The meeting focused on implementing the Memorandum of Understanding signed on 13th of April 2026 between the Technical Unversity of Leoben and the Iraqi Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Discussions covered expanding partnerships with Iraqi universities through student mobility, joint research, study opportunities and professional training.
The meeting also explored cooperation between Austrian companies and Iraqi partners, including opportunities for Austrian companies to establish a presence in Iraq. University–industry partnerships were discussed as a means of supporting applied research, knowledge transfer, and technical skills development.
The programme highlighted the university’s expertise through a visit to the research laboratories of the Chair of Materials Science and Testing of Polymers, headed by Prof. Gerald Pinter, and discussions on potential research and industrial cooperation. Discussions with Dr. Riyaz Kharrat also highlighted the Department of Geoenergy’s research and teaching capabilities and their potential to support future academic and industrial partnerships with Iraq.
