Leipzig University and Duhok Polytechnic University discussed expanding their scientific and academic cooperation through the development of new projects focused on Yezidi studies. The discussion took place during a meeting between a delegation from the Yezidi Studies Center at Leipzig University, comprised of Professor Sebastian Meisel, Dr. Qader Saleem Shammo, and Sami Saleem Shammo, and the President of Duhok Polytechnic University, Professor Aree Adel Abdulqader. Also in attendance were Dr. Muayad Barakat Hassan, Vice President for Administrative and Financial Affairs, and Dr. Yaman Sami Shareef, Vice President for Scientific Affairs and Postgraduate Studies.
The two sides explored programs for launching new research projects, strengthening scientific and academic exchange, and supporting Yezidi students at Duhok Polytechnic University, particularly displaced students, by enhancing their skills and providing opportunities to pursue postgraduate studies in Germany.
The meeting also addressed additional collaborative scientific projects that will be announced upon implementation. A joint research project between the two universities, in partnership with Bundeswehr University Munich, is in its final stages, with results expected to be published in the coming months. The discussions took place in the office of the university president in Duhok on November 17, 2025.
