In pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Goal 4: Quality Education; Goal 10: Reduced Inequalities; Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions; and Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals, and in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning/ Sustainable Development Unit at the Presidency of the University of Mosul, the International Relations Branch, the Studies and Planning Division, and the Continuing Education Unit at the College of Political Science, the Psychological Counseling Division is conducting its guidance course entitled “Intellectual and Religious Extremism in the University Environment”, during 2–3 November 2026.

The first day featured two lectures addressing the role of the university in combating intellectual and religious extremism, and the dangers of intellectual and religious extremism to university students, focusing on the transition from difference to fanaticism. The lectures were delivered by Lecturer Basma Mohammed Nadhir and Assistant Lecturer Wasan Faisal Fadhil.

The course is held under the supervision of the College Deanship and targets the student community.