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Under the patronage of the President of the University of Shatrah, Prof. Dr. Basim Abdul-Hussein Jarallah, the "Read a Book" Committee organised an expanded panel discussion entitled “Reading: A Quiet Revolution That Shapes Minds” on the morning of today, Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in the Martyr Abu Mahdi Al-Muhandis Hall, in the presence of a select group of faculty members, students and those interested in cultural affairs. The central committee took part in moderating and presenting the themes of the session:
Asst. Prof. Dr. Dhurgham Ali Hassan
Lect. Dr. Sally Salih Jumaa
Asst. Lect. Israa Hashim Manshi
Asst. Lect. Mohammed Riyadh Taha
The session addressed the role of reading in developing individual awareness and shaping cultural identity, in addition to examining its role in enhancing critical thinking skills and creating a generation capable of dealing with the challenges of the age with awareness and knowledge. The session also saw intellectual contributions from the attendees that enriched the discussion and offered diverse perspectives on the importance of promoting a culture of reading within the university community.
This event comes within the University's orientation towards supporting cultural and knowledge activities that contribute to advancing the university student and building an aware society based on knowledge.
