Dean of the College of Arts Participates in the UI GreenMetric World University Rankings Activities in Azerbaijan

Professor Dr. Omer Najmuddin Inja, Dean of the College of Arts, representing the President of Kirkuk University, participated in the events for the announcement of the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings results and awards. The activities were held from September 23 to 25, 2026, at the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) in Baku.

The events featured the annual announcement of results and awards, bringing together university leaders, sustainability experts, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to celebrate achievements in campus sustainability and to foster international cooperation toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Participants had the opportunity to:

• Celebrate the announcement of the 2026 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings results.

• Attend the UI GreenMetric Awards ceremony, which honors outstanding achievements in campus sustainability.

• Participate in the ECO-SYNERGY 2026 International Conference.

• Exchange ideas and establish collaborations with university leaders, researchers, and sustainability practitioners from across the globe.

• Join a guided tour of the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU) campus.

The first day’s activities included the following panel sessions:

• How global rankings are reshaping university governance and accountability.

• Greening higher education: Strategies, challenges, and opportunities for sustainable universities.

• When universities teach: Designing physical spaces that educate for sustainability.

• Institutional commitment to climate responsibility and circular transformation.

• Achieving sustainable impact: Water management, green mobility, and sustainability education.

On the second day, several dialogue sessions were held, and the ranking results were officially announced. Kirkuk University achieved 13th place among Iraqi universities (both public and private) and 386th place globally, earning a total of 7,462.5 points. A total of 92 Iraqi universities and 2,003 international universities participated in the rankings.

On the sidelines of the event, Kirkuk University was honored, and a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Kirkuk University and the Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University to enhance academic cooperation.