College of Education at Al-Mustaqbal University Explores Cooperation with Sura Autism Institute to Support Vulnerable Groups

04/10/2026   Share :        
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In line with the directives of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, to strengthen openness and engagement with local and civil society institutions in Babylon Governorate, and in recognition of the University’s commitment to supporting community initiatives and activities, the College of Education at Al-Mustaqbal University conducted a field visit to Sura Autism Institute in Babylon Governorate on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The College was represented during the visit by Prof. Dr. Sahira Qahtan Abdul Jabbar, a faculty member in the Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences and a member of the Iraqi Union of Innovators – Babylon Branch, and Prof. Dr. Dakhil Nasser, Director of the Chemical and Biological Safety and Security Division at Al-Mustaqbal University and an advisor to the Union. The visit included discussions on prospects for future cooperation between Al-Mustaqbal University and Sura Autism Institute, particularly in the field of practical training for students of the Department of Educational and Psychological Sciences, as well as organizing awareness-raising and educational workshops that contribute to promoting social responsibility and serving the most vulnerable groups in society. The two sides also discussed providing university students with opportunities for field-based exposure to autism cases and familiarizing them with scientific and educational approaches for dealing with individuals with autism. This would strengthen students’ practical and applied learning and provide an appropriate environment for conducting scientific research and case studies in the field of autism. This visit reflects the commitment of Al-Mustaqbal University and its College of Education to strengthening partnerships with local community institutions, activating the University’s role in community service, and linking academic knowledge with practical field experience in a way that benefits students, community institutions, and the groups they serve. At the conclusion of the visit, the visiting delegation expressed its thanks and appreciation to the administration of Sura Autism Institute for its warm reception and cooperation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining communication and coordination to establish broader horizons for future joint cooperation.