A Delegation from the Consulate General of France in Jerusalem Visits An-Najah
A delegation from the Cooperation and Cultural Action Department at the Consulate General of France in Jerusalem met with Acting President of An-Najah National University, Prof Maher Natsheh in Nablus at the University.
The visit aimed at learning about An-Najah and discussing further means of mutual cooperation with the University. It also aimed at learning about French language teaching and learning in Palestine.
Prof. Natsheh welcomed the delegation and briefed them on An-Najah’s programmes, faculties and scientific centres and stressed the importance of developing further cooperation with the Consulate General of France in terms of academic exchange and joint research.
After the meeting, the Scholarships Office at the University held a lecture where Ms. Elise Marne, Project officer for academic and scientific cooperation gave a presentation on the scholarships offered by the French consulate. She then elaborated on the post-graduate scholarships; the requirements such as the GPA and the English level, the deadlines for application and interviews and the provisions. At the end of lecture, Ms. Marne answered the attendees’ questions on the subject.
The lecture aimed at introducing An-Najah senior students, graduates, staff members and those who are interested to the scholarships and the short visits the French consulate offers.
Finally, the delegation met with Dr. Wasim Bishawi, Head of the French Department at An-Najah to discuss further cooperation with regards to French language teaching and learning in the University.
