Hajjah: Hajjah University organized today a cultural seminar titled "The Impact of Saudi and American Aggression on Yemeni Universities - Hajjah University as a Model," to document the violations that have affected the higher education sector and highlight examples of academic resilience.
According to Yemen News Agency, the seminar was attended by prominent figures, including the Vice President of the University for Student Affairs, Dr. Abdo Sahoul; the Director of the Grievance Redress Authority branch, Judge Abdul Majeed Sharaf al-Din; the University Secretary, Nasser Al-Asimi; deans of faculties; and a group of members of the Scholars and Educators Unit. The seminar was structured around four main themes, each highlighting different aspects of the ongoing challenges faced by Yemeni universities.
Dr. Mohammed Humaid, the Vice President of the University for Academic Affairs, addressed the first theme, which focused on "The Impact of Aggression on Scientific Research and Academic Performance." His presentation detailed the adverse effects on Yemeni universities, particularly Hajjah University, and the broader implications for knowledge production.
The second theme was presented by Dr. Mustafa Al-Hamzi, Dean of the Languages and Translation Center. He discussed "Scholarship Students and the Ordeal of Detention," sharing insights into the arrests faced by scholarship students due to the aggression. Dr. Al-Hamzi also recounted his personal experiences and challenges encountered during his detention upon returning from Pakistan after completing postgraduate studies.
Dr. Yahya Al-Abdali covered the third theme, which examined the material and human damage inflicted on Hajjah University. His presentation documented the destruction of educational facilities and its impact on educational continuity. He also assessed the financial, economic, and human losses incurred by the education sector as a result of the aggression.
The fourth theme, discussed by Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghayli, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Human Sciences, focused on the resilience of university staff. Dr. Al-Ghayli emphasized that despite the siege impacting all aspects of life, both academic and administrative staff continued to fulfill their educational roles.
Judge Abdul Majeed Sharaf al-Din, Director of the Grievance Redress Authority branch, highlighted the importance of such seminars, suggesting that they serve as a vital component of national memory and awareness.