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UKH Medical Lecturer’s Contribution to Rheumatology Field at ACR Convergence 2024

Dr. Avin Maroof, lecturer at UKH School of Medicine has recently traveled to Washington DC to participate in the prestigious ACR Convergence 2024. Dr. Maroof is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) and has significant contributions to the field of rheumatology at the convergence, attracts the world’s foremost experts in rheumatology to […]

December 4, 2024

CBRNE Medical First Responder Volunteer Surge Capacity Force Training Workshops

On November 8-9 and 29-30, 2024, UKH School of Medicine hosted two sessions of CBRNE Medical First Responder Volunteer Surge Capacity Force Training Workshops. The workshops were sponsored by Health Secutiry Partners (HSP) and attended by a cohort of 34 newly graduated doctors, nurses, and other medical first responders from Duhok and Sulaymaniyah. The training […]

December 4, 2024

Opening Ceremony of the French Corner at UKH

On Monday 2nd December 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 […]

December 2, 2024

National Assessment Team Visit to UKH School of Medicine

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 […]

November 27, 2024

US Consul General in Erbil Visits UKH

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. […]

November 24, 2024

UKH Alumni Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 6

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 […]

November 12, 2024

UKH Signs MOU with Stirling Schools

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 […]

November 11, 2024

Third Medical Kurdistan International Conference & Exhbition

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 […]

November 6, 2024

Breast Cancer Session at UKH School of Medicine

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 […]

October 27, 2024

Grand Opening Ceremony of the Austria Community Centre at UKH

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 […]

October 14, 2024