The first discounted online university with international accreditation receives media attention
The first discounted online university with international accreditation receives media attention.. The Executive Director of the Union of Afro Asia Universities announces the launch in response to the labor market
The Executive Director of the Union of Afro-Asia Universities, Professor Ashraf Al-Darifili, stated that the Afro-Asian University, which stems from the union, is working on developing and updating curricula that connect modernity, contemporaneity, and authenticity, as well as theoretical and practical application. This is to graduate students with the academic knowledge necessary to face the job market and address contemporary issues.
Al-Darifili added in a meeting held by the university’s presidency that they are working with experts, specialists, and scholars to innovate, develop, and produce curricula that meet the needs of the job market. He emphasized that the collaboration between specialized professors aims to modify and update the curricula, particularly in precise scientific disciplines, to prepare a generation capable of interacting with society through this university. He also mentioned that the presence of peer-reviewed scientific journals would positively impact the development of scientific research through curriculum description and the establishment of mechanisms to enhance common human values through the educational process, independent of any political frameworks.
He continued by saying, “Secondly, we find that Africa and Asia share many commonalities, whether cultural, social, economic, or even political, but we want to focus on the scientific aspect to strengthen these bonds. Through the university, we will enhance the fraternal ties between students and Afro-Asian communities.”
The Executive Director of the Union confirmed that students would find a distinguished educational model at the university in terms of teaching methods, academic content, and the tools and techniques used in the educational process. He added, “We aim for students graduating from this university to benefit their communities, Afro-Asian societies, and humanity as a whole, thanks to the efforts of the scholars working under the university’s banner.”
According to Al-Darifili, one of the most notable aspects students will find at the Afro-Asian University is the development and updating of curricula that bridge modernity, contemporaneity, and authenticity. The curricula will also connect theory with practical application, addressing issues related to doctrinal, political, or partisan topics. The goal is to equip students with the academic knowledge necessary to confront the job market and engage with it, as well as address contemporary issues.
He pointed out that most theoretical studies are disconnected from contemporary issues and are not aligned with the job market’s needs.
He emphasized that the university strives to be a model and nucleus for other universities in terms of cultural diversity, where science is a unifying force for all humanity.
The university emerged from the Union of Afro-Asia Universities and received its accreditation from Turkey in August 2021.
Research Interaction
According to Al-Darifili, the university and the Union of Afro-Asia Universities aim to achieve research interaction and cooperation among researchers, which will enhance the exchange and development of scientific research among academics, focusing on the strict scientific methodology of research.
Al-Darifili stated, “We aim to achieve research interaction between the two continents… This will reflect on the methodology and development of scientific research.” However, he pointed out a problem facing scientific research: the inability of some countries to apply scientific research methodology due to economic, social, and political conditions.
Al-Darifili criticized the disregard of sponsors and those responsible for the educational process for the outcomes of scientific research, considering this a barrier to the benefit of Afro-Asian societies from these studies, which were produced by brilliant minds.
He considered the lack of benefit from scientific research as the only obstacle to progress and development. He stressed the need for those responsible for the educational process to find specialized arms capable of following up on these studies and their outcomes to be applied in all fields.
Al-Darifili noted that 4,000 inventors are members of the Inventors Syndicate within the Union of Afro-Asia Universities, which he considered evidence of Africa and Asia’s brilliant minds that contributed to the foundation of Western civilization. He affirmed that scientific research is the field needed by all humanity.
