In pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being; Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth; and Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions, and in cooperation with the Studies and Planning Department / Sustainable Development Unit at the University Presidency, the International Relations Branch, and the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Political Science, the University Counselling Unit held an awareness seminar entitled “Internet and Social Media Addiction and Its Impact on Concentration and Academic Achievement” on Monday, 12 October 2026.

The seminar addressed two topics: social media addiction and intellectual security, and digital fasting as a means of restoring intellectual balance.

The two research papers were presented by Assistant Professor Dr Sarah Jassim Mohammed and Lecturer Najwan Hani Mahmoud.

The seminar was held under the supervision of the Dean of the College, Assistant Professor Dr Suhaib Khalid Jassim Al-Ta’i, and targeted students.