UOD, June 13, 2025, University Press Office (UNPO) | As part of its commitment to academic innovation, student engagement, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles, the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the University of Duhok (UOD) inaugurated the 17th Scout Camp on June 11, 2025.

Held on the college campus, the event brought together distinguished guests, including:

• Dr. Dawood Sulaiman Atrushi, President of the University of Duhok
  
  
• Dr. Ziad Mahfooth Abdulkader, Dean of the College of Physical Education and Sport Sciences
• University Vice Presidents and College Deans
  
  
• Local government and political representatives
  
  
• Faculty members and a large number of enthusiastic students
  
  

Strengthening Academic and Community Engagement

The scout camp represents a cornerstone initiative of the University of Duhok’s strategy to bridge academic learning with practical experience. Organized annually by students of the College of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, the event aims to:

• Develop leadership, teamwork, and critical thinking skills
  
  
• Foster stronger community engagement through sports and cultural programs
  
  
• Enhance practical training opportunities for physical education students
  
  
• Support the UOD’s 2023–2030 Strategic Plan emphasizing innovation and internationalization
  
  

Following the opening remarks, Dr. Atrushi toured the interactive workshop camp, engaging with students and faculty, and praised the dedication of the organizers in maintaining this meaningful annual event.

Bridging Theory with Practice: Outdoor Survival and Skills

This year’s camp is also distinguished by its emphasis on practical outdoor skills. Under the guidance of Mr. Alan Naif Nabi, students applied concepts from their theoretical coursework in outdoor environments. The practical component of the class focused on equipping students with essential survival and outdoor activity skills, including:

• Learning how to light fires safely and efficiently
• Designing and crafting basic outdoor tools such as plates and utensils
• Constructing trapezes and camp structures
• Acquiring techniques useful for sports camps and outdoor educational programs
  
  

This integration of academic knowledge with hands-on experience not only prepares students for leadership roles in sports education but also aligns with UOD’s mission to foster independent, skilled graduates ready to engage with local communities and international partners

Expanding Student Opportunities in Sports and Physical Education

This year’s 17th scout camp features a two-day residential camp involving 110 male and female students, providing:

• Practical seminars on sports sciences and physical education techniques
  
  
• Entertaining sessions designed to add joyful moments to the camping days

The University of Duhok remains dedicated to supporting programs that unlock student potential, advance leadership in sports, and promote academic excellence across all disciplines, reinforcing its leading role in higher education in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq.

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University Press Office, June 13, 2025

Reported by: Herman Jangeer Ahmed

|Photography by: Mohammed Abdulkareem Tahir

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