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On June 1st 2023, Professor Dr. Taimur Sharif joined the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) as the new dean of the School of Management and Economics (SoME). Prof. Taimur has a profound career record of working for a diverse range of universities and institutions worldwide over two decades. Prior to joining UKH, he served as […]

A delegation from the University of Dundee (Scotland), represented by the university’s Principal and Vice Chancellor (VC) Professor Iain Gillespie, and Director of Educational Partnerships Development Jason Norris visited the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) on June 4th 2023. The delegation was accompanied by Dr. Karzan Karim, KRG Prime Minister’s Senior Advisor for Education and […]

The President of Kurdistan Engineering Syndicate Mr. Abdulrahman Ali Kurda visited the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) on 31 May 2023 and met with UKH Vice President Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood. Mr. Kurda paid the visit the congratule Dr. Mawlood on his new role in UKH and discuss means of collaboration between the two parties. […]

On Tuesday May 30th 2023, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) hosted a ceremony to mark the end of an intensive 12 weeks course titled “Migration and Displacement from a Psychological Perspective”. This course was delivered in partnership with the International Organisation of Migration (IOM) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) has signed an agreement with the Technical University of Civil Engineering (TUCE) in Bucharest, Romania.  According to the agreement, UKH Civil Engineering students will have the opportunity to spend one semester or an entire academic year in Romania. Their degrees will be recognised by both UKH and TUCE. The […]

Colonel Myles Caggins, former communication director and senior spokesman for Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria and former Director for Strategic Communication at the National Security Council at the White House visited UKH on Tuesday 23 May 2023.  He delivered an insightful lecture to our masters student in Diplomacy and International Law […]

Ahmed Muhsen, a brilliant senior student from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) Computer Engineering programme, has achieved remarkable success in the Abu Dhabi University Research Competition. He finished in the top 10 of the ranking list. Ahmed’s pioneering project focused on designing and 3D printing a six-degree-of-freedom robot arm that emulates the natural motion […]

The UKH Career Development Centre (CDC), in collaboration with the Kurdistan Engineering Syndicate, hosted a seminar exclusively designed for final stage engineering students. Its primary purpose was to provide comprehensive insights into various aspects of the engineering profession. The seminar covered essential topics such as engineering ethics, syndicate membership, the demands of the Kurdistan job […]

UKH president Dr. Keith Sharp has presented Certificates of Appreciation to UKH medical students who have contributed to the activities of the Medical Club at our School of Medicine (SOM), for their unwavering dedication and outstanding contributions throughout the academic year. The students have truly breathed life into our medical school, fostering a vibrant and […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) has signed an agreement with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) to launch an innovative international masters programme (MA) in Leadership and Ethics. The programme will be delivered in a three-way partnership between UKH, the University of Sulaymaniyah, and the NKUA. The National and Kapodistrian University of […]