Amman: An academic delegation from the University of Southampton, UK, on Tuesday met with the University of Jordan Hospital (UJH) to discuss academic and research cooperation in the medical, health, and technological innovation fields. During the visit, UJH's Director General, Dr. Nader Bsoul, highlighted the hospital's role as an educational, treatment, and research institution, emphasizing its specialized medical staff and training programs. He called for expanding global partnerships to contribute to the development of medical education and scientific research and improve the quality of healthcare services.
According to Jordan News Agency, the meeting explored opportunities for joint cooperation and reviewed postgraduate programs at the University of Southampton, with a focus on medical technology, innovation, and design, as well as the transformation of health innovations into viable projects. On the sidelines of the visit, a panel scientific discussion was held remotely to discuss prospects for international research collaboration.
Researchers from both sides engaged in reviewing areas of joint research and discussing opportunities for cooperation in prosthetics, artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, and innovation and entrepreneurship in the health sector. Touring several hospital facilities, the delegation was thoroughly briefed on the services, the medical infrastructure, and the training programs.