Kuwait University President: New Academic Talents a Qualitative Addition to the University's Journey and National Mission
Kuwait City, 9 Sept (KUNA) -- Dr. Dina Al-Milhem, President of Kuwait University, affirmed today that the joining of new academic and academic support staff members to the university represents a qualitative addition to its scientific journey and a partnership in continuing its national mission and developing its education and research systems. This was stated in Dr. Al-Milhem’s address during a meeting organized by the university, represented by the Vice President for Academic Affairs sector, to welcome the new academic and academic support staff and prepare them to begin their journey at the university with the start of the 2026/2027 academic year, attended by several university leaders.
Dr. Al-Milhem said that the joining of new academic talents marks the beginning of a new phase in their academic and professional careers, and an extension of a national journey carried by generations of academics who contributed their knowledge and dedication to building the university and serving Kuwait. She added that the responsibility of an academic staff member goes beyond transmitting knowledge to building students’ capacities and developing their thinking, research, and creativity skills, alongside contributing to knowledge production and directing it toward issues and priorities that serve Kuwait and support its developmental trajectory.
She clarified that Kuwait University places its academic and academic support staff at the core of its efforts to achieve its strategic objectives based on quality, innovation, distinguished presence, and sustainability, thereby enhancing the quality of education and research and consolidating the university’s position and its national role.
Dr. Al-Milhem noted that the university continues to develop its educational and academic environment and strengthen digital transformation by leveraging modern technologies and expanding the use of digital solutions to keep pace with the requirements of education and research, and to open broader spaces for innovation and development. She emphasized the university’s commitment to strengthening its community partnerships and linking its academic and research expertise with Kuwait’s needs and developmental priorities, as well as building effective partnerships with state institutions and the private sector, and enhancing regional and international cooperation.
She expressed confidence that the expertise and ideas of the new academic and academic support staff will constitute a significant addition to the university, contributing to the development of its educational and research experience and opening new fields for cooperation and innovation. She affirmed the ongoing effort to provide an academic environment that nurtures their aspirations, enabling them to develop their capacities and transform their ideas into achievements whose impact will be reflected on students, the university, and society.
The meeting was attended by several university leaders and officials, and featured presentations on key aspects related to academic, research, and scholarly affairs, including research support programs, promotions, academic leave, university regulations, as well as the university’s strategic directions, evaluation and assessment mechanisms, and academic support services. (End) K.M.J. / K.D.A.
