On 23–24 September 2025, a delegation from the University of Zakho attended the workshop of the RISE project held in Sulaymaniyah. The delegation comprised Dr. Jasim Mohammed Abdo, Vice President for Scientific Affairs; Dr. Nizar Ismat Ali, Director of the International Relations Office; and Mr. Lawend Ikram Mohammed, Director of the CDC Center.
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It is noteworthy that the project brings together seven Kurdish universities and two European universities and is coordinated by the Mediterranean Universities Union (UNIMED), Italy.
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During the consultative workshop, the participating partners engaged in comprehensive discussions on various pertinent issues, including the enhancement of strategic roadmaps related to internationalization and employability at each partner institution; the role and future of higher education in Kurdistan; improving the coordination of university services, specifically the International Office and Career Development Center; supporting continuous professional development; as well as fostering mobility opportunities for staff and students and encouraging research and innovation.
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This EU-funded project is scheduled to continue over a two-year period, with a series of workshops and training activities planned to be conducted both within Kurdistan and across Europe.
