# University of Kufa academic and ceremonial activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-kufa-academic-and-ceremonial-activities
> Updated: 2026-09-21T14:47:14.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The University of Kufa has engaged in various academic and ceremonial activities involving regional cooperation and international recognition.

Faculty members from the institution have participated in doctoral thesis defense committees at other Iraqi universities, such as the University of Karbala and the University of Al-Qadisiyah, to facilitate academic exchange in fields including civil engineering and veterinary medicine. 

Additionally, the university conferred an Honorary Doctorate upon Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, leader of the global Dawoodi Bohra community, during a ceremony in Surat, India. An Iraqi delegation led by officials from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research presented the award, citing contributions to academic excellence, social welfare, and cultural preservation.

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### 2026-09-21: University of Kufa confers Honorary Doctorate on Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin

The University of Kufa conferred an Honorary Doctorate on Dawoodi Bohra leader Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin in Surat, India, recognizing his work in education, culture, and social welfare.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-kufa-confers-honorary-doctorate-on-syedna-mufaddal-saifuddin

### 2026-09-13: University of Kufa professors lead doctoral defenses at Iraqi universities

Professors from the University of Kufa are leading doctoral thesis defenses at the Universities of Karbala and Al-Qadisiyah, covering civil engineering and veterinary medicine research.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-kufa-professors-lead-doctoral-defenses-at-iraqi-universities

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