The 10th Annual Conference on Somali Studies (ACSOS2023) Concludes in Mogadishu

Mogadishu University co-organized a high-level conference focused on digital and innovative education for migrant and internally displaced persons (IDPs) communities. Held in Mombasa, Kenya, this conference was part of the Inclusive and Innovative Digital Education for Migrant Communities in Kenya and Somalia (IIDEMIC) Project. This initiative is collaboratively implemented by six universities from Somalia, Kenya, Turkey, and Poland, and is co-funded by ERASMUS+ CBHE.The IIDEMIC Project aims to equip teachers in migrant communities with essential 21st -century soft skills to enhance their entrepreneurial competencies. In addition to the participating universities, the conference gathered prominent academics, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss, strategize, and evaluate advancements in educational initiatives for migrant communities. Representatives from the Ministry of Education and Research in Kenya, the Ministry of Interior, and various organizations shared valuable insights on policies, educational services, and sustainability in refugee education.

The program started with Opening Remarks by Ahmed Abdel-Latif, the Director-General of the Cairo International Centre for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding (CCCPA), and by Fumio IWAI, Ambassador of Japan in EgyptThe guest speaker was Prof. Hideaki Shinoda, a distinguished professor at the Graduate School of Global Studies, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. This was followed by comments and questions.This event, which facilitated by the Cairo International Center for Conflict Resolution, Peacekeeping, and Peacebuilding (CCCPA) and the Japanese Embassy in Egypt, attended more than 50 participants.

According to latest rankings released by the association of Arab Universities on Thursday Mogadishu University was placed 134th among 180 Arab universities that were ranked. This ranking of 2024 edition of Arab raking for universities has assessed key performance indicators include: Teaching and learning index, scientific research index, Creativity and innovation index and international outlook. Mogadishu University’s ranking among the Arab world and other rankings highlight the immense potential of Somali academic institutions as it serves a reminder, despite decades of conflict and instability in the country that the learning institutions in Somalia can compete on an international scale. As one of Somalia’s premier institutions, Mogadishu University has played a vital role in the country’s development, producing leaders, educators, and innovators who are shaping the nation’s future. This ranking is a reflection of Mogadishu University’s commitment on maintaining quality education, research, innovation and community services which has made MU a strong and prestigious higher education institution in Somalia with regional impact. See this link https://auranking.com/Ranking