As part of the global Erasmus Days 2026 celebrations, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University holds a scientific seminar to introduce the Erasmus+ Programme and explore opportunities for international cooperation and academic mobility.
In Pursuit of Academic Openness and Stronger Partnerships with Universities Worldwide
Under the patronage of the President of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University, Professor Dr. Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, the Erasmus Unit at the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations organized a scientific seminar entitled “The Erasmus+ Programme and Opportunities for International Cooperation and Academic Mobility.”
The seminar was held on Tuesday, 20 October 2026, as part of the global Erasmus Days 2026 celebrations. It was held under the patronage of the University President, Professor Dr. Hassan Latif Al-Zubaidi, and supervised by the Assistant President for Scientific Affairs, Professor Dr. Ahmed Ghanem Wadai. The event was attended by the Assistant President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, Professor Dr. Mohammed Abdul-Mohsen Al-Majtoomi.
The seminar aimed to introduce participants to the Erasmus+ Programme and the opportunities it offers in international academic cooperation, mobility, scientific exchange, and training. It also sought to raise awareness of how to benefit from European programmes and initiatives supporting higher education and to broaden the scope of cooperation between universities and academic institutions.
The seminar featured the participation of Dr. Asmaa Abdul-Amir Abees from the University of Al-Qadisiyah, who delivered an academic lecture on opportunities for international academic cooperation. Online contributions were also delivered by Dr. Mowaffaq Sajet, Director of the Department of Arab and International Organizations at the Ministry’s headquarters; Ms. Asmaa Al-Sammadi, a European Union-accredited trainer from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan; and Mohammed Abdul-Zahra, an Iraqi student who shared his experience as an example of how to benefit from academic participation and exchange opportunities.
The seminar included discussions and contributions highlighting the importance of academic mobility programmes, international partnerships, research projects, and joint training initiatives. Participants also explored the role of these initiatives in developing the scientific and academic skills of students and faculty members and strengthening the University’s presence in international cooperation programmes.
This seminar forms part of Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its international academic engagement, promote a culture of cooperation and scientific exchange, and encourage its staff and students to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the Erasmus+ Programme. These efforts aim to enhance the University’s teaching and research environment and advance its objectives of improving the quality of education.
