In pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals — Goal 4: Quality Education, and Goal 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions — and in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning / Sustainable Development Unit at the Presidency of the University of Mosul, and the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Political Science, the College organized a panel discussion entitled: “Corruption: Its Significance and Risks”, on Tuesday, 9 December 2025, coinciding with the International Anti-Corruption Day, observed annually on 9 December.

The lecture was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammed Hazem Hamed, lecturer in the Department of Public Policy.

The lecture aimed to raise awareness of the dangers of corruption and its direct impact on undermining justice, weakening trust in institutions, and hindering sustainable development efforts. It also sought to promote the role of youth and academic staff in combating this phenomenon and in spreading the values of integrity and social responsibility.

The event was held under the supervision of the College Deanship as part of the activities of the Committee for Monitoring National and International Days, and was attended by a number of both academic and administrative staff members.