Dr. Beshara Doumani and Representative of Republic of Korea to Palestine explore collaboration prospects

On Thursday, July 13, 2023, Birzeit University President Dr. Beshara Doumani hosted the Representative of the Republic of Korea to Palestine, Si-jin Song, and explored collaboration prospects.

They discussed promoting collaboration between Birzeit University and the Korean government in the field of technology and examined potential programs and projects serving both parties.

Dr. Doumani elaborated on political and economic impediments facing Birzeit University in particular and broader issues facing higher education in Palestine, specifically the difficulty of attracting international faculty and students due to restrictive Israeli measures and policies.

He emphasized Birzeit University’s interest in technological development, highlighting the need to develop joint internship programs. Dr. Doumani also stressed the significance of conducting joint research in engineering, technology and artificial intelligence, pointing out that he has recently visited Korea to enhance cooperation between Birzeit University and Korean universities in research and academic exchange.