Bachelor in Psychomotor Therapy Institute of psychomotor Therapy (IPM) usj.edu.lb/ipm ipm@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 617

Psychomotor Therapy is a paramedical field that explores the link between the mind (cognition, perception, emotions) and intentional movement. Psychomotor therapists are healthcare professionals who assess and treat developmental delays, psychomotor and learning disorders (e.g., ADHD, DCD), neurological or cognitive disabilities, mental health disorders, and communication disorders. Their evidence-based interventions use individualized assessments and therapeutic mediators such as relaxation, cognitive remediation, motor rehabilitation, sensory tools, personal expression, and technologies like biofeedback or virtual reality. Working across all ages and settings, they collaborate within multidisciplinary teams. At USJ, Psychomotor Therapy is part of the Faculty of Medicine via the Institute of Psychomotor Therapy.

Master in Human Rights and Democratization Institute of political science (ISP) usj.edu.lb/isp isp@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 443

The Master’s degree Human Rights and Democratisation is a unique programme in the Arab World offering a combination of research-oriented courses and practical trainings. Its curriculum is organised into four thematic streams: Human Rights, Democratic Governance, the Arab World and Applied Human Rights. It includes a Field Research, a Human Rights Laboratory, Human Rights Project Design and activities with other regional programmes in Africa, Europe, Latin America, South-East Asia, the Balkans and the Caucasus.

It is part of the Global Campus of Human Rights, the widest network of universities engaged in Human Rights education. The programme is coordinated by the Institute of Political Science at Saint Joseph University in partnership with Birzeit University (Palestine), Carthage University (Tunisia), the International University of Rabat (Morocco), the University of Jordan and the University of Southern Denmark. Students get to spend a semester in one of the partner universities across the region, in Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Tunisia or Morocco. It is supported by the Danish Institute for Human Rights and the European Union. The programme provides a unique cross-regional and international experience with students and professors coming from all over the world, sharing their perspectives and knowledge on two-key thematic in the 21st century.

150 years of "Francophonie" at USJ

This major intellectual event proposed an in-depth reflection on the Francophone identity of USJ, through the following themes:

• USJ’s historical Francophone mission since its foundation in 1875
• The challenges of linguistic and identity transmission
• The future of USJ’s Francophone identity in a changing world

Rector Prof. Salim Daccache, SJ, took the floor to warmly thank the First Lady, the ministers, ambassadors, USJ alumni, and friends of the University who were present. He emphasized that this dinner was not merely a festive occasion but truly an ‘Evening of Hope,’ meant to strengthen the shared commitment to education and to reaffirm USJ’s unique mission and core vocation: to dedicate one-third of its budget to scholarships, so that no student is ever excluded for financial reasons.

By gathering professors, researchers, institutional bodies and international partners, USJ reaffirms its commitment to keeping Francophonie alive as a space of knowledge, innovation and intercultural dialogue.

This conference fell within a strategic dynamic, thus strengthening the position of USJ as a key actor of University Francophonie in Lebanon and within the broader international Francophone community.

The Student Information and Orientation Office (SIO) of the Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) in Qatar: Strengthening Ties and Promoting Higher Education in Lebanon

As part of its mission to promote Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) abroad, the Student Information and Orientation Office (SIO) visited Qatar from September 28 to October 1, 2025. This visit reflects the University’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its international visibility and maintaining strong ties with its partners and the Lebanese community in Arab countries.

USJ affirms again, through these visits, its profound attachment to Lebanon and its values. Each visit abroad is yet another chance to rekindle the connections between the youth of Lebanon in the diaspora and their homeland, inviting them to see Lebanon as a land of education, excellence, and promise for the future.

During this trip, the SIO took part in multiple university fairs, where it presented the programs offered at USJ, admission requirements, languages of instruction, scholarships as well as financial aid, and student life.

The visited schools:

Heritage International Academy - Doha, Qatar International School, Arab International Academy, foire The International School of Choueifat – Doha, Global Academy International, le Lycée Bonaparte et The Lebanese School of Qatar et le Lycée Franco-Qatarien Voltaire.

Throughout this visit, the SIO also had the pleasure to meet USJ alumni residing in Qatar. This warm moment of exchange helped strengthen the sense of belonging to the greater USJ family, and highlight the remarkable journey of these graduates, who proudly uphold the name of their university and their country.

Joanne Kanaan: Excellence Honored! Faculty of Science usj.edu.lb/fs fs@usj.edu.lb +961 (1) 421 368

Joanne Kanaan, Co-Founder and President of the OMINI Board, was just nominated between the 100 Women in Tech in Europe 2025, a recognition by Sifted, SISTAFUND, and STATION F. This prize celebrates young women whose vision, boldness, and impact are shaping the future of technology in Europe.

Graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from the Faculty of Science of the Saint Joseph University of Beirut (USJ) in 2012, Joanne Kanaan continued her academic journey at the École Normale Supérieure in Paris, where she earned a Master’s degree in Systems Biology (2014), followed by a PhD in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (2018). After her PhD, she joined Entrepreneur First as Aspiring Founder, before founding OMINI in early 2019.

As head of OMINI, an innovative company specialized in bio detection devices for healthcare, Joanne Kanaan continues to showcase Lebanese scientific and entrepreneurial excellence. Her journey perfectly reflects the power of innovation in the service of health and shows, yet again, how women can make a lasting impact in their field.

Article taken from the website: Alumni USJ

The Student Information and Orientation team participating at the “Festival de la Rentrée” 2025-2026

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