Al-Milhim: New academic qualifications are a qualitative addition to the university’s journey and its national mission - Sarmad
Kuwait University President Dr. Dina Al-Milhim confirmed on Wednesday that the joining of new academic and supporting academic 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 scientific research systems.
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 the new academic and supporting academic staff members and prepare them to begin their journey at the university, coinciding with the start of the 2026-2027 academic year, in the presence of several university leaders.
Al-Milhim stated that the joining of new academic talents marks the beginning of a new stage 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 transferring knowledge to building students' capacities, developing their thinking, research, and creativity skills, as well as contributing to the production of knowledge and directing it toward issues and priorities that serve Kuwait and support its developmental journey.
She clarified that Kuwait University places its academic and supporting academic 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 scientific research and consolidating the university's status and national role.
Al-Milhim noted that the university continues to develop its educational and academic environment and enhance digital transformation by utilizing modern technologies and expanding the use of digital solutions, in line with the requirements of education and scientific research, and opening wider spaces for innovation and development.
She emphasized the university's commitment to strengthening its community partnerships, 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 her confidence that the expertise and ideas of the new academic and supporting academic staff members will constitute an important addition to the university, contributing to the development of the educational and research experience 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, the impact of which will be reflected on students, the university, and society.
The meeting was attended by several university leaders and officials, and featured an overview of key aspects related to academic, research, and educational affairs, including scientific research support programs, promotions, academic leave, and university regulations, alongside the university's strategic directions, evaluation and measurement mechanisms, and supporting academic services.
