School of Science and Engineering

Assistant Prof. Dr. Bootan Rahman was invited to give a keynote speech at the 15th International Scientific Conference hosted by the Iraqi Mathematical Society in collaboration with the University of Zakho in Zakho, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. His talk, “The Language of the Universe: How Mathematics Connects Us All,” highlighted the fundamental role of mathematics in […]

A delegation from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), represented by Prof. Dr. Christopher Bridle, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Noor Qader, faculty member of the Architectural Engineering programme, was invited to the University of Portsmouth (UoP) to explore potential collaborations and academic partnerships. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Joe Hall, Global Engagement […]

The School of Science and Engineering hosted Ms. Mikeli Habash, a software engineer and teaching staff at Ottawa University, Canada, to deliver an interactive seminar to our first-year Computer Science and Engineering students on Python programming. Her session provided valuable insights into coding essentials, problem-solving techniques, and real-world applications of Python. These activities boost our […]

UKH students of MSc Architecture presented redevelopment proposals for the preservation and conservation of the Haji Dawood mosque to the Governor of Erbil Omed Khoshnaw and his deputy, Masoud Karash. The Haji Dawood Mosque is a historic landmark in Erbil’s bazaar dating back to 1797 AD. Our students, divided into five groups, each group proposed […]

We are proud to announce that two of our academic staff members have achieved the prestigious Principal Fellowship status from Advance HE – a significant milestone in their academic and professional journey. Prof. Tarik Ahmed Rashid, Professor in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Prof. Taimur Sharif, Dean of UKH School of Management and Economics […]

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 […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is pleased to have sponsored Baghdad Game Lab’s second anniversary event on Thursday, 19 December 2024. The event, held in Baghdad, featured insightful discussions on Iraq’s gaming industry and its future. Prof. Tarik A. Rashid, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Centre (AIIC), presented the university’s ongoing efforts […]

On Friday 4 October 2024, senior students of Petroleum Engineering at the University of Kurdistan Hewler (UKH) headed to Austria today to complete their studies at Montanuniversität Leoben.This is the second group of UKH petroleum students to spend a semester in Austria within our exhcnage programme with Montan University of Leoben, signed in 2023.It is […]

UKH Petroleum Engineering students conducted a successful field visit to DNO’s Pishkabir field. The visit provided an incredible opportunity for the students to see firsthand the various activities and operations that go into petroleum extraction and processing.   The students had the chance to learn about advanced safety protocols and environmental measures in place, engage […]

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 […]