The Materials Engineering Department, in collaboration with the Continuing Education Center, organized an awareness lecture titled "Methods of Protecting University Students from Deviant Behaviors" on Monday, October 20, 2023, in Room 5 of the Materials Engineering Department. The lecture was delivered by M.Sc. Haneen Rashid Majid in the presence of the department head, Prof. Jwad Kazim Alawi.

The lecture addressed the crucial topic of protecting university students from deviant behaviors, considered one of the most important issues at present due to its psychological, social, and ethical implications that can harm both individuals and society. It also covers serious social dimensions, representing a type of widespread and dangerous unusual deviation. The lecture covered several key points, including understanding the reasons behind the spread of this phenomenon and the environmental, psychological, and social factors contributing to its widespread and dangerous propagation. Additionally, it focused on raising awareness of prevention and treatment methods.

A significant recommendation from the lecture was  intensify efforts in conducting awareness and educational workshops on purpose of spreading cultural awareness among university students to prevent deviations behaviors.

At the end of the seminar, the department head expressed gratitude to Ms. Haneen Rashid for her valuable lecture and presented her with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of her efforts."