Workshop topic: what is the Medical and agricultural colleges role in scientific progress, contributing to health and food security.

With active participation from the Scientific Affairs Department members, Al-Mustaqbal University hosted a specialized workshop on the Bologna Process and the Times Higher Education (THE) ranking system on Wednesday, February 19, 2025. Organized by the College of Engineering and Engineering Technologies, the workshop emphasized the importance of rankings as a priority for universities amid increasing competition, highlighting strategies to improve academic performance according to THE standards. The event concluded with honoring the guests for their valuable insights into advancing higher education and enhancing research quality to achieve top results in global rankings.

he workshop, led by Dr. Tariq Jawad and Dr. Abdullah Mousa, focused on the role of academic staff in enhancing university rankings. It covered key strategies for improving research quality, academic publishing, and global collaboration. Key topics included: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Higher Education: Policies, curriculum integration, and environmental management. Academic Rankings: The importance of publishing in high-impact journals (Q1, Q2), increasing citations, and fostering research collaborations. University-Industry and Community Partnerships: Enhancing cooperation with businesses, government entities, and international institutions. Effective Documentation and Event Management: Ensuring high-quality reporting, professional documentation, and expanding outreach beyond the university. The workshop emphasized globalization, knowledge exchange, and innovation to elevate the university's academic reputation and sustainability efforts.

Within the activities of the Scientific Affairs Department, an online workshop titled "Advanced Explanation of QS Ranking Methodologies" was conducted with the participation of Dr. Tariq Jawad Kazem, the Director of the Scientific Affairs Department at the University of the Future. The workshop was organized by the University of Anbar, and the session was delivered by Mr. Rami Awad, the Regional Director for QS Ranking. The workshop covered important topics related to QS ranking methodologies, including how universities are evaluated and the factors influencing this classification. Attendees actively engaged in a discussion period, exchanging in-depth ideas and experiences in this context.