Under the patronage of President of University of Mosul, Professor Dr. Waheed Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi, and under the supervision of Dean of College of Engineering, Assistant Professor Dr. Omar Mohammed Hamdoon, College of Engineering organized an awareness symposium entitled “Combating Addiction: Awareness Protects and Willpower Saves” on Wednesday, 14 October 2026. The symposium was organized by Media and Government Communication Division, University Psychological Counseling Division, and Student Activities Division, in cooperation with Nineveh Universities and Institutes Security Office.

It aimed to raise awareness among students and the wider community about the dangers of addiction and its harmful effects on individuals, families, and society.

The symposium was attended in part by the Dean of the College of Engineering, Assistant Professor Dr. Omar Mohammed Hamdoun, along with a number of college staff members and students.

The symposium addressed the dangers of addiction in its various forms and its health, psychological, and social consequences. It also highlighted the factors that may lead to addiction and emphasized the importance of early prevention and continuous awareness-raising in limiting its spread, particularly among young people and university students.

Furthermore, the seminar stressed the importance of coordinated institutional, security, and educational efforts to combat this phenomenon. It highlighted the university’s role in promoting preventive awareness, fostering positive behaviors, encouraging students to adopt healthy lifestyles, and steering them away from risky behaviors. The importance of psychological and social support, as well as seeking assistance from the relevant authorities when needed, was also emphasized.

This symposium forms part of the University of Mosul College of Engineering’s ongoing efforts to enhance student awareness, strengthen social responsibility, and contribute to creating a safe and healthy university environment that protects young people and safeguards their future.

College of Engineering – University of Mosul

Awareness Protects, Willpower Saves, and a Society Free from Addiction Is Our Goal.