As part of the regular workshop series organized by the Office of the Assistant President for Academic and Graduate Affairs at the University of Technology, a workshop was held on Thursday, November 7, 2024, in the Department of Biomedical Engineering under the title "University Ecosystem and Its Role in Entrepreneurship and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals."

The workshop was presented by Dr. Manal Abdul Wahed, Head of the Technological Incubators Division, and Assistant Lecturer Fadel Abbas from the Department of Computer Science. It highlighted the importance of the university environment in promoting innovation and supporting entrepreneurship, with an emphasis on how the university ecosystem can be used to achieve sustainable development goals through projects and initiatives that contribute to economic, social, and environmental growth.

The workshop included details about the ecosystem platform, which provides information on support programs, workshops, and funding opportunities. The platform aims to facilitate communication between students, entrepreneurs, and investors to enhance innovation and sustainable growth.

The workshop saw active participation from students and faculty members, enriching discussions and fostering collaboration across various disciplines.

A faculty member in the Department of Biomedical Engineering receives a letter of appreciation for publishing a paper in a reputable international journal indexed in Clarivate.

Assistant Lecturer Haider Raad Hafidh from the Department of Biomedical Engineering has received a letter of appreciation from the esteemed President of the University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghaban, in recognition of his outstanding efforts in publishing a high-quality research paper. This publication is part of his Ph.D. requirements and is titled:

"Hammerstein–Wiener Motion Artifact Correction for Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy: A Novel Inertial Measurement Unit-Based Technique."

The paper was published in a journal indexed in Clarivate.

Under the auspices of the esteemed President of the University of Technology, Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Ghaban, and under the supervision of the respected Head of the Biomedical Engineering Department, Prof. Dr. Wissam Kazem Al-Sarraji

A workshop titled "Administrative and Financial Corruption: Challenges and Solutions"

was held in the Al-Quds Hall. The workshop was delivered by Dr. Ali Fadhel Bayawi, who discussed the pressing issue of administrative and financial corruption—a phenomenon that has become increasingly pervasive, undermining society and leading to stagnation in economic development and growth. Such corruption poses serious threats to the economy, financial stability, and administrative capability, potentially rendering the state incapable of meeting economic challenges and hindering efforts to reconstruct essential infrastructure for development.

Dr. Ali Fadhel elaborated on the primary causes of corruption, detailing its manifestations and underlying factors. He also presented several recommendations and proposals aimed at directly combating and addressing this phenomenon.

In his remarks, Prof. Dr. Wissam Kazem Al-Sarraji emphasized the critical role educational and social institutions should play in clarifying the dimensions of this issue. He stressed the importance of religious and ethical awareness, particularly in professional settings, in countering corruption. Prof. Al-Sarraji also highlighted the need for continued workshops of this kind to strengthen efforts against corruption.