The President of the University of Baghdad, Prof. Dr. Alaa Abdulhassan Atiyah Hassan, chaired the fourth session of the University Council for the 2026–2027 academic year, in the presence of all Council members. He stressed the need to adopt an effective institutional vision for maximizing the university’s financial resources, diversifying its sources of revenue, and expanding its partnerships with the private sector, thereby strengthening its financial sustainability and supporting the development of its infrastructure and its educational and research services.
The University President directed that a comprehensive review be conducted of the leased sites and facilities in all of the university’s constituent units, and that the university’s assets and properties be invested with economic efficiency, in accordance with legal frameworks and applicable instructions, in a manner that protects the university’s rights and achieves the best possible financial returns.
The Council discussed the status of the projects completed during 2026 and the stalled or incomplete projects. The President directed that the causes of delay be identified and that practical solutions and clear timelines for completing them be set, stressing that “preserving the properties of the University of Baghdad and maximizing their benefit is an institutional responsibility that admits no negligence.”
On the administrative side, the University President emphasized adopting an open-door policy and allocating regular weekly meetings with faculty members, staff, and students, to listen directly to their proposals and address obstacles to work and study, thereby strengthening transparency, effective communication, and shared responsibility.
The Council also discussed a number of academic and scientific files, foremost among them improving the quality of scientific research, promoting publication in reputable international journals, and supporting research projects with scientific and developmental impact, thereby contributing to enhancing the standing of the University of Baghdad and its presence in international rankings.
At the end of the session, the University President affirmed that the coming phase requires a transition from the traditional management of resources to prudent investment management, achieving a balance between maximizing revenues and preserving the university’s academic mission and service to society.
