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Institutional development · Student experience, equity and outcomes · Iraq

University of Kufa council prepares 31 October graduation ceremony for its 37th cohort

The University of Kufa's council has discussed organisational and logistical preparations for the central graduation of its 37th cohort, due on Saturday 31 October in the gardens of the university presidency.

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Why it matters: Graduating students of the University of Kufa's 37th cohort and their colleges take part in the central ceremony on 31 October.

The University of Kufa said its council met to discuss preparations for the graduation ceremony of the university's 37th cohort, a class named Usud al-Rafidain, meaning Lions of Mesopotamia.

According to the university, the ceremony is scheduled for Saturday 31 October in the gardens of the university presidency.

The university said the meeting covered completing organisational and logistical arrangements, assigning tasks and duties, and determining the positions of the participating colleges and marching contingents in the parade.

The university's president, Professor Dr Alaa Naji Al-Mawla, spoke at the meeting, the university reported.

Editor’s view

Rachel Smith, Students and International Editor

Graduating students of the 37th cohort and their colleges, whose parade positions were discussed by the council, take part in the central ceremony on Saturday 31 October.

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  • The central graduation ceremony for the 37th cohort takes place on Saturday 31 October in the gardens of the university presidency.

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