The University of Ninevah participated in the activities of the ministerial conference organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research under the title “Knowledge Economy: Entrepreneurial Universities and a Sustainable Economy.” The conference was hosted by the University of Baghdad at Al-Hakim Hall from April 14 to 15, 2026, with broad participation from Iraqi universities and a number of private sector partners.
The university was represented at this scientific event by Prof. Dr. Jaafar Ramadan Mohammed, Assistant President of the University for Scientific Affairs, accompanied by the Director of the Science and Technology Parks Department. This participation came in response to the official invitation extended by Prof. Dr. Haider Abdul Dhahd, Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs. It also reflects the university’s commitment to strengthening its presence in scientific and national events that support academic development pathways.
The first day of the conference featured a speech by the Deputy Minister for Scientific Affairs, in which he reviewed the Ministry’s vision for supporting innovation and enhancing the role of entrepreneurial universities. This was followed by a panel discussion involving several officials, including the Deputy Minister for Scientific Research Affairs, the Advisor to the Prime Minister/Director of the Directorate of Entrepreneurship and Excellence, the Director General of the Human Development Department at the Ministry of Planning, the Director General of the Research and Development Department, and the Director General of the Studies, Planning, and Follow-up Department. The program also included presentations of distinguished success stories from several universities, in addition to an exhibition of patents.
On the second day, the conference included a workshop on entrepreneurship presented by the Research and Development Department, followed by another workshop on linking learning outcomes to labor market requirements, delivered by the Studies, Planning, and Follow-up Department.
The University of Ninevah’s participation underscores its continuous commitment to active engagement in national initiatives that contribute to integrating academic knowledge with practical applications, in support of sustainable development and the transition toward a knowledge-based economy.
