On 28–29 October 2026, a delegation from the University of Zakho, led by University President Prof. Dr. Diyar Abdulkareem Saeed, participated in the international conference “From Education to Development” at the University of Baghdad.

The delegation also included Asst. Prof. Dr. Jasim M. Abdo, Vice President for Scientific and Postgraduate Affairs, and Asst. Prof. Dr. Nizar Ismat Ali, Director of the International Relations Office.

The conference brought together representatives from local and international universities, as well as delegations from the Ministries of Higher Education and Scientific Research in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. Over two days, participants discussed key issues in higher education, including aligning learning outcomes with labour-market needs, strengthening internationalization at universities, and expanding exchange programmes for students and academic staff, along with scholarship opportunities.