Dohuk – The University of Udine and Nawroz University of Dohuk have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a lasting collaboration in teaching, research and exchange of students and faculty. The memorandum was signed recently at Palazzo Florio in Udine, the main University building by the two heads of the universities, Alberto De Toni and Amad Alsofi in the presence of the Iraqi Ambassador to Italy, Ahmad Bamarni. The agreement will include cooperation in teaching and research programmes; the exchange of undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty members, support for specialisation and training activities for doctoral candidates, the exchange of information, study materials and academic publications. (9colonne)