Academic Translation: Participation in the Iraq Education Conference 2025
Dr. Bassam Ibrahim Ali, Assistant Dean for Scientific Affairs at the College of Education, Tuz Khurmatu – University of Tikrit, represented the college at the second edition of the Iraq Education Conference 2025. The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Naim Al-Aboudi, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, and featured the participation of international experts and representatives from prestigious institutions, including Times Higher Education (THE), Clarivate, Elsevier, Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), and the Egyptian Knowledge Bank.
Professor Dr. Waad Mahmoud Raouf, President of the University of Tikrit, also attended the conference, actively engaging in its scientific and dialogue sessions. He underscored the critical importance of academic collaboration with global educational and research institutions to advance the performance of Iraqi universities and enhance their international profile.
In his opening address, the Minister of Higher Education affirmed that the achievements of the past three years in higher education and scientific research represent a qualitative transformation in the philosophy of university education. This shift has propelled Iraqi universities into the realm of international recognition and positioned them at the core of the global academic map.
Dr. Al-Aboudi further stated that Iraq is committed to making its higher education system a platform for innovation and internationalization, capable of attracting students from various countries and convening researchers across diverse specializations. He emphasized the necessity of expanding productive international partnerships and ensuring Iraqi universities become active participants in the global academic system, especially after achieving advanced rankings in international classifications and establishing a presence in reputable research repositories.
The conference launch was marked by broad attendance, including Mr. Nick Davis, representative of Times Higher Education; Mr. Sherif Ali El Shamy, Vice President of Clarivate; Dr. Diaa Medhat, representative of Elsevier; Dr. Ola Lawrence, Advisor to the Egyptian Knowledge Bank; and Dr. Talal Youssef, representative of QS. Also present were the Dean of Iraqi Academics, several presidents of public and private universities, college deans, and representatives of diplomatic missions.
During the event, Dr. Bassam Ibrahim Ali attended the dialogue session focused on the strategy for regional and international academic attraction, which discussed methods for fostering academic interaction and recruiting scientific expertise at both local and global levels. Dr. Bassam also held meetings with experts from Times Higher Education and international scientific journals, in addition to meeting with Professor Dr. Haider Abd Zhid, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. These engagements reflect his commitment to the importance of academic and research cooperation and elevating the level of international openness for Iraqi universities.
The participation of the College of Education, Tuz Khurmatu, in this conference embodies the commitment of the University of Tikrit, under the leadership of Professor Dr. Waad Mahmoud Raouf, to academic openness, active contribution to the development of the higher education system, and the reinforcement of Iraqi universities' standing in global rankings.
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College of Education, Tuz Khurmatu - University of Tikrit
October 12, 2025
