Education
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Media’s Role on Iraq’s Climate Crisis Discussed at Kurdish Cultural Seminar
As Iraq faces an escalating climate crisis, the Kurdish House of Culture and Publishing recently hosted a seminar titled “Media and Climate Change: Responsibilities and Challenges.” The event featured the participation of Mr. Alaa Abdullah, the Kurdish House’s representative in the Climate Change Team at the Ministry of Culture, Tourism…
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Annual Taf Exhibition Unveils Artistic Narratives
The enduring themes of pain and martyrdom are vividly captured in the artwork showcased in the Ministry of Culture’s halls. On Monday 19th August, Dr. Ahmed Fakkak Al-Badrani, the Minister of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities, inaugurated the annual Taf exhibition, organised by the Department of Public Art. The event, overseen…
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Anbar University Unveils Modern Lecture Halls
The Ministry of Planning announced today that its specialised teams conducted an on-site visit to the project for constructing lecture halls for the Colleges of Administration, Economics, and Petrochemicals at the University of Anbar. The project involves constructing several buildings of various sizes, each equipped with lecture halls, administrative offices,…
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Science and Transport: How Iraq is Tackling Environmental Issues
The Planning and Follow-up Department of the Ministry of Transport, represented by the Research and Studies Department, held a joint meeting with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Al-Mustansiriyah University, College of Atmospheric Sciences today, Monday, to coordinate cooperation on environmental issues. The meeting focused on mechanisms of…
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2025 QS Rankings: Iraqi Universities Achieve Striking Gains
The 2025 QS World University Rankings highlight the presence of five Iraqi universities, with notable progress by the University of Baghdad, which has ascended into the 801-850 band from its previous 951-1000 placement. The rankings for the other four Iraqi universities—Mustansiriyah University, University of Kufa, University of Basrah, and University…
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Social Protection’s Impact on Orphan Education
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with a group of orphaned students who excelled in their sixth-grade national exams. These students, whose families are supported from social protection programs, were praised by the Prime Minister for their determination and academic success despite facing challenging circumstances. The meeting served as an…
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The History of Mesopotamia: Interview with Professor & Archaeologist Roger Matthews
In an exclusive interview, Professor Roger Matthews, of the Archaeology Department at the University of Reading, speaks about his research and archaeological findings surrounding the prehistory and early history of the Mesopotamian region. Given your extensive research on Mesopotamia, could you explain why this region is considered the ‘cradle of…
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Voices of Tomorrow: A Conversation with the President of the Iraqi Academic Youth Association
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Ii3WuUpBg&t=353sIn an exclusive interview with the President of the Iraqi Academic Youth Association, Aalaa Al-Memar speaks on the activities of IAYA and her journey as an Iraqi woman working in the United Kingdom. The President of IAYA mentions that personal development is key when it comes to reaching a great…
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Photojournalism workshop Concluded in Mosul
The Iraq International News Agency (IINA), in partnership with the Nineveh International Exhibition, orchestrated a training programme in photojournalism within the city of Mosul. The event gathered 15 participants from local initiatives, institutions, and civil society organisations active in the humanitarian sphere within the Nineveh governorate. The primary objective of…
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IINA Completes Photojournalism Course in Najaf
The recent photojournalism training conducted by the Iraq International News Agency in Najaf garnered significant attention due to its exceptional turnout of students. What set Najaf apart from other locations was the remarkable enthusiasm generated from previous classes. The increasing interest in photojournalism reflects a growing desire among aspiring journalists…
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