On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, An-Najah National University held a conference on possible methods for strengthening the cooperation between the Palestinian universities and the private sector in Palestine.

The Conference also aimed at identifying the influence of the Palestinian academic institutions on the society, and bringing together the people who work in the field of scientific research and innovation with the people in the industry field. It was also meant for them to share.

The conference consisted of three sessions. The first included intellectual property, building mutual relationships between the private sector and the universities incorporating the ABET accreditation as a case study as well as the role of UCAS.

The second session included a discussion on possible projects to enhance the Palestinian economy including the Clusters Model in EU-KIC.

The third session included discussing bridging the technological knowledge between the Palestinian universities and the private sector's institutions.

Notes:

-The conference included speeches by the representatives Prf. Maher Natsheh, Acting President of An-Najah National University, Dr. Nidal Jayyousi, Director of the Tempus Office in Palestine and  Mrs. Beatrice Campodonico, Director of the European Union Representative Office in Palestine who emphasized the idea of mutual cooperation between the Palestinian universities and the private sector's institutions.