Higher Education and Science in Gaza: Testimonies, Experiences, and the Future” Discussed at Our University

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The “Science Café” event, organized by the Science Communication Office of our University’s Communications Coordination Office, focused on the topic of “Higher Education and Science in Gaza: Testimonies, Experiences, and the Future.” The event was held on 23 September 2026 at the Conference Hall of the School of Foreign Languages, with the participation of our Vice Rector, Prof. Dr. Leyla Coşan.

Moderated by Dr. Ayhan Sarı, a faculty member in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at our University, the event featured Dr. Abdurrahman Alfarra, Chair of the Executive Board of the Palestinian Students Association, and Mohammed Abu Taqiya, a journalist and researcher, as speakers. During the event, the speakers shared their testimonies, experiences, and reflections on higher education and scientific activities in Gaza. Rıdvan Abu Mumar, who completed his undergraduate education in Gaza, also attended the event and shared his experiences throughout his educational journey.

The event also provided an opportunity for participants’ views and questions on the topic to be addressed and concluded with an exchange of perspectives and discussion.