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On Monday December 2nd, 2024, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), The French Embassy in Iraq, The French Consulate General in Erbil, and The French Institute in Erbil officially inaugurated the French Corner in UKH Library. The ceremony was marked by the presence of many diplomats, dignitaries, students and faculty members. The ceremony kicked off […]

The National Assessment Team (NAT), comprising members from various medical schools across Iraq, visited UKH School of Medicine (SoM) from November 24 to 26, 2024 to evaluate the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) submitted by the school in July 2024. During the visit, the team held detailed discussions with area heads, reviewed the SAR, and toured multiple […]

On Sunday 24 November 2024, US Consul General in Erbil Steven Bitner visited the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH). He was warmly welcomed by UKH President Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp and Vice President for Administration Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood. Since his appointment in Erbil, this is the first visit of Mr. Bitner to UKH Campus. […]

The sixth issue of Volume 2 of the UKH Alumni Newsletter is now available. This issue covers different success stories from UKH ambassadors who are leading across various fields and industries, in the Kurdistan Region and beyond. Whether a TV host or a leader in an educational institue, UKH alumni are rightfully deserve acknowledgemnt for […]

On Monday 11th November 2024, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Stirling Schools, which was signed by Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp, UKH President and Dr. Haval Sami, Representative of Stirling Schools in Erbil. This MOU is part of UKH’s community outreach, aiming at making UKH a hub for […]

We are delighted to announce that the School of Medicine (SOM) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr is organising an exceptional medical conference on 19th, 20th and 21st February 2025: the Third Medical Kurdistan International Conference and Exhibition in Erbil. After the success of the previous two conferences, this version of the Medical Kurdistan Conference […]

October is International Breast Cancer Awareness month, in which campaigns are held worldwide to raise awareness about the disease. On October 27, UKH School of Medicine (SOM) organised a special session to raise awareness and discuss strategies to combat breast cancer. The session was attended by faculty members, students and a breast cancer survivor. Through […]

The Unviersity of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) will launch joint international dual degree master programme in January 2025 in cooperation with the University of Leoben in Austria. This programme gives students the chance to earn two degrees: MSc in Reservoir Management from the University of Leoben and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering from UKH. With only […]

On Sunday 13 October 2024, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) hosted a grand opening ceremony for the Austria Community Centre on the campus. The ceremony was marked by a high profile presence of distinguished diplomats, government officials, academics and faculty members. This centre stands as a remarkable achievement, bringing the Kurdistan Region and the […]

In recent years, Kurdish studies have gained increasing scholarly attention as the geopolitical, cultural and social dynamics of Kurdistan continue to shape, and to be shaped by, the regional and global context. This surge in academic and political interest takes place against the backdrop of rapidly changing balance of power and shifting geopolitical dynamics in […]