Strengthening Academic Cooperation and Preserving Human Heritage: The University of Mosul Demonstrates Distinguished Academic Presence at Salahaddin University

As part of ongoing efforts to foster intellectual communication and strengthen constructive scientific and academic cooperation among higher education institutions in Iraq, and in recognition of the leading role played by academic expertise in enriching the research landscape, Professor Dr. Yasmin Abdul Karim Mohammed Ali, Dean of the College of Archaeology and Tourism at the University of Mosul, participated as a member of the examination committee for the PhD dissertation submitted by student Khinaw Mohammed Mahmoud.

The academic defense took place on Wednesday, 14 October 2026, at the Department of Archaeology, College of Arts, Salahaddin University, in Erbil. The dissertation, entitled “Clothing, Costumes, and Adornment Practices in the Old Babylonian Period in the Hamrin Basin,” addressed a historically and culturally significant period. It explored various aspects of social and cultural life, as well as the manifestations of civilizational development during the Old Babylonian period, through an examination of clothing and adornment practices in the historical region of the Hamrin Basin.

This active academic participation reflects the commitment of Iraqi universities to exchanging research perspectives and specialized expertise, particularly in the fields of archaeology and history, which represent the living memory of human civilization. It also highlights the commitment of academic leaders to providing continuous scholarly support for emerging researchers and enhancing the quality of scientific research outputs, thereby contributing to the advancement of educational institutions and strengthening their standing at both national and international levels.