Under the patronage of the Presidency of the University of Information Technology and Communications, the Women’s Empowerment Division, in cooperation with the Center for Continuing Education, organized a seminar entitled “Resource Management Strategies and Waste Reduction According to the 5Rs System”. The seminar was held as part of the implementation of the objectives of the 2026 Women’s Strategic Plan, which aims to enhance environmental awareness and promote the principles of sustainability within the university community.

The seminar was presented by Assistant Lecturer Helen Anwar Hassan from the Department of Administrative and Financial Affairs. She reviewed the concept of the 5Rs system as one of the modern and effective methods for resource management and waste reduction, highlighting its core principles: Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, and Rot (composting).

The seminar also addressed the importance of applying these principles in daily life and various work environments, due to their role in promoting responsible consumption, reducing waste, and minimizing negative environmental impacts, as well as their contribution to achieving economic and social benefits that support the goals of sustainable development.

The seminar emphasized that adopting sustainable practices and the prudent management of resources constitutes a fundamental pillar for protecting the environment and ensuring the sustainability of resources for future generations. It also highlighted the importance of continuing awareness activities that promote a culture of responsible consumption and optimal use of resources.

the framework of the 2026 Counter-Intellectual Extremism Strategy, and pursuant to the directives of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Human Rights Division, in cooperation with the Center for Continuing Education at the University of Information Technology and Communications (UOITC), conducted an awareness seminar entitled “Intellectual Extremism and Its Impact on Society: Causes and Remedies.” The seminar aimed to shed light on the dangers of intellectual extremism and explore mechanisms to mitigate its negative effects on societal security and stability.The seminar, presented by Dr. Iyad Tariq Abdul-Majid from the Department of Scholarships and Cultural Relations, and Asst. Lect. Israa Abdul-Karim Hussein, Head of the Human Rights Division, addressed the concept of intellectual extremism and its various manifestations, particularly intolerant behaviors that threaten social peace and undermine the cohesion of the social fabric.The lecturers reviewed the primary factors and causes leading to intellectual extremism, including “push factors” linked to economic, social, and structural conditions in societies, as well as “pull factors” represented by incentives and personal experiences that contribute to transforming radical ideas into extremist practices and behaviors.Furthermore, the seminar discussed the proposed remedies to confront intellectual extremism, spanning intellectual, religious, legal, digital, social, and economic dimensions, in addition to educational and cultural aspects aimed at fostering a culture of moderation and tolerance. The seminar concluded with several recommendations, most notably: the necessity of building effective institutions dedicated to monitoring the phenomenon of intellectual extremism and tracking its pathways, incorporating topics that promote the values of dialogue and moderation into educational curricula, and expanding the establishment of research centers specialized in extremism studies.