As part of ongoing efforts to boost academic and research cooperation, Baghdad University welcomed Dr. Masoud Tajrishi, President of Iran’s Sharif University of Technology (Sanati Sharif University), along with his accompanying delegation.
The visit focused on expanding mutual partnerships and developing joint scientific programs between the two leading universities.
The Iranian delegation was received by Professor Dr. Baha Ibrahim Insaf, President of Baghdad University, accompanied by Professor Dr. Suhail Najm Abdullah (Assistant President for Scientific Affairs), Professor Dr. Enas Khalifa Al-Sharqi (Director of Missions and Cultural Relations), and Dr. Safaa Al-Wajdi (Director of the Science and Technology Gardens Department).
🤝 Discussions centered on strengthening collaboration in several key disciplines, including biomedical engineering and petroleum engineering, in addition to launching new initiatives such as Visiting Professor programs, faculty exchanges, and joint training projects.
Dr. Insaf highlighted the significance of such partnerships in supporting Baghdad University’s academic vision, emphasizing that cooperation with regional and international institutions enhances educational quality, research capacity, and innovation.
The visit also included a field tour of the Science and Technology Gardens project at Baghdad University, where both sides discussed the site’s future role in fostering innovation, applied research, and entrepreneurship.
According to the university’s official statement, this initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:
- Goal 4 – Quality Education
- Goal 17 – Partnerships for the Goals
