On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Basra University hosted the closing ceremony of the National Forum for the Challenge, Creativity, and Sustainability University Competition for Iraqi universities. The event was organized by the University's Student Activities Department and featured a distinguished participation from the Dean of Al-Zahraa College of Medicine, Assistant Professor Dr. Jawad Ramadan Fadhil, who distributed awards to the participants and winners of the forum.

Activities of the Forum

The forum lasted for several days and included a variety of activities and events aimed at fostering the spirit of challenge and creativity among students from various Iraqi universities. The forum witnessed wide participation from students who presented innovative projects and ideas that contribute to sustainability in various fields such as environment, energy, and health.

Speech by the Dean of Al-Zahraa College of Medicine

In his speech during the ceremony, Assistant Professor Dr. Jawad Ramadan Fadhil expressed his pleasure in participating in this important national event. He emphasized the importance of encouraging students to innovate and develop projects that enhance the quality of life and achieve sustainability. Dr. Fadhil also commended the efforts of all participants and organizers, highlighting that such events provide valuable opportunities to exchange experiences and build bridges of collaboration between universities.

Award Distribution

The Dean of Al-Zahraa College of Medicine distributed the awards to the participants and winners of the forum. Outstanding student teams that presented the best projects and ideas were honored. The students expressed their gratitude and appreciation for this initiative, which allowed them to showcase their talents and creativity before a specialized judging panel that included distinguished academics and experts.

Closing of the Ceremony

The ceremony concluded with a thank-you speech by the President of Basra University, who expressed his appreciation for the participation of the Dean of Al-Zahraa College of Medicine and all participants and organizers. He emphasized the importance of continuing such events to enhance the spirit of cooperation and scientific exchange among Iraqi universities.

Conclusion

The participation of the Dean of Al-Zahraa College of Medicine, Assistant Professor Dr. Jawad Ramadan Fadhil, in the closing ceremony of the National Forum for the Challenge, Creativity, and Sustainability University Competition reflects the commitment of Al-Zahraa College of Medicine to supporting and encouraging students to innovate and excel. We hope that these events will continue to achieve their objectives, strengthen scientific collaboration among universities, and contribute to building a better future for Iraq.