Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Department of Computer Science, Professor Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan, the Department of Computer Science held the comprehensive examination for PhD students (second trial) on Monday, 2024/1/29. The exam was conducted in accordance with the specific conditions and requirements of the comprehensive examination set by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, preparing the students for the research phase. All students attended the three-hour examination, which was conducted amidst significant preparations by the department. Professor Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan, during his rounds in the examination halls, confirmed that the exam was carried out smoothly, adhering to the comprehensive examination's conditions and requirements. It is important to note that the final results will be announced after conducting the oral examination before the respective comprehensive examination committees for each student, scheduled for 2024/2/12.

The Department of Computer Science has introduced a new logo for the department, inspired by the nature of the department and its specializations. The logo features two tall, parallel pillars, one orange and the other blue, ending in an open arch pointing towards the sky, symbolizing loftiness and inspiration. The year 1983 is included, marking the founding date of the department. The logo contains six units representing the six scientific branches in the Department of Computer Science: Software Engineering, Computer and Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Information Systems, Network Management, and Multimedia. These units represent the data specialization in the department, which focuses on using scientific methods, processes, algorithms, and systems to extract knowledge and ideas from data. In the top left of the logo, the text 'Computer Science, University of Technology' is represented in binary code (01). A group of small squares indicates the data input unit in computer devices. The geometric shape inside the logo refers to the automation of processes and data using programming and technology for automatic data analysis and processing, without manual intervention, in fields such as e-commerce, medicine, finance, and their management.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of the Department of Computer Science, Professor Dr. Alaa Kazem Farhan, and with diligent steps aimed at bringing the laboratories of the Department of Computer Science up to the scientific stature enjoyed by the University of Technology, a voluntary work campaign was carried out. This campaign, led by the Head of the Department with the participation of its faculty and staff, and in collaboration with the Maintenance Division and Services Unit, included financial contributions from the department's lecturers and staff for the rehabilitation of laboratories. The campaign involved painting the laboratory walls, replacing old curtains with modern ones, installing new laptop devices, and setting up the latest software. This campaign is one of a series of voluntary campaigns that the Department of Computer Science regularly organizes.

Students from the Department of Computer Science (Abdulqudus Hamed Musleh and Russul Mohammed Hussein from the fourth stage / Multimedia branch, and Murtadha Jassim Hussein from the third stage / Software branch) participated in the Big Challenge Virtual Competition organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Student Activities Department, from October 23, 2023, to December 23, 2023. This competition, open to all Iraqi public and private universities, includes several axes, including a technological axis in which the University of Technology participated.

he lecturers (Assistant Lecturer Dalia Tariq Khudair, Assistant Lecturer Rasha Mohammed Mohsen, Doctor Mona Ghazi Abdul Sahib, Assistant Lecturer Rasha Ismail Ahmed, and Instructor Inas Tariq Khudair) from the Department of Computer Science participated in the training course titled (Introduction to C# Language), organized by the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Technology from January 7th to 11th, 2024. This course is one of a series in which the department's faculty participate to improve the quality of education. The course aimed to develop the lecturers' abilities and skills in the C# language. It included two main components: the theoretical aspect, which involved lectures covering the basics and principles of C# language, and the second component focused on enhancing practical skills. At the conclusion of the course, the lecturers expressed their engagement and the benefits they gained from the material presented.