As part of Al-Mustaqbal University’s vision to strengthen academic integration among Iraqi universities, under the directives of the University President, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, and the supervision of the Dean of the College of Engineering, Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali Shakir Majdi, an academic delegation from the Department of Biomedical Engineering conducted an official visit to its counterpart at the College of Engineering, University of Thi-Qar, to explore opportunities for scientific cooperation and the development of joint academic programs.
The delegation included the Head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Abdullah Merdas, Lecturer Dr. Hussam Jawad Kadhim, and Lecturer Dr. Amir Najah Saud. A joint academic meeting was held in the presence of the heads of both departments to discuss several academic matters related to improving the educational process and strengthening quality assurance.
The meeting addressed mechanisms for organizing joint examinations, reviewing academic curricula, and exchanging updated versions of course materials. Discussions also covered the Bologna Process requirements and the alignment of course content with academic standards and applicable ministerial regulations, contributing to greater consistency in learning outcomes and the enhancement of academic programs.
Both sides also agreed to expand cooperation in graduation projects by involving faculty members in preliminary and joint project discussions, exchanging academic visits and scientific expertise, and coordinating joint examinations in selected specialized courses for second-, third-, and fourth-year students.
During the visit, the delegation met with the Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Thi-Qar, Prof. Dr. Adnan Abdulhussein Al-Aboudi, who praised the scientific and academic achievements of Al-Mustaqbal University. The meeting also explored opportunities to organize joint scientific conferences and strengthen research collaboration between the two institutions.
The visit concluded with the presentation of a commemorative shield to the Dean of the College of Engineering at the University of Thi-Qar, on behalf of the Dean of the College of Engineering at Al-Mustaqbal University, Assist. Prof. Dr. Ali Shakir Majdi, as a gesture of appreciation for the academic relations and scientific cooperation between the two institutions.
This visit reaffirms the College of Engineering’s commitment to transforming inter-university cooperation into practical academic initiatives that contribute to curriculum development, enhance educational quality, and promote the exchange of research expertise. These efforts align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 4 (Quality Education) and Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals), while supporting the establishment of sustainable scientific partnerships that benefit students and Iraqi academic institutions.
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