{"id":197,"date":"2023-03-20T10:00:21","date_gmt":"2023-03-20T10:00:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uoa.edu.iq\/sustainability\/?page_id=197"},"modified":"2026-05-11T06:22:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T06:22:30","slug":"sdg-4-quality-education","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-4-quality-education\/","title":{"rendered":"SDG 4: Quality Education"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"197\" class=\"elementor elementor-197\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2221dc86 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2221dc86\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-172bf7bd\" data-id=\"172bf7bd\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6aab0a55 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6aab0a55\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<section class=\"sdg-page\" style=\"--sdg-main:#9b1c62; --sdg-second:#d9468d;\">\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-hero\">\n\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/SDG4.png\" alt=\"SDG 4 - Quality Education\" \/>\n\n    <div>\n      <span>SDG 4<\/span>\n      <h1>Quality Education<\/h1>\n      <p>Al-Maarif University Sustainability Initiatives<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-card\">\n\n    <p>\n      Student success is at the heart of Al-Maarif University College&#8217;s mission, supporting every student from every background to achieve outstanding outcomes. The University believes in unlocking the potential of transformational education and ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education for all students.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      By promoting inclusive and quality education, Al-Maarif University reinforces the idea that education is one of the most effective drivers of sustainable development. The University also seeks to eliminate educational disparities and provide equal opportunities for all learners.\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-section-title\">\n    <h2>Library, Open Resources, and Learning Lab<\/h2>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-card\">\n\n    <p>\n      The library of Al-Maarif University College actively supports open education for students and the local community. Open educational resources selected by academic staff have significantly reduced educational costs for students.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      The digital Learning Lab serves as a free learning platform that supports student success and promotes sustainable development education, human rights, gender equality, global citizenship, cultural diversity, and peaceful coexistence.\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-section-title\">\n    <h2>Open Scholarships<\/h2>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-card\">\n\n    <p>\n      Al-Maarif University College is committed to supporting open scholarships and enriching communities through educational, scientific, and artistic knowledge aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-section-title\">\n    <h2>Digital Education<\/h2>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-card\">\n\n    <p>\n      Innovative digital technologies in education are supported through partnerships such as EC-Council Academia, one of the world\u2019s leading cybersecurity organizations.\n    <\/p>\n\n    <p>\n      The University website provides students with digital learning opportunities, course materials, and modern educational resources without additional costs, ensuring accessible and flexible learning experiences.\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-section-title\">\n    <h2>Equality and Inclusive Education<\/h2>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ol class=\"sdg-programs\">\n\n    <li>\n      Al-Maarif University College aims to eliminate gender disparities in education and ensure equal access to all educational and vocational opportunities.\n    <\/li>\n\n    <li>\n      The University supports youth and adults in acquiring relevant technical and vocational skills that improve employment opportunities and entrepreneurship.\n    <\/li>\n\n    <li>\n      The University continuously develops educational facilities that are disability-friendly, gender-sensitive, safe, inclusive, and effective for all learners.\n    <\/li>\n\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-section-title\">\n    <h2>Quality Educators<\/h2>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-card\">\n\n    <p>\n      Al-Maarif University College seeks to increase the number of qualified educators through international cooperation, academic development, and advanced teacher training programs. Highly qualified lecturers and specialists are recruited to ensure high-quality education and student success.\n    <\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"sdg-section-title\">\n    <h2>Related News and Activities<\/h2>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query sdg-related-posts is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\">\n\n  <ul class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-7040 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-best-practice-exchange-17-2-4 category-sdg-4-quality-education category-stakeholder-engagement-policy-16-2-3\">\n\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n      <figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/03\/11\/workshop-on-the-mechanism-for-filling-out-the-idea-and-proposal-documentation-form-held-at-the-college-of-science-al-maarif-university\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1440\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5278293582068520466.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Workshop on the Mechanism for Filling Out the Idea and Proposal Documentation Form Held at the College of Science, Al-Maarif University\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5278293582068520466.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5278293582068520466-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5278293582068520466-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5278293582068520466-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5278293582068520466-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5278293582068520466-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n      <h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/03\/11\/workshop-on-the-mechanism-for-filling-out-the-idea-and-proposal-documentation-form-held-at-the-college-of-science-al-maarif-university\/\" target=\"_self\" >Workshop on the Mechanism for Filling Out the Idea and Proposal Documentation Form Held at the College of Science, Al-Maarif University<\/a><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6696 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-community-sdg-education-17-4-3 category-public-educational-events-4-3-2 category-sdg-17-partnerships-for-the-goals category-sdg-4-quality-education\">\n\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n      <figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/college-of-pharmacy-conducts-an-awareness-campaign-on-medication-use-during-ramadan\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1706\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/444444444.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"College of Pharmacy Conducts an Awareness Campaign on Medication Use During Ramadan\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/444444444.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/444444444-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/444444444-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/444444444-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/444444444-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/444444444-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n      <h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/01\/21\/college-of-pharmacy-conducts-an-awareness-campaign-on-medication-use-during-ramadan\/\" target=\"_self\" >College of Pharmacy Conducts an Awareness Campaign on Medication Use During Ramadan<\/a><\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n    \n\n  <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6129 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-commitment-to-sdg-education-17-4-1 category-executive-vocational-education-4-3-3 category-living-wage-policy-8-2-1 category-public-educational-events-4-3-2 category-research-on-economic-growth-list-8-1 category-sdg-17-partnerships-for-the-goals category-sdg-4-quality-education category-sdg-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth\">\n\n  \n  <div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n\n    \n    <div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n      <figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/01\/06\/continuing-education-center-holds-a-training-course-in-cooperation-with-the-college-of-science-at-the-university-of-al-maarif\/\" target=\"_self\"  ><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo_1_2026-01-06_19-56-12.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Continuing Education Center Holds a Training Course in Cooperation with the College of Science at the University of Al Maarif\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" 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