ANNU’s Role in International Collaboration for SDG Data Collection

ANNU collaborates with a network of institutions worldwide to gather data related to health (SDG 3), water and sanitation (SDG 6), and renewable energy (SDG 7). For instance:

• Through the joint efforts with UNESCO, ANNU contributes data on water quality and usage through the UNESCO Chair on Sustainable Water Resources Management, vital for SDG 6, which is shared in international sustainability reports and databases.

• Through the joint efforts with UNESCO, An-Najah National University (ANNU) contributes data on human rights, democracy, and peace through the UNESCO Chair on Human Rights, Democracy, and Peace. This initiative aligns with multiple Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). The data collected and research conducted under this chair are shared in international reports and databases, enhancing global efforts to monitor and advance human rights and peaceful societies.

• Through the research and data initiatives at the Energy, Water, and Food Security Research Center, An-Najah National University (ANNU) contributes vital data on sustainable resource management, directly supporting SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), and SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). By focusing on the intersection of energy, water, and food security, the center provides insights and data shared in international sustainability reports and databases. These efforts support global collaboration to address essential resources, helping to shape policies and strategies that promote resilience and sustainability.

• Through the Urban Planning and Disaster Risk Reduction Center, An-Najah National University (ANNU) actively contributes to international data and research on sustainable urban development and resilience, supporting SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). By focusing on urban planning, disaster preparedness, and climate resilience, the center gathers and shares critical data that aid in global efforts to create safer, more resilient communities. This research and data are disseminated in international sustainability reports, disaster risk reduction frameworks, and urban planning best practices databases, reinforcing ANNU’s commitment to building sustainable and resilient urban environments.

• Through the research and data initiatives at the Medical and Health Sciences Research Center, An-Najah National University (ANNU) contributes vital health data to international research efforts, supporting SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). The center focuses on areas such as public health, infectious diseases, mental health, and preventive medicine, gathering data that is essential for improving health outcomes and shaping global health policies. This data is shared in international medical and public health databases, contributing to evidence-based practices that inform health improvements and policy-making on a global scale.

• Through the initiatives at the Economic and Social Development Research Center, An-Najah National University (ANNU) actively contributes data and research to support international efforts on SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). By focusing on issues such as economic development, social equity, labor market trends, and inclusive growth, the center gathers and shares crucial data that informs policies and supports sustainable economic practices globally. These research findings are shared in international economic and social development reports, helping to shape policy recommendations and promote equitable economic development on a global scale.

• Through the International Projects & Grants Center (IGPC), ANNU coordinates multi-country research consortia and manages funded projects across health, water, energy, environment, and social policy—standardizing data collection protocols, indicator tracking, and shared repositories that feed international SDG measurement (esp. SDG 17, with links to SDG 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13). Public portals documenting collaborations and outputs: https://www.najah.edu/en/igpc/ , https://eu-projects.najah.edu/ , https://igpc.najah.edu/.

• Through the International Office , Partnerships & Memberships, ANNU maintains formal memberships and partnerships with global universities and networks, enabling structured data-sharing agreements, joint surveys, and multicountry monitoring initiatives that support SDG 17 collaboration and measurement across SDG themes (e.g., SDG 3, 4, 6, 7, 11, 13).

• Through the Water and Environmental Studies Center (WESC), ANNU conducts systematic monitoring of surface water, groundwater, and wastewater quality (e.g., physico-chemical and microbiological indices). These datasets support SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and are shared with international research consortia and comparative sustainability studies to inform water-resource policy and practice.

• Through the An-Najah Global Health Institute (GHI), ANNU collaborates with international partners on epidemiological surveillance, health-system performance audits, and community health assessments. The institute (GHI) contributes de-identified datasets and analyses to multicountry studies that advance SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), informing global guidelines and evidence syntheses.

• Through the Climate & Earthquake Center and the University Meteorological (Weather) Station, ANNU generates long-series climate and seismic observations that support SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). These observations are shared with regional and international collaborators for risk modeling, early-warning research, and climate-resilience planning.

• Through the Energy & Climate Change Research Unit, ANNU provides performance data from renewable-energy pilots, building energy audits, and decarbonization studies. The unit’s datasets support SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action) and are contributed to international research projects and benchmarking reports on energy efficiency and transition pathways.

• Through the Najah2Twin Smart Campus Digital Twin and the University Sustainability Dashboard, ANNU collects high-resolution time-series data on electricity, water, waste, mobility, and space utilization. These IoT-enabled datasets underpin SDG 7, SDG 11, SDG 12, and SDG 13 indicators and are shared in multicampus comparisons, partner project deliverables, and international ranking submissions.

• Through the Faculty of Agriculture & Veterinary Medicine (experimental farm and agri-tech laboratories), ANNU gathers field-trial data on crop yields, water-use efficiency, soil health, and sustainable inputs. These data contribute to SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production) and are disseminated via international research collaborations and open scientific outputs.

• Through An-Najah National University Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, ANNU contributes ethically approved clinical quality indicators, registries, and public-health survey data to multicountry collaborations, supporting SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and informing international evidence-based practice and policy.

• Through the Innovation Park (InnoPark) and the Technology Transfer Office (TTO), ANNU tracks impact metrics for sustainability-oriented startups (e.g., green jobs, revenue from sustainable products, emissions avoided, waste diverted). Aggregated insights are shared with regional innovation networks and international partners, supporting SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 12.

• Through the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing Unit (Geography/Civil Engineering), ANNU collaborates internationally on land-use/land-cover mapping, hazard and exposure modeling, and urban growth analyses. Resulting spatial datasets support SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 15 (Life on Land) and are shared in cross-institutional geospatial repositories and studies.

• Through UNIMED (Mediterranean Universities Union), ANNU participates in cross-Mediterranean research and capacity-building consortia (e.g., Erasmus+ initiatives), enabling joint surveys, harmonized indicator frameworks, and shared data repositories across partner universities. These collaborations strengthen SDG 17 and contribute evidence toward SDG 4, SDG 7, SDG 11, and SDG 13 through comparable, multi-country datasets and peer-reviewed reporting.

An-Najah National University (ANNU) actively collaborates with international bodies to support data gathering and quality measurement initiatives that align with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recently, ANNU responded to a request from the Palestinian Ministry of Education and Higher Education as part of a broader initiative with UNESCO. This collaboration focuses on collecting data for a comprehensive quality management report in Arab countries for 2024. This report contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) by assessing and improving educational standards and ensuring alignment with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

An-Najah National University (ANNU) actively engages in multiple international projects focused on gathering and measuring data that contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). These projects, in collaboration with universities, research centers, and international organizations, underscore ANNU's role in supporting global sustainability initiatives through data-driven solutions and innovative methodologies.

• SAGE-Centre – Sustainable Adaptation to Global Change in the Middle East (DAAD Global Centre) : Based at ANNU with University of Tübingen and regional partners, the Centre develops joint education–research programmes and shared climate/water/land datasets for policy (SDG 6, SDG 13, SDG 15, SDG 17). Official site and DAAD programme overview confirm ANNU’s hosting role.

• BASE – Bologna for Science Education in Palestine & Jordan (Erasmus+ CBHE / UfM-labelled) : ANNU leads a multi-country higher-education reform that standardises QA indicators, graduate tracking and programme benchmarking across partner universities—feeding comparable datasets back to EU/Euro-Med stakeholders (SDG 4, SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 17). ANNU announced the initiative in July 2024; project page and 2025 UfM-label confirmation available.

• HERA – Healthcare Responding to Violence and Abuse (NIHR Global Research Group) : ANNU (oPt lead) contributes de-identified multicountry health-systems data and policy evidence on responses to domestic violence (SDG 3, SDG 5, SDG 17). 2024 outputs include a PolicyBristol brief and LSHTM/Bristol releases highlighting cross-country indicators and outcomes.

• Med-EcoSuRe (Mediterranean University as Catalyst for Eco-Sustainable Renovation)
  ANNU is a key partner in this Mediterranean-wide initiative focused on improving energy efficiency in public buildings across the region, which aligns with SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy). By gathering data on energy performance and integrating renewable energy solutions in public facilities, ANNU contributes to an international framework for sustainable renovation. This collaboration aims to reduce the environmental footprint of public buildings and serves as a model for eco-sustainable infrastructure across the Mediterranean.
   

• EU-Funded Project on Sustainable Food Systems
  In partnership with European universities and research centers, ANNU participates in a project aimed at building community resilience and enhancing food security in the West Bank. This initiative, conducted in collaboration with the Palestinian Agricultural Relief Committees (PARC), supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) by promoting sustainable agriculture practices and improving local food systems. Data collected from this project addresses food security challenges exacerbated by climate change, with a focus on sustainable agriculture in Palestine.

• Tomorrow’s Cities Project
  ANNU is involved in the Tomorrow’s Cities project, a global initiative that brings together universities and research institutions to reduce disaster risk in urban areas, especially for vulnerable populations. This project supports SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) by focusing on risk-informed, people-centered urban planning. Through this partnership, ANNU researchers contribute data on urban resilience, disaster preparedness, and inclusive urban development strategies.

• Climate Futures Exchange Project
  In collaboration with Arizona State University (USA), ANNU is part of the Climate Futures Exchange project, which addresses SDG 13 (Climate Action) by promoting awareness of climate change through innovative technologies like Virtual Reality (VR) and Immersive Experience Design (IXD). This project involves gathering data on climate vulnerability and resilience in Palestine and the United States, aiming to develop sustainable building solutions for climate-sensitive areas.

• BREEDTECH: Building Capacity in Plant Breeding and Biotechnology
  ANNU collaborates with institutions from Kenya, Ethiopia, Italy, Sweden, and Serbia on the BREEDTECH project, which supports SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 15 (Life on Land). This initiative enhances research and educational capacity in plant breeding and biotechnology, particularly in food security and sustainable agriculture. Data from this project will aid in developing more resilient crop varieties, improving productivity, and conserving biodiversity across different regions.

• Establishing a Climate Change Center with the German DAAD Foundation
  ANNU is working with the German DAAD Foundation to establish a climate change center, which will address SDG 13 (Climate Action). This center will support research on climate adaptation and resilience and will offer scholarships for doctoral studies in climate change-related fields at German partner universities. The project includes community outreach activities to gather local climate data and raise awareness about climate resilience in Palestine.
  Link: DAAD Climate Change Center Project

• TESI: Technical Education Support for Higher Education Students Initiative
  In collaboration with the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED), ANNU participates in the TESI project, which provides remote learning resources to support students in Gaza affected by educational disruptions due to conflict. This initiative aligns with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and contributes data on educational resilience and digital learning access in crisis settings.

• GREENLAND Project
  The GREENLAND project focuses on social inclusion and poverty reduction by developing green economy skills among youth and women in the Mediterranean region, contributing to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). ANNU helps gather data on skill gaps and labor market needs in the green economy, supporting inclusive job creation and sustainability.
  Link: GREENLAND Project Overview

• Palestinian Research and Library Platform (PaLib)
  As a partner in the PaLib project, funded by Erasmus+, ANNU contributes to the development of a digital library and research portal for Palestinian universities. This platform enhances access to academic resources and strengthens research infrastructure in Palestine.
  Link: PaLib Project

• REACH Project: Reinforcing Access to Cross-Border Employment at Palestinian Higher Education Institutions
  Through the Erasmus+ REACH project, ANNU partners with Palestinian and European institutions to improve cross-border employment opportunities for Palestinian students and graduates. This project supports SDG 8 by enhancing career center services and providing training in essential employability skills.
  Link: REACH Project

• 5TOI 4EWAS: Quintuple Helix Approach to Innovation in Energy, Water, Agriculture
  Under Horizon 2020, this project brings together Mediterranean partners, including ANNU, to innovate in energy, water, and agriculture sectors. It aligns with SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) by promoting sustainable practices and resource efficiency.
  Link: 5TOI 4EWAS Project

• ETRERA 2020: Empowering Trans-Mediterranean Renewable Energy Research Alliance for Europe 2020
  ANNU participated in this FP7-funded project to advance renewable energy technologies across the Mediterranean, contributing to SDG 7. The project focused on sustainable energy systems and reducing regional carbon footprints.
  Link: ETRERA 2020 Project

• MoreThanAJob: Social and Solidarity Economy for Unemployed and Refugees
  As the coordinator of this ENI CBC MED project, ANNU supports the unemployed, uneducated, and refugees in creating job opportunities within the social and solidarity economy, addressing SDG 8 and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities).

• MedRiSSE: Replicable Innovations of SSE for Post-COVID-19 Job Creation
  ANNU participates as a partner in the MedRiSSE project, which focuses on creating sustainable jobs in the social and solidarity economy post-COVID-19, supporting SDG 8.

• Let’s Start Up – Inclusive Business and Self-Employment for Women and People with Disabilities in Palestine
  This project, funded by EducAID, promotes self-employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups, contributing to SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 10.

• NEURODEV – Inclusive Education & Research on Neurodevelopment — multicampus datasets and curricula indicators supporting comparative analysis (SDGs 3, 4, 10, 17). 

• PhDGov – Reforming Doctoral Education Governance — shared QA, supervision, and completion metrics across partner HEIs (SDGs 4, 9, 17). 

• SPEED – Supporting Project Engagement for Education & Development — HE–industry partnerships with innovation/employability tracking across MENA (SDGs 4, 8, 9, 17). 

• EPISODE – Digital Social Entrepreneurship — open micro-learning, graduate outcomes and participation analytics (SDGs 4, 8, 9, 17). 

• TECGREMED – Green Engineering Skills for the Mediterranean — VET learner outcomes and green-skills monitoring (SDGs 4, 7, 8, 9, 13). 

• BENEFIT – Precision Agriculture in Palestine — digital farming pilots generating yield and resource-use datasets (SDGs 2, 4, 9, 12). 

• TVETCQ – TVET Pedagogical Competences & Qualification — teacher-training KPIs and qualification frameworks (SDGs 4, 8, 9). 

• TAP Palestine – Transforming Assessment Practices — comparable learning analytics in large first-year courses (SDGs 4, 17). 

• METHODS – Modernization of Teaching Methodologies — faculty development indicators and teaching-innovation metrics (SDGs 4, 17). 

• OpenMed – Opening Up Education in the South Mediterranean — OER adoption and open-education capacity metrics (SDGs 4, 9, 17). 

• MED-HEALTH – Mediterranean Public Health Alliance — regional competency benchmarks and program indicators (SDGs 3, 4, 17). 

CliVEx – Climate Virtual Exchange — participation/impact surveys supporting climate-literacy outcomes (SDGs 4, 10, 13, 17).

Our university hosts and participates in international conferences focused on the SDGs, presenting findings and data collection methodologies that benefit the global academic and scientific communities. Recently, An-Najah National University (ANNU) co-hosted the Joint Scientific Conference on Innovation, Business Intelligence, and Sustainability with The University of Jordan. This conference provided a platform for sharing insights and data on sustainable business practices, economic resilience, and innovation-driven sustainability, directly contributing to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Researchers from ANNU presented studies on sustainable economic models and innovative data tools that support the measurement and tracking of SDG indicators, demonstrating ANNU’s commitment to advancing sustainability goals on a global scale. Additionally, on June 14, 2024, ANNU delivered the university webinar “An-Najah University Advances Sustainable Development Through Webinar,” focused on SDG frameworks, indicators, and reporting practices (https://www.najah.edu/en/academic/academic-news/2024/06/14/an-najah-university-advances-sustainable-development-through-webinar/). Najah University Furthermore, the Faculty of Business & Communication hosted the Sixth Scientific Conference (April 17–18, 2024), with tracks on business intelligence, analytics, and sustainability that strengthened methodological exchange on SDG indicator measurement (https://www.najah.edu/en/events/sixth-scientific-conference-faculty-business-and-communication-2024/).

ANNU’s faculty and research centers are dedicated to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals through impactful studies that address critical sustainability and health challenges, while also contributing essential data to international frameworks. For example, Dr. Amira A. Shaheen from An-Najah National University co-authored a study titled “Global estimates on the number of people blind or visually impaired by cataract: a meta-analysis from 2000 to 2024.” This publication provides important global data on cataract-related blindness and visual impairment, contributing significantly to SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being). By aggregating data on visual health across regions, the study supports international efforts to improve healthcare accessibility and address preventable blindness. PMC

Additional 2024–2025 peer-reviewed outputs and institutional research evidence (selected):

• SDG 5 – Gender Equality: Prof. Waleed Sweileh’s bibliometric review, “Gender equality and women’s empowerment in Arab countries: a bibliometric review of the literature on SDG 5” (2024), maps the regional evidence base and informs policy/practice across the Arab world. (Journal: Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication; ANNU news coverage.) Emerald

• SDG 3 – Public Health/NCDs: Scientific Reports (2024): “Prevalence and factors associated with the correlation between malnutrition and pain in hemodialysis patients.” Multicenter work involving ANNU researchers contributes patient-level evidence to improve renal care pathways. (Also listed on ANNU’s Global Health Institute site.) Nature

• SDG 3 – Lifestyle & Health: Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition (2024): “Acne Vulgaris and adherence to the Mediterranean diet among university students: a case-control study.” Provides Middle-East data on diet–disease links for youth health promotion. BioMed Central

• SDG 3 – Hospital-based Outcomes: BMC Nephrology (2024): “Quality of life and nutritional status in peritoneal dialysis patients: a cross-sectional study from Palestine.” Conducted at An-Najah National University Hospital, directly informing care guidelines for PD patients. BioMed Central

• SDGs 9, 11 & 12 – Sustainable Infrastructure: ANNU researchers’ paper on sustainable/permeable pavements (2024) highlights environmental and economic benefits for urban drainage and climate resilience—evidence for green infrastructure adoption. Najah University

• SDG 7 – Affordable & Clean Energy: ANNU’s renewable-energy scholarship recognized by the Palestinian MoHE (Feb 2024) underscores active research leadership in clean-energy transitions and knowledge transfer. Najah University

• SDG 6 – Clean Water & Sanitation (institutional datasets feeding external benchmarking): ANNU publishes annual Water Measurement and related quality-control documentation (2024), providing structured, auditable datasets that align with SDG 6 monitoring and campus-as-living-lab practices. 

Selected Examples of ANNU’s International Participation:

Establishment of the SAGE Climate Change Centre at ANNU (DAAD Global Centre), in cooperation with the University of Tübingen (Germany) and regional partners. This initiative supports joint research, graduate training, and open-source climate datasets, contributing to data collection on climate adaptation and community resilience, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: SAGE Centre site; DAAD overview.

Appointment of ANNU President Prof. Abdel-Nasser Zaid to the Board of the Arab Council for Sustainable Development (Association of Arab Universities) for the 2024–2027 term. This strengthens regional policy coordination, indicator alignment, and knowledge-sharing for SDG monitoring, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Technical Education Support for Higher Education Students Initiative (TESI). This international initiative—led by ANNU with UNIMED—empowers Gaza students to continue their studies remotely and contributes practical SDG monitoring/evidence on access to education and crisis response, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships). 

Strategic partnership with Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin). The MoU (16 April 2024) advances joint lectures on AI and sustainability, collaborative research, and knowledge exchange, strengthening SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships).

BASE Project – Bologna for Science Education (Erasmus+ CBHE) – ANNU as coordinator. Modernizes science programs in Palestine & Jordan per Bologna standards; extensive regional/international partnership for measurable educational reform (SDG 4, SDG 9, SDG 17). 

Signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Technological University Dublin. This advances joint teaching, research, and evidence-based collaboration on sustainability, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

A cooperation agreement with University College Cork (Ireland) to promote children’s health rights in Palestine. This supports community-based evidence gathering and advocacy data, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Participation by ANNU Computer Engineering students in the IEEE SYP R8 Computer Society international congress in Egypt. This contributes to shared challenge datasets, benchmarking, and international skills exchange in computing and sustainability, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Hosting an international support meeting with UNIMED and representatives of 29 Swiss universities at ANNU to mobilize support for the Gaza Student Empowerment Initiative. This contributes to tracking access-to-education and inclusion indicators, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Appointment of Dr. Naeem Salameh to the Regional Network of Decision Makers for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. This supports shared indicators and best-practice exchange on inclusion, aligning with SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Publication by Prof. Walid Sweileh on gender equality in the Arab world in Global Knowledge, Memory and Communication (Emerald). This bibliometric study contributes evidence and policy-relevant datasets for SDG monitoring, aligning with SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Participation in the first annual meeting of an international capacity-building project in plant hybridization and biotechnology (via Zoom). This supports shared agronomic and biotechnology knowledge and contributes to data on sustainable agriculture and innovation, aligning with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/community/scientific-centers/scientific-news/2024/12/04/jm-lnjh-tshrk-fy-ljtm-lsnwy-lwl-lmshrw-bn-lqdrt-fy-mjl-thjyn-lnbtt-wltknwlwjy-lhywy-br-tqny-zwwm/

Participation in the Mediterranean Countries Conference in Rome, highlighting climate change as a real stress test for regional cooperation. This contributes to shared evidence and policy dialogue on resilience, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/international-office/news/khll-mshrkth-fy-mwtmr-dwl-hwd-lbhr-lmtwst-fy-rwm-d-khyry-rss-zmt-lmnkh-khtbr-hqyqy-lqdrtn-ljm-y-l-tkhty-lkhlft-wlt-wn-wlbtkr/

Participation in ALECSO’s Arab Universities Twinning Forum at the University of Sharjah. This promotes cross-border cooperation and comparable academic metrics, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/11/27/ryys-jm-lnjh-lwtny-yshrk-fy-f-lyt-lmltq-lmnzm-llksw-ltwm-ljm-t-l-rby-fy-jm-lshrq/

Participation in the International Virtual Exchange Conference (IVEC 2024). This supports scalable, low-carbon global classrooms and shared learning outcomes, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/11/23/jm-lnjh-lwtny-tshrk-fy-mwtmr-ltbdl-lftrdy-ldwly-ivec-2024/

Participation in the World Health Summit 2024 (Berlin). This fosters global dialogue and evidence sharing in public health, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/11/13/ldktwr-sry-th-mn-jm-lnjh-yshrk-fy-mwtmr-qm-lsh-l-lmy-2024-fy-brlyn/

Participation in a workshop on the governance of doctoral programs in Palestine, held in Germany. This strengthens comparable doctoral quality indicators and shared supervision frameworks, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/10/31/jm-lnjh-lwtny-tshrk-fy-wrsh-ml-hwl-hwkm-brmj-ldktwrh-fy-flstyn-wlty-qdt-fy-lmny/ najah.edu

Exploring cooperation with Mexican medical institutions for training and expertise exchange. This contributes to capacity-building and shared training indicators in health sciences, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/10/17/jm-lnjh-lwtny-tbhth-afq-lt-wn-m-lmksyk-lt-zyz-ltdryb-wtbdl-lkhbrt-ltby/

Conclusion of a climate-exchange project visit to Arizona State University (USA). This advances joint environmental research and climate-action learning, aligning with SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/10/02/fryq-mshrw-tbdl-lmnkh-mn-jm-lnjh-lwtny-ykhttm-zyrth-l-mly-l-jm-wly-ryzwn/

Participation by ANNU’s UNESCO Water Chair and the Energy, Water and Food Security Center in DAAD’s annual conference (Berlin). This strengthens international collaboration and data sharing on water-energy-food systems, aligning with SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation), SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/09/19/fryq-mrkz-ltwq-wlm-wlmn-lgdhyy-wkrsy-lywnskw-lldr-lmstdm-llmsdr-lmyy-fy-jm-lnjh-yshrk-fy-mwtmr-mwss-daad-lsnwy-fy-brlyn/ najah.edu

Signing a cooperation agreement with the Doha International Center for Interfaith Dialogue (DICID). This promotes dialogue, peacebuilding, and shared social-cohesion indicators, aligning with SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/08/19/jm-lnjh-lwtny-twq-tfqy-t-wn-mshtrk-m-mrkz-ldwh-lhwr-ldyn/

Signing a memorandum of understanding with an international digital university partner to expand joint programs and capacity building. This supports shared educational innovation and skills metrics, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/08/13/jm-lnjh-lwtny-wjm-bw-gzl-l-lmy-lrqmy-twq-n-mdhkr-tfhm-mshtrk/

Joining the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE). This facilitates benchmarking and data sharing on academic quality, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/08/11/jm-lnjh-lwtny-tndm-l-lshbk-ldwly-ldmn-ljwd-fy-mwsst-lt-lym-l-ly/ najah.edu

Participation of the University President in a meeting of the Board of the Arab Council for Sustainable Development. This strengthens regional policy coordination and indicator alignment, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/07/04/ryys-jm-lnjh-lwtny-lstdh-ldktwr-bd-lnsr-zyd-yshrk-fy-ml-jtm-mjls-ldr-lwl-llmjls-l-rby-lltnmy-lmstdm/

Participation in the Scholars at Risk (SAR) Global Conference to advocate for the Gaza Student Empowerment Initiative. This contributes to access-to-education tracking and inclusion indicators, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/international-office/news/d-khyry-rss-tshrk-fy-fy-f-lyt-lmwtmr-l-lmy-lshbk-scholars-at-risk-wtd-w-l-lmzyd-mn-lnkhrt-fy-mbdr-tmkyn-tlb-gz-mn-stkml-t-lymhm-ljm-y/

Participation in the Barcelona Forum on Higher Education Policy and Management. This advances international academic partnerships and leadership-skills integration across disciplines, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/international-office/news/khll-mshrkth-fy-f-lyt-mntd-brshlwn-lsyst-wdr-lt-lym-l-ly-d-rss-tshdd-l-hmy-lshrkt-lkdymy-ldwly-fy-t-zyz-l-ml-lkdymy-ljm-y-wmwjh-mkhtlf-lthdyt-wtd-w-l-dmj-brmj-wmhrt-lqyd-br-ltkhsst-wlshhdt-lmkhtlf/

Representation of Palestine at an international surgery conference in Tunisia and signing an MoU with Tunis El Manar University and affiliated hospitals. This enhances medical education, research cooperation, and shared training indicators, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/academic/academic-news/2024/05/20/jm-lnjh-lwtny-tmthl-flstyn-fy-lmwtmr-ldwly-lthmn-ljrh-lqlb-wlsdr-wlw-y-ldmwy-fy-twns-wtwq-tfqyt-t-wn-m-jm-twns-lmnr-wmstshfyth/

Advocacy during UNIMED Week for stronger government support of academic exchange programs and for the Gaza Student Empowerment Initiative. This informs cross-border monitoring of student continuity and inclusion, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/international-office/news/d-khyry-rss-tshdd-l-hmy-zyd-d-m-lhkwmt-lbrmj-ltbdl-wtd-w-l-lnkhrt-lf-l-fy-mbdr-jm-lnjh-lnqdh-l-mly-lt-lymy-fy-gz/

Organization of a specialized spring school in agricultural and environmental economics. This fosters cross-border academic cooperation and contributes to evidence on sustainable agriculture and climate adaptation, aligning with SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/ar/community/scientific-centers/scientific-news/2024/03/11/mrkz-ltq-wlm-wlmn-wlgdhyy-fy-jm-lnjh-y-qd-mdrs-rby-y-mtkhss-fy-lqtsd-lzr-y-wlbyyy/

Establishment of International Environmental Sustainability Student Societies. This enables student-led joint activities, knowledge exchange, and community projects with global peers, aligning with SDG 4 (Quality Education), SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 15 (Life on Land), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals). Source: https://www.najah.edu/en/about/sustainability/environmental-sustainability-societies/ najah.edu

Participation in an international scientific conference on earthquake engineering in Italy. This reflects ANNU's involvement in gathering data related to natural disaster resilience, aligning with SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action).

Participation in a regional workshop organized by the World Health Organization to launch a network for poisons centers in the Mediterranean region. This contributes to gathering data on public health and safety, aligning with SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

An initiative led by the UNESCO Chair at ANNU, in collaboration with the Arab Water Network and the Palestinian National Committee for Education, Culture, and Science. This conference focused on water diplomacy in the Arab region, contributing to data collection and knowledge sharing on water resources, which aligns with SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation).

ANNU's Geography and Geomatics Department's participation in a workshop organized by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). This involvement contributes to data collection on agricultural practices and environmental sustainability, supporting SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG 15 (Life on Land).

Participation in an international conference on biological models and their medical and industrial applications, held in Fez, Morocco. This collaboration allows for data collection and research development in biological sciences, supporting SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being).

A visit by the team working on the Al-Maqdisi project from ANNU to Lille University in France to enhance international partnerships in scientific research and technological development. This partnership involves data sharing and measurement practices, contributing to SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure).