Four projects from the University of Jordan (UJ) have been shortlisted for the 2025 edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards Arab World, a prestigious event that honours academic excellence across the region. The university’s nominations fall under four competitive categories: Most Innovative Teacher of the Year, Outstanding Contribution to Regional Development, Research Project of the Year in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year. With four nominations out of nine submitted by Jordanian institutions, UJ ranked second in the Arab world for the highest number of shortlisted projects. Its entries represented 45 per cent of all submissions from Jordan. In the category of Most Innovative Teacher of the Year, the nomination was awarded to Assistant Professor Dana Qaqish from the School of Business. Her forward-thinking teaching methods have enhanced the learning experience and inspired creativity among students. For Outstanding Contribution to Regional Development, Associate Professor Margaret Zuriekat from the School of Medicine was shortlisted for her project, Hearing Joy: A National Centre for Children’s Hearing Care. This initiative has made a lasting impact on public health, especially in the field of pediatric hearing services. In the Research Project of the Year – Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences category, Professor Latifa Dardas from the School of Nursing was recognised for her project, Al-Khaizuran: A Culturally Responsive Digital Intervention for Supporting Youth Identity Voice and Well-being. The project addresses urgent societal challenges by combining cultural sensitivity with digital innovation. UJ’s fourth nomination, under Technological or Digital Innovation of the Year, was for the project An AI-Powered Platform for Quality Management in Higher Education. It was led by UJ President Professor Nathir Obeidat, in collaboration with the Vice President for Quality and Local Accreditation, Professor Amira Masri, and a multidisciplinary team from the Information Technology Center and the Accreditation and Quality Assurance Center. The initiative leverages artificial intelligence to enhance quality assurance processes and support data-driven decision-making in higher education. Projects shortlisted for the Times Higher Education Awards Arab World are evaluated based on planning quality, measurable outcomes, innovation, and potential for replication. Judges particularly value initiatives that offer creative solutions with strong regional relevance. Recognised as one of the most prestigious honours in Arab higher education, the awards celebrate achievements in teaching, research, institutional leadership, and community engagement. Winners will be announced during the Times Higher Education Arab Universities Summit 2025.