Prof. Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghaban, President of the University of Technology, extended his thanks and appreciation to the faculty members (Prof. Dr. Aliyah Kareem Abdulhussain, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Tareq Sadiq, Prof. Dr. Iyad Roudan Abbas, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Iyad Hazem Ibrahim, and Dr. Heba Basim Alwan) from the Department of Computer Science. This recognition is for their outstanding efforts and significant contributions in successfully launching the inaugural (zero) issue of the Department of Computer Science's journal. Their dedication reflects a high sense of responsibility. The President wishes them continued success in serving science, education, and our esteemed university.

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, the team from the Ministerial Committee, tasked with reviewing the establishment of a PhD program in Data Security, visited the Department of Computer Science. The team was received by Prof. Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan, Head of the Department; Prof. Dr. Abeer Tareq Mouloud, Scientific Assistant; and Assist. Prof. Dr. Iyad Hazem Ibrahim, Head of the Computer Security and Cybersecurity Branch. The visit included meetings with the department staff, a tour of the classrooms, laboratories, and the department library, and an assessment of the availability of scientific resources. At the end of the visit, the committee praised the efforts of the Department of Computer Science leadership, represented by the Head of the Department, in developing and updating graduate programs. Prof. Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan, Head of the Department, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the committee members, acknowledging their sincere efforts in establishing solid foundations for higher education.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, has issued a letter of thanks and appreciation to the universities and institutions that have implemented the Bologna Process procedures. The text of the letter reads: "In recognition of the high performance level demonstrated in applying the Bologna Process procedures across various disciplines and in support of aligning with global education standards, we extend our thanks and appreciation to the technical universities and their institutions, as well as the academic universities and their colleges, departments, and branches involved in this pathway aimed at enhancing the quality of the educational process and its university contexts. We express our confidence in the competence of these institutions, which have shown diligent work and interaction towards the success of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's policies and the advancement of its university message and goals."

Dr. Heba Basim Alwan, Managing Editor of the Journal of Soft Computing and Applications, participated in the open discussion session organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research / Office of the Undersecretary for Scientific Research Affairs on Thursday, July 11, 2024. This session marked the first anniversary of the strategic partnership with Elsevier, the world's prestigious Dutch publishing house. The Journal of Soft Computing and Applications, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science at the University of Technology, is hosted on the Digital Commons platform of Elsevier.

In the presence of Prof. Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghaban, President of the University of Technology, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Khawla Salah Khshan, Assistant President for Scientific Affairs, and under the supervision of the member of the Ministerial Committee in the Directorate of Supervision, Planning, and Follow-up, and with direct oversight from Prof. Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan, Head of the Computer Science Department, and the diligent efforts of the Scientific Assistant’s Office, the Graduate Studies Division, the Administrative Assistant’s Office, and the Departmental Systems Committee, the Department of Computer Science conducted the electronic competitive exam for graduate studies (master’s and doctoral) for the academic year 2024-2025 on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at 9:00 AM. The results were announced immediately, with more than 60 candidates participating in the doctoral (general and artificial intelligence) and master’s (general, systems, and artificial intelligence) programs. The President of the University, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghaban, followed the proceedings of the competitive exam and praised the efforts of the department's leadership in organizing and providing all the necessary requirements for the exam, ensuring that students could take their exams in an ideal atmosphere.