her expertise in archaeology […]
Hosted by Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC) at Bethlehem University’s Faculty of Business Administration, the newly established Global Shapers Bethlehem Hub is making a significant impact on the betterment of our world. The Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, serves as a global network that unites […]
Bethlehem University was honored to welcome two distinguished delegations in recent weeks as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering international collaboration. The visits were organized by the Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation (HCEF) and centered around a workshop that aimed to explore the theme of Muslim-Christian coexistence. The first delegation, consisting of 13 students […]
Job Status: Full-Time Job Title: Financial Analyst Starting Date: 1 September 2023 Bethlehem University is seeking a skilled Financial Analyst. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance and Estates, the position holder monitors the day-to-day operation of the budgeting, expense and revenue transactions in order to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the Office. The […]
Job Status: Full-Time Job Title: Enterprise Information Systems Manager Starting date: ASAP Bethlehem University is looking for an accomplished and skilled Enterprise Information Systems (EIS) Manager to oversee all information systems development and operations across the University. The EIS Manager is responsible for managing the availability, functionality, and evolution of our enterprise systems to ensure […]
Link: https://www.delasalle.org.au/highest_honour From: De La Salle Brothers During a visit to Rome in June 2023, Br. Peter Bray received the Papal Cross of Honour. This is the highest honour the Pope may give to an individual, religious or lay. Br Peter, a De La Salle Brother from the ANZPPNG District, the current Vice Chancellor of […]
Thirteen students from the Department of English recently took part in an intensive training focusing on Palestinian representation within Western media. This training, facilitated by America House in Jerusalem and Ramallah, in collaboration with Western Washington University in the USA, aimed to equip participants with the skills needed to effectively engage Western, particularly American, audiences […]
On Thursday, 27 July 2023, the Brother Vincent Malham Center (BVMC) at Bethlehem University was filled with joy and celebration as the Summer 2022/2023 graduation ceremony of the Arabic School for foreigners took place. The event was attended by Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, Mr. Youil Anastas, Vice President for Finance, Ms. […]
Link: https://www.catholicweekly.com.au/sydney-world-youth-day-pilgrim-meets-pope-francis/ From: Catholic Weekly By Marilyn Rodrigues and Adam Wesselinoff Representing Oceania at a Papal Mass in St Peter’s Basilica in Rome was one of the most “blessed and yet humbling” experiences of Koe Evangelista’s life. The 22-year-old World Youth Day pilgrim and parishioner of All Saint’s Liverpool, said he felt “quite unworthy” when […]
Bethlehem University proudly held its 47th graduation ceremonies on 20 and 21 July 2023, honoring and conferring degrees upon 777 graduates. The graduates hailed from various faculties, including the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism, Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration, Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technology and Engineering, […]
Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/holy-land-bethlehem-university-salesian-industrial-school-sign-partnership-agreement From: abouna bethlehem.edu :Bethlehem University has taken a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy education by recently signing a partnership agreement with the Salesians of Don Bosco Middle East Province. The agreement grants Bethlehem University access to the facilities of the Salesian Industrial School in Bethlehem to implement the Sustainable Energy Engineering Program. […]
Turathuna: George Nasra Center for Palestinian Heritage at the Zbierski Library – Bethlehem Unversity, commenced a summer camp on Monday, 10 July 2023, generously funded by Pro TerraSancta. Sixteen students from different schools, namely Frere School, St. Joseph School, Lutheran School, American School, and Government School, enthusiastically enrolled in the camp. Several activities were organized […]
Link: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20230714-in-sport-we-shouldnt-choose-women-for-tokenism-many-are-experts-and-should-be-recognised/ From: middleeastmonitor Date: July 14, 2023 at 10:00 am Palestinian Honey Thaljieh became the first Arab woman to obtain a FIFA Master and work at FIFA, she hopes a time will come when women will have the same opportunities as men in football Kicking a ball for the first time across the dizzying […]
Link: https://www.lasalle.org/en/bethlehem-university-br-peter-bray-receives-papal-honour/ From: Brothers of Christian Schools Br Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University* in the Holy Land since 2009, was awarded the Papal Cross of Honour during a recent visit to Rome, despite the fact that he will have to leave his post at the end of 2023. This is one […]
Pope Francis has made an important announcement regarding the Catholic Church, stating that he will be convening a gathering of Cardinals on September 30, 2023. During this assembly, the Pope will appoint a total of 21 new Cardinals. Notably, among the chosen individuals are two associated with Bethlehem University. One of the newly appointed Cardinals […]
Br. Peter Bray, the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land, has received a prestigious Papal honor as he prepares to step down from his role at the end of the year. During a recent visit to Rome, Br. Peter was presented with the Papal Cross of Honor. The New Zealand Bishops’ Conference […]
Bethlehem University took a significant step towards promoting sustainable energy education by signing a partnership agreement with the Salesians of Don Bosco Middle East Province on 10 July 2023. The agreement grants Bethlehem University access to the facilities of the Salesian Industrial School in Bethlehem to implement the Sustainable Energy Engineering Program. Brother Peter Bray, […]
Link: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/brpeter-bray From: New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference Taranaki-raised Br Peter Bray FSC EdD – Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land since 2009 – has been awarded a high Papal honour as he prepares to leave his “amazing” and “challenging” role at the end of the year. Br Peter was presented with […]
Link: https://cathnews.co.nz/2023/07/10/br-peter-bray/ From: CathNews New Zealand Br Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University since 2009, is stepping down at the end of 2023, and has been awarded the Papal Cross of Honour, one of the highest honours the Pope can bestow. Bray describes his tenure as a blessing and the most challenging job of […]
Link: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2023/07/10/kiwi-brother-receives-papal-cross-of-honour/ From: NZ Catholic Taranaki-raised Br Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, – vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land since 2009 – has been awarded a high papal honour as he prepares to leave his “amazing” and “challenging” role at the end of the year. Br Peter was presented with the Papal Cross of […]
Link: https://pndiocese.org.nz/news-and-events/br-peter-bray-awarded-papal-honour/ From: Diocese of Palmerston North Taranaki-raised Br Peter Bray FSC EdD – Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University in the Holy Land since 2009 – has been awarded a high Papal honour as he prepares to leave his “amazing” and “challenging” role at the end of the year. Br Peter was presented with the Papal […]
Project Coordinator Job Type: Staff Starting date: 1 August 2023 Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University seeks a full time Project Coordinator for a 16-months project funded by the Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund (CEPF). The project is titled “Science Based Conservation of Wetlands in KBAs in Palestine”. The project aims to collect data (including […]
The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at Bethlehem University signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Women of the Sun Charity Association to enhance mutual cooperation in common fields that serve The Palestinian Society and serve nature and humans in the broader framework. This MoU aims to develop society by rehabilitating women […]
Link: https://lasalle-po.org/2023/07/06/congratulations-br-peter/ From: Lasalle Proche-Orient On behalf of His Holiness Pope Francis, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, H.E. Msgr. Claudio Gugerotti presented the Papal “Cross of Honor” to Brother Peter Bray, FSC, EdD, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University – جامعة بيت لحم for his service to the Church. It is one […]
Insights from ELT FIESTA 2023 At ELT FIESTA 2023, organized by De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, faculty members Ms. Paola Handal and Mr. Layth Awwad were invited to participate in the Lasallian English Educators Fellowship Training Program held at Collège des Frères Bethlehem. Ms. Handal and Mr. Awwad delivered a presentation on integrating Canva, a versatile […]
On June 21, 2023, the first training course for trainers in the field of media education, part of the Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs funded project “The Inclusive Media Literacy Education in Palestine,” was successfully concluded at the Institute for Community Engagement and Partnership (ICP) – Bethlehem University. Thirteen teachers from various departments at Bethlehem […]
Rev. Fr. Iyad Twal, Executive Vice President of Bethlehem University, recently attended the International Leadership Conference held in Rome, Italy. The conference, organized by the International Association of Lasallian Universities (IALU), brought together educators from Lasallian institutions worldwide. With the participation of fifty-two international members, the conference served as a platform for collaboration, networking, and […]
The CornCloset team, comprised of Christina Anastas, Lourd Lolas, Daniella Anastas, and Ayah Altamimi, has been selected to represent Bethlehem University in the semi-finals of the Hult Prize Summits 2023, held in Nairobi, Kenya. Under the principle that “Change is the key that unlocks the doors to a brighter future,” the team has embarked on […]
Bethlehem University faculty members Salam Awad, Narmeen Qumsieh, and Sr. Mary Yacoub represented the Tarek Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Diak University’s International Week on inclusive digital services in higher education, alongside other international universities from around the world. Diak, a partner university located in Helsinki, Finland, hosted the event from 5-12 […]
On Thursday, 8 June 2023, the Zbierski Library proudly recognized the invaluable contributions of student facilitators in fostering a positive, vibrant, and enriching atmosphere during the Student Cell Activities. The library team is delighted to announce the presentation of certificates to honor these dedicated students and their exceptional commitment. During a special ceremony, Ms. Elizabeth […]
Bethlehem University alumna, Serina Massu, represented the Science4People team at the European Physical Society (EPS) – 11th Young Minds Leadership Meeting, which was organized by the Physics & Optics Naples Young Student (PONYS), in Naples, Italy in May 2023. Reflecting on her experience at the 11th EPS meeting, Serina shared, “I was honored to represent […]
The Zbierski Library at Bethlehem University has recently digitized a rare book titled “Wild Flowers of the Holy Land” written by Mrs. Hannah Zeller, with a preface by H. B. Tristram and an introduction by Edward Atkinson. It was originally published in 1876 by James Nisbet in London, United Kingdom. This book is a remarkable work compiling […]
Mona Aburmishan, a renowned Palestinian-American stand-up comic and comedic speaker from Chicago, was invited by Ms. Paola Handal in the English Department at Bethlehem University to speak to the students on Monday, 5 June 2023. With a background in improv and comedy writing from Chicago Second City, Mona has established herself as a talented performer, […]
The Department of English recently participated in various activities at the International Conference of Service Learning hosted by Bethlehem University, 25-26 May 2023. One of the highlights was the poster session on the first day, where the Department presented eight posters prepared by eight student groups from three courses: Public Relations, Advocacy, and Global […]
On Wednesday, 31 May 2023, the Brother Vincent Malham Center (BVMC) at Bethlehem University was filled with joy and celebration as the Spring 2022/2023 graduation ceremony of the Arabic School for foreigners took place. The event was attended by Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, Mr. Youil Anastas, Vice President for Finance, Ms. […]
The 3rd year midwifery students from the Tarek Ahmad Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University organized a remarkable health day event titled ” Whatever our needs, we are distinguished.” This event took place on Wednesday, 31 May 2023, at the Dr. Ahmed Al-Muslimani Hospital in Beit Sahour, in cooperation with the […]
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The required steps to complete registration for MICAD or MGAPS Programs are as follows: Step 1: The MICAD/MGAPS Application Packet will be available just online by accessing the following link:http://admission.bethlehem.edu/admissioncard/The application fee is 500 NIS which can be paid either using a credit card or through Pal Pay. A username and password will be sent [...]
Layth Awwad, an alumnus of Bethlehem University’s class of 2017 and faculty member in the English Department, presented his ongoing study at the “TESOL PALESTINE: Meeting the Challenges of Today’s Classroom” conference held at An-Najah National University on Sunday, 28 May 2023. In a collaborative effort, Layth Awwad joined forces with Bayan Natsheh, M.A. from […]
Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/four-silver-jubilees-celebrated-at-the-beit-jala-seminary.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem By: Miral Atik, Pictures: Nicolawos Hazboun/ lpj.org BEIT JALA – On Friday evening, May 26th, 2023, at the Patriarchal Seminary of Beit Jala, took place the silver jubilee celebrations of Fr. Iyad Twal, Fr. Bassam Al Deir, Fr. George Da’boub and Fr. Adnan Bader. His Beatitude Pierbattista Pizzaballa, […]
Prof. Dr. Iman Saca, Vice President Designate for Academic Affairs at Bethlehem University, was invited to give a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the International Congress on the Archaeology of the Ancient Near East (ICAANE) that was held in Copenhagen, from 22 to 26 May 2023. She delivered her speech in the Ceremonial […]
In a collaborative effort between the Department of Software Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Engineering and Gaza Sky Geeks, a workshop on Docker was successfully conducted on Thursday, 25 May 2023. Aimed specifically at third-year students, the event shed light on Docker’s significance as an open platform for application development, shipping, […]
The Interactive Media Program at the Faculty of Arts recently organized a session with Ahmed Nader, a renowned Egyptian journalist and voice-over artist, through Google Meet. During the session, Nader shared his expertise in voice-over and advertisements, discussing how advertisements are tailored to diverse audiences and their backgrounds. He emphasized the crucial role of sound […]
Bethlehem University was honored to receive H.E. Mr. Edward Russell, the Representative of Australia in the State of Palestine, on his first visit to the university since assuming office in April 2022. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray warmly greeted Representative Russell and provided him with a comprehensive briefing on the ongoing development projects at the […]
Link: https://www.facebook.com/100064528579334/posts/616094210551526/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6 From: Australian Representative Office, Ramallah Today Representative Ed Russell and Amani Hato from the Australian Representative Office unveiled a pop-up version of the National Museum of Australia Canning Stock Route indigenous art exhibition at Bethlehem University – جامعة بيت لحم Our thanks to Vice Chancellor Br Peter Bray for the warm welcome and […]
Link: https://www.facebook.com/100064331876101/posts/629695239184866/?sfnsn=mo&mibextid=6aamW6 From: Ambasada Państwa Palestyny w Warszawie PL Ambassador Mahmoud Khalifa met with the Rector of Bethlehem University today, Dr. Peter Bray accompanied by Dr Irene Hazou, Vice Chancellor Dr. Sławomira Zbirska-Salameh, Member of the International Council of Bethlehem University, in the presence of the Deputy Secretary of the Embassy, Mrs. Alaa Jadallah. Possibilities […]
On Thursday, 18 May 2023, the Zbierski Library had a very interesting student cell activity on “South Korean Culture” in the Library Building. Library Director, Ms. Elizabeth D’souza introduced student, Malak Abu Sa’da, and expressed her gratitude for preparing the activity. She welcomed three Korean students who study Arabic at Bethlehem University and all the […]
Bethlehem, 03 – 13 May 2023 – The Tourism Innovation Hub (TIH) at the Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) proudly celebrates the successful completion of an inclusive training program aimed at empowering youth with disabilities. Over the span of five intensive training days, participants underwent comprehensive training sessions that equipped them with transversal skills, entrepreneurship knowledge, […]
Bethlehem University celebrated the Feast of Saint John Baptist de La Salle, the Patron Saint of All Teachers, with a special Mass held in the Chapel of the Divine Child on Saturday, 13 May 2023. The Mass was presided over by Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, Executive Vice President, and was attended by esteemed guests, including […]
Link: https://bit.ly/43dVHFx From: Emea Tribun Dheisheh camp – In the Dheisheh camp in the city of Bethlehem, south of Jerusalem, the visual artist Shatha Safi lives in the “temporary station”, which she insists on leaving one day to return to her village of Jerusalem, which was depopulated in 1948, “Jarash”. Four decades after the Nakba, […]
Bethlehem University and Palisco Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday, 12 May 2023, aimed at enhancing cooperative education in Palestine and promoting a culture of cooperation. The MOU was signed by Brother Peter Bray, representing Bethlehem University, and Dr. Heiner Nicolussi-Leck, representing Palisco Association. The collaboration will focus on upgrading the […]
Bethlehem University’s Archeology and Cultural Heritage Program remains committed to advancing academic activities in the field of archeology and cultural heritage. Over the past week, the program successfully carried out two significant initiatives, further enriching students’ knowledge and practical skills. The first activity was a collaborative effort with the Pro Terra Santa Museum. The Archeology […]
On Thursday, 4 May 2023, the Zbierski Library held an engaging student cell activity on “Nutrition and Health” in the Library Building. Library Director, Ms. Elizabeth D’Souza, expressed her gratitude to Nicole Khalilieh for preparing and presenting the activity, highlighting the importance of the topic and welcoming all participants. Nicole’s PowerPoint presentation on the fundamentals […]
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Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/mgr-pizzaballa-s-pastoral-visit-to-bethlehem.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem By: Jawdat Michael – Published: May 02 Tue, 2023 Mgr Pizzaballa’s pastoral visit to Bethlehem Available in the following languages: Arabic, Español, Français, Italiano BETHLEHEM – From April 28 to 30, 2023, His Beatitude Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, made a pastoral visit to St. Catherine’s in […]
The Students of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Program (ARCH 101 cousre): Introduction to Archeology at Bethlehem University completed a study trip to the city of Nablus and Sabastiya on 30 April 2023 and 1 May 2023, as part of a series of trips that will bolster their theoretical knowledge. The trip covered valuable information about […]
Bethlehem University’s Software Engineering students recently took part in the competitive programming contest, Hebron Code Jam, held at Hebron University on Thursday, 27 April 2023. Students representing several Palestinian universities took part in the competition. Bethlehem University team “Submit Spammers,” consisting of Ihab Maali, Hasan Zawahreh, and Nadine Abu Odeh, made it to the top […]
The Leading House MENA has launched a call for “Research Partnership Grants”. This instrument aims at developing new joint project proposals or connecting already existing and independently funded projects in Switzerland and in the MENA partner countries into long-lasting cooperation. In the past, several exciting Swiss-Palestinian research grants were made possible through this initiative, including […]
The Faculty of Applied Sciences, Technology, and Engineering organized a lecture titled “Knots and Mathematics” by Professor Haynes Miller, Professor of Mathematics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) on Tuesday, 25 April 2023. In this talk, which was held at Brother Joe Hall, Prof. Miller described some of the history of this subject and […]
The Consulate General of France in Jerusalem is happy to share the Al Maqdisi 2023-2025 call for projects. Coordinated by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE), the French Ministry for Higher Education and Research (MESR), and the Consulate General of France in Jerusalem, in cooperation with the Palestinian Ministry for Higher Education and Scientific […]
Fatima Breijiyeh goes daily to her land to plant and irrigate and take care of her crops. She has a special preference for organic farming. She herself, her family, and her customers consume what she plants. She says that her customers can distinguish between all her various plants. Each has a special and different taste, […]
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The Dean of Student Affairs’ Counseling Office, in partnership with the Haifa Gender Forum, recently conducted an intensive training program on gender issues in individual and family settings at Bethlehem University. The course was held over eight sessions on Saturdays, totaling 40 hours. One of the course’s main goals was to enhance participants’ self-awareness in […]
The Turathuna team, driven by their passion for promoting a sustainable and eco-friendly environment, planted Olive, Lemon, Bay Leaf, and Rosemary Trees in the university garden. The trees were donated by the Environment Education Center at Talitha Kumi School in Beit Jala, and Mr. Munir Salsa. The team expresses gratitude to students Bashar Jarayseh, Joana […]
Layth Awwad, an English Department instructor, presented his research titled “Breaking Boundaries: The Impact of Insta-Poetry on English Pedagogy in Palestine” at the TESOL 2023: International Convention and English Language Expo in Portland, Oregon, USA. The presentation was part of the a panel titled “Palestinian Educators and Friends: Linking Hands Across Separation Walls” that was held on […]
Turathuna: George Nasra Center for Palestinian Heritage at Bethlehem University Library, hosted a screening of two films produced by Ms. Tamara Abu Laban from the Interactive Media Program on Thursday 30 March 2023. The films focused on the issue of battered women and their experiences. The event was attended by a class of 21 students, […]
The Faculty of Education organized educational activities on Friday, 31 March 2023, through the Zurub Educational Resource Center. The activities were carried out by students from the Art Club and aimed to engage a group of children from Lajee’ Center. The activities included drama performances, storytelling, and educational games.
On Thursday, 30 March 2023, the Athletic Department hosted the University’s first-ever Basketball Skills Tournament at the auditorium with Coach Raed Abu Rumman supervising the event. The tournament was attended by the Athletic Department’s family and featured both male and female student participants. Its goal was to inspire students to play basketball more frequently, identify […]
It is with deep sorrow, that we announce the passing away of our esteemed colleague, Mr. Ibrahim Elias Nuaimi, Computer Labs Supervisor at the Information Technology Services Department / Technology Infrastructure and Support Unit, a (1995, 2016) graduate of Bethlehem University, on this day Thursday, 30 March 2023 at the age of 62. Mr. Ibrahim, […]
The Zbierski Library held a student cell activity on Thursday, 30 March 2023, on “Mental Health and Relaxation Techniques.” Ms. Elizabeth D’Souza, the Library Director, introduced the student, Sandy Kara’a, and thanked her for preparing the activity. She emphasized the importance of the topic and extended a warm welcome to all the participants. Sandy presented […]
The Recruitment Committee at Bethlehem University visited La Salle High School New Gate in Jerusalem and offered details about the University and its various programs. Around 80 students from the eleventh grade attended the sessions from both the literary and scientific streams. Mr. Mahdi Kleibo, a member of the committee, explained to the students the […]
The Institute for Community Engagement and Partnership (ICP) at Bethlehem University held a graduation ceremony on Thursday, March 23, 2023, for participants who successfully completed the “English Language II A1 – A2” training course. This English language training course is part of an agreement signed between the ICP and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Jordan […]
Bethlehem University graduate, Adnan Barq ’21, was a main TED speaker at the official TEDinArabic Summit that was held on 18-19 March 2023 in Doha, Qatar under the theme “The Butterfly Effect”. Barq’s TED Talk was entitled “Coping with Intergenerational Trauma”. Barq, who holds a BA in English Language and Literature, is a Palestinian storyteller […]
The Zbierski Library held a student cell activity on Thursday, 23 March 2023, on “Child Labor.” Nine students participated in the session which was led by the student, Maram Sandoka. There was a good discussion and interaction among the staff and the students about the topic and possible solution. It was good to see that […]
The Zbierski Library Director, Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, staff, and Turathuna team visited the Antonian Charitable Society, a house for the elderly, on Tuesday, 21 March 2023, and had a very warm welcome there. Mary who lives there is gifted with a special voice besides speaking 5 languages. She danced and sang in all languages adding […]
The Recruitment Committee at Bethlehem University welcomed Tawjihi (high school) students from the Orthodox Shepherds’ High School in Beit Sahour and the Bethlehem Evangelical Academy in Beit Sahour last week on campus. The program included a film about the University followed by an explanation of the services and activities offered by the University to students. […]
The Arabic School for Foreigners at Brother Vincent Malham Center held a cultural activity entitled “Our Heritage is Our Identity” on Wednesday, 22 March 2023. The students, who are enrolled in Arabic courses, were introduced to two popular Middle Eastern dishes (Maqluba and Mujadara) and learned how to prepare them. The Director of the Arabic School for Foreigners, Ms. […]
Prof. Jamil Khader, Dean of Research and Professor of English at Bethlehem University, recently undertook a teaching mobility at the “Vasile Goldis” Western University of Arad, Romania, under the Erasmus+ mobility program from 13-19 March 2023. On this mobility, Prof. Khader was scheduled to give several talks on Palestinian culture and art to students in […]
The Recruitment Committee at Bethlehem University welcomed Tawjihi (high school) students from the Good Shepherd Swedish School in Bethlehem and visited the St. George’s School in Jerusalem last week. The Committee also welcomed Mor Aphrem School in Bethlehem and Princess Basma School in Jerusalem on campus while visited the Talitha Kumi School in Beit Jala […]
The Biology Department held a symposium on the genetics of neuromuscular diseases. About 60 people participated in the symposium including faculty and staff members as well as 3rd and 4th year biology students. Presentations were given by Dr. Valerie Delague, Dr. Marc Bartoli and Dr. Mohannad Daana and the symposium was moderated by Dr. Hashem […]
Fourth-year Nursing students at Al-Qubeibeh Campus organized two workshops in two schools for girls, one in Kafr Aqab and the other in Bayt Duqu near Biddo, this semester under the supervision of Sr. Mary for the course NURS350. The students met with around 280 high school (tawjihi) students where they showed them a short film […]
14-16 March 2023 TIH – Tourism Innovation Hub powered by Bethlehem Business Incubator and Yunus Social Business Centre at Bethlehem University in partnership with UNESCO organized a 3 days Green Tourism hackathon for 33 participants (14 males & 19 females) that aimed to support and encourage youth entrepreneurs to develop green startups in the tourism […]
The Department of Software Engineering at the Faculty of Applied Science, Technology and Engineering, in cooperation with Gaza Sky Geeks, held a workshop on Thursday, 16 March 2023, to train third and fourth year students of the department on website development skills using ReactJS, an open-source front-end JavaScript library. ReactJS is used to build user […]
On Thursday, 9 of March, 2023, the Library Team had a joint celebration of the ‘Award winning for quality assurance cell’, birthdays, women’s day and Mother’s Day. We thank Br. Peter Bray, Fr. Iyad Twal, Mr. Hassan Costantini and Mr. Francis Sleibi for gracing this occasion. A heartfelt thanks for spending your precious time with […]
The Recruitment Committee at Bethlehem University welcomed Tawjihi students from Terra Sancta Girls School Sisters of Saint Joseph Bethlehem and Bridge International School in Jerusalem last week. The program included a film about the University followed by an explanation of the services and activities offered by the University to students. The students then toured campus […]
The Dean of Students Office, in cooperation with the Blood Bank at Beit Jala Governmental Hospital, organized a blood donation campaign for cancer patients on Monday, 13 March 2023 from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM. The turnout of students was more than wonderful and 47 bags of blood were donated. We thank our dear students […]
The Department of Social Sciences at Bethlehem University welcomed a delegation of professors from the Pompeu Fabra University, Spain, from Tuesday, 7 March until Sunday, 12 March 2023. The program included a training for the Master of Social Sciences students in qualitative research methods by using techniques as well as the various theoretical and practical research […]
Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/bethlehem-university-john-paul-ii-catholic-university-lublin-sign-mou From: abouna.org bethlehem.edu : Bethlehem University and the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) designed to cooperate in the academic, research and publishing aspects, in addition to academic exchanges and the development of joint programs. Rev. Prof. Mirosław Kalinowski, rector of the John Paul […]
Bethlehem University’s Physiotherapy students, along with others from different universities, were part of the team who worked tirelessly to heal the aching limbs of the athletes who ran the Palestine International Marathon 2023. This community engagement, out of which the students gained service learning, exposed them to sports injuries that the athletes who were running […]
We announce the launch of the new cycle of the HESPAL programme for the academic year 2023/2024. Since the start of the HESPAL programme in 2010 and in partnership with Palestinian universities, more than 220 Palestinian scholars have benefited from the programme, accomplishing over 177 Masters’s Degrees and 43 PhDs across a wide range of fields and […]
Mr. Mustafa Bader, Instructor at the Arabic Department visited Turathuna “George Nasra Center for Palestinian Heritage” with his students of Interactive Media and Communications students, on 1 March 2023. Mary Morcos explained to them the work of the library and guided them through the newspapers that are on microfilm, especially “Falastin” issues of which are […]
The Zbierski Library held a student cell activity on Thursday, 2 March 2023, on “Video Production.” Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, Library Director, introduced student cell member, Younis Ja’afra, and welcomed Ms. Tamara Abu Laban, Instructor at the Interactive Media and Communications program, and all the students. Ms. D’souza encouraged the students to participate in video production […]
In cooperation of the Dean of Students Office at Bethlehem University, the Hult Prize Organizing Committee held the local Hult Prize competition on campus and announced the name of the winning team, on Thursday, 2 March 2023. The project of the winning team “Corn Closet” was to create a sustainable and eco-friendly cotton-like textiles made […]
Link: https://www.lasalle.org/en/honorary-degree-for-the-vice-rector-of-bethlehem-university/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=honorary-degree-for-the-vice-rector-of-bethlehem-university From: Brothers of Christians Schools The vice-rector of the only Catholic university in the Holy Land has been awarded an honorary doctorate by the Australian Catholic University (ACU). On Friday, 17 February 2023, Br. Peter Bray, originally from Taranaki, New Zealand, received the title of Doctor of the University (Honouris Causa) for advancing […]
Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray has received the Doctor of the University (Honouris Causa) from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) on Friday for embracing the values and principals of education in the Catholic tradition and for significant contributions to education and educational administration in Australia and overseas. Brother Peter said that “the award was in […]
Daniel Al Zoghbi, a graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism at Bethlehem University, came in second place for the art of making drinks among more than 30 contestants from different nations during the International Competition in Hospitality Arts which was held on Thursday, 23 February 2023, in India. Bethlehem University regularly competes […]
ACU Provost Professor Meg Stuart, Br Peter Bray FSC and ACU Vice-Chancellor Professor Zlatko Skrbis (ACU) Link: https://cathnews.com/2023/02/21/acu-honours-vice-chancellor-of-bethlehem-university/ From: CathNews The vice-chancellor of the only Catholic university in the Holy Land has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Australian Catholic University. Br Peter Bray, a De La Salle Brother originally from Taranaki, New Zealand, has […]
Eight Bethlehem University students participated under the supervision of the Dean of Students’ Office in the First Youth Conference entitled “Youth and Hate Speech – The Source of Crisis and Confrontation Mechanisms” on Tuesday, 21 February 2023, at the Red Crescent Society in Ramallah. The conference, which was organized by the Filastiniyat Foundation and supported […]
The Department of Religious Studies at Bethlehem University held a Mandate Mass on Friday, 17 February 2023, for the graduates of Christian Religion Teacher Formation Program that took place in Ramallah area. Bishop William Shomali, Patriarchal Vicar General, presided over the Mass, with the participation of Father Iyad Twal, Executive Vice President, and Father Yacoub Rafidi, […]
In the context of promoting and disseminating the culture of total quality assurance within the operating divisions at Bethlehem University, and for the sake of appreciating the work and achievement of the Internal Quality Cells’ members regarding the implementation and enhancement of best quality practices in the work of their divisions, the “Vice Chancellor’s Award […]
Bethlehem University and the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, Poland signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Monday, 13 February 2023, to cooperate in the academic, research and publishing aspects, student and academic exchanges, and the development of joint programs. Rev. Prof. Mirosław Kalinowski, Rector of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin, […]
Eight sophomore students from the “Archaeology and Cultural Heritage” program at Bethlehem University completed an archaeological excursion to Jordan from Monday, 6 February 2023, to Sunday, 12 February 2023. They were accompanied by Dr. Omar Abed Rabo, the chairperson of the Humanities Department, and Dr. Jutta Häser, a visiting scholar to the program. Twenty German […]
Link: https://www.eveningsun.com/obituaries/mpa100537 From: Evening Sun Brother Dominic A. Smith, born Patrick Francis Smith in Hanover PA on March 13, 1941, son of the late Harold C. Smith and late Anna Mary (Lawrence) Smith, died at De La Salle Hall, Lincroft NJ on January 29, 2023 after a brief illness. Brother Dominic, known as “Pat” to […]
A delegation from the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) visited Bethlehem University on Friday, 10 February 2023. Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal welcomed the delegation and briefed them on the latest development projects within the University’s strategic plan for the Golden Jubilee celebrations. The delegation, headed by President and CEO of the Catholic Relief […]
This week, the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability – Bethlehem University (PIBS-BU) concluded the integration of the Library of Congress classification system into the PIBS library. The PIBS library is one of the facilities available at the institute for people to come, enjoy, and benefit from. This opportunity is especially good for university students […]
Br. Dominic Smith, F.S.C., former Library Director (1997-2007) of Bethlehem University and Development Associate of the Bethlehem Foundation died in the United States on January 29, 2023. On 03 February 2023, Bethlehem University community celebrated a memorial Mass for the soul of Br. Dominic Smith in the Chapel of the Divine Child at Bethlehem University. […]
We are pleased to invite you to the first Sustainability Lecture for 2023 which will be on February 22, 2023 at 8 AM Philippine Time (GMT+8) on the topic “Optimization of Negative Emissions Technology Portfolios Using Process Integration Techniques.” Register at https://bit.ly/DLSU-IALU_Jan2023
Link for the original article From: Stuff George Heagney 05:00, Jan 27 2023 Brother Peter Bray vice-chancellor of Bethlehem University, the only Catholic university in Palestine and Israel, speaks of the challenges he faces in his job. A Kiwi priest based in Bethlehem in the West Bank hopes to one day see the end of […]
The presidents of Palestinian public universities met on campus last week within the framework of deepening the bonds of administrative, professional and academic cooperation and communication between public universities, to raise the efficiency of the work of higher education institutions, exchange experiences, find solutions to common issues and challenges, and emphasize the pioneering and leadership […]
On Tuesday, 17 January 2023, the senior Physiotherapy students exhibited their adaptive equipment made under the supervision of Mr. Ibrahim Salhab, Clinical Coordinator and Supervisor. The equipment has been designed and made for specific clients in the community as part of the adaptive equipment course held at Lifegate Rehabilitation, Beit Jala. There was also a […]
The Institute of Hotel Management & Tourism is grateful for Mr. Bassem Najjar the General Manager and founder of Cool Easy Systems company, for providing two of their Hotel systems to be used by the Hotel Management Students in their practical courses. It is worth mentioning that, Mr. Najjar is one of the outstanding graduates […]
The University of Southern California (USC), Department of Occupational Therapy, has offered a scholarship to allow four Occupational Therapy students from Bethlehem University to travel to California to join their 2023 summer program. Bethlehem University Students have previously participated many times in this program and USC is keen to continue their participation. The Occupational Therapy […]
The Zbierski Library held a student cell activity on Thursday, 12 January 2023, on “Audio Production.” Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, Library Director, introduced student cell member, Arama Sleibi, and welcomed the students encouraging them to interact with one another. Sleibi presented an overview on the basics of audio production in an informative PowerPoint presentation. She also […]
The Physiotherapy Clinic of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University announced last week that it has acquired a new device that will be used to treat Spinal Cord problems. The new DRX9000 Spinal Decompression Device will be used both for the training of our students and for treating people from the community. […]
Bethlehem University community celebrated a Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in the Chapel of the Divine Child at Bethlehem University on Thursday, 5 January 2023. Bethlehem University extends its condolences to His Holiness Pope Francis and all members of the Catholic Church around the world. Bethlehem University was […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) held the fourth workshop of the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2022-2023 academic year titled, “How to improve the quality of your research by using Endnote,” on Thursday Jan 5, 2022. Dr. Yacoub Sleibi, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Business and Business Administration, facilitated […]
Atmospheric and Climate Sciences (Weekly) – South Asian Meteorological Association (SAMA) & SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRM IST) Global warming and climate change are serious global concerns nowadays. Floods and droughts are the two most devastating consequences of the climate crisis in South Asia. Also, research in the areas of climate science and […]
The Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism at Bethlehem University is proud to announce the participation of their graduate, Hassan Al Butmeh, in the TASFED World Competition for Culinary Arts, which took place in Istanbul with the participation of 23 countries from around the world. Mr. Butmeh won the Gold medal for preparing and serving […]
Join the PGSB 8th Call and partnering with FZJ scientists to develop mutual BSc & MSc Thesis Project Offer The next PGSB 8th Call for student thesis’ will be open for B.Sc., M.Sc. theses and internships on 01 February 2023. At this stage, PGSB program request from researchers and faculty staff members to join PGSB […]
The next PGSB 8th Call for student thesis’ will be open for B.Sc., M.Sc. theses and internships on 01 February 2023. At this stage, PGSB program request from researchers and faculty staff members to join PGSB and partnering with FZJ scientists to develop mutual BSc & MSc Thesis Project Offer until 31 January 2023, and […]
Link: https://www.catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/bethxmas/ From: New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference As Bethlehem University Vice-Chancellor Brother Peter Bray FSC prepares for his New Zealand speaking tour, he has sent a Christmas message to Kiwis from Bethlehem asking how we can help bring peace to the Holy Land. Taranaki-raised Br Peter has been invited by the NZ Catholic Bishops […]
On Friday, 16 December 2022, the Faculty of Education through the Zurub Teacher Resource Center, organized the final meeting for the activities carried out by students of the Art Club in cooperation with children from Alrowwad Cultural and Theatre Society. The students presented a story in drama method, and the children participated the different art […]
Bethlehem University Vice Chancellor and the University Community are pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Iman Nader Saca as Vice President Designate for Academic Affairs effective January 2023. For over 20 years, Dr. Iman has been a leading scholar and interdisciplinary educator in Archaeology and Anthropology and an advocate for cultural protection, preservation, and promotion. […]
The Counselling office in cooperation with Muntada Al Jinsaniyeh implemented a training workshop at BU about Human Sexuality for 3rd and 4th year students from different departments. This training took place from October 22nd until December 10th, 2022. 16 female students attended the 40-hour training to develop self-awareness to deal with gender from moral and […]
The student Cell activity - “Time Management” was held on Thursday, 8th of December 2022 from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in the Library Building. Student cell member, Razan Miqdadi displayed the PowerPoint and led the session, which was very informative and useful. 15 students participated in the session and there was very good interaction with [...]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) held the third workshop of the Bethlehem University Research Workshops series for the 2022-2023 academic year titled, “How to select the appropriate journal for you publications and how to deal with the submission guidelines,” on Thursday, Dec 1, 2022. Prof Jamil Khader, Dean of Research, noted that […]
On Wednesday, 7th of December 2022, a total of 22 students of Grades 11and 12 from Em Salamoneh High School visited BU Library. The students were welcomed by the George Nasra team. They visited the Library where Mirna explained to them about all the facilities. Mary Morcos explained the displayed items in Turathuna. The two […]
Bethlehem University participated in the “First National Conference on Health Research in Palestine” organized by the Ministry of Health on 5 December 2022 at the Red Crescent premises in Ramallah. The conference presented health research studies for various Palestinian universities and organizations. Bethlehem University – College of Nursing and Health Sciences- had a successful role […]
The Annual Library Liaison meeting took place on Thursday, December 1st, 2022 in the Garden level of the Library –L005 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza, Library Director, welcomed Fr. Iyad Twal and all the representatives of the different departments to the meeting. Ms. Elizabeth, displayed the power point of the Library […]
On Wednesday, 30 November 2022 a class from the Wadi Al Akhdar school in Wad Fukin visited BU library. Ms. Elizabeth and the Turathuna Team welcomed them. Ms. Mirna explained about the procedures at the library and how it functions. Ms. Morcos welcomed them in the George Nasra Center, she explained to them about the […]
Student Cell at BU Library titled “Youth, the Leaders of Tomorrow” had an activity on Thursday, 24 November 2022 from 12:00-1:00 PM.Ms. Elizabeth D’souza welcomed the group and encouraged the students to have this kind of activity in the library for more interactions among students.The first student activity for this academic year titled “Friendship” was […]
Najla Abdellatif is a Palestinian environmental activist who’s striving to empower others to take ownership of moving towards a more sustainable life. Through her blog “Zero Waste Palestine,” Najla sheds light on climate change-related issues and promotes sustainable and waste-free practices for Palestinian and Middle Eastern households. Najla had a role as a Civil Society […]
Researching youth street groups in XXI Century: The case of TRANSGANG project (Carles Feixa) Gangs are described as an episodic phenomenon comparable across diverse geographic spaces, with the stereotype of American gangs often operating as an archetype. This means that a gang is an informal group of peers with local roots, in conflict with other […]
On Tuesday, November 22nd, 2022, a group of 40 students with their two teachers visited the Library.The staff in the Library welcomed and explained to them all the facilities of the library.The students then visited Turathuna “George Nasra Center for Palestinian Heritage”. Ms. Mary explained to them the different items of the Heritage Collection. The […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) held a webinar titled, “How to publish your articles in International Journals: Practical Considerations,” the second in the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2022-2023 academic year, on Thursday, November 17, 2022. Dr. Fadel Jobran-Sawayfa, Assistant Professor of Education, and Dr. Ibrahim Horoub, an Instructor at […]
Responding to the current needs of the community, the 4th year students of the Qubeibeh Nursing Program, conducted an activity benefitting the Tawjihi students of the Beit Anan Public School. 40 students from the local school participated in a total of six various scientific and recreational activities spread over 6 different booths that the students […]
Bethlehem Business Incubator – Bethlehem University in cooperation with ARIJ, concluded a 45 hour capacity building program for youth groups that included trainings on digital marketing, innovation and design, and marketing principles. Participants submitted a marketing plan implemented within a project titled “Support the economy of the Palestinian agricultural and rural cooperatives led by women […]
Following the official opening of its newly established Hub, Bethlehem Business Incubator- BBI, started an intensive capacity-building program for the 51 selected participants (37 females & 14 males), divided into two groups, with innovative business ideas in the tourism sector. The purpose of the program is to equip the participants with the knowledge and the […]
Bethlehem University community is saddened by the death of Dr. John Kelly, Professor Emeritus at the University College Dublin (UCD). Professor Kelly passed away in Dublin, Ireland, on Saturday 12 November 2022. Professor. Kelly was a founder of Friends of Bethlehem University – Ireland, a longtime and enthusiastic supporter of Bethlehem University, and a recipient […]
Link: https://catholic.org.nz/news/media-releases/brpeter-video2/ From: New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference New Zealander and Bethlehem University vice-chancellor Brother Peter Bray FSC strives daily to ensure his students feel safe on campus and won’t have guns put in their faces as can happen at the Israeli checkpoints on their way to and from their studies. “I talk about […]
Encouraged by Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza and Ms. Samar Mousa, the Turathuna team organized the ‘Learning Chess’ activity in George Nasra Center on Thursday, November 17th, 2022, during the activity hour. Seventeen female participants joined this activity which was coached by Maher Takrouri, who won several prizes in chess competitions. Two students joined to coach along with […]
On Friday, the 11th of November, 2022, the Library Team had a joint celebration of the birthday celebrants from the months of June to November at the Library Kitchenette. The main celebrant of the event was Fr. Peter Du Brul, SJ whose birthday is on the 11th of November.The occasion was graced by the presence […]
The Office of the Dean of Research is pleased to invite you to attend the second workshop of the Bethlehem University Research Workshops series for the 2022-2023 academic year titled, “How to publish your articles in International Journals: Practical Considerations,” at 11:30 am on Thursday 17/11/ 2022 in M-103. You can follow the latest updates […]
On Wednesday, November 9th, 2022, a group of 9 female students of 9th grade from Wadi Al Akhdar school, visited Bethlehem University Library along with their two teachers. Wadi Al Akhdar school is located in Wadi Fukin, a Palestinian village in the West Bank, 10 km west of Bethlehem. They were welcomed by Ms. Mary […]
On 1 November 2022, a group of 27 sophomores visited the Library with Sawsan Shomali who introduces English major students to the process of and various steps in writing a research paper. Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza, Library Director, extended a warm welcome to the group and encouraged them to visit the Library as often as possible. […]
The Institute of Hotel and Tourism Management held the final exam for the ninth batch of Culinary Arts Program students, with the participation of the representative of the Ministry of Labor, Chef Peter Andonia, the international judge, Chef Peter Hermantas and Chef Rami Hosh, the program’s trainers. The exam was in the form of a […]
The Palestinian American Research Center (PARC) announces its 24thannual Palestinian research fellowship competition for research in the humanities and social sciences that will contribute to Palestinian Studies. Applicants must be Palestinian doctoral students or Palestinian scholars who have earned their PhD. Palestinians may apply regardless of their country of residence or ID. Applications due November […]
Dr. Rabab Tamish from the Faculty of Education asked to provide an informative lecture about different resources and facilities of the Library for 12 Masters Students in the “Creative Pedagogies and Community Practices” program. On Friday, 28 October 2022 from 10:30 to 11:15 AM in Room E-101 Juana Juha explained to them how to reach our […]
On Friday, 28th of October 2022, the Faculty of Education, through the Zurub Teacher Resource Center, organized the first day for the educational games and activities with a group of children from Alrowwad Cultural and Arts Society which were carried out by the students of the Art Club. The center will continue to organize several […]
The Institute for Palestine Studies, in partnership with several research centers in the region, Europe and North America are organizing a conference titled “Reassessing the British Mandate in Palestine”, 31 October – 2 November 2022. The British Mandate (1922-1948) represents over a quarter-century in the modern history of Palestine during which the groundwork was laid […]
The Tourism Innovation Hub at Bethlehem University organized the first Tourism Innovation Bootcamp as part of the launching of its Tourism Innovation Hub – TIH in partnership with UNESCO. The Bootcamp started with Panel discussion involving the private sector, nongovernmental organization and UNESCO to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the tourism sector with the […]
On Friday, 28th of October 2022, at the request of Ms. Hiyam Sacca, the Library arranged for the tour for 12 students of the Master in Infectious Diseases; Prevention and Control program. Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza extended a warm welcome to the group and explained to them the available resources and services of the Library. Ms. […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) held a webinar titled, “The state of scientific research in Palestine and its implications for Bethlehem University”, the first in the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2022-2023 academic year, on Thursday, October 27th, 2022, in Furno Hall. Prof Jamil Khader, Dean of Research, provided an […]
On Thursday, 27th of October, the Occupational Therapy program at the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University organized an event to celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day, during which senior students of the program displayed their work. The event was opened by Dean Mariam Awad and the exhibits were the result of the […]
Ms. Suzanne Daher, Chair of the Physical & Occupational Therapy Department at the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, visited the Library with a group of 39 students in order to get them to learn how to search for resources from the databases for writing research papers. Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza, Director of the Library extended […]
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Bethlehem Business Incubator at Bethlehem University launched the new “Tourism Innovation Hub” on Wednesday, October 19th, 2022. Tourism Innovation Hub – TIH is a new project led by Bethlehem Business Incubator – BBI in partnership with UNESCO within the TVET4Future project, funded by ENABEL – Belgium development agency. This new Hub focuses on youth, women, […]
A group of 19 students, accompanied by Raed Eshnaiwer teacher of Research Skills for Literature, from the English Department visited the Library with his students, on the 14th of October 2022. Ms. Elizabeth Dsouza welcomed the group. Juana Juha explained to the students about RFID and how to access the Electronic resources for their research. […]
On October 21st, 2022, Bethlehem University named its library the “Zbierski Library” as an expression of the University’s appreciation to Dr. Suava Zbierski, and her husband, Mr. Ghassan Salameh, for their generous donation to develop the University’s facilities. The naming and blessing ceremony began with the Palestinian National Anthem. Father Iyad Twal, Executive Vice President […]
During Breast Cancer Awareness month, The Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University represented by the midwifery students, carried out several workshops to promote public knowledge and awareness of breast cancer. The workshops targeted a number of women in the Bethlehem area and involved teaching them about breast cancer, signs and symptoms, treatment […]
The Arabic Department and Dr. Said Ayyad Interactive Media and Communication Center organized a regional symposium about “The Narration in the Novel vs. Screen Play” at Bethlehem University on the 18th of October, 2022. The session was moderated by Dr. Ziyad Bani Shamsa, Chair of the Arabic Department at Bethlehem University. Dr. Bani Shamsa said […]
The Department of Religious Studies at Bethlehem University represented by the Vice President and Director of the Religious Formation Program in Amman, Father Iyad Al-Twal, had graduated a cohort of students last week. The graduation ceremony took place during a Mass that was presided over by His Eminence Bishop Jamal Daibes, the Latin Vicar in […]
Software Engineering students participated in the Palestinian Collegiate Programming Contest in Rawabi on Monday 10th of October 2022. The department participated with three teams.
Under the title “Know your Country”, the George Nasra Center organized a trip to the desert to Arab Al-Rashaydeh in the East of Bethlehem on Saturday 8th of October 2022 at 4:00 p.m. It was guided by Mr. Saed Shomaly, an author of several books on the region and its wildlife. Fourteen members of the […]
A total of 105 students from St. Joseph’s Elementary School for Girls visited the Bethlehem University Library with their teachers on the 10th, 11th, 12th and 13th of October 2022. Each day, the Turathuna team welcomed the students at the main gate and accompanied them to the Library where they were welcomed by Mary Morcos […]
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On Wednesday, 5 October 2022, a group of 32 students from The Lutheran School in Beit Sahour visited Bethlehem University Library with their teachers Ms. Haidi Asmari and Ms. Randa Jaraiseh. Ms. Mary Morcos along with members of the Turathuna Team and the Director of the Library, Ms. Elizabeth D’souza welcomed them as Ms. Mirna […]
The Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism at Bethlehem University has welcomed its students who participated in a training course in the city of Lourdes- Paris. The students were hosted by the municipality of Lourdes through the twinning program between Bethlehem City and Lourdes. This training course lasted for two months during their summer vacation; […]
On Tuesday, October 4th 2022, a group of 14 students from The Hope School in Beit Jala visited Bethlehem University Library with their teachers Ms. Dalia Abu Eita and Mr. Fuad Qasasfeh. Ms. Mary Morcos along with members of the Turathuna Team and the Director of the Library, Ms. Elizabeth D’souza welcomed them as Ms. Mirna […]
Finding a way to engage with youth is always a big challenge, this is why as Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and the Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC), we support interactive activities proposed by our partners. On the 27th of September 2022, Bethlehem University hosted a group of 21 girls and their teachers coming from Fadel […]
Bethlehem University hosted a group of 22 girls and their teachers coming from Al Khansa High School in Yatta. The girls participated in the ‘Walk and Talk’ activity which took them around the historical center of Bethlehem, in order to discover some of the main components of ‘Start Your Business’ project, funded by the Italian […]
The Triennial Conference of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Worldwide Meeting of the Young Academies We are pleased to announce that registration for the 1-3 November 2022, Triennial Conference of the InterAcademy Partnership (IAP) and the Worldwide Meeting of the Young Academies is now open! The conference is hosted jointly by the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, […]
On Wednesday and Thursday, 21st and 22nd of September 2022, two groups of 46 students from SIRA – Special Education School in Bethlehem visited Bethlehem University Library accompanied by their teachers. Ms. Mary Morcos, along with members of the Turathuna team, and the Director of the Library, Ms. Elizabeth D’souza welcomed them. Ms. Morcos explained […]
Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) at Bethlehem University in collaboration with Applied Research Institute Jerusalem (ARIJ), hosted its first-ever Agriculture Hackathon as a crucial part of a project supported by the Spanish Development Cooperation to economically empower Palestinian women and young farmers in agriculture, allowing them to gain access to new marketing channels. Individuals and groups […]
The first of its kind in Palestine On Thursday, 8 September 2022, H.E. Chilean Ambassador Christian Hodges-Nugent, and his deputy Mr. Ricardo Cardenas delivered a donated Portable Electro Cardiogram device to Bethlehem University’s Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. Ms. Mariam Awad, Dean of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Mr. Youil Anastas, Vice […]
Link: https://www.facebook.com/PolandinPalestine From: Representative Office of the Republic of Poland in Ramallah.
On August Thursday and Friday 18th and 19th, 2022, Bethlehem University celebrated the graduation of its Forty-Sixth cohort which consisted of 641 graduates, holders of master’s and bachelors and diplomas from various faculties and specializations. The celebration was attended by the Apostolic Nuncio in Jerusalem and Palestine, Mgr Adolfo Tito Yllana, the Chancellor of Bethlehem […]
Wednesday, August 24th 2022, the Arabic School for Foreigners celebrated with its students the end of the intensive courses for the summer school for the month of August 2022. The students studied the Arabic language courses for foreigners according to the intensive program; 4 hours a day for 4 weeks.The students celebrated by presenting beautiful […]
Link: https://www.lpj.org/blogs/bethlehem-university-celebrates-the-graduation-of-its-students.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem By: LPJ Media Office Bethlehem University celebrates the graduation of its students Available in the following languages:Arabic, Español, Français, Italiano On August 18th and 19th, 2022, Bethlehem University celebrated the graduation of its holders of master’s and bachelor’s degrees, that is about 641 male and female graduates from […]
At Bethlehem University, Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC) organized a workshop for the incubated and accelerated startups to start the work on designing, branding and developing websites for their businesses. In parallel with the work on developing the business plans with their mentors, the entrepreneurs joined this workshop to know […]
Prof Jamil Khader, Dean of Research and Professor of English at Bethlehem University, received the 2022 Arab American University Award for Excellence in Scientific Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences category. He shared this award with Dr. Maha Samman from Alquds University. Prof Khader won this award for his article, “The Architectural Parallax, Neoliberal […]
The Yunus Social Business Centre (YSBC) at University of Florence in Italy implemented a two-day training for the team of the Yunus Social Business Centre at Bethlehem University as part of the capacity building program for the team in Palestine within Start Your business Project. Dr. Enrico Testi, the Director of the Yunus Social Business […]
On Wednesday, 20 July 2022, a graduation ceremony was held at the Bethlehem University Millennium Lounge for foreign students undergoing courses in Arabic Language which are conducted via the Brother Vincent Malham Center. Ms. Nadia Bany Shamsa, Arabic Teacher for Foreigners, began the ceremony by welcoming the graduates and congratulating them on their performance and […]
The Yunus Social Business Center – YSBC at Bethlehem University participated in the 12th Social Business Day which was hosted by Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus from June 27- 30, 2022. The theme this year was: Building a New Civilisation—Before the Current Civilisation Destroys Us. More than 150+ speakers including 30 globally prominent speakers, 14 […]
Bethlehem UniversityThe Faculty of Arts / The Office of the Dean of ResearchArchaeology and Cultural Heritage Program Call for Papers 2023The International Bethlehem ConferenceBethlehem: History, Archaeology and Cultural HeritageVenue: Bethlehem University, 5 Frère Street, Bethlehem, Palestine ConferenceDate: 9-10 March 2023 The Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Program at Bethlehem University is pleased to announce the international [...]
As part of their graduation projects, some Software Engineering students developed three mobile applications and a website for three incubated startups at the Bethlehem Business Incubator (BBI) and Yunus Social Business Center (YSBC) at Bethlehem University. The BBI & YSBC are working to provide students with opportunities to get real working experience and prepare […]
H.E. Ambassador Maya Tissafi, Head of the Middle East and North Africa Division of the Directorate of Political Affairs in Bern, Ms. Justine Hessler Deputy Head of Division and Regional Coordinator (Middle East), Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, MENA Division, and H.E. Mr. Viktor Vavricka, Swiss Representative to Palestine, visited Bethlehem University and in particular […]
Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray met with Mr. Bader Al-Saad, General Director/Chairman at the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development in Kuwait, the largest donor to the British Council Higher Education Scholarships for Palestinians (HESPAL) programme, during a meeting organized by the British Council in the Occupied Palestinian Territories at Al Carmel Hotel in […]
Through the support of Bethlehem University’s Yunus Social Business Center, Ma’an Lil-Hayat (L’Arche Bethlehem) was able to celebrate the opening of their boutique hotel in Bethlehem. This hotel is the first of its kind in the city. It will be staffed by persons with and without intellectual disabilities to provide top-class high-quality services in accommodating […]
32 business and social business ideas joined the journey to transform their ideas into startups and/or develop their existing startups to enhance their work and scale it up, through the “Start Your Business” project (SYB). On Wednesday, 8 June 2022 the Yunus Social Business Center (YSBC) organized a launching event of the incubation/ acceleration of […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Editorial Board of the Bethlehem University Journal announced the publication of the first two articles of two different issues of Volume 39 of the Bethlehem University Journal on the international database Science Open. Prof. Jamil Khader, Dean of Research and Editor-in-Chief of the Bethlehem University Journal, […]
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Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh teaches and does research at Bethlehem University and Birzeit University. A Palestinian born in Beit Sahour, he is the founder and director of the Palestine Museum of Natural History (PMNH) and the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) at Bethlehem University. He previously served on the faculties of the University of […]
The Software Engineering Department at Bethlehem University organized an exhibition of graduation projects for the second cohort of software engineering students, the Shireen Abu Akleh cohort, on Wednesday, 1 June 2022. A total of thirty students who will graduate in Spring 2022 participated in 12 different projects that were presented in the Auditorium on campus. […]
Event Synopsis The Social Development Research Center (SDRC), in collaboration with the Office of Student Affairs (OSA), Lasallian Pastoral Office (LSPO), and Center for Social Concern and Action (COSCA), is organizing a forum on International Research on College Students’ Perceptions Regarding the Impact of the Lasallian Mission on June 17, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 […]
Bethlehem University and Al-Aqsa University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Wednesday, 1 June 2022. The MoU aimed at serving the people of Palestine in Gaza in the area of Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC) educational courses and strengthening the Chain of Survival. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and the Acting President of Al-Aqsa University […]
On the 26th of May 2022 from 11 AM to 12 PM Student Cell at BU Library organized an activity at the ground floor in the quiet study area titled “Youth, the Leaders of Tomorrow”. Student Cell member, Shahd Daww led students to a Meditation session which was well participated.
As Bethlehem University prepares for its 50th year since its inception and will celebrate the Golden Jubilee next academic year, Bethlehem University unveiled on Monday, 30 May 2022, the jubilee logo which contains the number fifty and the bell tower in its center in addition to the slogan “Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve”. The […]
The Bethlehem University Library organized a hiking trip to Battir on Sunday 22 May 2022. 13 faculty and staff took part in the trip that started from the Al-Makhrour area in Beit Jala, a world heritage site. Wadi Al Makhrour extends from the Crimsan Monastery all the way to the village of Battir. This beautiful […]
The Bethlehem Business Incubator and Yunus Social Business Center at Bethlehem University held the “EntreprenHer challenge: Women and Social Entrepreneurship” on campus on Friday and Saturday, 27-28 May 2022 in which 54 Palestinian women entrepreneurs participated. The event aimed at inviting women entrepreneurs with social entrepreneurial ideas or existing businesses to work together over two […]
The Office of the Dean of Research held the second session of the Research & Innovation Day for the 2021-2022 academic year on Thursday, 26 May 2022. Faculty members from the Faculties of Nursing and Health Sciences, the Sciences, Arts, and Education delivered different papers on various topics. Ms. Narmeen Qumsiyeh, Lecturer in the Faculty […]
Link: https://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com/bethlehem-university-basketball-auction-george-felton/ From: Sports Collectors Daily May 26, 2022 By Rich Mueller San Antonio, TX is 7,229 miles from the school he’s looking to help, but an NBA executive has made it one of his life missions to do what he can for a place he calls “a wonderful university.” Now, San Antonio Spurs Director of Player Personnel […]
Co-culture systems can address food security issues by intensifying production of crops and animal protein without requiring additional land area. We show how a graph-theoretic optimization model based on ecological network analysis can determine robust co-culture strategies by controlling the presence of key species. Results of simulations on a hybrid rice and crayfish production system […]
On Monday, 23 May 2022 at 9:00 A.M., the Library Staff headed by the Director, Ms. Elizabeth D’souza gave a simple partaking of birthday cake and other foods to celebrate the 90th birthday of Br. Jean Manuel (April 20) and Br. Neil Keiffe’s 89th birthday (May 21). It was a great moment of treasuring and […]
On Thursday, 12 May 2022, fourth-year nursing students organized a workshop for third-year students within the course of Nursing Management “NURS 350” where they invited Al-Qubeibeh’s graduates who obtained their master’s degree to present their theses. On Thursday, 19 May 2022, and within the course of Profession Nursing Foundation NURS 355, fourth-year students conducted a […]
Four faculty members from the Tarek Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences participated in an exchange visit to the Faculty of Nursing at DIAK University in Helsinki/ Finland as part of Erasmus+ staff mobility for teaching and training between program and partner countries from Monday, 9 until Sunday, 15 May 2022. The four members; […]
The Dean of Students Office organized the annual career day on Wednesday, 19 May 2022, in the auditorium in which more than 40 companies and organizations participated. The guest speaker was Mr. Ibrahim Melhem, the Palestinian government spokesman, who is a graduate of Bethlehem University in 1985. The master of the ceremony, Ms. Enas Elias, […]
Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal welcomed H.E. Mr. Alessandro Candias, the Brazilian Ambassador to the State of Palestine, accompanied by Professor João Baptista de Medeiros Vargens, Head of the Arab Studies Sector at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), and Ms. Adriana Farias, a diplomat […]
The Dean of Students Office and the Student Senate in cooperation with the Athletics Department organized a Chess Championship on Thursday, 19 May 2022, at the George Nasra Center for Palestinian Heritage in the University Library sponsored by Alquds Chess Initiative. Dean of Students, Mr. Adnan Ramadan, and Verona Khair, Sports Supervisor gave out trophies […]
Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/from-jerusalem-to-jubeiha-visits-of-cardinal-fernando-filoni-during-his-stay-in-the-holy-land.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem By: Cécile Leca/ lpj.org – Published: May 19 Thu, 2022 From Jerusalem to Jubeiha: visits of Cardinal Fernando Filoni during his stay in the Holy Land Available in the following languages: Arabic,Español,Français,Italiano HOLY LAND – Last week, His Eminence Fernando Filoni, Cardinal-Bishop, officially visited the Diocese of Jerusalem for the […]
The Office of the Dean of Research held the first session of the Research & Innovation Day for the 2021-2022 academic year on Thursday, May 19, 2022. In his welcoming remarks, the Vice-Chancellor of Bethlehem University, Br. Peter Bray spoke to faculty, staff, students, and guests about the importance of research as a key to [...]
The Vice Chancellor, members of the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, and students at Bethlehem University extend their warmest congratulations to Brother Armin Luistro, FSC, on being elected as Superior General of the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools. The Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools during its 46th General Chapter in […]
At the request of Al-Qubeibeh’s first-year students, Sr. Mary Yusef organized a visit to the elderly house of Al-Qubeibeh on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The 42 students had brought with them gifts and fruits to the elderly and the sisters of Al-Qubeibeh.They danced, sang with the elderly, offered them fruits, and helped them to eat. […]
The English Department held a reading session and award distribution on Thursday, 12 May 2022, for the winning students of its Fifth Creative Writing Competition which was open to all university students this spring semester. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray congratulated the winners and then distributed the awards along with the Vice President for Academic […]
Student Cell Activity -YOGA in the Library Student Cell at BU Library entitled “Youth, the Leaders of Tomorrow” had an activity on the 12th of May 22 from 11 AM to 12 PM on the ground floor in the quiet study area. Student Cell member, Razan Miqdadi led students to a Yoga session which was […]
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The Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem (EOHSJ) His Eminence Cardinal Fernando Filoni accompanied by the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem His Beatitude Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa and the Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine and Chancellor of Bethlehem University His Excellency Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana visited Bethlehem University on Wednesday, […]
The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University organized an event at Bethlehem Secondary School for Girls to launch the first mobile educational exhibition of its kind in Palestine on Tuesday, 10 May 2022. As part of the “Unity and Diversity in Nature and Society” project funded by the European Union, the mobile […]
Dear Friends of Bethlehem University, We are delighted to present to you our latest Bethlehem University Magazine (volume 29 issue #2). You will read exciting and inspiring stories in this issue.Highlights in this issue include: Technology Enhanced Learning Education for Care and Reconciliation Herbarium Unit at PIBS If you have any comments and questions about […]
Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/presentation-of-the-gold-cross-of-merit-to-mr-jeries-k-handal-for-his-support-to-the-holy-land.html From: lpj.org Presentation of the Gold Cross of Merit to Mr. Jeries K. Handal for his support to the Holy Land Available in the following languages: Arabic, Español, Français BETHLEEM – On Monday, April 25, 2022, Mgr William Shomali, Patriarchal Vicar for Jerusalem and Palestine, presented the Gold Cross of Merit to Mr. […]
The required steps to complete registration for MICAD or MGAPS Programs are as follows: Step 1: The MICAD/MGAPS Application Packet will be available just online by accessing the following link:http://admission.bethlehem.edu/admissioncard/The application fee is 500 NIS that can be paid either using the credit card or through Pal Pay. A username and password will be sent [...]
You are invited to attend and participate in-person or virtually in the International Conference on Studies in Education and Social Sciences (ICSES) and International Conference on Studies in Engineering, Science, and Technology (ICSEST) which will take place at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Antalya Hotel on November 10-13, 2022 in Antalya, Turkey. The hotel accommodation is […]
The first student activity entitled “Be Kind to your Mind” was held on 7th April 2022 from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM on the ground floor of the Library. Student cell member, Jalil Sayeh prepared the power point on “Be Kind to your Mind”, very informative and useful information on how to go about on […]
This rare book written in English is entitled: “The Land Law of Palestine” and was published by Frederic M. Goadby and Moses J. Doukhan, Palestine, 1935.In 1927 the Palestine Government commissioned to prepare a statement of the Land Law then in force in Palestine for the use of Officers engage in the work of Land […]
The Religious Studies Department organized a study day on Friday, 1 April 2022, where two faculty members presented their research work to the Bethlehem University community. Fr. Peter Dubrul presented his research work on the first letter of John under the title “God is love” and Fr. Bernard Poggi presented his work under the title […]
Eighteen women from Arab Educational Institute – Pax Christi headed by Sumud Story House Coordinator Mrs. Claudette Mubarak visited the BU Library on the morning of Monday, March 28, 2022. They were welcomed by the Turathuna team headed by Mary Morcos. After orienting them with the different facilities of the Library they gathered at Turathuna […]
Dr. Schneider and his team from Talitha Kumi worked with a group of students on “GPIA– The History of Bethlehem and its surroundings” The students made very good use of the library space for 3 days on 16th, 21st and 23rd March ‘22 from 8 am to 1 pm. The active students worked in small […]
Link: https://www.facebook.com/201679040305/posts/10159575630300306/?sfnsn=mo From: Palestine: Sports for Life TODAY we highlight breaking the bias with Samar Araj Mousa. She takes us through her personal experience in loving football and in creating the first female football team in Palestine. Checkout her inspiring story For International Women’s Month, PS4L has highlighted the perseverance, resilience, passion and hard work […]
Through the Zurrub Teacher Resource Center, the Department of Early Childhood Education organized five workshops from Thursday, 10 March 2022, until Monday, 21 March 2022, for 100 teachers from public and private schools. These workshops focused on how to use the game (How Do you Feel – شدة كيف حالك) in teaching and learning children […]
Three teams, two of which are freshmen and one team of sophomores, from the Software Engineering department took place in the second contest (Hebron Code Jam 2022) which took place at the University of Hebron on Thursday, 24 March 2022. 26 teams from different Palestinian universities participated in the contest.
The Tech club, in coordination with the Software Engineering Department at Bethlehem University, organized a visit to Ramallah – Birzeit, on Saturday, 19 March 2022. The program included a visit to the IEEE student branch at Birzeit University. The group also visited Palestine Techno Park, and the Palestinian Museum.
On Saturday, 19 March 2022, the first contest (Exalt Tech Contest 22′) took place at Exalt Technologies Company in Ramallah with the participation of 8 universities from all across Palestine. Three teams from the Software Engineering department competed; two of which were freshmen and the other team members were sophomores.
Gaza Sky Geeks, a program of Mercy Corps, has given four-day DevOps workshops for third and fourth-year students at the Department Of Software Engineering in February and March. Students gained in-depth knowledge of the Linux Operating System, AWS, and Docker Containers, which are the current technology trends in the market. The students were really pleased […]
The Library organized a drawing competition and the winners are:First Prize – Ms. Celina SalsaSecond Prize – Mr. Younis Jaafra. Congratulations to the Winners !!
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For the first time, the Library formed a student cell. The first meeting was held on 10 March 2022, from 11:00 to 12:00 PM initiated by Library Administrative Team, composed of Sr. Rose Amacanin, Vera Kousa, Juana Juha, and Library Director, Elizabeth Dsousa. The cell is made up of students representing different departments. The meeting […]
Link: https://www.asianews.it/news-en/The-Latin-Patriarchate-of-Jerusalem-has-two-new-auxiliary-bishops-55336.html From: The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Jamal Deibes is the patriarchal vicar for Jordan, while Rafic Nahra is the vicar for Israel. The former directed schools in Palestine, while the Lebanese priest is a great knowledge of the Jewish world. Patriarch Pizzaballa said that their mandate is “to teach, govern and sanctify”. Jerusalem […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) organized a lecture titled, “Higher Education Systems in Settler Colonial Contexts,” the eleventh of the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Wednesday March 9. Mr. Ben Norquist, a Ph.D. candidate at Azusa Pacific University, presented an overview of his study, which focuses on higher education in the […]
Mr. Martin Daltry, the Director of the British Council in the Occupied Palestinian Territories, and Ms. Merna Kassis, Scholarships/Higher Education Coordinator at the British Council, visited Bethlehem University on Wednesday 2 March 2022. On their visit, Mr. Daltry and Ms. Kassis met with Dr. Irene Hazou, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Prof. Jamil […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) held a webinar titled, “Departmental Colloquia: Informational Session”, the tenth of the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, 3 March 2022. Prof. Jamil Khader, Dean of Research, provided an overview of the main research activities that are planned for this semester. […]
The Dean of Students Office organized a training in the art of debating in the English language. The first training took place on Friday, 25 February 2022. The students were introduced to the rules of debating and were involved in some ice breaking activities.
The Office of the Dean of Research held a webinar titled, “Publishing in International Peer-reviewed Journals on ScienceOpen”, the ninth of the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, 24 February 2022. Dr. Stephanie Dawson, the Executive Director of ScienceOpen, introduced the platform, whose database, which includes over 75 million […]
In cooperation with the Dean of Students Office, the Rapprochement Centre continues to offer different training programs for university students in the Bethlehem area sponsored by the Oxfam organization. On Sunday, 2 February 2022, Bethlehem University students received the last session of the training programs in administration skills and decision-making. New training programs on photography […]
The Dean of Students Office, in cooperation with Alqasaba Theatre, organizes a three months workshop for 20 Bethlehem University students. The students participated in the first two sessions which were about introducing drama and some ice-breaking activities to know each other and be prepared to work together.
The meetings of the Holy Land Trust’s program Generation to Generation resumed by the beginning of the new semester. The students discussed their achievements in the previous year and talked about their resolutions for the coming year. They also discussed the role of women in their families in comparison to the role of men.
Sussex University is pleased to announce their first Research Partnerships conference taking place on March 9, 2022. Academics at Sussex and many of their international university partners will share highlights from decades of research collaborations, focusing on the following thematic areas: Neuroscience and AI Equality and Justice Sustainability Health and Wellbeing Engage with world-leading experts on topics […]
The Indian National Science Day – 2022 Conference and Launch of the Palestinian Research Hub Initiative on 26 February, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at Palestine Red Crescent Society Hall – Ramallah Find attached the program. Please confirm your attendance by replying to the e-mail research@palast.ps before 24 February 2022 for logistic arrangements.
The senior students of the Occupational Therapy program continue to participate in the University of Southern California’s pen pal scheme. This project brings together different occupational therapy students from universities from around the world. The latest online zoom meeting saw students in breakout rooms having in-depth discussions and sharing experiences about occupational therapy in their different countries.
For the fourth consecutive year, Bethlehem University Tourism Institute (BUTi) is delighted to announce for the prize of: “Mrs. Wedad Abu-Dayyeh’s Academic Excellence Award in the Field of Hotel Management & Tourism for the Year 2022” to a fourth year female student in the BSc. Program of Hotel Management, who manages to earn the highest […]
Within the national efforts carried out by the Environmental Quality Authority (EQA) in partnership with the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability / Bethlehem University (PIBS / BU) to prepare and update The National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP), ten workshops were held with governmental and private institutions and relevant national experts on various […]
H.E. Mr. Viktor Vavricka, Swiss Representative to Palestine, and Mrs. Laetitia Kirianoff Crimmins, Deputy Ambassador, visited Bethlehem University on Monday, 31 January 2022. The Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal and the Director of Marketing and Communications Office Yazan Al-Zubaidy welcomed the delegation and briefed them on the latest development projects within the University’s strategic […]
Bethlehem University held its faculty and staff meeting on Friday, 28 January 2022, in the auditorium to mark the beginning of the spring 2022 semester. Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Irene Hazou, presided over the meeting which began with a reflection by Brother Mark Logtenber, Assistant Coordinator of Institutional Values. Dr. Hazou gave Vice […]
This rare book written in multi-languages is titled: “Bethlehem” and was published by Gerusalemme: Francescani, 1947. This book is really interesting because they mentioned different topics such as Bethlehem and its Holy places, St. Catherine’s parish church, the Casa Nova, and others….You can see more fascinating information inside the book. Readers and researchers can gain […]
Free Online Course “Qualitative Research Methods for Mental Health in War and Conflict” Institute of Community & Public Health (ICPH), Birzeit University and King’s College London (KCL) Open for enrolment! https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/qualitative-research-methods-for-mental-health-war-conflict We are pleased to announce that our free intensive certified online course on “Qualitative Research Methods for Mental Health in War and Conflict” is open for […]
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On Tuesday, 11 January 2022, Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal welcomed the Governor of the Palestine Monetary Authority, Dr. Feras Milhem, and his Deputy, Mr. Mohammad Manasrah on their first visit to Bethlehem University since assuming office in January 2021. Brother Peter briefed the Governor on the […]
Bethlehem University won the Platinum Shield in the Healthy Sports Campus Competition which is organized by the Arab Universities Sports Federation (Arab USF). The President of the Arab USF, Dr. Saeed Hamad Alhassani, congratulated the Vice Chancellor of Bethlehem University, Brother Peter Bray, on winning the Platinum Shield. Dr. Alhassani’s letter read “I am pleased […]
Back in March 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit Bethlehem, the Athletics Department at Bethlehem University launched an initiative to raise awareness and shed light on the importance of physical activity. The Department introduced the “Walking Steps Challenge”, which was carried out under the supervision of female athletes, to lead groups of students and their […]
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Every year on Christmas Eve, the Chapel of the Divine Child at Bethlehem University is a site of joy and worship when faculty, staff, and friends of Bethlehem University gather to celebrate Christmas during the Midnight Mass. This special Mass, which was presided over by Executive Vice President of Bethlehem University Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, […]
Bethlehem University graduate Afrah Mousa (BU’20) of the Software Engineering Department participated in the International Arab Conference on Information Technology (ACIT) in Oman from 21 to 23 December 2021, to present her graduation project. Her project was titled “DiscimusRW: An E-Learning Web Application for Classifying Random Walks with Machine Learning”. Afrah developed a web-based online system based […]
A group of 27 first-year students, accompanied by Mr. Mohammed Abu Ayyash from the Department of Computational Sciences and Engineering visited the library, on 20 December 2021 at noon. Ms. Juana Juha welcomed the group and explained briefly about the Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC), the self-check-in/out machine (RFID Kiosk), library policies and procedures, and the different library […]
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The First Scientific Symposium on COVID 19 Pandemic March 8-10, 2022 The Deadline for abstract submission is due on January 20th, 2022. For more information please see this link.
Dear Friends, Supporters & Graduates, Greetings from Bethlehem University! As we approach Christmas, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your invaluable support over the past year and to wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please enjoy the Christmas greetings from our Vice-Chancellor, Brother Peter Bray, via this […]
“My name is Maya, and, growing up in a place where pain is a daily reality, I have always been passionate about relieving the pain of people any way I can. That is why I chose to pursue two things in life: physical therapy and music, because I believe that they are the best healers […]
Ms. Bateel Muammar, Physiotherapist and Clinical Supervisor at the Tarek Ahmad Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, was invited as an international classifier for The Asian Youth Para Games 2021- took place at Manama, Bahrain from Sunday, 28 November to Wednesday, 8 December 2021. Ms. Bateel Muammar is the first and the only Palestinian woman who has an […]
Dean of Students Mr. Adnan Ramadan and Director of the Athletics Department Mrs. Samar Al-Araj Mousa awarded a number of female students who participated in the Walking Steps Challenge initiative on Thursday, 16 November 2021. Several female students took part in the initiative this semester and were given medals and certificates of honor for their […]
The Dean of Research and the Research Council held a webinar titled, “Environmental research leading to conservation and sustainability in Palestine,” Thursday, December 16, 2021. Prof. Mazin Qumsiyeh and Mr. Elias Handal, from the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability, provided an overview of the research activities, educational programs, and other outreach plans they have […]
Iman Saca was born in Bethlehem to Palestinian Christian parents; she went to St. Joseph School in Bethlehem and Talitha Qumi in Beit Jala. After the first Intifada started in 1987 Palestinian universities were closed, and her grandparents in the United States suggested to her and her brother to go to the USA to pursue […]
Bethlehem University held its annual Christmas tree lighting and Christmas party on Thursday, 09 December 2020, in De La Salle building where dozens of students, faculty, and staff gathered. The ceremony, which was organized by the Dean of Students Office, began with a musical performance by the Shepherd’s Boy and Girl Scout Troop. Executive Vice […]
The Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism, with the collaboration of the Palestinian Heritage Trail, organized an educational hiking trip for the Institute’s students on Sunday, 5 December 2021. The students hiked 7 kilometers with the help of a local guide, starting from the Good Samaritan to sea level on the road to Jericho. The […]
The DAAD AInet Fellowship is awarded twice a year to a group of outstanding international early career researchers in the field of artificial intelligence. Awardees will be invited to join the Postdoctoral Networking Tour in Artificial Intelligence (Postdoc-NeT-AI) and will be included in the DAAD AInet Fellows & Alumni Network, offering a long-term gateway to […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council held a colloquium titled, “Developing the Tourism Industry in Palestine: Halal Tourism and Volunteer Tourism as Case Studies,” the sixth in the Research and Creativity colloquia series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, November 25, 2021. Dr. Omar Abed Rabo, Associate Professor of […]
The Ibrahim Abu-Lughod Award is a year-long fellowship that recognizes and fosters innovative and ground-breaking scholarship on issues related to Palestine and Palestinians. The award will support a scholar working on a book project in any field of the humanities or social sciences who will spend the academic year at Columbia University in New York, […]
On Wednesday, 1 December 2021, Ms. Ruba Ayyad from the English Department visited the library with a group of 40 freshmen students in order to get them to learn about the library and the best ways to use it. The library staff explained all the facilities and services available on all the library floors and […]
Bethlehem University students participated in the table tennis, chess, and swimming championships which were organized by the Sports Federation of Palestinian Higher Education Institutions on Tuesday, 30 November 2021, at the Arab American University in Jenin. Student Zein Elayan came in second place in freestyle stroke and third place in butterfly stroke in the Swimming Championship, […]
The Athletics Department organized a Table Tennis Championship on campus for four weeks. Thirty-two Bethlehem University students participated in the knockout format Championship. The final match was held on Thursday, 2 December 2021, in which Nader Ayaydeh won first place and Ibrahim Abu Omar came in second. Mr. Adnan Ramadan, Dean of Students, and Mrs. […]
The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University (PIBS-BU) held the “First Palestinian Conference on Biodiversity and Human Diversity in Palestine” on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. This conference is one of the activities of the “Unity Diversity in Nature and Society” project, funded by the European Union Peacebuilding Initiative (EUPI), and implemented in […]
Bethlehem University Women’s volleyball team has been qualified to the Final Four in the Palestinian Universities championship, which was held on Wednesday, 24 November 2021 at BU. Our team ranked first in the group, whereas Hebron University came second. The final four universities’ are Bethlehem University, Hebron University, Al Najah University, and Khaduri University. We […]
The Research and the Community Engagement Committee held an online informational webinar on a Swiss call for projects, “Research Partnership Grants,” at 5 pm, Wednesday, Nov 24, 2021. Mr. Michael Krieger, the current manager of the Leading House for the Middle East and North Africa (LHMENA), introduced the call and discussed its eligibility criteria, funding regulation, and selection […]
A group of 25 students from St. Joseph School Class 3B visited the Turathna Center in the Library with their teachers Ms. Nadiya Hazboun and Ms. Routi El Massou on 17 November 2021 at 11:30 A.M. The Turathuna Team Members headed by Ms. Mary Morcos welcomed them, as Ms. Mirna Zoughbi explained to them about […]
The Leading House for the Middle East and North Africa (LHMENA) launched its call for projects “Research Partnership Grants” during its kick-off event in October. This instrument aims at developing new joint project proposals or connecting already existing and independently funded projects in Switzerland and in the MENA partner countries into long-lasting cooperation. The application […]
On Sunday, 21 November 2021, the first-year Occupational Therapy students with the class teacher Suzy Daher went for an orientation visit to the Karmal Psychiatric Hospital in Bethlehem. The Head of Department Ms. Dyala Awadeh and supervisor Khadijha Shqerat talked about the hospital and the role of Occupational Therapy in mental health. After the lecture, the students […]
On the morning of Thursday, 18 November 2021, a group of 24 students from St. Joseph School visited BU Library accompanied by their teacher Mrs. Nadia Hazboun. The team welcomed the students and their teacher. Library staff Mirna Zoughbi explained the various services provided by the library to the students. Responding to a request by […]
A group of third-year nursing students held an awareness lecture on breast cancer for the girl guides of the Shepherds Scouts Group – Beit Sahour on Saturday, 30 October 2021. The lecture was entitled “Examine and reassure us because your health matters to us.” The lecture was held in cooperation with the Al-Maha Cancer Society […]
The Athletics Department in cooperation with the Dean of Students Office organized a Chess Championship from Thursday, 4 November 2021, until Thursday, 25 November 2021, at the George Nasra Center for Palestinian Heritage in the University Library. The Executive Vice President, Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, gave out trophies to the winners and medals to the […]
On Wednesday, 17 November 2021, six students from the debate club participated in the Palestinian Universities Debate Tournament finals. They came in third place and proved themselves as the most organized and well prepared among other universities. Congratulation to our beloved students and we really appreciate their great effort.
The Dean of Students Office organized a campaign called “Draw a Smile” in which university students visit several organizations for children with disabilities and children in need. Their first visit took place on Wednesday, 17 November 2021, to the Jemima organization and they performed different activities that helped draw a smile on the children’s faces.
Bethlehem University held a memorial ceremony to honor Dr. Said Ayyad and revive his journalistic and academic biography on Thursday, 18 November 2021, on campus in cooperation with the Ministry of Culture, the Ministry of Information, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate, Palestine TV, and the Municipalities of Bethlehem Governorate. In his speech, Vice Chancellor Brother Peter […]
On Thursday 18 November 2021, Ms. Valerie Rock welcomed a group of second-year students from the Biology Department to the Library and oriented them on the library services and facilities in order to encourage students to use the library and benefit from its resources. The students toured the library and were given a demonstration about […]
On Sunday, 14 November 2021, the Physiotherapy program organized an outdoor physical activity for physiotherapy students from different cohorts. This social activity included hiking in Wadi-Fara where students walked 9 kilometers and ended up having fun in Jericho.
The Physical and Occupational Therapy students held an awareness interactive activity for students in various schools in the Bethlehem area on Thursday, 4 November 2021. The students spoke about their specialization, their study journey, and concepts related to community needs. This activity was held as part of the PHTH 330 course which aims at encouraging students to […]
As a continuation of the arranged Library tour, Ms. Rania Abdel Nour visited the Library on the 11th of November 2021 with two groups of students of IATA and Hotel Management. The first group consisted of 9 students from second-year Hotel management and the second group was first-year IATA students. Elizabeth D’sousa, Director of the […]
As a follow-up of the Library Liaison Annual meeting with the faculty, Vera Koussa as a member of the LLT took the responsibility to approach Ms. Reem Zeitoun, Faculty of Chemistry, to bring her students to visit the Library. On the 12th of November ’21, Ms. Reem came with her 29 Chemistry students to the Library. […]
The Office of the Dean of Research held an interactive workshop titled, “Good Research and its Traits,” the fourth in the Research and Creativity colloquia series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, 11 November 2021. The workshop was attended by faculty members from the English Department, Arabic Department, the Humanities Department, the Math Department, and the Software […]
On Friday, 12 November 2021, thirteen Bethlehem University students participated in the Palestine University Model United Nations (PUMUN) program in Ramallah. Each student represented a different country and worked together to find ways to overcome the economic problems that occurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the end of the program, students were honored and […]
As a follow up of the Library Liaison Annual meeting with the faculty, Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, Library Director planned with the team in charge to approach the faculty to bring in the students to the Library. Ms. Vera Koussa approached Ms. Rania Abdel Nour, Hotel Management, and arranged the Library Tour. On the 10th of […]
Under the supervision of the Dean of Students Office and in cooperation with Falestinyat organization, the Bethlehem University Debate Club students participated in the Palestine Debate Tournament in Ramallah last week. The team won the first and second rounds and will participate in the final round of the tournament on Wednesday, 17 November 2021.
On Tuesday, 9 November 2021, The Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research honored students who won in the competitions that took place in the last 2 years. Bethlehem University students won first and third place in the short story competition and third place in the drama and acting competition.
On the 10th of November ’21, Ms. Narmeen Qumsieh from the Nursing Department visited the Library with 47 first-year students. Ms. Elizabeth D’souza extended a warm welcome to Ms. Narmeen Qumsieh and her students. The Library staff Miral explained at the garden level all the journals and periodicals that can be used by the students. […]
Dr. Bilal Salameh, from the Department of Social Science, visited the Library on the 10th of November ’21 with 55 students for a Library tour. Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, Library Director, extended a warm welcome Dr. Bilal and his students, and then Ms. Vera Koussa explained the Library services and facilities to the students. Dr. Bilal […]
Another group of 32 Grade 2 girls from St. Joseph School with their teacher Ms. Nadia Hazboun came to visit the George Nasri Turathuna Center in the BU Library at 9:30 A.M today, 09 Nov. 2021. The girls were excited to see what is inside the Library and particularly in the Center. The group was […]
Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, the Library Director approached Ms. Maram Daboub and expressed her desire to see the students in the library and arranged the Library tour with her. On the 9th of November’21, Ms. Maram Daboub from the English Department came with a group of 39 first-year students for the Library tour. The library staff […]
This is the latest panel from the International Manifesto Group. The panel will take place Sunday, November 14 @ 9:00 AM EST. Click here to register to attend this event and please share widely! About this event In the late 1970s Edward Said wrote that the defining characteristic distinguishing the Palestinian experience from that of […]
The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability (PIBS) – Bethlehem University, in partnership with the Environmental Quality Authority (EQA), held a workshop to conclude the activities of the Sixth National Report on Biodiversity on Monday, 9 November 2021. The workshop also aimed to launch activities to update and prepare the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action […]
The Academic and Career Counseling Office organized a CV writing workshop for third and fourth year students. This workshop is one of a series of workshops that help prepare students for the coming years of their lives.
On Thursday, 4 October 2021, The Students’ Youth Bloc organized a cultural day that contained many cultural activities and corners to support students’ talents.
Under the supervision of The Dean of Students Office, the Afaq student group organized a seminar about depression titled “Take Care of Yourself” on Thursday, 28 October 2021. Doctor Abed Alrahman Khawaja discussed a lot of ways to help students feel better about themselves and answered their questions.
On Sunday, 24 October 2021, the Midwifery students held a workshop at Alrowwad Cultural and Art Society in Aida Refugee Camp for several women from the Camp as part of the activities held during Pink October; the month of awareness and early detection of breast cancer. This workshop is one of Women’s Health Course […]
The Annual Library Liaison meeting took place on 28th October’21 from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM in the Garden Level of the Library – L005. Ms. Elizabeth D’souza, Library Director, welcomed Fr. Iyad Twal and all the representatives of different departments to the meeting. Dr. Irene Hazou expressed her desire to attend but could not make […]
A group of 29 second-grade students along with their teacher, Ms. Nadia Morcos Al Masrieyeh, from the Terra Sancta School for Girls – Sisters of Saint Joseph visited the Bethlehem University Library and George Nasra Turathuna Center on Thursday, 04 November 2021. The excitement on the students’ faces was seen clearly as this was a […]
In cooperation with the Department of Humanities and the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of Arts, the Office of the Dean of Research held a forum titled, “Deir Beit Gamal: Heritage, Community Engagement, and Research,” on Thursday, 4 November 2021, in Furno Hall. The forum aimed to introduce the Bethlehem University community to […]
Link: https://bit.ly/3CQ6VSI From: abouna.org lpj.org : On Friday, October 29, 2021, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in partnership with the Institute for Community Partnership (ICP) / Bethlehem University, held a meeting at the Latin Patriarchate School in Taybeh to launch the project of “Afaq”, a project that aims to empower christian youth and women in […]
Link: http://asianews.it/news-en/Afaq-entrepreneurship-project-for-West-Bank-women-and-young-Christians-54436.html From: Asia News The Latin Patriarchate is taking action to reduce emigration in the Christian community and better integrate it in Palestinian society in partnership with Bethlehem University and the Institute for Community Partnership (ICP). The project includes career guidance workshops. Bethlehem (AsiaNews) – The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in partnership with Bethlehem […]
Link: https://cmc-terrasanta.org/ar/media/terra-santa-news/24714/afaq:-a-project-for-entrepreneurship-and-work-in-palestine From: Christian Media Center In an effort to improve the quality of life for young people, the Institute for Community Partnerships at Bethlehem University, in collaboration with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, launched the “Afaq” project on October 29 in the village of Taybeh, near Ramallah. The goal is to empower Christian youth […]
Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/taybeh-the-latin-patriarchate-launches-afaq-project-in-partnership-with-bethlehem-university.html From: Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem Taybeh: The Latin Patriarchate launches “Afaq” project in partnership with Bethlehem University Available in the following languages: Arabic, Español, Français By: Layal Hazboun/ lpj.org – Published: November 04 Thu, 2021 AYBEH – On Friday, October 29, 2021, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in partnership with the Institute for Community […]
We are delighted to present to you our latest Bethlehem University Magazine (volume 29 issue #1). You will read exciting and inspiring stories in this issue, dedicated to life on campus. Highlights in this issue include: – Campus Back to Life– First Center for Students and Visitors– Bethlehem University Dedicates Newest Building on Campus– Reflections on a […]
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in partnership with the Institute for Community Partnership (ICP) / Bethlehem University, held a meeting on Friday, 29 October 2021, at the Latin Patriarchate School in Taybeh to launch the project of “Afaq”, a project that aims to empower Christian youth and women in Palestine. The meeting which was hosted […]
We are thrilled to invite you all to our third virtual lecture of the monthly Insaniyyat Talk Series, with anthropologist Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins, titled: Waste Siege:The Life of Infrastructure in Palestine Sophia Stamatopoulou-Robbins is Associate Professor and Director of Anthropology Program at Bard College, New York. Her research interests include infrastructure, waste, environment, colonialism, austerity, and platform capitalism. She is […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council held an interactive workshop titled, “Previous unpublished studies: can it be published and where?”, the third in the Research and Creativity colloquia series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, 28 October 2021. The workshop was attended by faculty members from Sciences, Education, Nursing and Health […]
This rare book written in English is entitled: “Jerusalem Bethany and Bethlehem” and was published by Thomas Nelson and Sons ltd, London, 1887. The author’s name is, Josias Leslie Porter was an Irish Presbyterian minister, missionary and traveler, who became an academic administrator. It was printed in 1887. He describes that Jerusalem, Bethany, and Bethlehem […]
Four third-year Qubeibeh nursing students conducted a workshop for first-year students entitled “Breast Cancer Awareness” on Monday, 25 October 2021, in cooperation with Professional Lab and two nutritionists. The Professional Lab staff gave a presentation and the students explained and demonstrated how breast examinations are performed. The workshop included electrical measurements for body weight, fluids, […]
On Tuesday, 26th of October 2021, the Bethlehem University Board of Trustees held its first meeting under the revised structure emerging from the Review Project. The focus of the Board’s work will be different from in the past and it was emphasized that the Board’s work has to link in with the Strategic Plan and […]
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Classes were suspended on 8 October 2021 to give employees and students a chance to participate in the funeral of Dr. Said Ayyad. The Dean of Students and members from the Students Senate gave speeches to honour his soul.
The Student Work Front organized a cultural exhibition on Thursday, 14 October 2021, under the supervision of the Dean of Students Office. The exhibition included books, novels, student products, and a traditional food corner.
Physiotherapist students participated in the open day held on Thursday, 21 October 2021, by implementing a physical activity awareness campaign as part of the PHTH 330 course supervised by Ms. Manar Jaber The students’ campaign was divided into 4 groups targeting different physical activities areas including: Physical fitness and flexibility Posture analysis and exercises for […]
On Thursday, 7 October 2021, the Student Senate in cooperation with the Dean of Students Office organized a welcoming event for first-year students. The event included a welcoming speech, a Dabkeh dance performance, and a performance of a popular Palestinian singer.
Bethlehem University first-year occupational therapy students helped Al-Malath clients in Beit Sahour to pick their olives on Saturday, 23 October 2021, to celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day. After finishing the olive harvest, the student therapists and the clients enjoyed breakfast together. World Occupational Therapy Day is dedicated to service and celebrated annually on 27 October.
On Sunday, 17 October 2021, first-year Occupational Therapy students visited Abu Rayya, the national centre for spinal cord injury. The Head of the Department Ms. Rasha Abed gave the students an introduction to the centre’s work. The students then toured the different departments and heard from the Physiotherapy, Nursing, and Occupational Therapy staff. The discussion […]
On Thursday, 14 October 2021, the Dean of Students Office in cooperation with the Psycho-Social Counceling Center for Women organized an awareness day on social violence against women and the services provided to women who are subjected to violence in all its forms. This event is part of a training program that will last for […]
Bethlehem University organized an open day on campus on Thursday, 21 October 2021. The open day aimed to reconnect the students to the University, as students have been away for more than a year and a half following the outbreak of COVID-19 and the move to remote learning. The activities of the day included educational […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council held a colloquium titled, “Inclusive education and teaching methods for school students with learning difficulties,” the second in the Research and Creativity colloquia series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, 21 October 2021. Mr. Rizek Sleibi, Lecturer in the Faculty of Education, presented the results of […]
The Catholic Theological Union group from the United States visited Bethlehem University on Wednesday, 20 October 2021. The first visiting pilgrim group after an absence of about a year and a half following the outbreak of COVID-19. Father Donald Senior, Professor of New Testament, Chancellor, President Emeritus at Catholic Theological Union along with Ms. Colleen Kennedy […]
H.E. Mr. Franklin Aquilina, Representative of the Republic of Malta to Palestine, visited Bethlehem University on Thursday, 21 October 2021. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray briefed H.E. Mr. Aquilina on the latest development projects carried out by Bethlehem University within its five-year plan, which includes a comprehensive review of all aspects of work at the […]
Link: https://www.facebook.com/RepresentativeOfficeRepublicMaltaRamallahPalestine/ From: Representative Office of the Republic of Malta in Ramallah, Palestine The Representative of Malta in Palestine, Mr Franklin Aquilina, visited Bethlehem University (BU) where he met the Vice-Chancellor, Brother Peter Bray. During this meeting possibilities for cooperation between BU and the University of Malta were discussed. Following a tour of the BU […]
WATERMEDYIN WEBINAR PROGRAMME (Event # 8) The Regional WaterMedyin Project in collaboration with the 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 MIP is launching a series of webinars targeting the Innovation Support Organizations (ISOs) in the Mediterranean Area. We are pleased to invite you to attend the eighth event webinar scheduled on Thursday 21 October 2021 at 16:30 (Italian time), At 17:30-19:00 (Palestinian time). SPEAKER: Damiano Petruzzella, Senior Officer CIHEAM Bari (with […]
The Mahathir Science Award Foundation (MSAF) and the Academy of Sciences Malaysia (ASM) will be hosting the International Conference on Tropical Sciences: Contributions to Sustainability (TropSc) from 25 to 27 October 2021. The conference will have 16 curated panel discussions under policy-relevant themes that include Green Energy in the Tropics, Climate Change in the […]
Obstacles to Inclusion and Equitable Quality Education: Insights from Applying Machine Learning Approaches to the PISA 2018 Reading Proficiency Data Tuesday, October 26 from 8:00-10:00pm Eastern (Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM Philippine Standard Time) In this lecture, faculty members and researchers Alan Bernardo, professor of counseling and educational psychology, Rochelle […]
Someone once said that nature is a powerful teacher. If only people realized how rich these words are. Here, at Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability-Bethlehem University, we believe that we need to nurture more love of nature in our children- which leads to a more sustainable future. In January 2021, we started a new […]
On Thursday, 14 October 2021, Mr. Anan Ghabbash, Instructor in the Department of Physical and Occupational Therapy, gave a voluntary lecture to a group of mothers who have children with autism from the Autism Superhero – Palestine organization. The lecture, which was the role of Occupational Therapy in sensory input for children with autism, was […]
How do politics and faith come together? When forty-seven religious sisters gathered at Trinity College in 1971 to begin a new kind of lobby advocating for social justice, they turned toward Catholic Social Teaching for their spiritual foundation. You are invited to join the Community Conversation via ZOOM on Monday, October 18, 2021 at 7:00pm […]
The Physical and Occupational Therapy Department faculty members and students met on Thursday, 14 October 2021, to share experiences of the program and enjoy the traditional Palestinian breakfast in the campus garden. This event aimed at giving the students an opportunity to know each other and to enjoy the student experience at Bethlehem University.
Bethlehem University marked the beginning of the new academic year 2021-2022 with its traditional Mass of the Holy Spirit. This year’s liturgy took place on Thursday, 14 October 2021, at the University’s Chapel of the Divine Child. The main celebrant of the mass was His Beatitude Archbishop Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, together […]
In a step aimed to enhance the enrollment of first-year students and help them adapt and engage into university education, especially under the global crisis of the Coronavirus which led- shadow overall life aspects; a group of second-year nursing students volunteered to meet with first-year students in an open Q & A discussion and how […]
The Bethlehem University community is mourning the death of Dr. Said Ayyad, Chairperson of the Arabic Department, who passed away on Friday, 8 October 2021, at the age of 61. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray said “Dr. Said Ayyad was greatly appreciated by all at the University and he will be remembered for his graciousness […]
The Forum on International Physics at the American Physical Society hosts Prof. Ghaleb Natour by October 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. EDT (4:00 p.m. CET) On a webinar, titled Building Capacity for Palestine Research and Innovation Prof. Dr. Ghaleb Natour will discuss the Palestinian-German Science Bridge (PGSB) as a vector to build capacity for Palestine Research and Innovation. […]
Dr. Muna Matar, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Prof. Jamil Khader, Dean of Research, participated in a virtual workshop on University Rankings in Palestine that was organized by the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission (AQAC) / Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research on Saturday, 3 October 2021. The workshop’s objective was to […]
Link: https://www.ncregister.com/news/bethlehem-university-inaugurates-new-nursing-facility From: National Catholic Register Michele Chabin World October 7, 2021 The state-of-the-art complex, named in honor of Cardinal John Foley, was dedicated last month and will open in the coming weeks. BETHLEHEM, West Bank — For a year-and-a-half, the students at Bethlehem University, the only Catholic University in the Holy Land, studied remotely […]
The Italian Consulate General – Jerusalem, organized an exhibition titled: Journey through the Italian Language on the occasion of the week of Italian Language. The exhibition was hosted by Bethlehem University, on the first floor of De La Salle Hall on Friday 1 October 2021. After the official opening of the exhibition, there was a […]
The Regional WaterMedyin Project in collaboration with the 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 MIP is launching a series of webinars targeting the Innovation Support Organizations (ISOs) in the Mediterranean Area. We are pleased to invite you (invitation attached) to attend the sixth event webinar scheduled on Thursday 07 October 2021 at 16:30 (Italian time), at 17:30-19:00 (Palestinian time). SPEAKER: Anna Thomlinson, Independent expert ISOs AND YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP […]
The Office of the Dean of Research (DOR) held a colloquium titled, “From a Master’s Degree to a Ph.D.: The Journey and the Promise”, the first of the Bethlehem University Research Group series for the 2021-2022 academic year, on Thursday, 30 September 2021. The DOR hosted Dr. Rawan Gideon, Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science, and […]
The Dean of Students Office, represented by Mrs. Enass Elias, participated in a specialized workshop on counseling activities for high school students which was organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the Ministry of Education on Wednesday, 29 September 2021. The workshop aimed to discuss the different strategies used to introduce […]
The Dean of Students Office organized a workshop on the basics of debate and its importance in our everyday life on Thursday, 30 September 2021. A number of students attended the workshop which was offered and implemented by the ActionAid Organization.
On Wednesday, 29 September 2021, the Dean of Students Office and the Tarek Ahmed Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Science in cooperation with the ANRWA, organized a day for the students to get the second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine. The UNRWA crew gave the first shot of the Moderna vaccine to 43 students […]
Four Bethlehem University students were chosen by the Dean of Students Office to participate in a Scientific Research Competition which ran over the past six months. The closing ceremony of the competition, which was organized by the Reform Organization, was held in Ramallah on Monday, 27 September 2021. The students submitted two research papers about […]
Inaugural Conference of the Catholic University Consortium 3-5 March, 2022 The University of Notre Dame Rome Global Gateway CALL FOR PROPOSALS The Catholic University Consortium invites proposals for presentation at its inaugural conference to take place 3-5 March in Rome. This conference will launch the CUC’s two-year intensive research focus on environmental justice and efforts […]
On Tuesday, 21 September 2021, Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, Executive Vice President of Bethlehem University, met President Mahmoud Abbas at the presidential headquarters within the delegation of Palestinian university presidents, and in the presence of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Mahmoud Abu Mowais. President Mahmoud Abbas said it is important to […]
Bethlehem University, represented by Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, the Executive Vice President, was chosen to be a member of the Council for Higher Education and Scientific Research in Palestine which was formed to serve in the current two-year term based on a presidential decree issued on 18 August 2021 and the recommendation of the Council […]
Date: Thursday, September 23rd, 2021Time: From 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. (Cairo Local Time)Location: Virtual event conducted in English via MS Teams
Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge launches a call for innovative solutions in the agri-food tech space, Innovators who aim to mainstream agrobiodiversity into the agri-food sector are welcome to submit applications to the Agrobiodiversity Innovation Challenge call. The Challenge seeks to support innovators who are working on new products, services, and best practices that utilize agrobiodiversity to […]
The “Arab Science Cooperation to Achieve the UN SDGs” is taking place on 23 September 2021 from 10:00 am to 13:00 pm CEST (UTC+2). This session is organized during the Science Summit of the 76th United Nations General Assembly during 14-30 September 2021. You can find more information about this session in the attached concept document and also on […]
The International Federation of Catholic Universities today brings together nearly 250 universities worldwide. Created in very diverse conditions, with a variety of religious sensibilities, our universities also evolve in extremely different contexts. One of the constants of their work, however, is always to question their Catholic identity, which is a matter of constituted traditions as […]
Applications are open now for the 2022 – 2024 CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program. This program supports early career researchers around the world to expand their networks, collaborate across disciplines, and explore cutting-edge ideas with unrestricted research support. New members are recruited annually, for a two-year term in a CIFAR research program, a global, interdisciplinary network […]
Link: https://www.cmc-terrasanta.org/en/media/terra-santa-news/24084/inauguration-of-the-faculty-of-nursing-and-health-sciences-at-bethlehem-university From: Christian Media Center Bethlehem University inaugurated on 6 September the building named after Cardinal John Patrick Foley, which will house the “Tarek Ahmed Juffali” Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences. The ceremony was attended by the Palestinian Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, H.E. Dr. Mahmoud Abu Mowais, representing Prime Minister […]
Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/bethlehem-university-dedicates-newest-building-campus From: Abouna.org Published on Thursday, 9 September 2021 “Bethlehem University provides the environment for peace and understanding through the common ground of education – supporting the aspirations, hopes, and goals of students. Let us remember that education is not limited to stone structures or within walls. Education is all around us in everything […]
The Dean of Students Office and the Tarek Ahmed Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Science organized a day for the students to get vaccinated against Covid-19 on campus in cooperation with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). The first dose of the vaccine was given to 381 students on Wednesday, 18 August […]
Bethlehem University dedicated its new building, the John Patrick Cardinal Foley Hall, in a ceremony held on Monday, 6 September 2021. This new facility was named in honor of His Eminence John Patrick Cardinal Foley, the late Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre, who was a great friend of Bethlehem University. […]
Bethlehem University signed an agreement with the Pontifical Mission on 24 August 2021 to supply electricity generated by solar panels, funded by the German Misereor Foundation. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray said “What the Pontifical Mission is doing with this project is helping us significantly to sustain our budget, and for this, we are incredibly […]
Three Bethlehem University students, chosen by the Dean of Students Office, participated in a debate training camp which was organized by the Filastiniyat organization. The students learned the art of debate and were offered the chance to practice against other teams. The camp was held in Ramallah for three days.
On Friday, 3 September 2021, Bethlehem University faculty and staff members assembled at the University’s Auditorium to greet one another, catch up on the latest university news, and meet new members. Dr. Irene Hazou, Vice President for Academic Affairs, presided over the meeting, welcomed everyone back on campus, and made University announcements. Brother Peter Iorlano, […]
To train catechists and fight unemployment among Palestinian youth Link: https://bit.ly/2YLiWKP From: Agenzia Fides Bethlehem (Agenzia Fides) – In the Holy Land, the pandemic crisis, among the side effects caused by Covid-19, has also resulted in a sharp rise in unemployment rates that have particularly affected young Palestinians. Faced with this emergency, the Latin Patriarchate […]
The Palestinian Society for Biological Science (PSBS) in coordination and collaboration with the Palestine Academy for Science and Technology (PALAST) are pleased to invite you attending its first annual conference entitled: The annual conference of the Palestinian Society for Biological Sciences (ACPSBS): “Integrative Biology: diversity for sustainable life and bio-economy”, that will be held from 4-5 September 2021 using ZOOM virtual […]
Link: https://www.lpj.org/posts/latin-patriarchate-and-bethlehem-university-sign-agreements-aimed-at-youth-and-catechists-in-christian-schools.html By: Christian Media Center – Published: September 02 Thu, 2021 Latin Patriarchate and Bethlehem University sign agreements aimed at youth and catechists in Christian Schools Available in the following languages: Arabic, Français BETHLEHEM – The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and Bethlehem University have signed two agreements. The first one involves the implementation of […]
to guard the “common home” and concentrate resources in educational activities Link: https://bit.ly/3lynAVI From: Agenzia Fides Thursday, 2 September 2021 Jerusalem (Agenzia Fides) – While the “Time of Creation” opens again this year, a period of the year in which Christians of different confessions around the world are invited to pray and work together for […]
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki – AUTh and IEREK – International Experts for Research Enrichment and Knowledge Exchange proudly invite you to the First Edition of the International Conference on SILK ROAD SUSTAINABLE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AND CULTURAL HERITAGE (SRSTDCH)[1] that will be held online, on the 22nd to 24th of November 2021. The Conference is the result of a collaboration between IEREK and AUTh, falling […]
We are delighted to invite you to attend and participate in the 7th International Conference on the theme “Reshaping the Landscape of Media During Crisis Situations” organized by the Department of Journalism and Mass communication, Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies (MAIMS) under the aegis of IQAC and in association with MACS. This one-day International […]
Link: https://bit.ly/3BW3avt From: Christian Media Center Bethlehem University is a strategic partner of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, in terms of training and university education in general, being the only Catholic university in the Holy Land. On 27 August, two agreements were signed between them to follow this path. SAMI AL-YOUSSEF General Bursar of the […]
Mr. Adnan Ramadan, Dean of Students, and Ms. Mai Jaber, Assistant to Dean, visited the Global Platform Palestine to present them with an honorary recognition plaque on Tuesday, 31 August 2021. Mr. Ramadan thanked the staff of the Global Platform Palestine for their cooperation and continued help in training students who participate in the Dean […]
Link: https://thisweekinpalestine.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SI-Aug-2021-280-5.pdf From: This Week in Palestine Special Issue August 2021 By Luigi Bisceglia In Palestine there is fertile ground for developing a new business model defined as social business, an enterprise that creates income for the poor or provides them with essential products and services. Developing the concept of social business began in Palestine […]
In Palestine, cultural production is currently undergoing two crises. The first crisis is the result of the repercussions of the Covid-19 pandemic and the closure of public spaces, the restrictions imposed on visual performances, the shutting down of cultural institutions, and the accompanying decline in financial support for such activities. The second crisis is political […]
Eni Award 2022 Official Announcements Please see the below link: https://www.eni.com/en-IT/scientific-research/eni-award.html
Please see below the links to the posters announcing the following research training events :5th International School on Deep Learning (DeepLearn 2022 Winter), Bournemouth, UK, January 17-21, 20226th International School on Deep Learning (DeepLearn 2022 Spring), Guimarães, Portugal, April 18-22, 2022
Link: https://thisweekinpalestine.com/Vocational-training-to-Support-Start-Ups/ From: This Week in Palestine Date: 30/8/2021 By Francesca Costero, Claudio Daniele, Salvatore Guida In the framework of the New Urban Resources (NUR) Project, vocational training was prioritized to help build the vocational skills of Palestinian youth. Developing vocational skills was entrusted to EnAIP Piemonte, a nonprofit association that operates nationally and internationally […]
Fadi Kattan Link:https://thisweekinpalestine.com/personalities-of-the-month-2/ From: This Week in Palestine Special Issue August 2021 Dr. Fadi Kattan holds a PhD in accounting from the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom. He started his accounting career as a student at Bethlehem University where he earned his first degree in the profession. In addition to the academic qualification, […]
Link: https://thisweekinpalestine.com/spotlight-on-bethlehem-turin-cooperation/ From: This Week in Palestine By Maria Bottiglieri There are many time-honored bridges that unite the city of Turin and the municipality of Bethlehem. The two cities first began to work together in 2014, thanks to the Italian-Palestinian cooperation program PMSP (Palestinian Municipalities Support Program), which sets out to strengthen the technical, administrative, […]
Bethlehem University signed two Memorandums of Understanding with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem on campus on Friday, 27 August 2021. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and the Chief Executive Officer of the Latin Patriarchate in Jerusalem Mr. Sami AlYoussef signed both agreements. The first agreement is titled “Education Formation for Religious School Teachers in Ramallah […]
Link: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20210824-palestine-travellers-are-flying-the-flag-for-their-country/ From: Middle East Monitor August 24, 2021 at 11:46 am | Published in: Africa, Asia & Americas, Europe & Russia, Interviews, Middle East, Nepal, Palestine, Russia, Tanzania, Turkey Last week, the founder of Palestine Travellers, Ramzi Abbasi, posted a video on Instagram showing the moment when he and his friends held the flag […]
The Dean of Students Office organized two orientation days for first-year students at the beginning of the new academic year 2021-2022 on Monday and Tuesday, 23-24 August 2021. The students were introduced to the members of the Dean of Students Office and the activities they offer. They were also briefed about the different offices and […]
H.E. Mr. Benjamin C. P. Hong, Counselor and Acting Chief of Mission, Mr. Louis Meng-hsueh Chiang, Third Secretary, and Ms. Hannah Wen-Chuan Liao, Third Secretary, visited Bethlehem University on Tuesday, 10 August 2021. Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, Vice President for Advancement Brother Belayneh Medhanit, and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed […]
Bethlehem University welcomed H.E. Mr. Jozef Hudec, Head of the Slovak Representative Office, and H. E. Mr. George Jabra, Slovakian Honorary Consul in Bethlehem on Tuesday, 10 August 2021. Executive Vice President Rev. Dr. Iyad Twal, Vice President for Advancement Brother Belayneh Medhanit, and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed the delegation. Rev. Dr. […]
Invitation to a two-day conferenceon the topic of:The Jerusalem Uprising: Implications and Consequences August 23-24, 2021via Zoom application About the ConferenceThe recent uprising in Jerusalem and Shaykh Jarrah was distinguished from previous such events by the wide scope of popular participation and the blow that was dealt to the Israeli military doctrine of preemption. Above […]
H.E. Mr. Si-Jin Song, the Representative of the Republic of Korea to Palestine, along with Ms. Julie Hashweh, from the Representative Office, visited Bethlehem University on Tuesday, 3 August 2021. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray, Vice President for Advancement Brother Belayneh Medhanit, and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed Mr. Song, on his first […]
Bethlehem University signs cross-border agreement with four other universities on sustainable tourism Bethlehem University, represented by the Vice-Chancellor Br. Peter Bray, signed a cross-border agreement with four other universities in three Mediterranean countries to cooperate to create strong communities and to design people-centered tourist experiences, within the EU-funded CROSSDEV project. In addition to the Institute […]
On Friday, 30 July 2021, Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Lithuania to the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Bertas Venckaitis with his wife, Ina, on their first visit to Bethlehem University since assuming office. Brother Peter briefed the Ambassador about Bethlehem […]
Link: https://www.presspubs.com/obituaries/john-e-jack-steger/article_62883058-ee60-11eb-b400-c7516633a68d.html From: Press Closed out an active, rewarding life when he passed peacefully in his sleep on July 14th at age 95 in the White Bear Lake home he shared with his wife and loving caregiver, Nan. Jack’s career in life insurance and related financial services spanned more than sixty years. Born in St. […]
The Bethlehem University community is mourning the death of a longtime friend and supporter Monsignor Conor Ward who passed away peacefully on Sunday, 18 July 2021, in Dublin. Prof. Msgr. Conor Ward was a founding member of the Friends of Bethlehem University in Ireland and served as its honorary treasurer for many years. Msgr. Ward […]
تدعوكم كلية علوم الاتصال واللغات – جامعة غزة لحضور والمشاركة في فعاليات المؤتمر العلمي الدولي المحكم بعنوان “الإعلام والقضية الفلسطينية – الواقع والمأمول” الذي سيعقد وجاهيًا يومي (2-3) أغسطس 2021م في تمام الساعة 9:00 صباحًا اليوم الأول: ستكون الجلسة الافتتاحية والجلسات العليمة في صالة أورجنزا Organza “ القاعة الرئيسية” بجوار الشاليهات مباشرة في مدينة غزة اليوم الثاني: ستكون الجلسات العليمة والجلسة الختامية […]
The seventh lecture in the monthly series of webinars on Sustainable Development sponsored by De La Salle University in Manila (Lead University in the IALU Sustainability Development Network) in cooperation with the IALU, will be on Wednesday, July 28, at 8 AM Manila Philippines time. The title of the presentation is “START to Accelerate Achievement […]
The Editorial Board of the Bethlehem University Journal (BUJ) is pleased to invite you to read, download, and widely share the new volume which was published on the international research platform JSTOR. This volume marks the transition of BUJ into an Open Access journal making it possible for students and researchers to have free, […]
Bethlehem University community is sad to learn of the death of longtime supporter and generous donor Mr. John E. Steger, CLU, KGCHS, AFSC, who passed away on Wednesday 14 July at age 95. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray commented on Mr. Steger’s death by saying “John will be missed, but his legacy of service and generosity […]
The Church of the Holy Sepulchre keys Custodian and the Holy Grave Seal Holder, Mr. Adeeb Jawad Joudeh al-Husseini, along with Al-Mahed (Nativity) TV Station Founder and Director, Mr. Samir Qumsieh, visited Bethlehem University on Wednesday, 14 July 2021. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray welcomed them on campus and briefed them on the mission of Bethlehem […]
Link: https://en.abouna.org/content/feel-proud-you-are-graduate-bethlehem-university From: abouna.org Published on Wednesday, 14 July 2021 Bethlehem University is worthy to be extended all kinds of help and support for the role it plays, particularly at the current critical time the Middle East region is going through, as it sets the bases for a bright future for the local population. By […]
Link: https://www.lasalle.org/en/blog-experiences-of-palestine-colombia-mexico/ From: La Salle By: Orjowan Khalil, Safaa Abutair, Jameela Hamamrah & Br. Alejandro González Cerna FSC International Online Teaching Experiences from Bethlehem University Students serving and learning from other Lasallians As a result of the Corona pandemic and its consequences that lead to the closing of schools and universities to face-to-face learning; Bethlehem […]
The Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism organized an educational hiking trip in June for third and fourth-year students. The trip was organized in cooperation with Palestine hiking trails and funded by the Institute’s Italian partners The International Committee for the Development of Peoples (Comitato Internazionale per lo Sviluppo dei Popoli – CISP). The educational […]
The Department of Software Engineering at Bethlehem University held an honoring event on Friday, 9 July 2021, to honor the best graduation project for the class of 2021. Dean of the Faculty of Science, Dr. Michel Hanania, Department of Software Engineering Chairperson, Dr. Suhail Odeh, Department’s faculty members, and students attended the event. Dr. Hanania […]
Bethlehem University held the 45th graduation ceremonies on Tuesday, 29 June 2021, and Thursday, 1 July 2021, conferring the degrees on 746 graduates from the Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Education, Institute of Hotel Management and Tourism, the Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration, the Faculty of Science, and the Tarek Juffali Faculty of […]
One year has passed since the first Covid-19 case was discovered in Bethlehem. Ever since, Bethlehem University has developed ways to deal with virtual education. New methods of teaching were incorporated to cope with post-Covid-19 pandemic higher education. As students need some semblance of normalcy, Bethlehem University faculty members adopted new online teaching methods that […]
Call for proposals: Incentive Grants for Young Researchers from Low- and Middle-Income Countries – Implementation Research to Scale-up National NCD Responses for Achieving SDG 3.4
The Institute of Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University organized an opening ceremony for the recently established Biodiversity Center on Monday, 21 June 2021, within the Unity and Diversity in Nature and Society project funded by the European Union. Project Manager, Linda Majaj, welcomed the guests and gave introductory remarks. Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray […]
Link: http://www.defenddemocracy.press/opening-of-the-biodiversity-center-future-conversations-at-bethlehem/ From: Defend Democracy Press We had a grand opening of the Biodiversity Center at the Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University this morning. Linda Majaj, Project manager MC’d the event and gave introductory remarks. We heard from Joris Heeren, the EU representative as well as from Brother Peter Bray (Vice-Chancellor […]
The Michigan State University Muslim Studies Program seeks abstracts for its fifteenth annual conference (Feb. 24-25, 2022; submission deadline: Aug. 31, 2021). The title of the conference is “‘Belong Nowhere’: Muslim Studies Program 15th Annual Conference Michigan State University, International Center, East Lansing, MI, USA February 24-25, 2022 “Belong Nowhere”: States of Statelessness in the Muslim World Michigan State University is […]
The Religious Studies Department celebrated on Friday, 11 June 2021, the graduation of 11 of its students through celebrating Mass to ask God’s grace and the Holy Spirit to guide the graduates and inspire them. Every graduate received a blessing document from his Beatitude M. Pierepatista Pitsaballa the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem. This year’s Mandate […]
Link: https://nzcatholic.org.nz/2021/06/16/nz-brother-says-revamped-curriculum-helps-palestinian-community/ From: NZ Catholic June 16, 2021 BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) – Graduating in July as part of Bethlehem University’s first software engineering class, students Marianna Bannoura, Oriana Sabat, and Mariam Qumsieh already have a market-ready app under their belts. They hope to be part of a growing trend that sees technology helping the […]
Software engineering students Marial Basil, 20, and Marian Abedrabbo, 20, talk with Suhail Odeh, head of the software engineering department at Bethlehem University in the West Bank June 9, 2021. (CNS photo/Debbie Hill) Link: https://www.ucanews.com/news/technology-eyed-to-help-bethlehems-economy-beat-pandemic/92880# From: Catholic News Service By: Judith Sudilovsky Date: June 15, 2021 BETHLEHEM, West Bank (CNS) — Graduating in July as part of […]
Bethlehem University organized a campaign to vaccinate students from various faculties the single-dose Sputnik Light COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, 15 June 2021, in the Auditorium. The Dean of Students Office organized the campaign in order to prepare for and create the best environment for the fall semester. This was made possible through the cooperation between […]
Assistant to the Dean of Students Bethlehem University is seeking a very well experienced and highly qualified candidate to serve as the Assistant to the Dean of Students. Under the general supervision of the Dean, the Assistant to the Dean of Students, collaborates with other members of the Student Affairs Office. He/She is actively involved […]
“Pessoptimism: Anthropologies of Palestinian Hope and Uncertainty”Keywords: temporalities, futures, methodologies, decolonization, imagination, Palestine Location: Beit Jala, Palestine*NEW Conference Date: 6-8 January 2022*Abstract Submission Deadline: July 1, 2021One of the many phenomena highlighted by the 2020 COVID pandemic is the centrality played by the category of hope in times of uncertainty and crisis. Logics of hope could be […]
In the framework of its II Global Symposium, to be held on 28th and 29th October of 2021, the UNISERVITATE Program announces the Call for Papers under the theme “Service-Learning, Integral Education and Transformative Spirituality”. The submission of papers will consider the following subjects: Service-learning as a path of spirituality. Service-learning as a contribution to whole person education: hands, head, […]
The Centre for Distance Education (CDE) is pleased to announce that following a tumultuous year since our last Research in Distance Education, (RIDE), conference gathering in 2020, we are preparing to deliver an online conference to a global audience, uniquely delivered over three focused half days of interactive sessions on the 16th, 17th and 18th June 2021. The […]
The Institut français du Proche-Orient (Ifpo) and the Institut français de Jordanie (IFJ) are pleased to invite you to a Online lecture by Pierre-Louis GATIER (Maison de l’Orient et de la Méditerranée) Philadelphia-Amman: The Hellenistic, Roman & Byzantine City June, the 15th ( 4:30-5:30 PM in Amman, 3:30-4:30 PM CET) Free access on registration via this link: https://zoom.us/j/98779350531 Abstract The ancient […]
Letters and photographs of an archaeologist in the Levant and MediterraneanThursday 17 June, 16.00 BSTJack Green with Ros Henry Chaired by Carol Palmer (CBRL) and Felicity Cobbing (PEF). Discussant Amara Thornton (UCL) Register This lecture, in partnership with CBRL, PEF and UCL Press, provides an opportunity to summarize, share insights, and discuss the recently published […]
Over the past few weeks, Palestinian activists have taken to the streets and social media to protest Israeli attacks on Palestinians both online and offline. During this time, a campaign of censorship from the Israeli government on social media platforms has been implemented, with hundreds of posts and accounts being taken down without clear explanations [...]
We are very glad to inform you that “DHS Foundation”, New Delhi is organizing 2nd Global Conference on “Multidisciplinary Research & Innovation and Perficio Awards-2021” on dated 24th&25th July 2021 for noble cause the welfare motive behind such our trifles endeavors. We understand better to inform & give an opportunity to you and your colleagues to contribute research papers to the Conference and […]
We would like to inform that we are launching the new Canada Feminist Fund for the year 2021-2022.For 2021-2022, the Canada Feminist Fund (CFF) will focus on supporting projects which seek to foster gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls through working with civil society and local partners in the Palestinian territories (West Bank, […]
The Lasallian Education Mission: Challenges, Convictions, and Hopes Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota Oct. 1-3, 2021 Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota is looking forward to hosting the 9th annual International Symposium on Lasallian Research on its Twin Cities Campus. Given the fact that it was necessary to cancel the Symposium last year, there is a […]
Following are the numbers of the applicants who were admitted to the Teacher’s Diploma program for the academic year 2021-2022. You are invited to come to the university on 11 June 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Furno Hall to obtain needed information about the program and the payment procedures. Payments can be made starting […]
ACIT’2021 The International Arab Conference on Information Technology Sultan Qaboos University Sultanate of Oman 21-23 December 2021 Submission Link – http://acit2k.org/openconf/openconf.php ============================================================ We’d like to invite you to submit your papers for ACIT‘ 2021 to be held in Sultan Qaboos University, Oman from 21-23 December 20212020. The conference will be online with live connections for all delegates from around the world. […]
Margaret Sa’d Endowed Scholarship “I live with my parents and two sisters in Beit Sahour. I have a twin sister who studies Software Engineering at Bethlehem University. My father used to work in an olive wood factory. He lost his job shortly after the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. My family has been struggling financially […]
Bethlehem University is proud to announce the new Master’s program in Governance and Administration in the Public Sector (MGAPS) which have been accredited by the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Commission in the Palestinian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Dean of the Faculty Dr. Fadi Kattan said this program is “the first of its […]
The inventory process is very essential in the Library to make sure that all the books are in the right place and to make it easier for the users to locate the books. The Digital Library Assistant machine helps to detect mistakes such as the wrong location of books, broken tags, books not in the […]
Dr. Georg Gahn Junior and Senior Scholarship “When I finished high school, I wanted to study a medical major that allows me to work with women and newborn babies. I also enjoy witnessing the first moments of life at birth. So far, I know that I chose the right major for my personality and my […]
Bethlehem University welcomes news from the Vatican on Pope Francis’ appointment of Archbishop Adolfo Tito Yllana as Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine. The Apostolic Delegate to Jerusalem and Palestine is Pope Francis’ personal representative to the people of Palestine. It is in this role that Archbishop Yllana serves as Chancellor of Bethlehem University. He […]
The Arab Education Forum and the Institute for Palestine Studies Supported by the Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung (Regional Office Palestine & Jordan) are honored to invite you to: “The First Intifada (2): Radicalizing the University” (part of Radical Fridays: A series of webinars on Radical Education in Palestine: Histories and Experiments) Friday 11th of June 2021 @ […]
Bethlehem University library has a book that features Palestine. This rare book written in English is entitled: “Among the Holy places, A Pilgrimage through Palestine” and was published by T. Fisher Unwin (first edition January 1, 1891; 386 pages). A very interesting historical volume with fascinating photographs and illustrations. The author, REV. James Kean, M.A., […]
Heidi Hannouneh / Khair is an artist and fashion designer from Beit Sahour, where she grew up and was inspired by her father to become a fashion designer. She digs into the precious treasures of Palestine, works to highlight them and sweep away the dust of history from them, and present them in a youthful, […]
We are delighted to launch the 2021 Fund Challenge! The Fund Challenge is a competition for undergraduate economics students sponsored as a joint initiative by the African Department (AFR), Asia and Pacific Department (APD), Institute for Capacity Development (ICD), Middle East and Central Asia Department (MCD), and Office of Innovation and Change (OIC). Finalists will […]
International Award and conference 2021 Do you know someone who has made an outstanding contribution to in the field of research, academics or in social development of the society? DHS Foundation honors those who have given noteworthy service and made eminent contributions to the profession by awarding those Universal Perficio Awards. Bestowed annually by the […]
Smart Cities – Post-pandemic vision and challengesSeptember 7-10, 2021 (Virtual Conference) CALL FOR PAPERS – Extended deadline! The Organizing Committee of the 7th IEEE International Smart Cities Conference (ISC2 2021) is glad to announce that it is currently accepting submissions to the seven Technical Tracks. Please read carefully the information below. IEEE ISC2 is the flagship conference sponsored by the IEEE Smart […]
The First Cohort of the Software Engineering students, a total of 25 students who will graduate in Spring 2021, from the Faculty of Science at Bethlehem University presented their graduation projects on Tuesday, 25 May 2021, in the Auditorium. The event was held under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Ishaq Sider, Palestinian Minister of […]
Ariane SlingerTrustee of The Caritas Pro Vitae Gradu Charitable Trust Bethlehem University is delighted to thank the Caritas Pro Vitae Gradu Charitable Trust for its generous support of our Tarek Juffali Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences and its new home, the John Patrick Cardinal Foley Hall. The Caritas Pro Vitae Gradu Trust’s grant underwrites […]
On Thursday, 20 May 2021, Vice President for Advancement Brother Belayneh Medhanit, FSC and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed a delegation from the Ksi Christian Fellowship organization, Haifa on campus. The delegation, which included Ms. Layla Oh and Mr. Hyuk J. Lee, donated 1400 face masks to Bethlehem University faculty members and staff.
Link: https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20210520-memo-in-conversation-with-prof-mazin-qumsiyeh/ From: MEMO Middle East Monitor Qumsiyeh has published well over 150 scientific papers on topics ranging from cultural heritage to biodiversity in addition to several books.May 20, 2021 at 1:22 pm | Published in: Israel, MEMO in Conversation With, Middle East, Palestine, Videos & Photo Stories Watch our conversation with Professor Mazin Qumsiyeh […]
Link: https://www.scotsman.com/news/politics/it-is-misery-here-palestinian-nurses-tell-of-fear-in-israeli-hospitals-and-say-glasgow-was-safest-place-they-have-been-3241849 From: The Scotsman Two Palestinian nurses, who visited Scotland last year to study palliative care for terminal cancer patients, have told of their daily fear of being killed in the street on their way to work in Israeli hospitals. By Gina Davidson Wednesday, 19th May 2021, 4:55 am Updated Wednesday, 19th May 2021, […]
Bethlehem University organized a sit-in on campus to protest the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people on Monday, 17 May 2021. After playing the national anthem, the Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray said, “Our resistance here at Bethlehem University is most obvious in the way in which we carry out our mission to educate the […]
The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) is seeking nominations for the AAAS David and Betty Hamburg Award for Science Diplomacy. The award recognizes an individual or a limited number of individuals working together in the scientific and engineering or foreign affairs communities who are making an outstanding contribution to furthering science diplomacy. […]
La Salle Sustainability Lecture Series “Yellow Boat of Hope” A Social Innovation Story Lecture to be given by Jay Michael Jaboneta on May 26, 2021 Wednesday 8:00 – 9:00 AM Philippine Standard Time For almost 10 years, the Yellow Boat of Hope Foundation has been providing innovative solutions in education to different communities around the Philippines. Learn how […]
The UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities (GNLC) are putting a call out for researchers to develop background papers for the upcoming fifth International Conference on Learning Cities (ICLC5). Specific information and details can be found in the research proposal.
On Thursday, 6 May 2021, Vice Chancellor Brother Peter Bray and Director of Advancement Ms. Dalia Qumsieh welcomed the Ambassador of Chile to the State of Palestine, H.E. Mr. Christian Hodges-Nugent, and his Deputy, Mr. Ricardo Cardenas, on their first visit to Bethlehem University since assuming office in April 2021. Brother Peter briefed the Ambassador […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a webinar on Palestinian Theater on Thursday, 06 May 2021, via Google Meet. As part of the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year, Dr. Hala Nassar, Associate Professor of Education, discussed her research project titled, “Palestinian Theatre: Between Origins and Visions.” […]
University Secretary Bethlehem University in the Holy Land, is seeking a very well-experienced and highly qualified candidate to serve as The University Secretary. The University Secretary is responsible for the effective governance of the University and for its professional services, by managing and supporting the operations of the governance and the executive management bodies of Bethlehem University. The University Secretary […]
Bethlehem University is mourning the passing of our very generous donor Elizabeth Moley, a philanthropist who was born in England. She fell in love with the Holy Land and visited often; one of her favorite places was Bethlehem University. Over the years, she helped to support the University through the Moley Family Foundation. She continued […]
The Shucri Ibrahim Dabdoub Faculty of Business Administration at Bethlehem University is pleased to announce the call for applications to the seventeenth cohort of MICAD – Master in International Cooperation and Development. Interested people have to fill the online application from April 29 to July 30, 2021. Late applications will not be considered. Information about […]
The required steps to complete registration for MICAD Program are as follows: Step 1: The MICAD Application Packet will be available either at MICAD office at Bethlehem University or online by accessing the following link: http://admission.bethlehem.edu/admissioncard/ The application fee is 500 NIS that can be paid in one of the following two methods: If the […]
I present to you the spring issue of Bethlehem University magazine (BUN) which is published biannually by the Advancement Office. This issue is published digitally only. In this issue, you will find interesting stories on: – Faculty Members Reflect on New Methods of Teaching– Promoting Governance and Citizenship in Palestine– Palestinian Environment: Threats and Opportunities– […]
Since 2020 has been a difficult year for everybody, the Palestine Institute of Biodiversity and Sustainability (PBIS) started an educational series for children titled “New Year, New Fun” which aims to relieve some of the pandemic stress and connect children with nature. The year began with a “Find it, Stick it” scavenger hunt on 15 […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a webinar on promoting research in the humanities and social sciences on Thursday, 22 April 2021, via Google Meet. As part of the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year, Dr. Sarah Irving, a Research Fellow in the Department of English, History and Creative Writing at Edge Hill University […]
Research Grants Announcement The Palestine Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability at Bethlehem University (PIBS- BU), The Galilee Society (GS), and The Palestinian Center for Rapprochement Between People (PCR) announce the availability of research grants in areas of biodiversity and human and diversity. Funded, by the European Union Peacebuilding Initiative, the “Unity and Diversity in Nature […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a webinar on Postcolonial Zionist Literature on Thursday, 15 April 2021, via Google Meet. As part of the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year, Dr. Ziyad Banishamsa, Assistant Professor in the Arabic Department, and Ms. Nadia Banishamsa, a researcher at […]
The 16th Call for project proposals in scientific research is now open. The application deadline in 2021 is June 14, 2021 . For more information, please see this link. There will be an information session online on 26 April 2021, 11:00 am Via Teams platform: https://bit.ly/3gkUh6D You can register for this event on the Palast website : http://palast.ps/en/events/information-day-al-maqdisi-programme-16th-call-project-proposals-scientific-research-2021 […]
Ten Bethlehem University students are participating in a project called “From Generation To Generation” through the Holy Land Trust organization in cooperation with the Dean of Students Office. The project, which will last for eight months, aims to highlight the role of women in making history from a feminine point of view. Through a photo […]
Four Bethlehem University students are participating in a research competition held by Reform organization through the “Without Restrictions” project. The organization held three training days to help students in developing their research ideas. The project aims to enable university students to use scientific research tools in the development of their societies. It also helps to […]
The Dean of Students Office organized a virtual meeting for the students with staff of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Office on Thursday, 08 April 2021, which was live streamed over YouTube. The meeting aimed to assist students in dealing with various problems, challenges, and issues related to the use of technology while studying […]
Four Bethlehem University students and a staff from the Dean of Students Office participated in a workshop entitled “Together towards promoting the values of democracy, human rights, and gender” that was held in Jericho on Tuesday and Wednesday, 6 and 7 April 2021. The workshop discussed important issues including Palestinian student’s life, the role of […]
The 2021 call for nominations for UNESCO-Japan Prize on ESD is open until 30 April 2021. For more information, please visit the following site. Interested faculty should contact the Ministry of Higher Education before they submit their application. Please see attached.
Applications are now open for the Spencer Foundation Small Research Grants. These grants support education research projects that will contribute to the improvement of education, broadly conceived, with budgets up to $50,000 for projects ranging from one to five years. Proposals span a wide range of topics and disciplines that innovatively investigate questions central to education, […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a webinar on Infertility in Palestine on Thursday, 08 April 2021, via Google Meet. As part of the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year, Dr. Jamal Ghabboun, Associate Professor in the Physics Department, discussed his research project titled, “The Future […]
1-Competition : Win up 3000,00 euros with YICCA 2021 Eligibility : All/ international Deadline : 16 April 2021 https://culturefundingwatch.com/en/opportunities/competition-gagnez-300000-euros-avec-yicca-2021/ 2-Call for projects: the OIF and TV5Monde launch a new aid fund with the support of Canada (300,000 euros) Eligibility : The French-speaking world Deadline : 18 April 2021 https://culturefundingwatch.com/en/opportunities/call-for-projects-the-oif-and-tv5monde-launch-a-new-aid-fund-with-the-support-of-canada-300000-euros/ 3-Prize : Rashid Bin Humaid Prize […]
Call for an Online Training Workshop Data Management and Sharing for the Social Sciences May 30-June 1, 2021 The Arab Council for the Social Sciences (ACSS), through its Arab Public Data Archive initiative, is pleased to announce an online workshop on “Data Management and Sharing for the Social Sciences” co-organized with the Odum Institute for […]
Please find below a link to the last lecture in the sustainability series that is organized by the International Association of La Salle Universities. The lecture titled, “Building and transportation energy use in New York City during the COVID19 Pandemic,” was given by Dr. Patrick Abulencia and Dr. Pamela Chasek of Manhattan College. The lecture can be […]
The senior occupational therapy students of the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University met online with students from Howard University, Washington. Those in the meeting are engaged in research for their seminar courses, and the Howard University students are conducting research for a master’s degree. The meeting began with a presentation by each […]
The Office of the Dean of Research and the Research Council organized a webinar on Palestinian literature on Thursday, 25 March 2021, via Google Meet. As part of the Research and Creativity colloquia for the 2020-2021 academic year, Dr. Zein AlAwawda, Associate Professor in the Arabic Department, discussed his research project titled, “The Ideological Context and […]
Bethlehem University honored outstanding student achievements during the annual Honors Day ceremony organized by the Dean of Students Office in cooperation with the Academic Office on Thursday, 25 March 2021. The event was held on campus and