Master’s students of the 51st cohort began their studies at the Center of Urban and Regional Planning for Postgraduate Studies. The Dean of the Center, Prof. Dr. Kareem Hassan Alwan, met with the students, accompanied by the Associate Dean for Scientific Affairs, Prof. Dr. Hussein Ahmed Al-Shadidi, and the Center’s Registrar, Israa Sami.
Alwan highlighted the Center’s history, its scholarly role, and its academic output, which serves to support society and supply the labor market with skilled, experienced urban planners who combine design knowledge with practical implementation expertise.
Dr. Al-Shadidi emphasized the importance of adhering to official attendance schedules and regularly attending lectures, urging students to adopt a balanced approach of study and research to achieve the best results.
Additionally, the Registrar informed students of the need to promptly complete their medical examinations and security clearance procedures within the university-mandated timeframe, as well as to follow up on the electronic application process for university housing and finalize the paperwork with the university’s Housing Division.