College of Arts

On the sidelines of the 12th International Scientific Conference of the College of Arts, a panel discussion titled “Humanities in a Time of Transformation: An Academic Dialogue Between Arab and Regional Experiences” was held on Thursday, December 18, 2025. The event brought together a distinguished group of academics and researchers from Iraq and abroad.

Distinguished Participants

The panel featured insightful contributions from:

• Professor Dr. Hashim Yahya Al-Mallah

• Professor Dr. Hatim Fahad Hannu Al-Taie, Dean of the College of Arts

• Dr. Amna Abu Hatab from Palestine

• Dr. Maryam Safara from the Islamic Republic of Iran

Key Discussion Themes

The speakers explored the current state of the humanities, addressing contemporary challenges and the prospects for development amidst rapid intellectual and cognitive shifts. The session focused on how these disciplines must adapt to remain relevant in a modern, globalized context.

Academic Exchange and Moderation

The session was moderated by Dr. Hashim Abdul Razzaq, who facilitated a dynamic exchange of ideas and opened the floor for discussion with the audience. To ensure seamless communication among the international panel, Dr. Osama Misbah from the Department of English provided simultaneous interpretation between Arabic and English. This linguistic support was instrumental in fostering a rich exchange of academic visions and expertise, aligning with the conference’s overarching scientific mission.