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On January 21, 2025, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the University of Kurdistan Hewler (UKH) Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Centre (AIIC) and the Kurdish Academy by UKH President Professor Dr. Keith Sharp, and Mr. Hama Saeed Hassan, President of the Kurdish Academy. UKH-AIIC will play a pivotal role in utilizing advanced artificial intelligence […]

In 2014, the Yezidi people in Kurdistan and Iraq faced tremendous atrocities by the terrorist group known as the “Islamic State in Iraq and Syria – ISIS”,  in their stronghold of Sinjar and other Yezidi-populated areas of Nineveh and Duhok. This was an act of genocide and ethnic-religious cleansing by the terrorist organisation in which thousands […]

On Monday January 13th 2025, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) hosted the closing ceremony of the Future Proof Training Programme, co-organised by UKH Centre for Environmental Studies and the Hasar Organisation. The programme was supported by each of UNICEF, the German Cooperation, KFW and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The ceremony kicked off by […]

The President of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp, participated in the Times Higher Education Impact and Innovation Summit in India on December 10, 2024. During this prestigious event, university leaders from around the globe convened to discuss the pivotal role of universities in driving technological and social innovation. Prof. Sharp’s […]

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 […]

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 […]

Professor Dr. Dana Mawlood, Vice President (Administration) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) has successfully completed the Institute for Educational Management (IEM) programme at Harvard University’s Joh F. Kennedy School. Prof. Mawlood recently joined this prestigious programme along with 73 other university presidents from different countries. This achievement is significant especially because Prof. Mawlood […]

Will Ostick and Andy Halus, Public Affairs Officers at the US Embassy in Baghdad visited UKH on Tuesday 17 September 2024. They were accompanied by Kim Strollo, the US Consulate General’s Public Affairs Officer in Erbil and were warmly welcomed by UKH President Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp and Vice President Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood. UKH […]

The Unviersity of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is thrilled to announce the opening of applications for triple masters degree in Leadership, Ethics and Politics, in cooperation with the National Kapodestrian University of Athens (NKUA) and the University of Sulaimani. This MSc programme offers comprehensive training in leadership, combining theory and practical skills. Enrolled students will explore […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is proud to announce that Ameer Hameed Majeed, senior student in the Computer Science programme (Undergraduate level) has topped a research competition held in Abu Dhabi University recently. Ameer and four of his classmates participated in the 11th Undergraduate Research and Innovation Competition (URIC) at Abu Dhabi University on […]