
Google Hash Code Farewell Competition
On Saturday 15 April 2023, students from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), the Lebanese French University (LFU), and Salahaddin University-Erbil (SUE) participated in the Google Hash Code farewell competition. Google Hash Code is a global team programming competition organised by Google. The participants, mainly students from UKH and outside, worked in teams of 2-4 […]

UKH Alumni Newsletter: Volume 1, Issue 2, April 2023
The second issue of the UKH Alumni Newsletter, volume 1 has been released by the UKH Alumni Association, and it is packed with fascinating success stories from our alumni. This latest edition features accounts from a diverse range of UKH alumni who share their personal journeys and experiences at UKH, and how this has impacted […]

UKH Civil Engineering Students Gain Valuable Scientific Insight Through Visit to Bordeaux University
A group of postgraduate students from the UKH Civil Engineering (Structural) programme were invited to visit Bordeaux University in France in March 2023. During their visit, they were able to observe cutting-edge scientific equipment and techniques in action, interact with researchers at the forefront of their fields, and participate in research projects using advanced technologies […]

UKH Professor Ranked 5th in Iraq (Scopus Ranking)
The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) Professor Dr. Tarik A. Rashid was ranked in top five in Iraq on Scopus ranking. The list included researchers for computer science, advanced technology systems, and information technology. Dr. Tarik is the acting dean of UKH School of Science and Engineering and the Director of UKH Centre for Artificial […]

CDC and Rutledge Provide HSE Training to UKH Petroleum Students
The Career Development Centre (CDC) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) recently collaborated with Rutledge Omni Services to provide Health Safety and Environment (HSE) training to Petroleum Engineering Students. Rutledge is a leading oil company in Kurdistan Region of Iraq and hosted this one-day training opportunity at their offices. The training programme was designed […]

OpenAI and ChatGPT: Awareness Raising of the Role of AI in Higher Education Assessment
Assistant Professor Freek Olaf de Groot of Applied Linguistics/TESOL at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) delivered a seminar on Artificial Intelligence and its new features, especially OpenAI and ChatGPT to UKH faculty members and staff. ChatGPT is a newly-emerged AI-operated website which is becoming familiar to students at UKH and around the world. Dr. […]

UKH Professor Tarik A. Rashid Awarded Golden Medal for “Distinguished Researcher” in Iraq
In the presence of the Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Naeem Al-Aboudi, Al-Ayen University held a ceremony honouring the winners of the University Award for Academic Scientific Researcher in its third edition. The honoring ceremony was held on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Al-Ayen University. UKH Professor Dr. Tarik A. Rashid, […]

UKH Civil & Architectural Engineering Department Host Sessions for Academics from Duhok and Dortmund Universities
The Department of Civil and Architectural at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) hosted each of Dr. Hasan Sinemillioglu and Dr. Basheer Saeed from TU Dortmund University and Duhok University respectively. The academics delivered presentations to UKH students of architecture on development under conditions of crisis and Spatial Programme at the Duhok University. The presentations […]

Graduation Ceremony – Class of 2022
On Thursday, 20 October 2022, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) held the graduation ceremony for the class of 2022. In an eventful evening, UKH graduates of undergraduate and postgraduate levels celebrated their success in a memorable ceremony. The ceremony was attended by KRG Prime Minister Masrour Barzani, ministers, other dignitaries and diplomats. Graduates and […]

SSE Show 2022
UKH School of Science and Engineering (SSE) adopts a student-centric learning approach which goes far beyond the classrooms. Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Natural Resources Engineering & Management and Civil & Architectural Engineering Departments train and equip students with skills necessary to showcase their talents in the market. The annual SSE Show is an example, in […]