
About MOVE
MOVE is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project that aims to strengthen the employability of university graduates in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq and Yemen in the field of agricultural and environmental sciences.
The project supports universities in aligning academic programmes with labour market needs, improving career development services, fostering entrepreneurship, and equipping students with the skills required for the green and digital transition.
By connecting higher education institutions with employers, civil society, public authorities and European partners, MOVE contributes to building more responsive, inclusive and future-oriented universities in the Kurdistan region of Iraq and in Yemen.
Key Focus Areas
Graduate Employability
Preparing students for meaningful professional opportunities in local and international labour markets.
Curriculum Innovation
Supporting universities in updating academic programmes in agricultural engineering and environmental studies.
Green and Digital Skills
Equipping students and staff with transversal competences for sustainable development and innovation.
Entrepreneurship
Promoting entrepreneurial mindsets among students and supporting the development of new ideas and initiatives.
Career Development
Empowering the Career Development Centres staff to support students and graduates to enter the job market.
University–Industry Cooperation
Strengthening collaboration between higher education institutions and socio-economic stakeholders.
News
The MOVE Report on Academia–Labour Market Gaps and Employability in Kurdistan and Yemen is now ready and online!
The MOVE project is pleased to announce the publication of the Report “Assessment of Academia-Job Market Relations: Academic Offer, Job-Market Needs, Gaps…
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Erasmus Days 2026: Bridging Academia and the Job Market in Kurdistan and Yemen
This year, the 10th edition of Erasmus Days celebrates the theme “MAKE EUROPE SHINE”, with the tagline “Learning and growing: skills for…
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