As part of the Erasmus Days 2026 celebrations, the University of Al-Qadisiyah organized an introductory workshop on the Erasmus+ program in collaboration with the Islamic University – Al-Diwaniyah Branch, marking the 10th edition held under the theme: “Education and Growth: Skills for Tomorrow.”
The workshop featured presentations by:
- Dr. Asmaa Abdul Amir Obeis, Director of the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations at the University of Al-Qadisiyah.
- Dr. Abdul Amir Abdul Karim Mohammed Ali, Director of the Department of Scholarships and Relations at the Islamic University.
- Asst. Lect. Ahmed Rahim Reshan, Head of the Erasmus Unit at the University of Al-Qadisiyah.
The session introduced the core objectives of Erasmus+ and highlighted key opportunities available to Iraqi higher education institutions, notably International Credit Mobility (ICM), Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE), and Jean Monnet Actions, alongside application guidelines and standards for competitive project proposals.
Discussions also focused on building sustainable partnerships with European universities, leveraging funding grants to support scientific research, enhancing administrative and academic skill sets, and advancing the internationalization of Iraqi higher education.
This initiative reflects the University of Al-Qadisiyah’s ongoing commitment to expanding its global network, encouraging researchers and faculty members to engage in European collaborative programs, and elevating its international academic standing.
