The joint committee between Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) and the Ministry of Education convened with HH Sayyid Dr Fahad Al Julanda al Said, Vice Chancellor of SQU, and Dr Abdullah bin Khamis Ambusaidi, Education Under-secretary at the Ministry of Education, along with committee members from both sides.
The meeting covered various topics, including the follow-up on previous recommendations and new proposals for cooperation in studies, research, and postgraduate studies. Discussions also focused on increasing academic seats in the College of Education at SQU, aligning with current and future educational needs, and enhancing teaching curricula for special education and students with learning difficulties.
Furthermore, the committee explored opportunities for SQU's involvement in examinations for supervisory roles and school administration, as well as ways to enhance vocational guidance services at the Ministry of Education. The potential introduction of vocational guidance as a university discipline and joint courses for students were also considered.
Lastly, the meeting addressed the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, research, and scientific experiments.
