Prioritizing Staff Amid Rising Living Costs The Libyan International University (LIMU) Council held its regular meeting (No. 266, 11th session for 2025) on the morning of Tuesday, September 30, 2025, in the National Unity Hall.
The meeting was led by the University President and attended by representatives from the agencies, Schools, administrations, centers, and the student union. The session began at 9:00 AM with an address by the President, who greeted the attendees and reassured them regarding the health of Dr. Issam Al-Danna, wishing him a swift recovery.
The President praised Dr. Al-Danna as a devoted national leader and a brilliant expert in his field. Subsequently, the President discussed the faculty members’ forum held earlier this month, commending its success and proposing a similar forum for staff members. The number of new student registrations for the academic year was reviewed, with the President stressing the commitment to not exceeding the predetermined intake capacity.
He affirmed that LIMU will not compromise its fundamental principles of upholding quality, standards, and specific enrollment figures to ensure students receive the best education for current and future challenges. The President highlighted that LIMU’s policy is non-profit-driven, supporting programs, even those with limited enrollment, that are vital to society. He cited the Nursing program, which the university fully funds without student fees, recognizing its necessity as a backbone of the health sector, alongside other subsidized programs. The Council’s head also acknowledged the visit of the ministerial delegation from the Ministry of Higher Education, praising it highly and emphasizing the need to intensify productive cooperation with the Ministry through the quality assurance management. The President announced new, unprecedented global partnerships to supplement existing ones.
In a different context, the President underscored the importance of rationalizing expenditure and organizing the disbursement of bonuses for both faculty and staff. He affirmed his support for the employees and staff, stating that he consistently works to improve their salaries so they can better cope with the rising cost of living. The session included significant contributions from members concerning postgraduate studies and the new organizational structure for the School of Medical and Health Sciences. Attendees also debated items related to the estimated budget. Discussions also covered professional diplomas and the obstacles they face, focusing on finding radical solutions and maintaining the university’s standards of quality and excellence in this field.
