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Hence we propose establishing a Center of Excellence in Mathematics
and Theoretical Physics on the campus of
Birzeit University, in the
town of Birzeit, West Bank, Palestine. Birzeit University has
established itself as an important Palestinian university, as well
as a very liberal minded and independent. The support of the
authorities at Birzeit University for this initiative has been
secured.
The aim of the Center will be twofold. On the one hand, students will be
trained in both Mathematics and Theoretical Physics up to PhD
level. On the other hand, the Center will promote and emphasize
research in both fields. This will be accomplished by sponsoring
grants, holding workshops and conferences, inviting international
scholars for extended periods, and building up a first-rate library
as well as computational facilities. The focus of the Center is, at first,
on Palestinian students, but in the long run it also will be open to
other students from the Middle East.
An additional function of the Center is to enhance the quality of
teaching and research in Mathematics and Physics at the other
Palestinian universities, and to develop teaching materials and
methodologies in Mathematics and Physics for secondary education.
Mission
On the basis of UNESCO's
Unifying Theme,
"Contributing to peace and human development in an era of
globalization through education, the sciences, culture and
communication" (Medium-Term Strategy, 2002-2007), we, a group of
concerned mathematicians and physicists, have decided to launch a
novel initiative.
We strongly believe that, along the lines of UNESCO's theme,
furthering the education of the people at
all levels, in particular in areas marked by deep
conflicts, is of vital importance. We hope that bringing people
together through higher education, through training in scientific
research and cooperation, might be a small but
significant contribution in the long-term, towards easing of tension
in the Middle East. Project details, press releases, etc.
(BZU 05/12/2006,
unesco.de,
idw /
U Augsburg 18/12/2006,
unesco.org 08/02/2007)
