Dr. Mohammed Yousif, Acting VP for Administrative, Financial Affairs and Community Engagement and on behalf of Prof. Ghassan Aouad, the University President, attended the “International Association of Universities” which was held in Thailand from 13-16 November 2016.  The conference was entitled “A Catalyst for Sustainable and Innovative Societies” with more than 60 speakers from around the world and a large number of Higher Education Institution heads and other senior delegates who participated in this Conference. Commemorating the 100 years of the Thai University System on the campus of the oldest university in Thailand, participants discussed various strategies and practices that demonstrate how HEIs contribute to innovation and sustainability and what more can be done, especially through IAU, to become a true catalysts for change.

In addition, Dr. Mohmamed Yousif took part in the voting for this year’s presidency of IAU.