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ICRU-SDGs

ICRU-SDGs

4th International Conference of the College of City and Regional Planning: The Role of Universities in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals

The 4th International Conference of the College of City and Regional Planning (ICRU-SDGs 2025), subtitled "Advancing The SDGs Through Education, Research, and Innovation," was held on 23-24 September 2025 at the Convention Center (UNCC) on the University of Du...

September 23 - 24, 2025
Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq
Convention Center (UNCC), University of Duhok

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Conference snapshot

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Submissions

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Speakers

8

Sessions

8

Participants

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Track identity

6 research topics

From accepted papers to keynote sessions, every track is surfaced with its own narrative weight.

Partner presence

3 sponsor logos

Institutional and strategic sponsors become part of the conference stage, not a footer afterthought.

Conference overview

An academic gathering designed as a complete research experience.

Published outcome - Papers: 32

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Speakers

Sessions

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Interactive schedule

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Session

Theme 1 — Foundations and Goals of Sustainability

Defining sustainable development and its three dimensions (economic, social and environmental); the SDGs and the role of academic institutions in achieving them.

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TBA

Session

Theme 2 — Education, Policy and Leadership

Government policies and the role of universities in sustainable development; international legislation and initiatives on the role of higher education in achieving sustainability.

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TBA

Session

Theme 3 — Universities and Social Responsibility

The relationship between universities and sustainable development; university initiatives serving the community and environmental sustainability.

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TBA

Session 9:00 AM

Day 1 — Theoretical and Legislative Framework and Scientific Research

Exploring the foundational concepts, policies and research that drive sustainable development in higher education.

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TBA

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Theme 4 — Research, Innovation and Knowledge Management

Scientific research in renewable energy, environment and the green economy; strengthening research partnerships between universities and the private sector.

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TBA

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Theme 5 — Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship

Applications of digital transformation in achieving sustainable development; business incubators and support for sustainability start-ups.

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TBA

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Theme 6 — Partnerships and Governance

Collaborative frameworks and governance models supporting the sustainable development goals.

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TBA

Session 9:00 AM

Day 2 — Universities, Economics, Social Responsibility and Partnerships

Examining the practical applications and collaborative frameworks needed to achieve the sustainable development goals.

Hall

TBA

Featured voices

Keynotes presented as signature editorial profiles.

The speaker experience is designed like a curated program brochure, with room for affiliations and talk framing.

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Prof. Dr. Heike Wendt Univ.-Prof. Dr.phil., Institute for Educational Research and Teacher Education (Institut für Bildungsforschung und PädagogInnenbildung), Karl-Franzens-Universität Graz

Prof. Dr. Heike Wendt

University of Graz, Austria

Prof. Dr. Anke Hagemann Prof. Dr.; guest professor heading Habitat Unit, Technische Universität Berlin

Prof. Dr. Anke Hagemann

Habitat Unit, TU Berlin, Germany

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maan Chibli Speaker

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maan Chibli

Bahçeşehir University, Faculty of Architecture and Design, İstanbul, Türkiye

Dr. Ahmad Adnan Gheni Speaker

Dr. Ahmad Adnan Gheni

Komar University of Science and Technology

Conference leadership

Committees and academic leadership

Committee information is presented as a structured editorial directory, with each responsibility group separated into its own visual block.

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Organizing Committee

30 members

LR

Layla Mohamed Raswol

Chair

AA

Ahmed Al-Hawamdeh

Co-Chair

MA

Mohammad Al-Tarawneh

Member

JA

Juwan Mohammed Mohammed Mahdi Almofti

Member

+ 26 more members

Scientific Committee

25 members

AA

Aveen Khalid Abdulrahman

Member

AA

Ahmed Al-Hawamdeh

Member

AB

Ahmed Battah

Member

AS

Ali Heider Saad

Member

+ 21 more members

Conference Board

4 members

LR

Layla Mohamed Raswol

Chair

AA

Ahmed Al-Hawamdeh

Co-Chair

YM

Yaseen Taha Mustafa

Vice-Chair

HH

Haitham Hijazi

Vice-Chair

Research landscape

Topics are displayed as visual building blocks.

Foundations & Goals of Sustainability

Education, Policy & Leadership

Universities & Social Responsibility

Research, Innovation & Knowledge Management

Digital Transformation & Entrepreneurship

Partnerships & Governance

Sponsor presence

Sponsor identities are built into the conference atmosphere.

Partner logos are structured by tier so institutional weight is reflected visually, not left to a static badge strip.

Conference venue

Location & directions

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Venue

Convention Center (UNCC), University of Duhok

Address

Duhok, Kurdistan Region, Iraq

Date

September 23 - 24, 2025

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Navigate to the "Submit Paper" page from the conference menu, fill in your paper details, upload the manuscript file, and submit. You will receive a confirmation email upon successful submission.

Please refer to the Call for Papers page for detailed formatting guidelines, page limits, and accepted file formats. Submissions typically follow IEEE or similar academic conference templates.

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Yes, all registered participants and presenters will receive digital certificates after the conference. Certificates can be downloaded from the platform using the link sent to your email.

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