30/05/2026
Queen Mary University of London, the British Embassy Baghdad, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Iraq and Al-Turath University are pleased to welcome you to the Chevening Scholarships Workshop, hosted graciously by Al-Turath University in Baghdad - Iraq.
An introductory workshop on postgraduate study opportunities in the United Kingdom where participants will gain insights into the Chevening Scholarship, the application process & academic programmes at Queen Mary University of London, and practical guidance on preparing competitive applications for study in the UK supported by and in collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Al-Turath University.
This workshop is designed to support aspiring Iraqi scholars in taking the next step toward their academic and leadership ambitions in the United Kingdom.
The preliminary programme:
Welcome address by Al-Turath University (16:00 - 16:10)
Welcome address and introduction into the MOHESR’s work and projects supporting students to study abroad (16:10 - 16:25)
The Chevening Scholarship Programme - the British Embassy (16:25 - 16:50)
Break (16:50 - 17:10)
Studying in the UK, Dr Ahmed Al-Salihi (17:10 - 17:20)
Opportunities at QMUL, Dr Ahmed Al-Salihi (17:20 - 17:30)
The success story of Dr Hanan Ahmed, Chevening and QMUL alumna (17:30 - 17:45)
Q&A session and closing (17:45 - 18:00)
—————————
Join us online via the QR code or in person
Monday, 01 June 2026
16:00 - 18:00 (GMT+3)
Al-Turath University Campus - Al-Mansour, Baghdad - Iraq
