The Department of Mining Engineering at the College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering organized a scientific workshop on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, on the occasion of International Geodiversity Day.

The workshop featured a lecture entitled “Geodiversity in Nineveh Governorate and Northern Iraq,” delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Ezz Al-Din Saleh Al-Jawadi and Assistant Lecturer Dr. Iman Qasim Yahya Al-Awjar.

The lecture addressed the most prominent features of geodiversity characterizing Nineveh Governorate and northern Iraq, highlighting the region’s diverse geological formations, phenomena, and resources. It also discussed their scientific, economic, and environmental significance, as well as their role in the sustainable utilization of natural resources and supporting sustainable development pathways.

The workshop was held as part of the College of Petroleum and Mining Engineering’s efforts to raise awareness of the importance of geodiversity, introduce the geological heritage and resources of Nineveh Governorate and northern Iraq, and encourage greater interest in Earth sciences and their role in serving society and achieving sustainable development.