School of Social Sciences

UKH is proud to have hosted a premier global academic gathering over the last two days. The 4th International Kurdish Studies Conference brought together world renowned scholars and academics to explore key topics under a timely theme “Reimagining Kurdistan: Identity, Politics and Resistance in a Transforming Middle East”. Thanks to our partners and sponsors for […]

A delegation of the Vienna Diplomatic Academy visited the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) on 5th and 7th of April 2025. Led by Dr. Goran Mustafa, KRG Representative in Austria and Dr. Thomas Row, professor and Chair of History in the Academy. The delegation was later joined by Austrian Ambassador to Baghdad, Dr. Andrea Nasi, […]

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 […]

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 […]

UKH Dean of Research and External Engagement and the Director of Centre for Peacebuilding and Dialogue (CPD) Dr. Bayar Mustafa Sevdeen traveled to Kyoto, Japan, in December 2024 to participate in an international symposium, titled “Infrastructures of Coexistence in the Indian Ocean World” (KINDOWS). Dr. Bayar was awarded travel grant to fund his research on […]

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 […]

We are pleased to cordially invite you to the 4th International Kurdish Studies Conference to be held on April 22-23, 2025, at University of Kurdistan Hewlêr in Erbil. As the premier global academic gathering in the field of Kurdish studies, this conference serves as a platform for scholars and researchers to engage in insightful discussions, […]

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 […]

On Tuesday 4 June 2024, visiting lecturer at UKH Diplomacy & International Law programme Mr. Falah Mustafa welcomed distinguished diplomats from the US, UK, France, Germany and Italy in a unique lecture session. The diplomats enriched the lecture with their knowledge and experience. Mr. Mark Stroh (US Consul General), Mr. Klaus Streicher (German Consul General), […]

In collaboration with ForumZDF, UKH Centre for Peacebuilding and Dialogue (CPD) is thrilled to announce a series of trainings with the forum which is one of the globally active peace organisations. The series of world-class insightful trainings on conflict resolution and peacebuilding will take place in May, June, and July 2024. The training series will […]