The Libya institute for Advanced Studies (LIAS), Libya\u2019s first major private education and training institution to be established after the Revolution, was launched today.<\/p>\n
LIAS will offer education and training to Libya\u2019s next generation of leaders through courses taught by top Libyan and global academics and industry experts. LIAS\u2019 courses cover high-growth disciplines critical to Libya\u2019s future so that graduates can be active contributors to their communities and the development of their country.<\/p>\n
Not-for-profit Structure<\/strong><\/p>\n The initiative will be overseen by a not-for-profit organization based in Tripoli, and is funded by several Libyan business leaders and academics. Dr. Aref Nayed, a Libyan philanthropist who has committed significant financial support to make LIAS possible, will serve as the first Chairman of the Board.<\/p>\n \u201cLIAS represents a unique opportunity to improve the quality of education in Libya while simultaneously meeting the demands of the Libyan economy,\u201d LIAS Chairman of the Board Dr. Aref Nayed said.<\/p>\n Faculties and Centers<\/strong><\/p>\n Near-term course offerings will include programs in over 70 subjects. As the institution matures, course offerings will be broadened across five faculties, two specialized centers, branch campuses in Beida and Tobruk, and several training centers across Libya.<\/p>\n LIAS will provide a highly practical series of courses that are beyond the traditional tracks offered by Libyan public universities and which respond to current institutional gaps in Libyan higher education and technical and vocational training. Focus areas will include public sector management, Islamic finance, media and communications, and security studies.<\/p>\n LIAS will offer interdisciplinary training and promote scholarship to understand the social, cultural, religious, and historical forces that have shaped Libya. The institution will also prepare individuals to be involved in emerging areas of sustainable development such as renewable energy and support entrepreneurs through an affiliated business incubator.<\/p>\n Global Academic Partnerships<\/strong><\/p>\n LIAS has built academic partnerships with elite institutions across the globe such as Georgetown University and the National University of Singapore. These partnerships allow Libyan students the opportunity to study abroad to experience and explore international practices and be exposed to global practitioners.<\/p>\n \u201cLIAS is committed to providing students with the information they need to succeed in today\u2019s social, political, and economic climate and skills that will help them adapt to the future. Our courses are developed with industry and international partner input and taught by people who are leaders in their field, keeping our students in touch with real world needs and global practices,\u201d said Dr. Nayed.<\/p>\n Community Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n LIAS has a strong commitment to building partnerships with key community stakeholders including national and international universities, government agencies, businesses, and social sector organizations.<\/p>\n The institution\u2019s Al Riwaq department, which recalls Libya\u2019s tradition of open discussion and debate in public forums, ensures LIAS\u2019 research and programs serve the needs of Libya by forging applied research partnerships, designing customized staff training programs, and ensuring that graduates find employment. Through Al Riwaq, LIAS will also engage and support social sector organizations by providing student volunteers, research collaboration, and other forms of support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Libya institute for Advanced Studies (LIAS), Libya\u2019s first major private education and training institution to be established after the Revolution, was launched today. LIAS will offer education and training to Libya\u2019s next generation of leaders through courses taught by top Libyan and global academics and industry experts. 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