{"id":3130,"date":"2025-11-05T00:28:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-05T00:28:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/?page_id=3130"},"modified":"2026-10-28T09:30:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T09:30:51","slug":"research-on-partnerships-17-1","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/research-on-partnerships-17-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Research on Partnerships (17.1)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"ds-page ds-ind-page\"><header class=\"ds-hero\" style=\"--sdg:#19486A\"><nav class=\"ds-crumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/\">Home<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-17-partnerships-for-the-goals\/\">SDG 17<\/a><span class=\"sep\">\/<\/span><span>17.1<\/span><\/nav><div class=\"ds-badge\"><b>17<\/b>Partnerships for the Goals<\/div><h1>Research on Partnerships<\/h1><div class=\"ds-meta\"><span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/hash.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Indicator 17.1<\/span><span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/file-check-2.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> 3 evidence items<\/span><span><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/book-open.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> 7 sections<\/span><\/div><\/header><div class=\"ds-layout\"><aside class=\"ds-aside\"><details class=\"ds-nav\" open><summary><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/list-tree.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> SDG 17 Indicators <span class=\"n\">28<\/span><\/summary><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-report-sdg-17\/\"><code>17.0<\/code>Sustainability Report \u2013 SDG 17<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/research-on-partnerships-17-1\/\" aria-current=\"page\"><code>17.1<\/code>Research on Partnerships<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/government-ngo-sdg-policy-input-17-2-1\/\"><code>17.2.1<\/code>Government &amp; NGO SDG Policy Input<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/cross-sector-sdg-dialogue-17-2-2\/\"><code>17.2.2<\/code>Cross-Sector SDG Dialogue<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/international-sdg-data-collaboration-17-2-3\/\"><code>17.2.3<\/code>International SDG Data Collaboration<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/best-practice-exchange-17-2-4\/\"><code>17.2.4<\/code>Best Practice Exchange<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/ngo-sdg-partnerships-17-2-5\/\"><code>17.2.5<\/code>NGO SDG Partnerships<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-1-17-3-1\/\"><code>17.3.1<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 1<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-2-17-3-2\/\"><code>17.3.2<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 2<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-3-17-3-3\/\"><code>17.3.3<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 3<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-4-17-3-4\/\"><code>17.3.4<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 4<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-5-17-3-5\/\"><code>17.3.5<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 5<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-6-17-3-6\/\"><code>17.3.6<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 6<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-7-17-3-7\/\"><code>17.3.7<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 7<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-8-17-3-8\/\"><code>17.3.8<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 8<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg9-17-3-9\/\"><code>17.3.9<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG9<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-10-17-3-10\/\"><code>17.3.10<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 10<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-11-17-3-11\/\"><code>17.3.11<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 11<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-12-17-3-12\/\"><code>17.3.12<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 12<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-13-17-3-13\/\"><code>17.3.13<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 13<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-14-17-3-14\/\"><code>17.3.14<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 14<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-15-17-3-15\/\"><code>17.3.15<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 15<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-16-17-3-16\/\"><code>17.3.16<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 16<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/published-progress-sdg-17-17-3-17\/\"><code>17.3.17<\/code>Published Progress \u2013 SDG 17<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/commitment-to-sdg-education-17-4-1\/\"><code>17.4.1<\/code>Commitment to SDG Education<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-focused-courses-17-4-2\/\"><code>17.4.2<\/code>SDG-Focused Courses<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/community-sdg-education-17-4-3\/\"><code>17.4.3<\/code>Community SDG Education<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sustainability-literacy-assessment-17-4-4\/\"><code>17.4.4<\/code>Sustainability Literacy Assessment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"ds-nav-foot\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/sdg-17-partnerships-for-the-goals\/\"><i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/layout-grid.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> SDG 17 overview<\/a><\/div><\/details><\/aside><div class=\"ds-main\"><nav class=\"ds-chipnav\" aria-label=\"On this page\"><b>On this page<\/b><a href=\"#introduction\">Introduction<\/a><a href=\"#institutional-framework-supporting-partnerships\">Institutional Framework Supporting Partnerships<\/a><a href=\"#types-of-partnerships-developed-by-uoa\">Types of Partnerships Developed by UOA<\/a><a href=\"#major-research-and-academic-partnership-domains\">Major Research and Academic Partnership Domains<\/a><a href=\"#research-output-strengthened-by-partnerships\">Research Output Strengthened by Partnerships<\/a><a href=\"#capacity-building-and-knowledge-exchange\">Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange<\/a><a href=\"#community-impact-and-social-responsibility\">Community Impact and Social Responsibility<\/a><\/nav><div class=\"ds-prose\"><section id=\"introduction\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Introduction<\/h2><p>The <strong>University of Al-Maarif (UOA)<\/strong> has established itself as a growing academic institution committed not only to excellence in teaching and research, but also to fostering impactful partnerships that advance sustainable development at the local, national, and international levels. This commitment aligns directly with the <strong>United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals<\/strong>, which emphasizes collaboration and collective action as essential drivers for achieving all other SDGs.<\/p><p>UOA recognizes that meaningful progress in areas such as <strong>quality education, public health, clean energy, climate action, innovation, and social development<\/strong> can only be achieved through sustained cooperation among educational institutions, government bodies, civil society organizations, private sector entities, and international agencies. Therefore, partnership-building is not a supplementary activity at UOA\u2014it is a <strong>core component of the university\u2019s institutional strategy for long-term development and community impact<\/strong>.<\/p><p>UOA\u2019s research partnerships are built on key principles:<\/p><div class=\"ds-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Principle<\/th><th>Meaning in Practice<\/th><th>UOA Focus<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mutual benefit<\/strong><\/td><td>Shared resources and knowledge for common goals<\/td><td>Education, innovation, sustainability<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Community engagement<\/strong><\/td><td>Ensuring outcomes benefit society directly<\/td><td>Health, environment, youth development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Capacity building<\/strong><\/td><td>Developing skills, leadership, and research culture<\/td><td>Faculty development and student training<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Accountability and transparency<\/strong><\/td><td>Clear documentation and assessment of impacts<\/td><td>Measurable SDG-aligned outcomes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>Through these partnerships, UOA actively contributes to the creation, dissemination, and application of knowledge that improves lives, strengthens institutions, and promotes sustainable progress throughout Iraq and beyond.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"institutional-framework-supporting-partnerships\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Institutional Framework Supporting Partnerships<\/h2><h3>1. Office of International Relations and Cultural Exchange<\/h3><p>This office coordinates:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Academic mobility programs<\/li><li>Joint degrees and research agreements<\/li><li>Visiting scholar collaborations<\/li><li>International conference participation<\/li><\/ul><p>It serves as the primary gateway for <strong>global institutional engagement<\/strong>.<\/p><h3>2. Sustainability and Global Ranking Unit<\/h3><p>This unit ensures that all partnership activities:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Align with SDG goals<\/li><li>Are documented for ranking submission<\/li><li>Produce measurable societal or environmental impact<\/li><\/ul><h3>3. Faculties and Research Centers<\/h3><p>Each college maintains its own partnership portfolio based on academic specialization, including:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Engineering and Medical Devices Techniques (technology &amp; innovation)<\/li><li>Pharmacy and Health Sciences (public health collaboration)<\/li><li>Computer Science and IT (digital transformation projects)<\/li><li>Business Administration (entrepreneurship and leadership networks)<\/li><\/ul><\/section><section id=\"types-of-partnerships-developed-by-uoa\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Types of Partnerships Developed by UOA<\/h2><div class=\"ds-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Partnership Category<\/th><th>Key Functions<\/th><th>Example Roles<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Academic and Research Institutions<\/strong><\/td><td>Joint research, faculty exchange, curriculum development<\/td><td>Universities, research institutes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Government Ministries<\/strong><\/td><td>Policy alignment, workforce development, public services<\/td><td>Ministries of Education, Health, Youth<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Healthcare Sector Partners<\/strong><\/td><td>Medical training, public health outreach, clinical research<\/td><td>Hospitals, clinics, medical networks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Private Sector and Industry<\/strong><\/td><td>Entrepreneurship support, internships, applied R&amp;D<\/td><td>Technology firms, industrial suppliers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)<\/strong><\/td><td>Community development and social impact projects<\/td><td>Local NGOs, humanitarian initiatives<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>International Agencies<\/strong><\/td><td>Capacity building, global research funding<\/td><td>UNESCO, WHO, DAAD, Erasmus+<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/section><section id=\"major-research-and-academic-partnership-domains\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Major Research and Academic Partnership Domains<\/h2><h3>A. Partnerships to Enhance Education Quality (SDG 4)<\/h3><p>UOA collaborates closely with:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>The Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education<\/li><li>Quality Assurance and Accreditation Boards<\/li><li>Regional and international universities<\/li><\/ul><p>These partnerships:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Strengthen academic program design<\/li><li>Enable joint teaching initiatives<\/li><li>Facilitate the exchange of educational innovations<\/li><\/ul><p>UOA routinely hosts <strong>workshops, seminars, and training programs<\/strong> for schoolteachers, university faculty, and early-career researchers, improving the overall educational ecosystem in Al-Anbar and surrounding regions.<\/p><h3>B. Partnerships in Public Health and Medical Research (SDG 3)<\/h3><p>Through agreements with hospitals, health centers, and medical associations, UOA supports:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Clinical training for medical and health sciences students<\/li><li>Joint research on disease prevention and treatment<\/li><li>Community health campaigns and medical outreach events<\/li><\/ul><p>These programs directly benefit local communities, especially in underserved areas where access to healthcare is limited.<\/p><h3>C. Partnerships Supporting Clean Energy, Climate, and Sustainability Research (SDGs 7 &amp; 13)<\/h3><p>UOA works with:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Renewable energy suppliers<\/li><li>Engineering and technology companies<\/li><li>Environmental research organizations<\/li><\/ul><p>Research focuses include:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Solar energy systems optimization<\/li><li>Waste-to-energy feasibility models<\/li><li>Climate adaptation and heat mitigation research for Al-Anbar<\/li><\/ul><p>The campus is also used as a <strong>testbed<\/strong> for renewable energy prototypes, making it a <strong>living sustainability laboratory<\/strong>.<\/p><h3>D. Partnerships for Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Employment (SDG 8 &amp; SDG 9)<\/h3><p>The university collaborates with:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Business incubators and startup accelerators<\/li><li>Chambers of commerce and industry<\/li><li>Corporate and nonprofit project sponsors<\/li><\/ul><p>These partnerships provide:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Internships and hands-on training experiences<\/li><li>Career development workshops<\/li><li>Support for student-led entrepreneurial ventures<\/li><\/ul><p>Such collaborations help bridge the gap between academic learning and labor market needs.<\/p><h3>E. Community and Social Development Partnerships (SDGs 10 &amp; 11)<\/h3><p>UOA plays a central role in:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Literacy campaigns<\/li><li>Village development support<\/li><li>Rehabilitation and youth leadership initiatives<\/li><li>Cultural and heritage preservation activities<\/li><\/ul><p>These community-driven projects reinforce <strong>social cohesion, inclusiveness, and equal opportunity<\/strong>.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"research-output-strengthened-by-partnerships\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Research Output Strengthened by Partnerships<\/h2><p>UOA research partnerships have resulted in:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Peer-reviewed journal publications<\/li><li>Conference proceedings<\/li><li>Joint student research projects<\/li><li>Policy studies and social impact assessments<\/li><\/ul><p>These outcomes reflect:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Increased research capacity<\/li><li>Faculty development<\/li><li>Enhanced student research participation<\/li><li>Strengthening of Iraq\u2019s knowledge economy<\/li><\/ul><\/section><section id=\"capacity-building-and-knowledge-exchange\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Capacity Building and Knowledge Exchange<\/h2><p>UOA conducts:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Faculty training programs<\/li><li>Visiting scholar exchanges<\/li><li>International research internships for students<\/li><li>Dual supervision of graduate research projects<\/li><\/ul><p>These activities <strong>expand academic networks<\/strong> and <strong>raise institutional research standards<\/strong>.<\/p><\/section><section id=\"community-impact-and-social-responsibility\"><h2 class=\"bar\">Community Impact and Social Responsibility<\/h2><p>Through partnership-supported research and service activities, UOA:<\/p><ul class=\"ds-list\"><li>Addresses public health needs<\/li><li>Supports schools and youth groups<\/li><li>Promotes digital literacy<\/li><li>Advances sustainability awareness in the community<\/li><\/ul><p>These contribute directly to <strong>SDG-aligned social progress<\/strong> in Al-Anbar.<\/p><div class=\"ds-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Research Title<\/th><th>Link<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Intimate partner violence against pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review and meta-analysis<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85133505132?inward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85133505132?inward<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>Comprehensive review on the Bis\u2013heterocyclic compounds and their anticancer efficacy<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85137056678?inward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85137056678?inward<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Application of extracellular vesicles derived from mesenchymal stem cells as potential therapeutic tools in autoimmune and rheumatic diseases<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85124838386?inward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85124838386?inward<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>Cytotoxicity evaluation of environmentally friendly synthesis Copper\/Zinc bimetallic nanoparticles on MCF-7 cancer cells<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85126745094?inward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85126745094?inward<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>Shining the light on clinical application of mesenchymal stem cell therapy in autoimmune diseases<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85125982363?inward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85125982363?inward<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>6<\/td><td>Effects of sulfur dioxide inhalation on human health: A review<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85146394309?inward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85146394309?inward<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>7<\/td><td>Anticancer Drug-Loading Capacity of Green Synthesized Porous Magnetic Iron Nanocarrier and Cytotoxic Effects Against Human Cancer Cell Line<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85124426859?inward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85124426859?inward<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>8<\/td><td>Engineering and surface modification of carbon quantum dots for cancer bioimaging<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85146858169?inward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85146858169?inward<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>9<\/td><td>Application of aluminum nitride nanotubes as a promising nanocarriers for anticancer drug 5-aminosalicylic acid in drug delivery system<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85124678148?inward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85124678148?inward<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>Development of ensemble machine learning approaches for designing fiber-reinforced polymer composite strain prediction model<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85105377386?inward\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.scopus.com\/pages\/publications\/85105377386?inward<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><div class=\"ds-grid c3\"><article class=\"ds-card\"><div class=\"ds-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo_2025-11-13_22-49-22.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"ds-body\"><h3><a class=\"stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2025\/11\/13\/auc-activates-cooperation-agreement-with-city-university-malaysia\/\">AUC Activates Cooperation Agreement with City University Malaysia<\/a><\/h3><p>On Tuesday, 28 December 2023, Al-Maarif University College held an electronic meeting with the University of City\u2013Malaysia to activate existing cooperation agreements. The meeting was attended by the Deputy Dean for Scientific Affairs, Dr. Mahmood Abd Al-Razzq, and Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Khalaf, Manager of the Quality Assurance and Academic Accreditation Unit. Discussions focused on collaboration in academic, scientific, cultural, research, and training programs, including courses, workshops, seminars, exchange visits, and specialist training. This meeting aimed to implement the college\u2019s international agreements, enhance scientific and academic standards, and promote knowledge sharing and capacity building through partnerships with global universities.<\/p><span class=\"ds-more\">Read more <i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ds-card\"><div class=\"ds-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/photo_2026-01-31_17-45-17.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"ds-body\"><h3><a class=\"stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/01\/31\/al-maarif-university-participates-in-the-international-eurasia-academy-forum-at-al-mustaqbal-university\/\">Al-Maarif University Participates in the International \u201cEURASIA ACADEMY\u201d Forum at Al-Mustaqbal University<\/a><\/h3><p>Al-Maarif University participated in the international \u201cEURASIA ACADEMY\u201d forum hosted by Al-Mustaqbal University, represented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Ibrahim Khalaf, Dean of the College of Science, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Rabee\u2019 Hashim, Dean of the College of Engineering Technologies, on behalf of the University President. The forum was organized in cooperation with the Union of European and Asian Universities (EURASIA) and witnessed wide international participation from universities in Turkey, Europe, and Asia. The event focused on strengthening international academic cooperation, exchanging scientific expertise, and discussing quality, sustainability, and global partnerships in higher education.<\/p><span class=\"ds-more\">Read more <i class=\"ds-ic\" style=\"--i:url(https:\/\/api.iconify.design\/lucide\/arrow-right.svg)\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><\/div><\/article><article class=\"ds-card\"><div class=\"ds-media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/pp.jpg\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"ds-body\"><h3><a class=\"stretch\" href=\"https:\/\/sustainability.uoa.edu.iq\/index.php\/2026\/02\/09\/visit-of-the-deanship-of-the-college-of-engineering-technologies-at-al-maarif-university-to-the-middle-technical-university\/\">Visit of the Deanship of the College of Engineering Technologies at Al-Maarif University to the Middle Technical University<\/a><\/h3><p>Based on the directives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Al-Maarif University to strengthen cooperation between public and private institutions, a delegation from the College of Engineering Technologies at Al-Maarif University, headed by the Dean, Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Rabee\u2019 Al-Dahhan, visited the Middle Technical University \u2013 Electrical Engineering Technical College in Baghdad. The delegation included the heads of the Computer Engineering Technologies and Medical Devices Engineering Technologies departments. During the visit, an agreement was reached to sign a memorandum of understanding to enhance scientific and technical cooperation in curricula, laboratories, scientific visits, and accreditation examinations. 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