Explore our ongoing and past initiatives that foster academic collaboration, research excellence, and cultural exchange between the UK and Iraq. Our activities include workshops, seminars, collaborative research projects, and networking events designed to build capacity and promote sustainable development.
The Ishtar Light project hosted a comprehensive academic workshop focused on research publication strategies, providing Iraqi academics with essential knowledge and skills for successful academic publishing. The event attracted over 110 participants from various Iraqi universities and research institutions.
This workshop was designed to enhance research capacity and publication skills among Iraqi academics, addressing key challenges in the research publication process and providing practical guidance for navigating academic journals and publication requirements.
Comprehensive presentation on research publication strategies, journal selection, and manuscript preparation by Dr. Hiba Massoud and Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh.
Interactive discussion session featuring experienced academics sharing insights and answering questions about the publication process.
Extended question and answer period allowing participants to address specific challenges and concerns regarding their research publications.
This workshop was conducted under the Ishtar Light project, a British Council-funded initiative aimed at improving the research environment in sustainability through UK-Iraq collaboration. The project focuses on building research capacity, promoting academic excellence, and fostering sustainable development in the region.
This online workshop explored the challenges and opportunities facing female colleagues in the higher education sector within the context of Iraq and provided an opportunity for networking, exchanging ideas, and establishing collaboration.
| UK Time | Iraq Time | Session | Speaker |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00 | 18:00 | Welcome Address | Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh |
| 16:05 | 18:05 | Ishtar Light Introduction | Dr. Alaa Aboloqul |
| 16:10 | 18:10 | Women in HE sector in Iraq - Statistical analysis | Professor Wasnaa Albaghdadi |
| 16:30 | 18:30 |
Invited speakers panel: What advice would you give to female colleagues and students to enhance their academic futures? • Dr Huda Dawood (Teesside University, UK) • Dr. Tala Kasim (Aston University, UK) • Dr. Aida Hameed Hassan Al-Obaidi (University of Wasit, Iraq) • Dr Sura Al-Maiyah (Loughborough University, UK) |
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| 16:40 | 18:40 | Continued panel discussion | Panel speakers |
| 16:50 | 18:50 | Continued panel discussion | Panel speakers |
| 17:00 | 19:00 | Continued panel discussion | Panel speakers |
| 17:30 | 19:30 | Online questionnaire presentation | Professor Ammar Zwain (University of Kufa) |
| 17:30-18:00 | 19:30-20:00 | Open discussion and networking | All participants |
For enquiries: Professor Amin Al-Habaibeh – Amin.Al-Habaibeh@ntu.ac.uk
The Ishtar Light Project hosted an academic workshop titled "Mastering the Art of Writing Comprehensive Review Articles in Engineering and Technology," designed to enhance the research publication skills of Iraqi academics. The workshop attracted participants from various Iraqi universities and research institutions, providing them with essential knowledge on structuring, writing, and publishing high-quality review articles in engineering and technology fields.
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