Ula Merie : عُلا

Ph.D. History and Theory of Architecture l I Research Fellow @TARII_Iraq l Associate Fellow @GIGA_Institute|
PI Urban Acupunctur

[Ula Merie : عُلا @UlaMerie]

Honoured to be named a 'Rising Star' by the Tamayouz Award for Women in Architecture at the Architecture Festival 2025 in Baghdad!
This recognition for early-career achievement in design and leadership is a milestone. Grateful and inspired for the journey ahead.@TamayouzAward

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Can urban heritage advance spatial justice in fragile, contested environments? Honoured to deliver this lecture at @dpu_ucl
Drawing on cases from Iraq to show how heritage led approaches can support equitable, dignified recovery
https://t.co/xCuLeRBZDv

[𖤓 IRAQPOTAMIA @IRAQPOTAMIA]

Traditional southern iraqi home in Mosayib, Babylon
منزل عراقي جنوبي تقليدي في المسيب، بابل

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@irishelt I cant believe its been a year, such a wonderful opportunity to meeting you in person, hope to catch up and work together soon!😊

[The New York Times @nytimes]

From @TheAthleticFC: No country has worked harder to reach this summer’s World Cup than Iraq, a team that can tell a dozen stories of family displacement. “I don’t think people understand how much we’ve been through as a country and people.”
https://t.co/azqBu2nIer

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@FIFAWorldCup @IRAQFA Congratulations 🎊 👏

[TARII @TARII_Iraq]

Call for papers: Modern Iraq convening Submit proposals by 31/03/26

We are calling for proposals to participate in a Modern Iraq Convening, a workshop for junior scholars that will take place online and in Arabic. Visit the link for more information.

https://t.co/6nS4g62rOv

[TARII @TARII_Iraq]

"The discovery offers rare insight into ancient building rituals, long-distance connections, and the early origins of the cult of the goddess Ishtar."
https://t.co/xyXvdM7jGW

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@KaydarAlChalabi All the best

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Honoured to share my co-authored chapter with @SanaMurrani, @dmalobaydi, in Displacement Urbanism eds by GiovannaAstolfo & CamilloBoano, We theorise Baghdad’s post-2003 trauma as “place-wounding”a process of becoming-extinction.
https://t.co/MGKVuFMScE #Conflict #Baghdad #Urban

[Ula Merie : عُلا @UlaMerie]

@HadeelAbdlhamed Congratulations dear

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We are delighted to invite you to the Closing Event of the #UrbanAcupuncture Project, marking the conclusion of our three-year journey of collaboration, research, and exchange
🔗 Zoom Meeting Details: https://t.co/RZG8y4FxDi
Meeting ID: 943 4442 8482
Passcode: 549570

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The Modern Iraq Convening brings together a new generation of international scholars sharing an interest in Modern Iraqi studies. To establish an international community of researchers focusing on Iraq in a multi- and cross-disciplinary fashion@TARII_Iraq
https://t.co/SUxdzwu8tt

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Honored to keynote the "Global Visions" event at University of Babylon's College of Engineering.
Shared insights on Future architectural trends ,and Urban design for modern challenges,
Inspiring to see such passion for blending global perspectives with local identity #AYC

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The #Tigris River, once the heart of #Mesopotamia is now facing a severe drought. Climate change, reduced rainfall, and human interference are draining a river that has sustained life for thousands of years. We cannot afford to lose it.
#WaterCrisis #ClimateChange #Iraq

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@irishelt @FlintDibble Wow, there is much to say about ancient cities , Architecture and culture. I actually love many 😅 I can't say which one is my favourite as each has its own soul !

[TARII @TARII_Iraq]

"The ongoing Mapping Mesopotamian Monuments project at Columbia University surveys the extraordinarily rich landscape of monuments and historical architecture in this region."
https://t.co/6MeNx9ycjC

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How Iraq is reclaiming its ancient heritage to become a cultural tourism destination https://t.co/a4ObwxB2Bl

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It was a privilege to be invited to contribute to the final conference of the #TazizPartnerships in Tunis as a panellist. Discussing "Cooperation in a Diversifying World" Witnessing the success of initiatives like our project https://t.co/Tpvalyu6QR #DAAD #Taziz

[TARII @TARII_Iraq]

Training: The Heritage Management Organization and The Academic Research Institute in Iraq announce a call for applications for training in preventive conservation, project management, and fundraising. Apply by 11/10/25 https://t.co/YBKXUYD6Dk