Under the patronage of the President of the Technological University, Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghabban, and supervised by the Head of the Department of Computer Science, Professor Dr. Alaa Kadhim Farhan, as part of the department's activities for the second semester, the Department of Computer Science organized a workshop titled "Green AI". The workshop was conducted by Professor Dr. Hanaa Mohsen Ahmed and Lecturer Dr. Nada Hussein on Monday, 2024/3/4, in the discussion hall of the Computer Science Department annex building. It was attended by the Scientific Assistant, Professor Dr. Abeer Tariq Mawlood, the Administrative Assistant, Assistant Professor Dr. Bashar Saadoun Mahdi, faculty members, and students of the department. The workshop covered technologies, algorithms, programs, and systems related to Artificial Intelligence (AI) that help achieve sustainable development goals. It introduced the concept of Green AI, which aims to reduce energy use and thermal emissions. Among its most important applications is its use in agriculture to distribute water and improve fertilizers for sustainable farming. It can also be used in the automation of recycling and waste management to become automatic and is involved in traffic and circuits management. The benefits of Green AI include reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. Sustainable practices adjust the use of the circular economy, which has recently emerged, improving efficiency and sustainability. At the conclusion, the lecturers were awarded certificates of appreciation in recognition of their efforts in delivering the lecture.

The Head of the Department of Computer Science, Professor Dr. Alaa Kadhim Farhan, attended the opening of the 56th session of the General Conference of the Association of Arab Universities on Monday, 2024/3/4, at the University of Baghdad (Al-Shaheed Al-Hakim Hall), sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, represented by the Honorable Minister Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi. The event was attended by deputy ministers, university presidents, deans, general directors, representatives of the teaching staff, and Arab and Iraqi academics to enhance academic cooperation and exchange experiences to elevate our universities towards a brighter future, support research, utilize technology, address the repercussions of financial resources to advance the educational process, and provide a fertile environment for the enlightened minds.

The Department of Computer Science discussed the PhD dissertation titled "Intelligent Surveillance System for Abnormal Human Behavior Detection Using Deep Learning and Data Encryption" by PhD student Sabah Abdulaziz Jaber in Computer Science / General on Thursday, 2024/2/29, in the late Dr. Imad Kazim hall in the Computer Science Department building. The dissertation aims to design a system capable of detecting abnormal human behaviors in surveillance cameras using deep learning models by proposing new frameworks and methodologies based on deep learning principles to provide practical solutions to challenges such as generalization and model integration to enhance automated surveillance systems. The discussion committee consisted of Prof. Dr. Ahmed Tariq Sadiq as chair and members Prof. Dr. Abdul Amir Abdullah Karim, Prof. Dr. Bashar Maki Neama, Prof. Dr. Iqbas Azaldeen Ali, Assistant Prof. Dr. Husayn Samir Abdullah, Prof. Dr. Khalid Ali Hussein as a member and supervisor, and Prof. Dr. Haider Kazim Hamoud as a member and supervisor.

With the attendance of the Head of the Department of Computer Science, Professor Dr. Alaa Kadhim Farhan, all faculty members, and associates, the general body meeting in its second session for the current academic year was held in the presence of the Scientific Assistant, Professor Dr. Abeer Tariq Mawlood, and the Administrative Assistant, Assistant Professor Dr. Bashar Saadoun Mahdi, on Sunday, 2024/3/3, in the late Dr. Imad Kazim hall in the Computer Science Department building. The department head welcomed the attendees at the beginning of the meeting and emphasized his support and encouragement for the ongoing seminars in the department to stay informed and work as a unified team. The meeting addressed the first topic related to the first semester's achievements and the second topic regarding the objectives for the second semester. The department's journal was highlighted as one of the significant accomplishments, being the first specialized journal covering all fields of computer science. The department head praised the Department of Computer Science for ranking first among 26 universities in the Iraqi national ranking, stressing the importance of maintaining this position through diligent work. He commended the efforts of the department's leadership and its associates in the volunteer campaign to rehabilitate the laboratories to match the stature of the Department of Computer Science and the Technological University. The rehabilitation of the discussion hall in the annex building was also mentioned to accommodate seminars, discussions, and conferences held in the department and the update of the curriculum for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, as well as the payment of lecture fees and incentives.

Under the patronage of the President of the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohammed Hassan Al-Ghabban, and supervised by the Head of the Department of Computer Science, Professor Dr. Alaa Kadhim Farhan, in collaboration with the Department of Mechanical Engineering and as part of the activities for the second semester, the Department of Computer Science organized a workshop titled "Advantages and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in Developing Digital Content". The workshop was conducted by Assistant Professor Dr. Ahmed Adnan Abduljabbar from the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Assistant Professor Dr. Khalil Ibrahim Ghithwan from the Department of Computer Science on Sunday, 2024/3/3, in the discussion hall of the Computer Science Department annex building, with the attendance of faculty, staff, and students from the department and the university. The workshop began by clarifying the difference between the concepts of artificial intelligence and industrial intelligence; the former being a field of computer science dedicated to solving cognitive problems related to human intelligence such as learning, creativity, and image recognition, whereas the latter is specialized in the field of industry. The workshop highlighted that artificial intelligence is essential to keep up with the rapid developments in the world, as knowledge is boundless and intersects with all sciences, especially engineering in a world dominated by technological obsession. Among the advantages of artificial intelligence is the possibility of providing images with articles, citing sources, and making suggestions regarding research publication. There are free applications or paid applications that can be useful for article writing, and it is recommended not to rely on a single application but on various applications. Artificial intelligence can also be beneficial in the field of digital content development, with free versions offering all choices, sources, and images, identifying grammatical errors, and the possibility of selecting different information and images from several applications at once. In conclusion, the Head of the Department, Professor Dr. Alaa Kadhim Farhan, awarded two certificates of appreciation to the lecturers in recognition of their efforts in delivering this valuable lecture.