Department of History at the College of Education Holds Its First International Scientific Conference
The Department of History at the College of Education, University of Samarra, held its first international scientific conference under the theme “The Humanities: A Renewed Vision for Achieving Sustainable Development” on Monday, April 14, 2025, with the slogan: “Iraq of Resilience, Land of Sacrifice and Devotion.”
The conference was organized in collaboration with the University of Tikrit, the Center for Regional Studies, the Mosul Studies Center, Kuwait University, Imam Jaafar Al-Sadiq University, the Association of Educational Academics in Iraq, and the General Secretariat of the Al-Askari Holy Shrine.
The organizers aimed to foster national belonging, encourage participation in historical research, promote the exchange of knowledge, experiences, and best practices in historical culture, and support active involvement of women and individuals with disabilities in decision-making and policy development. The conference also addressed strategies to reduce social issues such as addiction and extremism.
The opening ceremony began with the national anthem, followed by a moment of silence and the recitation of Al-Fatiha in memory of Iraq’s martyrs. This was followed by a speech from the President of the University of Samarra, delivered on his behalf by Professor Dr. Kamal Hussein Ahmed, the Assistant President for Scientific Affairs.
The conference commenced with presentations by participating researchers specializing in Islamic history, modern and contemporary history, and religious and security studies related to terrorism and extremism.
Additionally, the conference featured researchers from various social science fields, representing universities from Iraq and other Arab countries. Their research covered topics related to family, children, women, and individuals with special needs, along with intellectual studies including modern and contemporary Arab and Western thought, and Islamic thought.
The Assistant for Scientific Affairs presented tokens of appreciation to the participants in recognition of their efforts and contributions to the success of the conference.
This marks the first conference of its kind since the founding of the Department of History at the College of Education, especially in terms of its international scope, and it brought together scholars from diverse humanities and historical disciplines across Arab universities and research centers.
