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Iraqi News
02-06-2025
- Science
- Iraqi News
Iraq to build first training nuclear reactor with China
Baghdad ( – Iraq is close to signing an agreement with the China Atomic Energy Authority to establish its first training nuclear reactor, a subcritical assembly type, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Head of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Authority and Minister of Higher Education, announced recently. Dr. Al-Aboudi emphasized the project is purely educational, aimed at developing the skills of students and researchers in nuclear physics and peaceful radiation technologies. This initiative marks a significant step in advancing Iraq's scientific capabilities. In parallel, the Minister confirmed that comprehensive surveys, involving French LAMA laboratories and checks at the former Italian radioisotope facility and Tammuz 2 research reactor, have declared three sites within the Al-Tuwaitha complex southeast of Baghdad free of any radiation contamination and radioactive waste threatening public health. These developments highlight Iraq's commitment to fostering peaceful nuclear expertise for educational purposes while also addressing and remediating legacy environmental concerns at sensitive sites.
Iraq Business
02-06-2025
- Science
- Iraq Business
New Academic Cooperation between Iraq and Netherlands
By John Lee. Iraq has signed a new academic protocol with the IHE Delft Institute for Water Education. The protocol aims to expand mutual scholarship opportunities under the Study in Iraq initiative, while fostering joint educational and research programmes that address pressing water challenges. It also includes cooperation between IHE Delft and Iraqi universities and research centres, with a focus on water sciences, training, capacity building, and curriculum development. Iraq's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi, underscored the significance of academic exchanges and collaborative programmes to enhance Iraq's scientific capacity in water-related fields. Dr. Eddie Morris, Dean of IHE Delft, welcomed the agreement, reaffirming the institute's commitment to student, faculty, and research exchanges with Iraq. He emphasised the importance of sustained cooperation to ensure the success of this partnership. Full statement from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research: Considering Famework of Cooperation Between Iraq & Netherlands, Dr. Al-Aboudi Sponsors Inking of Academic Protocol with IHE Delft Institute of Water Sciences & Emphasizes Exchange of Scholarships within Study in Iraq During a press conference of the signing ceremony, His Excellency, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi sponsored the inking Of an academic protocol between the Ministry and the IHE Delft Institute of Water Sciences within the framework of cooperation between the Republic of Iraq and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Dr. Al-Aboudi highlighted protocol which was signed at the headquarters of the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and comes into effect today, Monday, May 26, 2025, includes strengthening the context of scholarships and cooperation opportunities between the Institute, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, universities and research centers, as well as developing joint educational and research programs to address water challenges. Dr. Al-Aboudi emphasized the importance of understanding in the field of mutual scholarships within the Study in Iraq program, capacity building, skills development, training programs, curricula and academic programs related to water sciences and their specialized fields. For his part, the Dean of the IHE Delft Institute of Water Sciences, Dr. Eddie Morris expressed his happiness at signing the joint cooperation protocol with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research and the agreement on student, research and academic exchange between Iraq and the Netherlands, as well as stressing the seriousness of working to ensure the success of the program and cooperation between the two institutions. It is worth to be mentioned that the ceremony was attended by Her Excellency the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, Ms. Janet Alberda. (Source: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research)
Iraqi News
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq launches expanded 'Study in Iraq' program, offers 16,000+ seats for 2025-26
Baghdad ( – Iraq's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, today (April 30, 2025) launched the third edition of the 'Study in Iraq' program for the 2025-2026 academic year, significantly expanding opportunities for international students. Building on the success of previous years, the initiative now offers over 16,000 study seats across undergraduate and postgraduate levels in diverse scientific and humanities fields. A total of 67 Iraqi academic institutions are participating, including government and private universities, and notably, universities from the Kurdistan Region. Opportunities include full and partial scholarships, alongside self-funded options. Minister Al-Aboudi stated the program enhances Iraq's academic reputation, bolstered by recent international recognition like WFME accreditation for Iraqi medical colleges. He announced new initiatives including an international student league and designating April 30th as Iraq's official 'International Student Day' with an annual festival. Enhanced Arabic language training and practical skills focus are also planned. Positioning Iraq as a historic land of knowledge welcoming global talent, this expanded program underscores the government's commitment to developing a high-quality, internationally engaged higher education system.
Iraqi News
30-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Education Minister announces the launch of the third edition of the Study in Iraq program 2025-2026
Baghdad-INA The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Naeem Al-Aboudi, announced Today, Wednesday, the launch of the third edition of the "Study in Iraq" program for 2025-2026 ,he also directed that April 30 be designated as an official International Student Day. In a speech during the conference launching the third edition of the "Study in Iraq" program, attended by an Iraqi News Agency (INA) correspondent, Al-Aboudi said, "The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, through all its university institutions and formations, has been keen to adopt and implement solid cultural and academic projects that consolidate the concept of university education as part of a global system of influence and contribute to strengthening Iraq's academic identity and its position regionally and internationally." He added, "The Ministry launched the 'Study in Iraq' program more than two years ago, which has become an influential initiative in attracting international students to study at our universities and colleges this program is part of a comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing academic reputation, improving the educational environment, and establishing global standards in higher education, especially in light of the accreditation of Iraqi medical colleges by the World Federation for Medical Education, which represents a qualitative step towards international recognition." During his speech, the Minister of Education announced the launch of the third edition of the "Study in Iraq" program for the 2025-2026 academic year, reiterating his commitment to supporting every ambitious student and enhancing Iraq's cultural standing in the field of higher education and scientific research, both regionally and internationally. He pointed out that "Iraq, a country of civilizations and history, welcomes thousands of international students," expressing his aspirations that "universities and colleges, under the leadership of their presidents and staff, will be a true incubator for these students, as if they were in their own homelands." He explained that "the scholarship program offered to international students over the past two years has reached thousands of places, a clear message from Mesopotamia that Iraq has been and continues to be one of the most prominent symbols and centers of knowledge in the region and the world, the previous two editions of the program achieved tangible success in attracting students, and today we are launching the third edition, as part of a plan that includes more than 16,000 study places, covering diverse disciplines and providing broader opportunities for scientific and cultural exchange." He explained that "one of the advantages of this edition is that scholarships are offered by public and private universities, in addition to the participation of a number of universities from the Kurdistan Region, bringing the total number of participating institutions to 67 academic institutions spread across the country, affirming Iraq's position as a distinguished educational and cultural destination." The Minister of Education emphasized that "this program offers a wide variety of educational opportunities, at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and in various scientific and humanities disciplines, whether through full or partial scholarships, or self-funded study." The Minister of Education directed the "establishment of the Study in Iraq Association for International Students, the designation of April 30 as an official International Student Day, and the holding of an annual festival to mark this occasion. Additionally, there will be a focus on practical training and the development of Arabic language teaching programs for non-native speakers, which will enhance student integration into our academic environment." He stressed that "the launch of the third edition of the 'Study in Iraq' programme comes within the framework of our relentless efforts to develop the higher education system, enhance its openness to the world, and advance its performance towards excellence and quality."
Iraqi News
11-04-2025
- Science
- Iraqi News
Education Minister stresses the importance of enhancing scientific research in the field of archaeology and civilization
Baghdad-INA Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Naeem Al-Aboudi stressed on Friday the importance of strengthening specialized scientific research in the field of archaeology and civilization. Al-Aboudi said in his speech during the activities of the International Day of Babylonian Civilization, which was attended by the Governor of Babylon, members of the provincial council, university presidents, college deans, and a group of international archaeological researchers, according to a statement from the ministry received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): 'The international forum in Babylon is of particular importance as it sheds light on various scientific axes whose results converge and meet the aspirations of Babylon Governorate, its universities, scientific institutions, and scholars, and is appropriate for its history and institutions." He explained that "the exchange of ideas and expertise at these important forums represents an appropriate opportunity that should be leveraged to achieve optimal investment in academic and scientific capabilities and university potential, and to employ their energies in areas of development and benefit from specialized scientific research in the field of antiquities and civilization."
