17.2.5. Al-Ayen University actively advances the SDGs through strategic partnerships and collaborations, especially aligned with SDG 17. The university's engagements, including MoUs with international institutions like Sohar University and UCSI University, and local collaborations with Iraqi educational bodies, foster knowledge-sharing and mutual development. Initiatives like field trips, international training courses, and community health outreach in partnership with NGOs such as IFMSA exemplify Al-Ayen’s commitment to educational excellence, community service, and skill development. These efforts not only enhance academic and research standards but also strengthen institutional alliances, showcasing Al-Ayen’s role in promoting sustainable development in higher education.
1. Al-Ayen University welcomed Dr. Hamza Idris, Vice President of Sohar University, Oman, and its Director of Quality Assurance. This visit aimed to strengthen collaboration, with both institutions preparing to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand shared educational and research opportunities. Al-Ayen University’s leaders and faculty hosted Dr. Idris on a tour of the campus, showcasing classrooms, laboratories, and the specialized dental teaching hospital. This partnership supports SDG 4 by fostering academic growth and SDG 17 through regional and global educational collaboration.
Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1171
2. In its pursuit of Sustainable Development Goals, particularly SDG 17 and SDG 4, Al-Ayen University's College of Engineering, represented by the Department of Computer Engineering Technologies, organized an academic field trip to the Dhi Qar Directorate of Communications and Informatics. Led by Dr. Mudhi Lafi, Head of the Department, the visit included faculty members and students. Discussions with the Directorate’s manager covered plans for collaborative workshops, student internships, and joint scientific events. Students were trained on topics such as e-government systems, optical networks, and both wired and wireless exchanges. This engagement not only fostered partnerships but also enhanced educational quality by linking theoretical knowledge with practical industry insights, equipping students with essential skills for their future careers.
Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1238
3. In alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals, students from Al-Ayen University's College of Dentistry, as part of the Scientific Family group and in collaboration with the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), visited Al-Sadiqa Primary School.Under the supervision of Dr. Batoul Faisal, the visit included oral health check-ups, educational sessions on dental care, and distribution of dental hygiene supplies. This initiative aligns with SDG 3, SDG 4, and SDG 17, promoting health awareness, educational outreach, and community service. Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1252
4. The Student Activities Department at Al-Ayen University participated in an international training course on managing and organizing university student festivals, held in collaboration with Iraqi universities and supervised by the Department of Student Activities at the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The course included three key lectures: Dr. Salah Wahab Shaker from Iraq discussed human resources management for university festivals, Dr. Mohamed Mostafa Abdel-Baqi from Egypt covered organizing student activities, and international trainer Abdullah Al-Boush from Lebanon presented on managing scout camps. The second day focused on managing student team participation in festivals. This initiative aligns with SDG 4 by fostering skill development in event management, and SDG 17 through international collaboration in education. Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1263
5. Al-Ayen University's President, Dr. Shafiq Shakir Shafiq Al-Mawla, signed an academic cooperation agreement with several Iraqi public and private universities, including Sulaimaniyah University and Cihan University, during a forum hosted by the Iraqi Academics Syndicate and the Kurdistan Academic Society. This partnership aims to foster collaborative scientific research, exchange expertise, and organize joint conferences and academic forums, enhancing educational quality and research output. This initiative aligns with SDG 4 and SDG 17, promoting knowledge sharing and institutional collaboration across regions. Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1287
6. A delegation from Al-Ayen University, led by Dr. Shafiq Shakir Shafiq Al-Mawla and supported by university leaders, visited UCSI University to establish programs for top-performing student training, exclusive postgraduate opportunities, and over 100 research scholarships for Iraqi scholars. Al-Ayen University also plans to launch an Institute for Scientific Research Methods. During a detailed tour of UCSI's teaching hospital, Al-Ayen's delegation discussed prospective medical faculty collaborations. This initiative aligns with SDG 4 and SDG 17, fostering educational and research advancements through international collaboration. Link: https://alayen.edu.iq/news/details/1389
