Under the patronage of the President of Al-Mustaqbal University, Professor Dr. Hassan Shaker Majdi, and the supervision of the Dean of the College of Science, Assistant Professor Dr. Furat Hamza Al-Sultani, and as part of the ongoing scientific lectures for second-year students in the Department of Artificial Intelligence, Dr. AbdulKadhim AbdulKareem assigned students to develop academic projects as an integrated course activity. This assignment coincides with the announcement of the launch of the National University Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Applications Championship (NURAI). Students were encouraged to develop innovative projects aligned with the competition themes, enhancing their practical skills in programming design, intelligent systems, and robotics applications. During the lecture, Dr. AbdulKareem emphasized the importance of this activity in refining students’ practical competencies and fostering a spirit of scientific competition and technological creativity. He also highlighted the significance of participation from all college departments in supporting this national initiative, which serves as a platform for discovering and showcasing young talents. This initiative reflects the department’s commitment to linking theoretical knowledge with practical application and motivating students to engage in scientific competitions that strengthen their expertise and readiness for the job market, in alignment with the university’s vision of promoting innovation and academic excellence.