UOD, December 3, 2025 | University Press Office (UNPO) |

The University of Duhok (UOD), through the Directorate of International Relations (DOIR), hosted a high-level coordination meeting on December 1, 2025, bringing together international relations coordinators from university colleges. Led by Dr. Nazar Ameen Mohammed, Director of DOIR, the meeting underscored UOD’s commitment to building a cohesive and proactive internationalization system aligned with its Strategic Plan (2023–2038).

In his opening remarks, Dr. Nazar highlighted that coordinators play an essential role in expanding UOD’s global visibility, strengthening institutional partnerships, and increasing access to international funding opportunities. He emphasized that the responsibilities of college coordinators extend beyond the passive transfer of information, calling for active engagement in identifying partnerships, preparing competitive proposals, and collaborating with external organizations, donors, and global networks.

Enhancing Reporting, Assessment, and Funding Competitiveness

The meeting addressed key topics shaping UOD’s international cooperation ecosystem, including:

• Strengthening proposal-writing skills to secure externally funded research and capacity-building projects.
  
  
• Increasing participation in international academic networks, exchange programs, and collaborative research initiatives.
  
  
• Encouraging colleges to adopt a more strategic and data-informed approach in international engagements.
  
  

DOIR also announced new guidelines for assessment mechanisms, performance-based incentives, and documentation procedures aimed at improving transparency and efficiency across all colleges.

Capacity Building Through Successful Proposal Models

A notable highlight of the meeting was the presentation delivered by Dr. Tara Ihsan Abdullah from the College of Languages. She outlined the structure of a recently awarded international project, offering coordinators practical insights into:

• Identifying competitive funding calls
  
  
• Crafting impactful narratives in project proposals
  
  
• Strengthening institutional relevance in international funding applications
  
  

Her contribution served as a valuable case study, demonstrating how proactive engagement and high-quality proposal writing contribute directly to UOD’s academic growth and global partnerships.

The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to strengthening coordination, enhancing institutional performance, and elevating UOD’s position as a leading university in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq with expanding international influence.

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University Press Office, December 3, 2025

Reported by: Fatima Mahmood Ali

The News Keywords

• University of Duhok International Relations
  
  
• UOD Strategic Plan 2023–2038
  
  
• International Academic Partnerships Iraq
  
  
• Project Proposal Development in Higher Education
  
  

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