As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance international academic cooperation and expand its horizons in scientific research and smart development, the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Prof. Dr. Hassan Shakir Majdi, accompanied by the Dean of the College of Pharmacy, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Dhalimi, and the Cultural Advisor in the United Kingdom, Prof. Dr. Qusay Al-Ahmadi, paid an official visit to the prestigious University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.
The visit included extensive and productive meetings with several officials and academic leaders at the University of Nottingham and its School of Pharmacy. Discussions focused on activating the strategic partnership between the two institutions and developing joint initiatives, including twinning programs, dual-degree programs, and collaborative research projects.
This partnership holds exceptional significance given the distinguished reputation of both institutions. The School of Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham is ranked first in the UK and eighth globally, and it maintains a strategic partnership with the internationally renowned company Boots, a global leader in the pharmaceutical industry and healthcare retail. This collaboration provides its graduates with extensive employment opportunities in leading international institutions and companies.
Meanwhile, the College of Pharmacy at Al-Mustaqbal University is recognized as one of the leading pharmacy colleges in Iraq, having achieved a significant milestone by obtaining ACPE accreditation for pharmaceutical education, reflecting the alignment of its curriculum and academic infrastructure with the highest international standards.
As a culmination of these fruitful meetings, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed between Al-Mustaqbal University and the School of Pharmacy at the University of Nottingham. The agreement aims to establish strong foundations for academic and research cooperation, facilitate the exchange of expertise among faculty members and researchers, and create new opportunities for undergraduate and postgraduate students in the fields of pharmaceutical sciences and biotechnology.