In its fifth meeting, Thamar University Council discusses developing the academic system, launching new programs and supporting scientific research

□ Thamar University Media / Jumad Al-Awwal 23, 1448. November 3, 2026

■ In line with the university's commitment to institutional development and modernization, Professor Dr. Mohammed Mohammed Al-Haifi, the Rector of Thamar University, chaired the fifth periodic meeting of the University Council for the academic year 1448 (2026/2027) this morning, Tuesday.

The meeting addressed a range of academic, administrative, and research matters, and reviewed recommendations and proposals aimed at developing educational programs, enhancing institutional performance, and advancing scientific research and postgraduate studies.

The Council began its meeting by reviewing and approving the minutes of its fourth meeting, after correcting typographical errors in the decisions appointing researchers at the Center for Educational Training and Rehabilitation.

As part of the discussion of the Academic Council's recommendations, the Council addressed several academic appointment requests, including the appointment of five teaching assistants in the Faculties of Engineering and Medicine, based on the results of the announced competitive selection process for academic positions.  The council also discussed regularizing the academic status of several faculty and teaching assistants, given their attainment of higher academic qualifications in their respective fields.

In the context of supporting academic advancement and enhancing academic merit, the council discussed two academic promotions and reviewed requests for sabbatical leave and sick leave from several faculty members.

Regarding strengthening the academic and research staff, the council discussed recommendations for appointing several faculty members to the advertised academic ranks, thereby contributing to providing the colleges with the required specializations and scientific expertise.

With respect to developing the academic structure and introducing specialized programs, the council discussed a proposal to change the name of the Marketing and Production Department to the Marketing Department and to establish Marketing and Digital Marketing programs within the department.

This initiative aims to modernize academic specializations, expand educational options, and keep pace with the rapid transformations in the marketing field and the needs of the labor market.

The council also discussed the Academic Council's recommendation regarding establishing a mechanism and regulations for changing the job title from Senior Researcher to Assistant Research Professor.

This aims to ensure the organization of career and research paths according to specific scientific and legal standards, in accordance with Yemeni Universities Law, its executive regulations, and the proposed guidelines.

In the area of ​​postgraduate studies and scientific research, the Council reviewed the recommendation of the Postgraduate Studies and Scientific Research Council regarding the approval and opening of the Master's program in Pharmacy, specializing in Pharmaceutics, at the College of Medical Sciences for the academic year 2026/2027. This program aims to enhance scientific qualification and specialization programs and expand postgraduate opportunities in the medical and pharmaceutical fields.

The Council also discussed and approved the final results for nine Master's graduates from the Colleges of Computer Science and Information Technology and Administrative Sciences. Four of them achieved an excellent grade, while five achieved a very good grade, reflecting the outcomes of the university's postgraduate programs.

In the context of strengthening the research environment and improving the university's standing in academic rankings, the Council discussed the recommendation of the university's ranking unit to allocate a 3% budget for scientific research from the activities account.

This allocation aims to enhance the institutional capabilities that support scientific production and academic publication.

The topics discussed under the "New Developments" section included improving the university's scientific publishing system. This involved discussing the renaming of the "International Journal of Administrative Sciences" to "Thamar University Journal of Administrative Sciences," as well as a proposal to establish "Thamar University Journal of Sharia and Legal Sciences."

This initiative aims to expand specialized scientific publishing channels and enhance the university's presence and intellectual output in the scientific, administrative, Sharia, and legal fields.

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