During chairing the regular meeting of the Advisory Board, His Excellency, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Abd Yaser Al-Aboudi directed all universities to meet and interact with the requirements of the labor market and society’s need for developmental specializations.

Dr. Al-Aboudi stressed on the importance of preparing the necessary realistic plans regarding admission to postgraduate studies for the academic year 2024/2025 again.

His Excellency also directed continuing to grant non-exclusive legal powers to universities and enabling them to achieve their mission and their objectives in providing educational services.

Dr. Al-Aboudi urged on stimulating recognized scientific research and publishing and disbursing a financial reward worth three million Iraqi dinars and a letter of appreciation for the faculty members who publish their researches in scientific journals affiliated with (Nature and Science Journals) and (TOP Journals in Shanghai Ranking).

For their part, the attendees reviewed a project related to establishing an electronic system for managing and supervising the scientific and administrative procedures for postgraduate students.

For their part, Presidents of Technical Universities reviewed a number of proposals that would strengthen the environment of technical institutes and stimulate their climate in attracting student according to studied proportions.