Al-Milhim: New Academic Talents a Qualitative Addition to the Journey of Kuwait University

This statement was made by Dr. Al-Milhim during a meeting organized by the university, represented by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, to welcome new academic and supporting academic staff and prepare them for their journey at the university as the 2026–2027 academic year begins, with the presence of several university leaders.

Dr. Al-Milhim stated 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 academic staff goes beyond transferring knowledge to building students’ capacities and developing their thinking, research, and creativity skills, alongside contributing to the production of knowledge and directing it toward issues and priorities that serve Kuwait and support its developmental trajectory.

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, in addition to 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 supporting academic staff would constitute a significant addition to the university, contributing to the development of educational and research experiences and opening new fields for cooperation and innovation. She affirmed the effort to provide an academic environment that nurtures their aspirations, enabling them to develop their capabilities and transform their ideas into achievements that would positively impact students, the university, and society.

The meeting saw the participation of several university leaders and officials, and featured presentations on key aspects related to academic, research, and scholarly affairs, including programs supporting scientific research, promotions, academic sabbaticals, and university regulations, alongside the university’s strategic directions, evaluation and measurement mechanisms, and supporting academic services.

On another note, Dr. Dina Al-Milhim received a number of academic staff members at Kuwait University who won the Jaber Al-Ahmad Prize for Young Researchers, presented by the Kuwait Foundation for the Advancement of Sciences for the years 2024 and 2025. She congratulated them on this distinguished scientific achievement and praised their excellence, which reflects the scientific and research level of the university’s cadres.

During the meeting, Dr. Al-Milhim expressed her pride in the achievements of Kuwait University affiliates, which reflect the distinguished scientific and research level of its staff. She affirmed that these successes enhance the university’s presence and scientific standing, and serve as an incentive to continue excelling in scientific research to serve Kuwait and its society. She noted that honoring young researchers and celebrating their achievements embody the attention paid by the political leadership, may God preserve and protect them, to science, scientific research, and the support and empowerment of national talents to contribute to the developmental and progressive journey of the State of Kuwait. She emphasized Kuwait University’s commitment to translating this approach by creating conditions for its academic staff and encouraging them to continue research and innovation, achieving scientific accomplishments that contribute to enhancing the university’s role as a national academic and research institution.