SDG 3 — Good Health & Well-Being | University of Jordan Sustainability

3.3.1

Collaborations with Local, National & Global Health Institutions

UJ actively partners with leading health bodies at every level — from Jordan's Ministry of Health and King Hussein Cancer Center to the World Health Organization — to drive better health outcomes locally and globally.

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National Partnership

Ministry of Health & Jordan University Hospital

UJ works closely with Jordan's Ministry of Health on public health initiatives. Jordan University Hospital serves as a critical hub for clinical training, healthcare delivery, and applied health research — bridging academia and national health services.

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Research Partnership

King Hussein Cancer Center

UJ collaborates with the King Hussein Cancer Center on cutting-edge cancer research and treatment programmes, contributing academic expertise and student clinical placements to advance oncology outcomes in Jordan.

UJ News Centre ›

Medical research and hospital collaboration

Clinical Partnership

Jordan University Hospital Clinical training hub & healthcare research centre

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National Partnership

Royal Medical Services & UNRWA

UJ collaborates with Royal Medical Services on specialised healthcare and medical training, and partners with UNRWA to improve healthcare access for refugees — extending UJ's health impact beyond the campus to vulnerable communities.

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International Partnership

World Health Organization (WHO)

UJ and WHO collaborate on public health research, antimicrobial resistance awareness, mental health initiatives, and regional health policy — including jointly celebrating WHO Antimicrobial Awareness Week each year.

Antimicrobial Awareness Week ›

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Academic Programme

New Master's Programmes: Women's Health, Health Economics & Health Policies

UJ launched two pioneering postgraduate programmes addressing critical contemporary health issues — Women's Health and Health Economics & Policies — training the next generation of health leaders for Jordan and the MENA region.

Programme Announcement ›

3.3.2

Community Outreach Programmes to Improve Health & Well-Being

UJ delivers broad outreach into the local community through nutrition programmes, student volunteering, free dental clinics, sports activities, and health awareness campaigns covering hygiene, exercise, and healthy living.

Student volunteers providing community health services

Community Outreach

Volunteering & Community Health

Students at the Heart of Community Health in Jordan

UJ students lead and participate in a wide range of community health outreach activities — from free dental clinics and rehabilitation services to nutrition campaigns and mental health awareness workshops across Amman and beyond.

The university's Sports Activity Centre also opens its facilities to the public and local schools, extending the campus health infrastructure to the broader Jordanian community.

🦷 Free Dental Care — UJ Hospital Volunteer Programme ↗ 🥗 Nutrition Outreach Programme — Faculty of Agriculture ↗ ♿ Rehabilitation Services Community Outreach ↗ 🏃 Health & Well-Being Sports Outreach Activities ↗ 🏟️ Sports Activity Complex — Open to the Community ↗

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Sports Facilities Shared with the Local Community & Schools

UJ's comprehensive athletic facilities are open not just to students but to the general public and local schools — making the campus a community hub for physical fitness and active well-being.

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Campus Facility

Comprehensive Athletic Programmes for Students

UJ's Sports Activities Department ensures all students have access to comprehensive athletic programmes — covering football, basketball, swimming, athletics, and more — promoting physical fitness as a pillar of student well-being.

Sports Department ›

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Public Access

Facilities Open to the General Public

UJ extends access to its sports facilities — including courts, tracks, and fitness spaces — to members of the general public, making the campus an open resource for community health and physical activity.

Public Access Details ›

Sports Facilities

UJ Sports Activity Complex Open to students, the public & local schools

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Groups benefit from UJ's open sports facilities — students, the general public, and local schools — turning the campus into a shared community health resource.

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School Partnership

Sports Facilities Shared with Local Schools

UJ actively partners with local schools, opening its sports facilities for student use during and outside school hours — supporting physical education and youth well-being across Amman's school communities.

School Partnership ›

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Youth Engagement

Youth Sports Events & School Activities

UJ organises sports events and activities that bring together school students on campus — fostering active lifestyles, teamwork, and a sense of community among young people in the surrounding area.

Youth Events ›

3.3.4

Student Access to Sexual & Reproductive Health-Care Services

UJ integrates sexual and reproductive health education into its nursing and community health curricula, and provides dedicated clinical services through the Youth-Friendly Clinic — launched in partnership with the Royal Health Awareness Society.

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Academic Curriculum

Maternal & Child Health Nursing — Integrated Curriculum

Sexual and reproductive health topics are embedded in UJ's nursing degree through the Maternal and Child Health Nursing Department — ensuring all nursing graduates are equipped to provide evidence-based reproductive health care.

Department Overview ›

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Community Health

Community Health Nursing — Reproductive Health Module

The Community Health Nursing Department delivers a comprehensive module covering sexual health, family planning, and reproductive rights — preparing graduates for frontline health education in Jordanian communities.

Community Nursing Dept ›

Youth-friendly health clinic campus services

Youth Health Clinic

Youth-Friendly Clinic — UJ & Royal Health Awareness Society Reproductive health services for all students

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UJ was among the first Jordanian universities to launch a dedicated Youth-Friendly Clinic offering confidential sexual and reproductive health services in partnership with a national health society.

3.3.5

Student Access to Mental Health Support

UJ provides free, comprehensive mental health services to all students — including individual and group counselling, psychological consultations, family counselling, and structured mental health awareness workshops.

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Counselling Service

Student Guidance & Counselling Department

UJ's dedicated Student Guidance Department offers free individual counselling, group therapy sessions, psychological consultations, and family counselling — all available to every enrolled student at no cost.

Counselling Dept ›

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Hospital Service

Psychiatric Services — Jordan University Hospital

The Jordan University Hospital's Psychiatry Department offers clinical mental health assessments and treatment, providing a seamless referral pathway for students who need specialist care beyond campus counselling services.

Psychiatry Department ›

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Workshop Programme

Stress Management, Emotional Resilience & Coping Workshops

UJ's Student Affairs delivers regular workshops on stress management, emotional resilience, and coping strategies — equipping students with practical mental health tools throughout their academic journey.

Student Affairs Updates ›

Student mental health counselling and support services

Mental Health Support

Free for All Students Individual, group & family counselling available on campus

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Awareness Campaign

Mental Health Awareness — Jordan University Hospital

UJ Hospital regularly organises public mental health awareness lectures and educational events — bringing expert psychiatrists and counsellors together with students and the wider public to reduce stigma and promote help-seeking.

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All mental health services — counselling, group sessions, psychiatric referral, and workshops — are provided free of charge to every University of Jordan student.

3.3.6

Smoke-Free Campus Policy

UJ maintains a comprehensive smoke-free policy across all indoor spaces, classrooms, offices, public areas, dormitories, and university facilities — backed by awareness campaigns and educational initiatives.

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Campus Policy

University-Wide Smoke-Free Policy

UJ's smoke-free policy prohibits smoking in all indoor spaces including classrooms, offices, public corridors, university facilities, and student dormitories — promoting a healthy environment for all students, staff, and visitors across the entire campus.

Public Safety Office ›

Smoke-Free Campus

All Indoor & Public Spaces Classrooms, offices, dormitories & campus facilities

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Awareness Programme

Anti-Smoking Awareness Lectures & Brochures

UJ's Faculty of Medicine and student health services regularly deliver awareness lectures on the dangers of smoking, and distribute educational brochures to students and staff — reinforcing the smoke-free policy with evidence-based health messaging.

Awareness Lecture ›

SDG 3.3.6 · Smoke-Free Environment
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of UJ's indoor campus spaces are designated smoke-free — covering all academic buildings, offices, dormitories, and public facilities across the main Amman campus.

3.3.7

Staff Access to Mental Health Support

UJ's Training and Counselling Centre provides all staff with free professional development and mental health training — offering three tailored courses per year covering emotional intelligence, stress management, communication, and personal well-being.

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Staff Training

3 Free Training Courses Per Year for All Staff

UJ's Training and Counselling Centre offers every staff member three free professionally-led training courses per year, specifically tailored to individual and departmental needs — covering practical mental health and well-being topics.

Training Plan ›

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Course Topics

Mental Health & Well-Being Training Topics

Course topics include: self-development, body language, effective communication, emotional intelligence, understanding human personality, time management, and managing career pressure — directly addressing the mental health needs of university staff.

Course Announcements ›

Staff mental health training and professional development

Staff Well-Being

Training & Counselling Centre Tailored mental health training for all UJ staff

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Every year, UJ's Training and Counselling Centre delivers at least three free mental health and well-being training courses to staff — with content tailored to specific professional needs.

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Training Centre

Training & Counselling Centre — Facts & Figures

The Centre's annual facts and figures report documents the reach and impact of staff training programmes — tracking participation, course satisfaction, and outcomes to continuously improve the mental health support offering for UJ staff.

Facts & Figures ›

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Recent Courses

Emotional Intelligence & Career Pressure Management Courses

Recent staff training courses have focused specifically on emotional intelligence and managing career pressure — two of the most requested topics among UJ employees and directly linked to mental health and workplace well-being.

Course Details ›

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