Through Security and Academic Partnership: The College of Engineering Discusses Ways to Protect Society from Extremist Ideology

The University Psychological Counseling Unit at the College of Engineering, University of Samarra—represented by its head, Dr. Shaimaa Hisham Abdul-Malik—organized an educational seminar titled “The Role of Academic Institutions in Combating Violent Extremism,” presented by Brigadier General Abdul-Karim Omar Hamada, Director of Community Policing in Samarra.

During the seminar, the presenter addressed the pivotal role of universities and educational institutions in enhancing intellectual awareness, spreading a culture of tolerance, and reducing the phenomenon of violent extremism through education, counseling, and community engagement.

The seminar witnessed broad attendance from faculty members, staff, and students. It included extensive interventions and discussions that primarily focused on consolidating the foundations of partnership between academic institutions and security agencies as a means to build a conscious and secure society.

It is worth noting that this seminar is part of a series of purposeful activities carried out by the University of Samarra to bolster the university’s educational and social awareness and to serve the community.