University of Duhok and University of Diyala Sign Strategic Academic Cooperation Agreement During IICVMC2025
Duhok, Iraq – April 10, 2025 | University of Duhok Media
📝 Reported by: Fatima Mahmood Ali
📸 Photography by: Mohammed Abdulkareem Tahir
The University of Duhok (UOD) marked a significant milestone in fostering academic collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Diyala, on the second day of the First International Conference of Iraqi Veterinary Medicine Colleges (IICVMC2025).
The MoU was signed by Dr. Mohammed Shukri Shukur, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at UOD, and Dr. Ammar Riyadh Qasim, Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Diyala. The ceremony was held in the presence of UOD President Dr. Dawood Sulaiman Atrushi, Dr. Nazar Amin, Director of International Relations, and Dr. Jowan M. Mohammed, Head of the Department of Arabic Language at the College of Basic Education.
This strategic agreement outlines several key areas of cooperation that aim to enhance inter-university collaboration and academic development:
- Joint Research Initiatives
- Faculty and Student Exchange Programs
- Co-Hosting Academic Events (Conferences, Seminars, Workshops)
- Collaborative Development of Academic Programs and Curriculum
- Shared Access to Knowledge Resources and Laboratory Facilities
A Step Aligned with UOD’s Strategic Vision 2023–2038
This agreement directly supports the University of Duhok’s strategic goals of expanding national partnerships, fostering a research-based academic culture, and promoting regional leadership in veterinary education. It reflects UOD’s dedication to:
✅ Enhancing scientific collaboration among Iraqi institutions
✅ Building bridges between theory and practice in veterinary sciences
✅ Supporting capacity building across academic sectors in Iraq
✅ Creating long-term, sustainable frameworks for shared educational progress
Dr. Dawood Atrushi welcomed the agreement with enthusiasm, stating UOD’s full readiness to support collaborative initiatives that contribute to academic excellence, national integration, and scientific innovation. He emphasized that such partnerships are critical in elevating the standards of higher education across the country.
This MoU represents not only a formal commitment to collaboration but also a shared vision for advancing veterinary medicine education and research throughout Iraq. It is yet another example of how UOD continues to lead with purpose and innovation in line with its long-term mission to become a regional hub of scientific and educational advancement.
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📌 University of Duhok Media | April 10, 2025