Project History
Acronym: BANUU
Project Title: Building New Pathways for Employability and Entrepreneurship of Iraqi Students in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
Programme: Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)
Project funded by the European Union in the frame of the Erasmus+ Capacity Building Key Action 2 in the Field of Higher Education.
Duration: 2020–2023
Status: Completed
Project Coordinator: University of Bologna (Italy)
University of Mosul Role: Partner
About the Project: BANUU was an Erasmus+ Capacity Building project that aimed to improve higher education in Iraq by enhancing students’ employability and entrepreneurial skills in the fields of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage. The project strengthened cooperation between Iraqi and European universities while promoting internships, practical training, and collaboration with public and private institutions.
Key Objectives
- Improve graduate employability and entrepreneurship.
- Develop internship programmes in Archaeology and Cultural Heritage.
- Modernize academic curricula.
- Strengthen university–industry cooperation.
- Enhance the capacity of Iraqi higher education institutions.
Key Achievements at the University of Mosul
- Established an Internship Office within the College of Archaeology.
- Delivered staff and student training activities.
- Enhanced international cooperation with European partners.
- Supported curriculum development and practical learning.
- Equipped the university with educational resources and specialized equipment.
Project Partners
- University of Bologna (Italy) – Coordinator
- Koç University (Türkiye)
- CRAST (Italy)
- University of Baghdad
- University of Kufa
- University of Al-Qadisiyah
- University of Mosul
- Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research
Acronym: INsPIRE Project Title: Innovative Governance Practices for Higher Education Institutions in Iraq
Programme: Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE)
Project funded by the European Union
Duration: January 2019 – January 2023
Status: Completed
Project Coordinator: University of Siena, Italy
University of Mosul Role: Partner
About the Project
INsPIRE was an Erasmus+ Capacity Building project designed to strengthen the governance and strategic planning capacities of Iraqi higher education institutions. Through collaboration between Iraqi and European universities, the project supported the modernization, internationalization, and institutional development of universities by promoting good governance, strategic management, and international cooperation.
Key Objectives
- Strengthen institutional governance and accountability.
- Improve strategic planning and university management.
- Support the internationalization of Iraqi universities.
- Enhance institutional capacity for sustainable development.
- Promote collaboration between universities, government, and external stakeholders.
Key Achievements at the University of Mosul
- Contributed to the development of the University’s strategic planning and governance framework.
- Strengthened the capacity of the International Relations Office.
- Participated in international workshops, training activities, and study visits to European universities.
- Improved institutional management through the adoption of European best practices.
- Received ICT equipment to support project implementation and institutional development.
Project Partners
- University of Siena, Italy (Coordinator)
- University of Bologna, Italy
- University of Évora, Portugal
- Istanbul Aydın University, Türkiye
- UNIMED – Mediterranean Universities Union
- Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Iraq
- University of Mosul
- University of Baghdad
- University of Basrah
- Wasit University
- Southern Technical University
- Al-Karkh University for Science
- University of Basrah for Oil and Gas
- Al-Qasim Green University
- Sumer University
- Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University
