Located in Aqaba, Jordan, Aqaba Technological University (AUT) is a technology-oriented higher education institution with a strong focus on applied learning, innovation, and industry engagement. Leveraging Aqaba’s strategic position as a port city and regional gateway, AUT is well positioned to contribute to practice-driven solutions in areas such as smart urban development, digital transformation, sustainable infrastructure, logistics, and coastal resilience. In line with its societal mission, AUT supports evidence-based territorial and urban development by promoting interdisciplinary education, strengthening university–industry–government collaboration, and encouraging the co-production of knowledge to address complex urban and environmental challenges. Through its internationalization agenda, AUT fosters mobility, joint educational initiatives, and collaborative projects, contributing to skills development and regional priorities across the Mediterranean and beyond.

Participation in Relevant Projects / Initiatives (to align with your newsletter format):

• Erasmus+ actions in higher education (mobility and capacity-building collaborations)
• Regional and international academic networks supporting innovation and applied research
• Applied research partnerships on smart cities, digital transformation (IoT/AI), sustainable infrastructure, and climate resilience
• Collaborative initiatives for skills development (student innovation challenges, entrepreneurship support, professional training)