In a move reflecting its academic and cultural openness, Damascus University has announced the launch of a Turkish Language Department as part of its new programs at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities for the 2025–2026 academic year. This addition joins a distinguished list of departments aimed at meeting labor market demands and fostering cultural exchange among nations.

In the presence of Dr. Abdul Hamid Al-Khaled, Deputy Minister of Higher Education for Student Affairs, the President of Damascus University, Prof. Mustafa Sa’em Al-Dahr, honored Dr. Nabil Nader Kochaji from the Faculty of Dentistry, in recognition of his scientific contributions and academic excellence on the occasion of the publication of his book "Clinical Oral Pathology- Kochaji's Guide to Oral Lesions and Biopsies" by the international publishing company Springer in Germany, in English.
 

A research team from the Department of Chemistry at the Faculty of Science in Damascus University has successfully developed new chemical precursors for tellurium compounds, used in the synthesis of colloidal mercury telluride quantum dots (HgTe CQDs). These nanomaterials are considered promising candidates for infrared optical devices, such as sensors and photodetectors.

Urban development relies fundamentally on the strength of local communities. As societal demands and emergency conditions intensify, spatial challenges have multiplied, prompting the need for innovative technology integration. Artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure have become indispensable for advancing development and improving the operational capacity of local communities, ultimately expediting urban recovery and enhancing the urban fabric’s responsiveness to spatial issues.