As part of its scientific and field activities aimed at bridging the gap between academic knowledge and practical application, the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the College of Engineering, Al-Mustaqbal University, organized a field visit to the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Babylon Governorate. The visit aimed to explore the working environment of healthcare institutions and strengthen communication with the medical sector. About the Visit The field visit was conducted under the direct supervision of: • Assist. Lect. Hiba Diaa Abdul Amir • Assist. Lect. Zainab Sattar Jabbar This visit reflects the department’s ongoing commitment to strengthening cooperation with medical and healthcare institutions across the governorate and keeping pace with the latest developments and technologies in biomedical engineering, particularly those used in critical care units and neonatal care departments. Field Visit Activities and Key Areas The visit included an exploratory and practical tour of the hospital’s facilities, during which participants: • Examined the advanced medical equipment used in maternity, premature infant, and intensive care units, and learned about its operating procedures and routine maintenance requirements. • Interacted directly with the hospital’s engineering and medical staff to understand the technical and technological challenges encountered in healthcare environments. • Connected theoretical concepts with practical applications, helping prepare and qualify students to become competent biomedical engineers capable of efficiently managing and developing medical equipment in the future. This initiative reaffirms the university’s vision of opening its academic institutions to public-sector organizations and the wider community, while providing an integrated learning environment that combines theoretical knowledge with direct field experience. Field Activity Objectives and Sustainable Development Goals This visit aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the university, particularly: • Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – Supporting healthcare institutions and monitoring the efficiency of medical equipment to help ensure the safety of mothers and children. • Goal 4: Quality Education – Providing practical, field-based learning opportunities that enhance students’ readiness to enter the labor market upon graduation. • Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – Strengthening effective cooperation and sustainable partnerships between the academic sector and government healthcare institutions. Al-Mustaqbal University — Ranked First Among Private Universities in Iraq.