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Trainers and Workshop Facilitators for the SyrIA Project

The German Jordanian University (GJU) is currently establishing a pool of qualified trainers, facilitators and higher education experts for the project.

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Panel discussion at the Jordanian-Syrian Dialogue Forum
May 2026

Jordanian–Syrian Dialogue Forum for the Development of Higher Education held at GJU

The forum marked the public launch of a structured Jordanian–Syrian–German dialogue on higher education reform and brought together ministries, university leadership, DAAD, the German Embassy, GJU and partner institutions.

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Signing of the SyrIA project agreement between GJU and DAAD
April 2026

Signing of the SyrIA project agreement between GJU and DAAD

The signing of the SyrIA project agreement marked the formal start of the project and laid the foundation for its implementation from March 2026 to December 2027.

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2026

Fact-finding phase

The project begins with a comprehensive empirical assessment of the Syrian higher education system, reform dynamics, needs and implementation realities. The findings will inform further trainings, dialogue events and cooperation formats.