The President of the University of Technology, Professor Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Hassan Al-Ghaban, extended his thanks and appreciation to the Head of the Computer Science Department, Professor Dr. Alaa Kadhom Farhan, for the release of the first issue of the journal Journal of Soft Computing and Computer Applications. He expressed his hope for continued success and wished the department's journal further progress and prosperity.

The research presented by Professor Dr. Alaa Kadhom Farhan, Head of the Computer Science Department, was selected as one of the top ten publications in Iraq for 2023 at the Seventh Distinguished Research Paper Symposium held by Salahaddin University in Erbil, in collaboration with the Czech University and the KSYAN Organization for Scientific Research. The selection of this research highlights its excellence and contribution to enhancing knowledge and innovation, placing it among the highest-ranked research papers at the Seventh Distinguished Research Paper Symposium held at Salahaddin University.

Master's student Muhannad Abbas Karji, specializing in Information Systems, along with his supervisor, Assistant Professor Dr. Suhair Mohammed Zaki, visited the Iraqi Media Network to understand the data protection mechanisms they use. The visit aims to enhance and develop the encryption algorithms used through a master's thesis focused on creating a cybersecurity management system to protect data.

As part of the regular workshop series organized by the Office of the Assistant President of the University for Scientific Affairs and Graduate Studies, a workshop was held in the Computer Science Department on Monday, November 11, 2024, titled "The University Ecosystem and Its Role in Entrepreneurship and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals." The workshop was presented by Dr. Manal Abdulwahid, Head of the Technological Incubators Division, and Assistant Lecturer Fadel Abbas, a faculty member in the Computer Science Department. It highlighted the importance of the university environment in fostering innovation and supporting entrepreneurship, with a focus on how the university ecosystem can be utilized to achieve sustainable development goals through projects and initiatives that contribute to economic, social, and environmental growth. Details about the ecosystem platform provided by the university were also explained, including information on support programs, workshops, and funding opportunities. The platform aims to facilitate communication among students, entrepreneurs, and investors to promote innovation and sustainable growth. The workshop saw significant engagement from students and faculty members, enriching discussions and enhancing collaboration across different disciplines.

To visit the ecosystem platform, you can access it via this link: https://eco.uotechnology.edu.iq