The College of Science for Women – University of Baghdad held a meeting of the Central Industrial Advisory Council, chaired by Prof. Dr. Sameera Naji Khdim, Dean of the College, and attended by the Assistant Deans and Heads of Scientific Departments, alongside Council members representing the industrial sector, private companies, and relevant government institutions.
The meeting discussed a proposal to establish a number of new scientific departments and branches in line with labor market requirements and needs, while supporting sustainable development and the knowledge-based economy, as well as keeping pace with scientific advancements and emerging specializations.
The participants also explored ways to develop academic programs and align educational outcomes with the actual needs of the industrial sector, while opening up new opportunities for female students in promising and specialized fields, particularly sustainable energy, actuarial sciences, artificial intelligence, and biotechnology.
Council members welcomed the initiative and affirmed their readiness to provide technical and advisory support, as well as contribute to creating opportunities for practical training and employment for the college’s graduates. These efforts are intended to strengthen integration and cooperation between the academic institution and the industrial sector.
The meeting concluded with a number of recommendations, most notably the preparation of a comprehensive feasibility study concerning the proposed scientific departments and branches, to be submitted to the University Presidency and the relevant authorities for the purpose of obtaining the required official approvals.
