Minister of Higher Education Honors Winners of the Higher Education Reading Award

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, honored the winners of the second edition of the Higher Education Reading Award for 2024.

In his speech during the award ceremony, he emphasized that the initiative, adopted by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research for the second consecutive year, has provided a broad platform for reflection and reinforcing public cultural frameworks. He noted that university students participated and engaged with the initiative’s scientific and cultural implications, acquiring a sense of cultural responsibility that reflects the identity of society across its past, present, and future.

The Minister reiterated the importance of such programs and activities within undergraduate studies, aiming to transition them from mere competitions to environments that foster scientific research. This shift would enhance the practical value of university degrees by addressing societal challenges and risks, producing impactful solutions, and streamlining efforts and time in problem-solving.

The ceremony included a speech by the organizing committee delivered by Dr. Lubna Khamis Mahdi, Director General of the Research and Development Department. Minister Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi awarded the winning students a total of 100 million IQD and extended gratitude and appreciation to the organizing committee for their efforts in managing the competition.

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