Our Center Sprouts Green at National Planting Day
As part of ongoing initiatives at our center, and in line with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research's Department of Pioneer Projects and the University of Baghdad's recommendations, we celebrated National Planting Day! The assistant professor Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar and the Agricultural Committee, including Chief Agricultural Engineers Batoul Abdel-Rida Karim Al-Wazzan and...
Plant diversity and its impact on the environment
Our research center recently held a workshop titled "Plant Diversity and its Impact on the Environment." The workshop was prepared by Assistant Professor Dr. Khansa Rashid Majeed and Assistant Lecturer Sarah Jamal Jalil from the Department of Plant and Environment. The lecture focused on the importance of plant life for a healthy environment. Here are some key takeaways: Vegetation cover is the...
University of Baghdad Hosts Field Trip for Al-Mustansiriya University Students
The Department of Botany and Environment at the University of Baghdad, in collaboration with the Center Director and other university departments, hosted a scientific field trip for students from Al-Mustansiriya University on February 28th, 2024. The trip, led by Assistant Lecturer Ali Kamel Wannas, included: A lecture on collecting and preserving plant samples: This lecture provided students...
Workshop: Poisonous Plants and Their Impact on Biodiversity
Our center, under the guidance of Assistant Professor Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar and the workshop committee led by Lecturer. Muhammad Anad Ghazaun hosted a workshop titled "Poisonous Plants and Their Impact on Biodiversity" on February 27, 2024. The workshop featured presentations by Assist. prof Dr. Khansa Rashid Majeed and Assist. Lecturer. Ali Kamel Wannas. The focus of the workshop was...
The Enchanting World of Underwater Plants: Diversity, Importance, and Beauty
Aquatic plants, residing in the watery realms of lakes, rivers, and ponds, showcase a remarkable diversity in form and function. From the freely floating water lentil to the fully submerged champoon, and the captivating water lily with its roots tethered below, these plants add a touch of magic to aquatic environments. Their delicate stems and translucent or flattened leaves are adaptations to...
Beyond feathers : The benefits of raising poultry at hom
the introduction acknowledges the vast variety of bird species, it quickly shifts to focus on domesticated poultry. Instead, consider starting with a captivating statement about the unique characteristics of birds, then highlight the purpose of the article, which is to explore the benefits of raising poultry at home. Condense the list of bird types by mentioning poultry as a collective term,...
A scientific journey to achieve an achievement that requires scientific research
In pursuit of scientific progress, a team from our center led by Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar and Ms. Sarah Jamal undertook a research trip to the Al-Mada’in region and Wasit Governorate. With the support of the centre’s management, they aimed to collect and document the region’s unique biodiversity, focusing on invertebrates, fish and natural plant life. This field trip serves two critical...
Addressing Women's Vulnerability to Environmental Pollution: A Workshop Collaboration
Workshop Highlights Women's Health Concerns in Face of Pollution As part of ongoing collaborations between university departments, a recent workshop explored the link between environmental pollution and its impact on women's health. Organized by the University of Baghdad's College of Nursing/Women's Empowerment Unit and supported by Assist. Prof. Dr. Hana Hani Al-Saffar, Director of our Center,...