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The Center for the Revival of Heritage Organizes a Workshop “The Role of Childhood Psychological Trauma and Its Impact on Suicide.”

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a workshop on Tuesday, 24/3/2026, , entitled “The Role of Childhood Psychological Trauma and Its Impact on Suicide.” The workshop was attended by a number of professors and researchers in the field and was held in Professor Nabila Abdul Monem Dawood Hall.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Israa Saad Saleh, a faculty member at the Center. The workshop focused on the importance of childhood as a foundational stage in shaping an individual’s personality, highlighting the profound effects of early psychological traumas—such as neglect and domestic violence—on mental health in later stages of life. The researcher also discussed the link between these early experiences and an increased risk of depression, anxiety, and, in some cases, suicidal behaviors.

The workshop witnessed active engagement from attendees, with numerous questions and interventions enriching the discussion, particularly regarding prevention mechanisms, early intervention strategies, and the role of families and educational institutions in mitigating the effects of psychological trauma.

In conclusion, the researcher emphasized the necessity of raising societal awareness about the importance of children’s mental health and providing safe, supportive environments that contribute to raising a generation with psychological stability and the ability to face life’s challenges.

On Tuesday, 17/3/2026, a delegation from the General Secretariat of Al-Kufa Mosque visited our Center as part of efforts to strengthen cultural cooperation and institutional communication. The delegation extended an official invitation to attend the activities of the 15th Cultural Ambassador Festival.

The delegation was received by Prof. Laith Majid Hussein, Director of the Center, and Mr. Fares Isa Fares, Director of the Center’s Administration. The delegation outlined the framework of this year’s festival under the theme “Kufa: Land of Promise and City of Covenant,” scheduled to take place from 25 to 27 March 2026. The festival program includes a diverse range of cultural and intellectual events bringing together leading researchers and thinkers, alongside literary and artistic activities showcasing the civilizational heritage of the city of Kufa.Our Center expressed its sincere gratitude and appreciation for the kind invitation and affirmed its commitment to active participation in this distinguished cultural event, contributing to the enhancement of scientific and cultural cooperation

The Center for the Revival of Heritage Organizes a Seminar “Sunspots in Ancient and Modern Sources and Their Climatic Effects.”

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a scientific seminar on Sunday morning, 15/3/2026, entitled “Sunspots in Ancient and Modern Sources and Their Climatic Effects.” The seminar was held in the hall of Professor Nabila Abdul-Munim Dawood and attended by a number of professors and researchers.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Salar Ali Khidr, Head of the Department of Humanities. He introduced sunspots as an astronomical phenomenon appearing on the surface of the Sun, reviewing what has been recorded about them in ancient scientific sources as well as in modern studies. He explained their nature, cyclical patterns, and the main climatic effects associated with solar activity, highlighting the relationship between the increase or decrease in the number of sunspots and potential changes in Earth’s climate.

The seminar also featured a scientific presentation with modern images and data illustrating how sunspots form and their role in affecting the solar radiation reaching Earth. The event included scientific discussions and questions from attendees, allowing for an exchange of ideas on the importance of studying solar activity and its climatic impacts.

The Center for the Revival of Heritage Organizes a Discussion Panel “The Reality of Water in Iraq – Problems and Solutions.”

The Department of Pure Sciences at the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage, University of Baghdad, organized a discussion panel on Tuesday, 10/3/2026, entitled “The Reality of Water in Iraq – Problems and Solutions.” The event was held in the hall of Professor Nabila Abdul-Munim Dawood and attended by a number of professors and researchers.

The lecture was delivered by Dr. Salar Ali Khidr, Head of the Department of Pure Sciences. He discussed the challenges facing Iraq’s water resources and ways to address them. The panel included a scientific presentation on the state of water in Iraq, highlighting that the country possesses significant water resources, primarily the Tigris and Euphrates rivers and their tributaries, as well as seasonal valleys coming from Iran and those in the western desert. Despite these resources, water volumes fluctuate noticeably from year to year.

Dr. Khidr explained that reduced water availability in some years leads to increased pollution levels in rivers and other water sources, necessitating scientific and environmental measures to mitigate the problem. He also emphasized the importance of treating wastewater before discharging it into rivers, as this plays a major role in maintaining water quality, protecting the environment, and safeguarding public health. The discussion concluded with a call to strengthen scientific and technical efforts for the sustainable management of water resources and to develop practical solutions that help reduce pollution and ensure the long-term sustainability of water in Iraq.

The administration of the Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad extends its warmest congratulations to Dr. Liqaa Shakir Khattar Al-Sharifi according to get promotion to the rank of Assistant Professor. We wish her continued success and excellence in her academic career.

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Organizes a Seminar “Al-Hamdani and His Scientific Contributions.”

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a seminar on Sunday, 8/3/2026, at 10:00 a.m., entitled “Al-Hamdani and His Scientific Contributions.” The seminar was held in the hall of Professor Nabila Abdul-Munim Dawood and attended by a number of professors and researchers. The lecture was delivered by Dr. Sahar Hassan Abdul-Rasool, a faculty member at the Center. She introduced Al-Hamdani (Al-Hasan ibn Ahmad ibn Ya‘qub, d. 350 AH / 961 CE), who belonged to the largest tribes of Bakil and traced his lineage to Hamdan. His father was a traveler who moved between Basra, Kufa, Baghdad, and Egypt, eventually settling in Sa‘da. Al-Hamdani later moved to Mecca in 305 AH / 917 CE for over six years before returning to Sa‘da, which was a center of Zaydi Imams and attracted many scholars and students of knowledge. Al-Hamdani was called “the Tongue of Yemen” in recognition of his knowledge and eloquence. It was said of him: “No one was born in Yemen like him in knowledge, understanding, language, poetry, and mastery of Arabic sciences, including grammar, language, poetry, genealogy, biography, and history.”

Dr. Sahar highlighted his most prominent work, “Al-Aklil,” a scientific encyclopedia written in 330 AH / 941 CE in ten volumes, covering the history and culture of ancient Yemen. Of these, the first, second, eighth, and tenth volumes have survived. She also mentioned the “Jewels of the Ancient Ones” in gold and silver, with the first edition prepared and edited by Muhammad Al-Sha‘ibi in 1983, among other works.

She explained that his writings demonstrate the scholarly methodology he employed in acquiring knowledge. Like other Muslim scholars, he began by studying the works of his predecessors, examining their points of agreement and disagreement, and ultimately forming his own reasoned conclusions. He relied on a scientific, empirical approach—a precise research method based on systematic observation and controlled experimentation to test hypotheses.

Center for the Revival of Heritage Organizes a Seminar “The Relationship Between History and Education and Its Impact on Developing the Educational Process.”

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a seminar on Monday, 2/3/2026, entitled “The Relationship Between History and Education and Its Impact on Developing the Educational Process.” The lecture was delivered by Dr. Bashayer Mawlood Tawfiq, a faculty member at the Center. She discussed the integrative relationship between history and education, explaining that history is not limited to narrating past events but contributes to building learners’ awareness, developing their identity, and enhancing their analytical and reasoning abilities. Education, on the other hand, uses historical knowledge to instill values, shape behavior, and foster positive attitudes. She highlighted the research problem, noting the weak application of the educational dimension of history in classrooms, where traditional memorization-based methods prevail. This has resulted in limited development of critical thinking and a weak connection between the subject and students’ reality. The study aimed to clarify the nature of the relationship between history and education, identify areas of deficiency, and propose mechanisms to activate this integration in ways that contribute to developing the educational process. The theoretical framework emphasized teaching history analytically to foster values such as belonging and tolerance, while enhancing critical thinking and decision-making skills. Integrating the educational dimension into history teaching transforms the classroom into an active learning environment based on dialogue, document analysis, and problem-solving.In conclusi on, she stressed that developing the educational process requires using history as a tool to cultivate thoughtful, aware individuals rather than mere receivers of information. If you want, I can also merge this with your previous heritage seminars and workshops into one polished English report, ready for publication or newsletter use. Do you want me to do that?

The Center for the Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at the University of Baghdad organized a scientific seminar “The Scholarly Contributions of Professor Fatima Zabbar Anizan in (serving) Arab-Islamic Heritage.”

on Sunday, 22/2/2026,., entitled “The Scholarly Contributions of Professor Fatima Zabbar Anizan in (serving) Arab-Islamic Heritage.” The seminar was presented by Dr. Rasha Issa Fares, a lecturer at the Center, and was attended by a number of professors, researchers, and staff members in the hall of Professor Nabila Abdul-Munim Dawood. The researcher spoke about the academic biography of Professor Dr. Fatima Zabbar Anizan, her academic career in the field of Islamic history and historical research methodology, and her significant scholarly contributions to the study of Arab-Islamic heritage. These included her work in editing manuscripts and analyzing sources of Islamic history. The lecturer also reviewed her extensive research output, her supervision of postgraduate theses and dissertations, as well as her participation in scientific conferences and seminars, highlighting her esteemed academic standing.The researcher explained that the late scholar was considered one of the most prominent Iraqi researchers in the field of Islamic history, as her writings and methodological studies enriched the historical library with rigorous research that has become a key reference for scholars in universities and research centers. The seminar concluded with several scholarly interventions that praised the efforts of Professor Dr. Fatima Zabbar Anizan and her role in serving historical and heritage studies, emphasizing the importance of reviving her academic legacy and introducing it to new generations