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New Foundry: At Alkafeel, Digital Dreams Meet the Hard Reality of the Market
2026 - 10 - 26

On Monday, 26 October  2026, the College of Science at University of Alkafeel  held a scientific workshop for undergraduate students : "Computer Science and Entrepreneurship." The workshop sought to bridge the gap between academic curricula and the demands of the technical job market, while empowering students to launch their own ventures.

The Dean of the College of Science, Asst.Prof. Dr. Ahmed Baqir Ridha, explained that the university strives to strengthen collaboration with various institutions and professional syndicates to keep pace with technological advancements. By distinguished experts to share their knowledge in the academic environment, the university aims to prepare professional programmers who are competitive and capable of securing employment opportunities upon graduation.

For his part, Lect.Ali Saleh Al-Helou, a member of the Iraqi Programmers Syndicate, highlighted the Syndicate’s commitment to supporting and training graduates across various technical disciplines. The goal is to transform their skills and academic outputs into tangible, real-world projects, thereby opening broad horizons for them in the future job market.

This workshop is part of the ongoing efforts of the university to shift academic education toward practical application and to foster the potential of young people within the digital sphere.