As part of its continuous efforts to enhance Al-Mustaqbal University’s standing in national and international rankings, the Department of Quality Assurance and University Performance, represented by Dr. Riyadh Hamed, participated alongside the Assistant President of the University in the national conference for launching the fourth edition of the Iraqi University Ranking for the year 2025. The event was organized by the Directorate of Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and was hosted by Al-Turath University on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. The conference, held under the patronage of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, witnessed the participation of Assistant University Presidents, Directors of Quality Assurance, and Scientific Affairs Departments. The sessions focused on presenting the new ranking indicators and opening discussions on implementation mechanisms and improvement strategies that contribute to the advancement of higher education quality in Iraq. This participation reflects the ongoing efforts of the Quality Assurance Department at Al-Mustaqbal University to strengthen institutional performance, enhance the quality of academic programs, and achieve excellence in educational rankings.

Under the patronage of the esteemed President of Al-Mustaqbal University, the university commemorated World Environment Day on June 5th, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the slogan “Towards a Sustainable University.” This initiative reflects the university’s dedication to environmental and social responsibility. The Quality Assurance and University Performance Department actively participated in organizing and implementing a series of field and awareness activities. These included tree-planting campaigns within the university campus, cleaning of nearby public areas, and the launch of initiatives aimed at waste reduction, rational use of energy and water, and the promotion of recycling culture. These activities align with the 2025 World Environment Day theme: “Towards a World Free of Plastic Waste,” and embody the university’s vision of fostering a responsible and eco-friendly educational environment. The events witnessed broad participation and positive engagement from students, faculty, and staff, highlighting the university community’s awareness and commitment to environmental protection and sustainable development.

The workshop was inaugurated by Msc. Haider Jawad Al-Janabi Head of the Accreditation Division at AL_Mustaqbal University, who emphasized the importance of institutional and programmatic accreditation. He highlighted the objectives of organizing the workshop and pointed out several key observations related to the work of the accreditation committees. The session was delivered by Prof. Dr. Aysam Mohammed Al-Fayed, Director of the Quality Assurance Division at the College of Health and Medical Technologies. He explained the core concepts of programmatic accreditation, the fundamentals of self-assessment, methods for developing an improvement plan, and the process of writing a compliance report. A practical model was also presented as part of the training. The workshop was attended by members of the programmatic accreditation committees from various academic departments at Al-Mustaqbal University.