College of Arts

On Wednesday, January 8, 2026, the Department of Sociology held a specialized scientific workshop titled “Developing Academic Skills.” The event was organized to support the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to enhance the professional efficiency of teaching faculty.

Expert Contributions

The workshop featured insights and presentations from a distinguished group of academics, including:

• Prof. Dr. Firas Abbas

• Prof. Dr. Harith Hazim

• Prof. Dr. Khalid Mahmoud

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Shallal Hamid

• Asst. Prof. Dr. Basima Faris

• Lecturer Alyaa Ahmed

The session was attended by numerous faculty members from the Department of Sociology, fostering a collaborative environment for professional growth.

The workshop concluded with several vital recommendations aimed at elevating academic standards:

• Multilingualism: Encouraging faculty members to acquire a second foreign language to unlock international professional development opportunities and participate in ministerial scholarship programs.

• Digital Literacy: Emphasizing the mastery of computer skills and modern electronic technologies to enhance and streamline scientific research.

• Global Alignment: Integrating teaching methodologies with global sustainability standards to ensure academic output meets international benchmarks.