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Insights into the German-Jordanian University

“Studying on the Island of Peace — Insights into the German-Jordanian University” — The GJU podcast series

An interview series in which people have their say 
whose heart beats for Germany and Jordan.

Since August 1, 2004, Magdeburg-Stendal University has been the sponsor of the “German Jordanian University” (GJU) project and has played a leading role in setting up the university of the same name in Amman. With its responsibility for promoting the German dimension of the German-Jordanian University/German-Jordanian University (GJU), Magdeburg-Stendal University of Applied Sciences is leading one of the most important foreign science policy projects in the Federal Republic of Germany.

Journalist Mady Host is an h2 graduate and has worked as an entrepreneur in the creative sector since 2012. She grabbed her microphone and traveled across Germany and Jordan to produce a 6-part miniseries.

She spoke with funding agencies, alumni, network partners, teachers and other participants to draw a comprehensive picture of this exceptional international educational project.
 Mady wanted to know what drives people to get involved with the GJU, even to emigrate to Jordan, and she wanted to find out what is important if education was to work across national borders.

She conducted her interviews in a lively atmosphere, such as in the midst of the ruins of an old desert castle or over water pipe and tea in the middle of Amman — all in a relaxed, per-you atmosphere.

Enjoy discovering, getting to know and traveling with you!

The German Language Center: In conversation with Margarethe Nofal and Maryam Alqwidari
The German Language Center: In conversation with Margarethe Nofal and Maryam Alqwidari
1.6.2025
34:27
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Margarethe is the Deputy Director of the GLC and — together with her colleague, German teacher Maryam — gives an insight into the work of the Center.

1.6.2025
00:00
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https://gju.h2.de/podcast/GLC_Margarethe_und_Maryam.mp3
The German Language Center: In conversation with Margarethe Nofal and Maryam Alqwidari
Einblicke in die GJU
1.6.2025
Dr. Farah Al-Atrash: From alumna to manager
Dr. Farah Al-Atrash: From alumna to manager
4.5.2025
29:15
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What does it mean to have a leadership role at GJU? In conversation with Dr. Farah Al-Atrash, Associate Professor at the German Jordanian University.

4.5.2025
00:00
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https://gju.h2.de/podcast/Dr_Farah_Al-Atrash_von_der_Alumna_zur_Fuehrungskraft.mp3
Dr. Farah Al-Atrash: From alumna to manager
Einblicke in die GJU
4.5.2025
GJU and h2 - A special partnership
GJU and h2 - A special partnership
2.4.2025
35:43
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Prof. Dr. Manuela Schwartz, Rector of HS Magdeburg-Stendal and Project Manager of the GJU Project Office, talks about what constitutes this close bond and what role scientific diplomacy plays in this connection.

2.4.2025
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https://gju.h2.de/podcast/Projektleitung-ManuelaSchwartz-GJU-Podcast.mp3
GJU and h2 - A special partnership
Einblicke in die GJU
2.4.2025
Administrative exchange, HS Magdeburg-Stendal employees visit GJU
Administrative exchange, HS Magdeburg-Stendal employees visit GJU
2.4.2025
26:15
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Andreas Braun and Tim Zerau, University Communications at HS Magdeburg-Stendal, talk about what men or women must do in order to participate.

2.4.2025
00:00
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https://gju.h2.de/podcast/VerwaltungsaustauschmitAndreasundTim-GJU-Podcast.mp3
Administrative exchange, HS Magdeburg-Stendal employees visit GJU
Einblicke in die GJU
2.4.2025