Sustainable Development
Sustainable Development Goals:
Goal 1 – No Poverty
Goal 2 – Zero Hunger
Goal 3 – Good health and well-being
Goal 4 – Quality Education
Goal 5 – Gender Equality
Goal 6 – Clean water and sanitation
Goal 7 – Affordable and clean energy
Goal 8 – Decent work and economic growth
Goal 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Goal 10 – Reduced inequalities
Goal 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
Goal 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production
Goal 13 – Climate Action
Goal 14 – Life bellow water
Goal 15 – Life on Land
Goal 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Goal 17 – Partnership for the Goals
Regional Studies Center’s Activities on Sustainable Development Goals:
Conferences:
1- Regional Studies Center held its ninth international scientific conference entitled (Iraq after 2003: the state, society, economy, law, foreign relations: challenges and opportunities), during the period 27-28 June 2021.
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Symposiums:
1- The joint scientific symposium entitled “Financing fiscal deficit in Iraq’s budget 2021: an economic law vision” on January 10, 2021.
2- The international scientific electronic symposium titled (the Role of Education in Building and Developing Societies) on January 31, 2021.
3- The international electronic scientific symposium titled (Women’s Rights: Reality and Ambition) on March 8, 2021.
4-The joint electronic scientific symposium (Regional Water Reality: Iraq and Turkey as a Case Study) on March 22, 2021.
5- The International Electronic Scientific Symposium entitled (Asylum and Human Rights Protection: A Study in international legislation) on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
6- The electronic scientific symposium titled “Iraqi diplomacy and its impact on Iraq’s foreign relations under Mustafa Al-Kazemi’s government” on January 26, 2022.
7- The electronic scientific symposium titled “Efforts to empower women in Iraq between available opportunities and imposed restrictions ” on March 8, 2022.
8- The virtual scientific symposium entitled “Security culture and its role in promoting peace and social security” on April 11, 2022.
9- The scientific symposium entitled “Women and Society: Ways of Advancement and Obstacles to Empowerment” on March 15, 2023.
10- The scientific symposium titled “Public Culture and its Role in Raising Awareness”, on December 30, 2024.
11- The scientific symposium titled “Iraq and the International Development Road (IDR): Political, Economic and Strategic Importance”, on February 26, 2025.
12-Director and Members of Regional Studies Center Participate in Scientific Symposium on Research and Global Rankings at the University of Mosul.
13-Regional Studies Center Participates in the University of Mosul’s Environmental Symposium on Climate Adaptation in Nineveh.
14- The scientific symposium titled “The Re-Activation of the Snapback Mechanism Against Iran and its Regional and International Implications” on Sunday, October 5, 2025.
Scientific Workshops:
1-A scientific workshop on “Supporting the National Initiative for the Rationalization of Energy Consumption”, on March 2, 2022.
2-A scientific workshop on “The Iraqi Affairs and International Political Transformations “, on March 6, 2022.
3-A scientific workshop on “Research Ethics”, on June 22, 2022.
4-A scientific workshop on “The Role of National Legislation and International Agreements to Reduce Environmentally Polluting Emissions” on September 21, 2022.
5-A scientific workshop on “Citizenship Behaviors” , on October 16, 2022.
6-A scientific workshop on “Renewable Energy” , on November 23, 2022.
7-A scientific workshop on “Integrity and Transparency between Reality and Ambition” on January 19, 2023.
8-A scientific workshop on “The phenomenon of drug abuse and its effects on society” , on June 11, 2023.
9-A scientific workshop on “Higher Education in Iraq: Reality and Ways of Development” , on October 29, 2023.
10-A scientific workshop on “Raising Awareness and Education on the Importance of Rationalizing Water Consumption and Its Relationship 11 Sustainable Development”, on December 24, 2023”.
12-A scientific workshop on “The Role of Higher Education in Strengthening the National Heritage Identity”, on January 11, 2024”.
13-A scientific workshop on “Homosexuality… Threats and Treatments”, on March 24, 2024”.
14-A scientific workshop on “Extremism: Dismantling the Structure and Solutions”, on April 3, 2024”.
15-A scientific workshop entitled “The Impact of Illegal Migration on the Individual and Society”, on 23 June 2024.
16-A scientific workshop entitled “The Intellectual Foundations of Extremism: Feeders and ways to dry them up”, on November 13, 2024.
17- A scientific workshop entitled “Economic and Psychological Factors and Their Role in the Learning Motivation of Iraqi University Students” on February 2, 2025.
18- A scientific workshop entitled Women and Family Leadership, on March 2, 2025.
19-A scientific workshop entitled “The Law of Discipline of State Employees”, on April 13, 2025.
20-A scientific workshop entitled “Cyber Addiction: Causes and Treatments” on May 4, 2025.
21-A scientific workshop entitled “Electronic blackmail: Its Causes and Means of Prevention”, on May 18, 2025.
22- Regional Studies Center Staff Member Participates in Workshop on the Transformation from Library to Knowledge and Learning Center.
23- An Employee Participates in a Workshop on Accountability and Justice Forms.
24- Regional Studies Center Participates in Workshop on Green Metric World Ranking Indicators.
25- Staff of Regional Studies Center Participate in Scientific Workshop on Organizing Academic Conferences.
26- Regional Studies Center took part in a scientific workshop organized by the University Presidency on September 25, 2025.
27- A scientific workshop titled “Mechanism for Filling and Documenting the Annual Performance Evaluation Form for the Academic Year 2024–2025”, on September 28, 2025.
28-The staff of the Regional Studies Center participated in a scientific workshop organized by the University’s Department of Scientific Affairs, titled “How to Publish in Scopus-Indexed Journals: From Idea to International Recognition”, on October 22, 2025.
29- A scientific workshop titled “The State of Human Rights in Middle Eastern Countries: Selected Models” on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Seminars:
1- A seminar entitled ‘Reconstruction of Mosul International Airport: Obstacles and Opportunities for Economic Development’ by Dr. ‘Nawfal Qasim Al-Shahwan’ on 15 December 2021.
2- A seminar entitled (Knowledge and its role in enhancing security awareness) by Dr. ‘Faris Turki Al-Jubori’ on 29 December 2021.
3- A seminar entitled (National Integrity and Anti-Corruption Strategy 2022-2024) on 10 January 2022.
4- A seminar entitled ‘Reforming Higher Education in Iraq in the Light of Global Transformations’ by Dr Nawfal Qasim Ali on 18 December 2022.
5- A seminar entitled ‘Establishing Al-Sahaji International Airport in Ninewa Governorate: An Economic Feasibility Study’ by Dr Nawfal Qasim Al-Shahwan on 18 May 2022.
6- A seminar entitled ‘Media and Community Security: Role and Influence’ by Dr. Abdul Razzaq Khalaf Al-Taie and Assist.Lec. ‘Zainab Abdul Elah Abdul Karim’ on 22 May 2022.
7- A seminar entitled ‘Establishing the Great Port of Faw and the Dry Canal is a project of the size of Iraq’, on 11 December 2022.
8- A seminar entitled ‘The Effects of Wars on the Reality of Women’ by Dr Amira Ismail Al-Obaidi, on 8 October 2023.
9- An extended seminar ‘Sustainable Urban Transport System between Theory and Practice: A Special Case of Mosul’ by Assistant Professor (Abi Mohammed Al-Wattar) and M.A. (Mohammad Jamal Hamdoun) – Faculty of Management and Economics, University of Mosul, on 12 November 2023.
10- A seminar entitled ‘Green Education… One of the Sustainable Development Goals’ on 25 February 2024.
11- A seminar of the research entitled ‘The role of digital leadership in achieving organizational excellence: a survey study at the University of Mosul’, on May 12, 2024. .
12-A seminar entitled “The Social Stigmatization of Drug Addicts and Ways to Confront it Socially” on November 27, 2024.
13-A seminar for the research entitled “Turkey’s Role in the International Development Road” , on December 8, 2024.
14- A seminar titled “Women’s material possibilities and labor market fields” on February 5, 2025.
15- A seminar entitled “The Economic Dimension of Turkish-Iranian Relations 2013-2023 “, on February 9, 2025
15- A seminar titled “Sustainable Development Goals: Quality Education as a Case Study,” on March 26, 2025.
16- A seminar entitled “Scientific Potential of Women and Labor Market Areas”, on April 23, 2025.
17- A seminar titled: “The shift from cash to electronic payment and its impact on the level of financial security: An exploratory study on a sample of academics at the University of Mosul”, on April 30, 2025.
18- A seminar on Research Topics for 2025-2026 Academic Year on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
19- A seminar examined “The dimensions of Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani’s visit to NATO headquarters in Brussels”, on September 9, 2025,
20-A seminar titled “The Israeli Strike on Qatar and Its Impact on Events in the Middle East: A Legal and Political Perspective”, on September 10, 2025.
21- A seminar addressing “the stance taken by the UN Security Council regarding the Zionist aggression against the State of Qatar”, on September 14, 2025.
22- A seminar titled: “Women and Elections: Opportunities and Challenges”, on September 15, 2025.
23- A seminar entitled “The United States’ Use of the Veto Against a Ceasefire in Gaza”, on Sunday, September 21, 2025”.
24- A seminar titled “International Recognition of the State of Palestine and its Regional and Global Implications”, on September 24, 2025.
25- A seminar titled “A Humanitarian Corridor or a Strategic Gateway… A Reading in Zionist Ambitions toward As-Suwayda”, on September 28, 2025.
26- A seminar titled “the global celebration of International Geodiversity Day, on October 6, 2025.
27- A seminar titled “Iraq and the Sharm El-Sheikh Conference 2025: A Reading of Role and Impact” on October 15, 2025.
28- A seminar titled “Water Management and Conservation and their Role in Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”, on October 15, 2025.
29- A seminar on October 19, 2025, entitled “The Role of the United Nations in Peacebuilding”, on October 19, 2025.
30- A seminar titled “The Problem of Poverty: Challenges and Solutions”, on Thursday, November 6, 2025.
31- A seminar titled “The Importance of Participation and Voting in the 2025 Parliamentary Elections and Its Role in Promoting the Concept of Democracy and Political Reform”, on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
32- A seminar addressing the topic “Defining Corruption in International Law”, on Tuesday, 18 November 2025.
33- A seminar titled “Women’s Political Participation Between Sharia and Law”, on Wednesday, 19 November 2025.
34- A seminar titled “The Use of Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Research”, on Sunday, 23 November 2025.
35- A seminar titled “Education Quality Through a Self-Care Perspective: An Applied Study within the Academic Dimension of Human Development Sciences”, on Sunday, November 30, 2025.
Scientific Lectures:
1- A scientific lecture titled ‘Drugs and their impact on sustainable development’ on 18 June 2023.
2- A scientific lecture titled ‘Exacerbating Water Scarcity in Iraq: A Study in Development and Water Footprint Policies’ on 18 February 2024.
3- A scientific lecture entitled ‘National Afforestation Day’ on 12 March 2024.
4- A scientific lecture entitled ‘Environmental Awareness and Sustainable Development Goals’, on 17 March 2024.
5- A scientific lecture entitled ‘Drugs and their health, social and economic effects on the individual and society’, on 19 May 2024.
6- A scientific lecture entitled ‘The importance of afforestation and its role in preserving the environment’ on October 2, 2024.
7- A scientific lecture titled “A Proposed Framework for a Smart Iraqi Economy, on November 6, 2024.
8- A scientific lecture entitled “The Orientations and Interests of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in establishing artificial intelligence departments in Iraqi universities” on December 11, 2024.
9- A scientific lecture entitled “The importance of supporting and caring for the working class and improving their performance and skills in developing the private sector”, on December 18, 2024.
10- A scientific lecture entitled “The phenomenon of human trafficking and enhancing community awareness of its threats”, on Thursday, December 26, 2024.
11- A scientific lecture entitled “Scientific and Administrative Corruption Behaviors in Scientific Institutions and Mechanisms to Address them”, on January 22, 2025.
12-A scientific lecture entitled “Renewable Energy and its role in preserving the environment”, on February 12, 2025.
13-A scientific lecture entitled “Family Leadership in Light of Social Transformations”, on February 23, 2025.
14- A scientific lecture entitled “The Harms of Smoking and Ways to Quit it”, on March 5, 2025.
15- A scientific lecture entitled “The Importance of Afforestation in Preserving the Environment”, on March 12, 2025.
16- A scientific lecture entitled “The method of calculating the tax in the payroll lists”, on March 19, 2025.
17- A scientific lecture entitled “Transportation problems in Iraq and their effects on the environment and society”, on March 23, 2025.
18- A scientific lecture entitled “The importance of spreading the culture of citizenship and its role in promoting the concept of moderation and consolidating peaceful coexistence,” on April 9, 2025.
19-A scientific lecture entitled “The importance of volunteer action and its role in encouraging cooperation and spreading the culture of Selflessness”, on April 27, 2025.
20-A scientific lecture titled “The Reality of Tourism in Iraq: Obstacles to Progress and Activation Mechanisms,” on May 7, 2025.
21-A scientific lecture titled “Economy and Radicalism: Necessarily an Inverse Relationship” on May 14, 2025.
22-A scientific lecture entitled “Iraqi Society and Human Development”, on May 21, 2025.
23-A scientific lecture titled “Voluntary Afforestation Campaigns and their Role in Increasing Green Spaces: Nineveh Governorate as a Case Study ”, presented by Prof. Dr. Mithaq Khairallah Jallud on May 25, 2025.
24- A scientific lecture titled “Manifestations of Administrative and Financial Corruption and their Impact on Academic Work,” on June 2, 2025.
25- A scientific lecture titled “Employing Artificial Intelligence Methods and Sustainable Development Goals” on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
26- A lecture on the Principles of Administrative Drafting in Official Correspondence to Enhance Government Communication Efficiency.
27- A lecture on the Code of Professional Conduct to Enhance Work Environment.
28- A lecture on Media and its Role in Raising Awareness and Developing Professional Behavior.
29- A lecture on Mechanisms for Calculating Allowances and Promotions for Employees.
30- The Regional Studies Center Holds a Lecture on Unified Retirement Law.
31- A lecture on the Role of Libraries in Serving Researchers and Postgraduate Students.
32- A lecture titled “How to Draft Official Letters”, on September 10, 2025.
33- A scientific lecture titled “Applied Research as a Pillar of Scientific Research”, on September 17, 2025.
34- A lecture titled “General Culture: Selected Concepts”, at Al-Montaliq Private School on October 2, 2025.
35- A scientific lecture titled “University Education Between Traditional Performance and the Demand for Knowledge”, on October 8, 2025.
36- a scientific lecture entitled “Promoting a Culture of Citizenship and Peaceful Coexistence”, on October 12, 2025.
37- a lecture titled “The Phenomenon of Suicide in Iraq: Causes and Remedies”, on October 22, 2025.
38- A lecture delivered by Prof. Dr. Mithaq Khairallah Jaloud at Al-Andalus Secondary School for Boys, on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
39- A scientific lecture titled “The Regional Environment and the Scourge of Drugs: Risks and Impacts on the Individual and Society” on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Courses:
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A training course for postgraduate students entitled “Principles of Writing Theses and Dissertations in Modern and Contemporary History for Postgraduate Students”, held from October 16–17, 2024.
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A developmental training course entitled “Using Microsoft Office Applications in Administrative Work”, on March 26, 2025.
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A specialized training course entitled “Organizing and Managing References and Sources Using Mendeley Software”, on April 15, 2025.
- A training course titled “Manifestations of Corruption, Its Risks, and Effective Strategies to Combat It”, the course was held from 22 to 23 June 2025.
- A training course titled “The Negative Repercussions of Corruption on Academic and Professional Work” on the second day, June 23, 2025.
- Regional Studies Center Staff Member Participates in Digital Skills Training Program at University of Mosul.
- A training course organized by the Continuing Education Unit, titled “Introducing Anti-Corruption Prevention Measures and their Role in Promoting a Culture of Integrity, Transparency, and Upright Professional Conduct”, on Wednesday and Thursday, October 29–30, 2025.
Publications:
1- A book by Dr. Nawfal Qasim Al-Shahwan titled ‘Economic Development of Iraq after Nineveh Stabilization’.
2- Regional View (Issue 8, 2023): Using renewable energy sources and their role in reducing dependence on polluting energy sources.
3- Regional View (Issue 10, 2023): Proceedings of the workshop: Integrity and Transparency
4- Regional View (Issue 11, 2023): Awareness and education on the importance of using clean energy sources and their impact on the environment.
5- Regional View (Issue 12, 2023): Awareness and education on the importance of using clean energy sources and their impact on the environment: Proceedings of the seminar ‘Sustainable urban transport system between theory and practice: A special case of the city of Mosul’.
6- Regional View (Issue 13, 2023): The Role of Higher Education in Promoting National Heritage Identity.
7- Regional Vision (Issue 14, 2024):
Sustainable Development – Positive Stability – Turkish Women – Quality and Accreditation in Higher Education.
8- Regional Vision (Issue 15, 2024):
The Development Road Project in Iraq: Opportunities and Challenges.
9- Regional Vision (Issue 16, 2025):
The Intellectual Foundations of Extremism: Drivers and Approaches to Treatment.
10- Regional Vision, (Issue 17, 2025): Human Rights in Arab Countries: Selected Models of Arab Women’s Rights.
11- Cyber Conflicts and Wars between the World’s Major Powers and their Implications for International Security in the 21st Century: Prof. Dr. Emad Khalil Ibrahim.
12- Annual Book Issuance of Economic and Social Studies Department at Regional Studies Center 2024-2025.
