The Educational and Psychological Counseling Committee in the Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics Engineering organized a discussion session titled Creative Thinking for Biomedical Engineering Students, led by Assistant Lecturer Maryam Ghassan Ghaffar and Engineer Aya Talib Hassan on 27/4/2026, with the participation of third-year students.
The session highlighted the importance of developing creative thinking skills among biomedical engineering students as a key element in innovating technical solutions and improving the quality of healthcare services. It also shed light on methods of fostering creativity within the academic environment. Participants discussed the role of unconventional thinking in addressing contemporary engineering challenges, particularly in the fields of prosthetics and assistive technologies.
This activity comes in supporting students’ educational and psychological development, in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, especially Goal 4 (Quality Education), by promoting an innovative learning environment that encourages creativity and innovation. The session witnessed notable engagement, reflecting students’ interest in enhancing their intellectual abilities and achieving excellence in their academic and professional paths.