كلية البوليتكنك الهندسية / البصرة

Under the patronage of Assistant Professor Dr. Diyah Kammel Shary, Dean of Basra Engineering Polytechnic College, the College’s Scientific Affairs Division organized an awareness workshop in collaboration with the Research Unit, the Computer Center at the Southern Technical University Presidency, and the Media and Government Communication Division. The workshop was entitled “Social Media Publishing Groups: Risks and Their Negative Impact on Academic Integrity.”

The workshop was held in the Conference Hall at the Computer Center and delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Abdul Nasser Abdul Jabbar Abboud, Director of the Computer Center at Southern Technical University.

The workshop examined the key challenges and risks associated with the irresponsible publication and circulation of information on social media platforms and their implications for academic progress and scholarly integrity. It also addressed the impact of misinformation and unreliable content on students’ academic performance and the quality of scientific research.

The workshop also emphasized the importance of promoting digital literacy among faculty members and students, verifying information sources before sharing content, and using social media responsibly and safely. These practices contribute to protecting the university environment and reinforcing academic and scientific values.

The workshop forms part of the College’s and the University’s ongoing efforts to promote digital literacy, raise awareness of cyber risks, uphold the principles of academic integrity, and enhance academic standards in line with the requirements of higher education and digital transformation.