Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah visited the University of Jordan (UJ) on Tuesday, November 25, where she toured the Center for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) and participated in an event at the University Library to mark the Royal Health Awareness Society’s (RHAS) 20th anniversary.
Queen Rania was received by UJ President, Prof. Nathir Obeidat, along with several university officials.
At the Center, she reviewed the Educational Content Digitization Project, a leading initiative to digitize educational content and produce interactive model lectures, replacing conventional, lecture-based presentations with visually rich and professionally produced digital format.
Accompanied by the center’s Director Dr. Raed Al-Taher, Her Majesty toured the production lab and dropped in on a digitized interactive dentistry lecture given by Dr. Aseel Al-Shraireh.
Obeidat explained that the project, which was launched in 2024, aims at enhancing interactive learning using modern methods that are on par with international best practices. The project involves transforming curricula into advanced interactive platforms that improve the learning experience and strengthen faculty performance without interfering with the teaching process. To date, UJ has begun digitizing the academic content of over 280 undergraduate degrees, 2,700 courses, and tens of thousands of learning materials.
Held under the theme ‘Twenty Years of Giving to the Community,’ RHAS’s anniversary celebration marked the society’s accomplishments since its establishment in 2005, stressing its role in raising health awareness and empowering individuals to adopt healthier lifestyles. The event also highlighted RHAS’s growth into a globally-recognized organization, contributing to a number of international health steering committees.
Accompanied by Obeidat, RHAS Chairman of the Board of Directors Dr. Rami Farraj, and RHAS Director Amal Ireifij, she walked through the RHAS Journey Tunnel, highlighting the evolution of RHAS from its founding in 2005. She also stopped at the Partners Wall, an installation paying tribute to key institutional partners and supporters of RHAS.
Queen Rania also joined a student-led session on mental health awareness, highlighting the society’s work on youth psychosocial wellbeing. She also stopped by a number of interactive booths, which offered sensory and interactive experiences showcasing RHAS’s programs that address areas including mental health, nutrition, physical activity, chronic diseases, family medicine, and smoking prevention.
Held over the course of four days, the anniversary event aims to give students and visitors the chance to explore RHAS’s initiatives, and reinforce the society’s efforts to build healthy lives by serving as a leading platform promoting health awareness, prevention, and participation.
