UNESCO Chair — University of Thi-Qar

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2026-02-26

Establishment of the UNESCO Chair at the University of Thi-Qar

Announcement of the establishment of the UNESCO Chair on Water, Climate Resilience, and Indigenous Community Heritage at the University of Thi-Qar, focused on the Mesopotamian Marshlands and preserving the region’s cultu…

Overview

UNESCO Chairs and UNITWIN Networks strengthen international cooperation, capacity building, and knowledge exchange aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals. At the University of Thi-Qar, this Chair advances research, training, and partnerships to deliver applied solutions for society.

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Mission

To provide an advanced academic, research, and training platform that strengthens applied knowledge, builds partnerships, and serves water, climate resilience, and heritage issues.

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Vision

To make the UNESCO Chair at the University of Thi-Qar a leading regional and international center for research, training, and scientific cooperation in water, climate resilience, and heritage.

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Objectives

Support applied scientific research in water, climate resilience, and heritage.

Strengthen capacity building and training for students, researchers, and institutions.

Develop local and international partnerships and expand scientific cooperation.

Protect environmental and cultural heritage and link it to sustainable development.

Serve society and connect academic knowledge with real community needs.

Director Message

Prof. Dr. Shaker Kazem Ali

UNESCO Chair Manager

Chair Manager

At the UNESCO Chair of the University of Thi-Qar, we are building an advanced academic platform that integrates research, training, and local and international partnerships to address water issues, climate resilience, and indigenous community heritage. This effort reflects the university’s mission to support sustainable development and connect academic knowledge with societal needs.

Chair Manager

Introducing the Chair Manager

Chair Manager

Prof. Dr. Shaker Kazem Ali

UNESCO Chair Manager

Professor — Computer Engineering — University of Thi-Qar / Office of the Assistant Rector for Scientific Affairs

Professor in Computer Engineering, working in digital image processing and artificial intelligence. He currently serves as Assistant Rector for Scientific Affairs at the University of Thi-Qar, and is inserted here as the UNESCO Chair Manager based on the site structure requested.

Email: shaker@utq.edu.iq Phone: +9647831988839 Office: University of Thi-Qar - Nasiriyah - Iraq

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Academic and Research Team

Faculty members, researchers, and professional staff of the UNESCO Chair

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About the Chair

The UNESCO Chair was granted to the University of Thi-Qar under the UNESCO Chairs / UNITWIN Programme to serve as an institutional and academic platform for international cooperation, capacity building, and applied knowledge production. Since its establishment, the Chair has translated this academic distinction into research, training, and local and international partnerships focused on water, climate resilience, and the heritage of indigenous communities in Dhi Qar and Iraq more broadly.