In pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, namely Goal Four: Quality Education, Goal Five: Gender Equality, Goal Ten: Reduced Inequalities, Goal Sixteen: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and Goal Seventeen: Partnerships for the Goals, and in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning / Sustainable Development Unit at the University of Mosul Presidency, the Studies and Planning Division at the College of Political Science held a workshop entitled: “Activating the Sustainable Development Goals: Goals Four, Eight, and Sixteen,” on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

The workshop aimed to introduce the Sustainable Development Goals and highlight their importance, particularly in regional and international university rankings. It focused on the significance of Goal Four: Quality Education, Goal Eight: Decent Work and Economic Growth, and Goal Sixteen: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, as well as on ways to activate these goals within the university environment. This contributes to supporting the quality of education, enhancing the work environment, promoting the principles of justice and effective institutions, and strengthening the College’s role in fulfilling sustainable development requirements.

The workshop consisted of one lecture delivered by Dr. Raad Ahmed Ayoub, Head of the Sustainable Development Unit at the University Presidency, accompanied by Dr. Anas Maan Dhahir. The session was chaired by the Scientific Assistant, Assistant Professor Dr. Younis Muayyad Younis, with the Head of the Studies and Planning Division, Senior Manager First Class Rana Fadhil Ahmed, serving as rapporteur.

The workshop was held under the patronage of the University President, Professor Dr. Wahid Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi, under the supervision of the Scientific Assistant, Professor Dr. Abdulrahim Ibrahim Jasim, and with the follow-up and attendance of the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr. Suhaib Khalid Jasim Al-Ta’i. It was also attended by some members of the College Council, heads of relevant academic and administrative divisions and units, as well as a number of teaching and administrative staff.