The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurated a number of construction projects, halls and laboratories at Jaber Bin Hayan University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Najaf province. Inaugurating the projects in the presence of the university president Dr Ali Ismail Abdullah and members of the university council, the minister said that the opening of quality projects will enhance medical and health education and allow students and researchers to participate in research that contributes to the development of the health sector in Iraq. He added…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Naim Al-Aboudi, confirmed the completion of projects at Jaber Bin Hayan University of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences in Najaf Al-Ashraf province. This came during his visit to the university and reviewed the environment of medical, health and academic projects, where the Minister of Education stressed that the ministry continues to complete these specialised projects and overcome challenges in order to support outstanding medical and health education by developing the skills of students and enhancing their practical experience. He…

We congratulate our nation and its Arab and Islamic peoples, institutions and academic, scientific and cultural circles on the occasion of the International Day of the Arabic Language, which falls on the 18th of December according to the resolution of the United Nations General Assembly. We at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and its universities express the importance and interest in this day, in which we recall the illuminating history of this blessed language, which coexisted with the Holy Qur'an in existence and inspiration…

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the names of applicants for the Chinese scholarship for the year 2026/2025. The Department of Missions and Cultural Relations invites those whose names are included in the said scholarship to come to the department on Monday, 23 December 2024 at 9:00 am for bachelor and master degree candidates, while the date of attendance for doctoral candidates will be on Tuesday, 24 December 2024 for the purpose of interview and bringing a complete file including all documents and priorities.

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announces the availability of two scholarships awarded to Iraq under the Singapore Cooperation Programme for the academic year 2026/2025 for the Master's degree. The Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations explains that the deadline for application is Sunday, 22 December 2024. Disciplines and application requirements: https://mohesr.gov.iq/ar/assets/img/uploaded_files/18122024.pdf Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations Portal: https://portal.scrd-gate.gov.iq

The Faculty of Education for Human Sciences at Karbala University held a ceremony to honour the winners of the ‘Be a Reader’ competition in the presence of the university president, Prof. Dr. Sabah Wajid Ali, his assistant for administrative affairs, Dr. Jassim Aidan Maamouri, his assistant for scientific affairs, Dr. Haider Mohammed Imran, the dean of the faculty, Dr. Hadi Al-Saidi, and a number of teachers, employees and students. In his speech during the honouring ceremony, the university president stressed that reading is the window through which…

The Federation of Arab Scientific Research Councils has commended the recent launch led by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, highlighting it as a significant step towards advancing scientific innovation and fostering research collaboration across the Arab world. The initiative is expected to enhance regional scientific capabilities, promote knowledge exchange, and address key developmental challenges through cutting-edge research and innovation. The Federation emphasized the importance of continued support for such initiatives to drive sustainable progress in science and education throughout the region.

The Faculty of Dentistry at Karbala University participated in the Third International Scientific Conference on Medical Sciences and Advanced Technologies. The conference, organised by the Iraqi Academics Union in Karbala and hosted by Al-Zahrawi University College, was attended by governmental and academic figures from several Iraqi and international universities. Sultan Karim Sultan from the Faculty of Dentistry presented a scientific research paper on the use of precision medical techniques to synthesise a type of bio-nanoparticles through the use of beneficial bacteria and monitor their impact on some…

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr Naeem Al-Aboudi, honoured the first graduates of the 35th session of Kufa University. In his speech, the Minister of Education expressed the commitment of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to implement everything that would contribute to the advancement and development of the performance and excellence of university institutions, reaffirming the keenness of the Ministry and its universities, colleges, institutes and centres to observe its goals and mission in caring for students, qualifying generations and providing…