Significant Decisions at the Ninth Meeting of the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council at Thamar University
□ Thamar University Media / Thu Alqadah 4, 1447. April 21, 2026
■ In a move to support academic development, the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Thamar University held the ninth meeting of the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council for the academic year 2025/2026 this morning, Tuesday, under the auspices of Professor Dr. Mohammed Al-Haifi, the Rector of the University, and chaired by Professor Dr. Abdulkarim Ismail Zabiba, the Chairman of the Council, with the attendance of council members.
This meeting was a part of the ongoing monitoring of graduate studies programs, enhancing the quality of scientific research, and updating academic programs to meet the needs of development and the labor market.
The council began its proceedings by reviewing the minutes of the previous eighth meeting, held on March 8, 2026. These minutes were discussed and approved before moving on to the main agenda, which included several academic and procedural matters related to the progress of graduate studies programs in the university's various colleges.
The Council discussed requests submitted by several colleges regarding the approval of dissertation and thesis titles, as well as the appointment of supervisors. These requests included doctoral and master's programs in the Colleges of Arts and Administrative Sciences, reflecting the continued research activity and growing interest in postgraduate studies in the humanities and administrative fields. This also demonstrates the university's commitment to providing a structured academic environment for rigorous supervision and research.
The Council also reviewed requests related to the approval of final results for graduate students. It discussed the files of candidates for master's degrees from the Colleges of Arts and Education, after they had fulfilled the necessary academic and procedural requirements. This step confirms the smooth operation of the academic process and the continued provision of qualified scientific expertise to the community.
In the context of developing specialized programs, the Council approved the request submitted by the College of Administrative Sciences regarding the program descriptions for the doctoral programs in Business Administration and Finance and Banking, which combine two research projects and a dissertation. This strengthens the institutional structure of postgraduate programs and reinforces the standards of quality and academic accreditation in the design of study plans and learning outcomes.
The Council also discussed the lists of accepted students in several executive master's and doctoral programs at the College of Administrative Sciences, including specializations in business administration, local development management, and public administration. The data was reviewed, and the necessary decisions were made, expanding professional and academic opportunities for students wishing to pursue postgraduate studies.
On the educational front, the Council considered the College of Education's request to approve the results of the supplementary exams for the Master's program in the Department of Foundations and Educational Administration, specializing in Educational Administration and Planning, for the academic year 2022/2023. This affirms the university's commitment to completing all academic tracks in accordance with established frameworks and regulations.
The Council also dedicated part of its meeting to discussing the report submitted by the committee tasked with reviewing postgraduate programs at the College of Engineering. The report included several proposed programs in architecture and civil engineering, with their academic and professional tracks, as well as specializations in construction engineering, transportation and roads engineering, water resources and environmental engineering, and geotechnical engineering.