As a strategy for the University of Alkafeel to develop medical education and enhance the quality of the scientific research . An agreement of collaboration was signed on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, in the presence of a number of prominent academic figures.

    Prof.Dr. Nawras Mohammed Shaheed Al-Dahan , University of Alkafeel chancellor , stressed that “the agreement represents a qualitative shift in the university progress, especially since it was concluded with the University of Sheffield, which is one of the leading world universities and enjoys a prestigious academic reputation in the United Kingdom.” He added that the agreement includes several provisions : training staffmembers , developing medical education, conducting joint scientific research, and organizing training courses for students.

    Asst. Prof. Dr. Samer Makki Al-Hakak, Dean of the College of Medicine at University of Alkafeel , declared that “the agreement will contribute to enhancing the capabilities of medical education at the university and developing scientific research, by sending teaching staff to the United Kingdom for training, which will positively reflect on the health sector in Iraq.”

    In this regard, Prof. Dr. Hilal Al-Saffar, Advisor to the university chancellor on Medical Education, explained that “the agreement falls within the remit of a series of strategic measures implemented by the university to improve the quality of higher education and expand upon global academic experiences.” He added that “the agreement aims to improve academic curricula and implement joint research, which enhances the rank of the university globally. ”

   This agreement is one of a series of international partnerships previously signed by Alkafeel University with prestigious universities such as: the University of Michigan and the International University of Toledo.

These partnerships have resulted in the implementation of joint academic projects : scientific conferences, workshops and joint research,which reflect the commitment of the universityto academic excellence and openness to international experiences.

The signing of the agreement was attended by:

• Prof. Dr. Nawal Al-Mayali, vice-chancellor for scientific affairs.

• Asst. Prof.Dr. Samer Makki Al-Hakak, dean of College of Medicine.

• Scientific and administrative assistants of the College of Medicine.

Objectives of the agreement

1. Developing medical education by training teaching staff.

2. Enhancing joint research collaboration in medical fields.

3. Improving academic curricula and raising the global ranking of the university .

4. Providing specialized training courses for students.

    Such an agreement proves the vision of Alkafeel University to achieve academic leadership and provide medical education that keeps pace with international standards.