Al-Milhem: New Academic Talents a Qualitative Addition to the Journey of Kuwait University and Its National Mission
The role of faculty members extends beyond knowledge transfer to building student capacities and serving developmental priorities
Kuwait University President Dr. Dina Al-Milhem affirmed today, 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.
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This statement was made by Dr. Al-Milhem during a speech at 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 members and prepare them to begin their journey at the university with the commencement of the 2026/2027 academic year, attended by several university leaders.
Al-Milhem 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 over decades who contributed their knowledge and dedication to building the university and serving Kuwait.
She added that the responsibility of a faculty member goes beyond transferring knowledge to building students' capacities and developing their thinking, research, and creativity skills, in addition to 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 supporting academic staff at the core of its efforts to achieve its strategic objectives, which are based on quality, innovation, distinguished presence, and sustainability, thereby enhancing the quality of education and scientific research and consolidating the university's position and national role.
Al-Milhem noted that the university continues to develop its educational and academic environment and enhance digital transformation by leveraging 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 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 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 pursuit of providing 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 scientific research support programs, promotions, academic leave, and university regulations, alongside the university's strategic directions, evaluation and measurement mechanisms, and supporting academic services.
