The Times Higher Education (THE) released the results of its Young University Rankings 2024, which includes universities aged fifty years or younger, with the participation of 773 universities worldwide. The official ranking website (https://www.timeshighereducation.com/world-university-rankings/2024/young-university-rankings#!/length/25/locations/IRQ/sort_by/rank/sort_order/asc/cols/stats) revealed nine Iraqi universities in the rankings. The University of Technology led the Iraqi institutions, placed in the competitive range (301-350), followed by the University of Al-Nahrain (501-600), Al-Qadisiyah University (501-600), Anbar University (501-600), University of Babylon (501-600), University of Diyala (501-600), Middle Technical University (601+), University of Karbala (601+), and University of…

Dr. Na'im Al-Abboudi, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, inaugurated the proceedings of the international conference on the future of education and vocational training in Iraq in collaboration with UNESCO and the European Union. In his address during the conference, held from May 15th to 16th, 2024, which focuses on international trends and their compatibility with the national strategy for education and training in Iraq (2022-2031), Dr. Al-Abboudi emphasized the importance of updating educational curricula and training programs, enhancing students' skills, and continuing cooperation with…

The employees of the Ministry of Science and Technology have expressed their appreciation for the tireless efforts of Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which culminated in the successful merger of their staff with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research following the approval of the ninth amendment to its law. During a large gathering, the employees conveyed their gratitude and appreciation for the Minister's efforts and his dedicated commitment to supporting the employees of the Ministry of Science and integrating…

Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Head of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission, announced that Balad Air Base in Salah al-Din Province and the Nahrawan site in Mada'in District, Baghdad, are free from radioactive pollutants. This announcement was made during a press conference attended by members of the Diwani Order Committee No. (23580). Dr. Al-Aboudi explained that Iraqi national teams succeeded in removing radioactive contaminants from Balad Air Base in Salah al-Din Province and the Nahrawan site in Baghdad Province in…

Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, emphasized the contribution of university institutions to the development of scientific programs and specialized research in the field of counterterrorism and confronting extremism. This statement was made during his speech at the joint scientific conference with the Counterterrorism Agency, where he explained that the Iraqi strategy to combat terrorism prioritizes the role of higher education institutions in this field. The strategy outlines several policies aimed at enhancing the mission of these institutions in combating violent extremism…

The College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Karbala organized its third periodic scientific conference, the second international, with the participation of researchers from Iraq and abroad. The conference was held in collaboration with the College of Veterinary Medicine at Mosul University and the College of Agriculture at the University of Karbala, under the slogan "Applied Research and Its Role in Improving Human and Animal Health." The conference was attended by the President of the University of Karbala, Professor Dr. Basim Khaleel Nayil Al-Sa'idi, along with…

Assistant Professor Dr. Akram Mohsen Al-Yasiri, the Assistant to the President of the University of Karbala for Administrative Affairs, participated in the closing ceremony of the written competition organized by the Scientific Complex at the Holy Al-Abbas Shrine. The competition was part of the Quranic project for university and Iraqi institute students. During his speech at the closing ceremony of the written competition, Dr. Al-Yasiri emphasized the importance of investing in Quranic teachings in daily life and activating the role of the Quran in enriching the value…

The Holy Abbasid Threshold honored female students from the University of Karbala wearing the Zainabiyah abaya within the university campus, in the presence of the university's representative, Professor Dr. Wafaq Al-Bazi, and the director of the girls' dormitories, Dr. Nablus Salal Huwail. Rasul Salam Al-Shammari, Assistant Lecturer and Director of the Department of Artistic and Cultural Activities at the University of Karbala, stated, "This ceremony is part of the 'Khayrat Al-Hasan' project, aimed at honoring exemplary female students committed to wearing the Islamic dress code within the…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has secured the top spot in the overall ranking by the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers for volunteer initiatives in Iraq. This was announced in the second annual report on volunteer initiatives undertaken by ministries for the year 2023, issued by the Government Coordination and Citizen Affairs Department at the General Secretariat of the Council of Ministers. The results documented the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's first-place position for initiatives and volunteer activities in 17…

Dr. Naeem Al-Abboudi, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, congratulates the approval of the ninth amendment to the law of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. In a statement posted on the AX platform, he expressed his congratulations to the higher education institutions and their staff for the ninth amendment to the ministry's law, which updates the contents related to the requirements of the advanced academic environment. He also commended the efforts of the Council of Representatives in responding to the aspirations of…