Dear Colleagues,
My Dear Students,
It is my pleasure to welcome you all to the School of Agriculture at the University of Jordan, an esteemed institution known for its academic excellence. Here, we work together as one family, united by a shared vision and core values to build a promising future for our agricultural sector, that is founded on knowledge, creativity, and sustainability.
Our role in this school is not limited to providing high-quality academic education, it extends to preparing true future leaders capable of driving positive change in the fields of agriculture, environment, and sustainable development; leaders who can meet the needs of our nation and rise to the challenges of the modern world. We aspire for you to be the messengers of this message and the drivers of this change.
We are committed to offering a stimulating academic environment that upholds the highest standards of education, learning, and scientific research. Our goal is to equip a generation of graduates capable of addressing challenges while contributing effectively to food security and the sustainable management of our limited natural resources. To achieve this, we continuously develop our curricula and academic programs to align with global advancements and labor market demands. We place great emphasis on obtaining international accreditations to strengthen the school’s standing both regionally and globally, thereby expanding the horizons for our students and graduates.
We firmly believe that openness to the world is the key to progress. Therefore, we will continue to expand our partnerships with prestigious universities and research institutions, providing you with exceptional learning and training opportunities that expose you to the latest knowledge and technologies in the field of agriculture.
Scientific research and technological development are fundamental pillars of our journey. We are keen to strengthen this aspect through collaborative work with both the public and private sectors, aiming to develop practical solutions that enhance agricultural production and ensure the sustainability of our natural resources. We are also working on developing our research stations and research laboratories to support applied research that addresses the challenges facing the agricultural sector. Moreover, we encourage innovation and agricultural entrepreneurship, empowering our students and researchers to transform your ideas into practical projects that benefit our society.
My dear students, you are the heartbeat of this school and the cornerstone of its journey. You are the future of agriculture in Jordan and its ambassadors across the world. We are here to provide you with everything you need to develop your research and practical skills. We are committed to equipping you with critical thinking and creative problem, solving abilities tools that will enable you to compete in both local and international job markets. We believe in you and are confident that you will be pioneers of positive change and leaders in the path toward sustainable development.
Today, we live in an era of rapid digital and agricultural transformation. This requires all of us to work with creativity and innovation. It drives us to constantly modernize our academic programs and work on enhancing the faculty’s standing in global rankings. However, achieving these ambitions cannot happen without your collective cooperation, students, alumni, and faculty members alike. Our relationship with you does not end at graduation; it continues beyond, as we rely heavily on your contributions and expertise to advance our faculty’s journey. Additionally, we are keen to build a robust network of partnerships with leading institutions so that our school remains a leader of knowledge and excellence.
True success is only achieved through teamwork and our unity around a common goal. We will continue this journey together, with the spirit of one team, toward a brighter future for the School of Agriculture, our University of Jordan, and our beloved country under the wise and great leadership of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein.
With my sincere appreciation and respect,
Prof. Dr. Ayed Al-Abdallat
Dean, School of Agriculture
University of Jordan