Center of Research and Studies at the University held an electronic workshop on (Iraqi press coverage of the Corona pandemic) through the FCC application. The workshop, which was attended by Dr. Bushra Hussein Al-Hamdani, included the definition of concept of Iraqi press coverage of the pandemic , stages of its formation and launch, and media tracks adopted by Iraqi media in covering the pandemic.
Dr. Al-Hamdani revealed political, economic and social impact of the epidemic, which cast a shadow over the media, through a variation in press coverage, she also shed light on young people’s own efforts, their application of modern technologies, and their impartiality of events.
The workshop recommended that the media should play its role in raising awareness of the epidemic, not intimidation or underestimation, managing crises and confronting them, and avoiding all methods of intimidation.
Prof. Dr. Khamis Awad Zaidan, Assistant Rector of Al- Iraqia University for Scientific Affairs, and Dr. Dureid Yahya, Director of Scholarships and Cultural Relations Department, participated in the organizational meeting of the first scientific conference on applied computing to support the industry, innovation and technology.
Professor Dr. Khamis Awad Zaidan, said that the meeting dealt with the organizational issues and initial logistical preparations for the conference, which will be sponsored by the German publishing house (Springer) to be held early next year.
Dr. Zaidan added that the aim of the conference is to provide a strong system capable of operating in dynamic and changing environments, using the latest technology and advanced innovations in order to optimize application of science and technology.
Dr. Dureid Yahya, stressed that the importance of participating in organizational meetings comes to lay out a deliberate work plan for the success of the conference, pointing to the participation of a number of universities as sponsors of the conference, including ( University of Al Maaref Al-Gamiah, University of Salahuddin, University of Ishic) as well as the Union International University, which Al- Iraqia University recently joined, that leads to provide a stimulating research environment for researchers and research process in order to achieve the desired goals.
Council of Al Iraqia University held its ninth session, headed by Prof. Dr. Ali Saleh Hussein, Rector of the University, on Monday 6/29, in presence of all its members to discuss the its agenda. The Council discussed several important decisions, most notably, the exceptional extension of the duration of graduate students’, and their critical degrees.
The Council also approved many research plans submitted of researchers for academic year 2019-2020, as well as granting scientific promotions to teaching members, in addition to a set of administrative, scientific, and technical matters.
Center for Research and Studies at Al-Iraqia University held an electronic workshop in cooperation with the Office of Rector of the University entitled “Protection of the right to health within the framework of international and internal law”. During the workshop Dr. Jamil Hussein Dhamin lectured about topic of citizen’s health rights and possibility of obtaining his right of care and health care fairly in accordance with international and local law.
The workshop clarified the concept of right to seek and obtain health information, which must be available to all, just as health efforts must be available to the citizen and meet his needs, and this is what international and internal law affirmed.
Center for Development and Continuing Education at University at the university announces establishment of a teaching methods course for postgraduate (Masters and PhD) via e-learning, which is on Wednesday, 1/7 for two weeks. Those who wishing to participate must send the required information to register to the following link. Participants will be informed of the special way to enter the course platform through the e-mail of the applicant for the course.
The Federation of International Universities announced the accession of Al- Iraqia University to the Federation after fulfills the provisions contained in the Federation’s executive regulations.
Dr. Dureid Yahya, director of the Department of Missions and Cultural Relations at the University, said that the accession came with attention and direct follow-up from the President of Al- Iraqia University, Professor Dr. Ali Saleh Hussein al-Jubouri, to activate this accession, pointed out, “Membership in the International Federation of Universities contributes to improving the university’s performance by enriching studies and research, developing curricula, as well as improving quality of education, and spreading culture and education on a wider scale.”
The joining of the University came to communicate with various universities, institutes, centers of studies, research, consulting, and what coming of educational activities and services, and to market them to spread knowledge, in addition to organizing conferences, seminars and scientific lectures.
