Events

In 2014, the Yazidi people in Kurdistan and Iraq faced tremendous atrocities by the extremist group of 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 organization. This conference is a scholarly event and will be focused on […]

This online Side Event is part of the program for the official launch of the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation on 21 January 2025. Climate change poses a significant threat to the Zagros Mountains, a critical water source for Iraq. Rising temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and increasing frequency of extreme weather events are accelerating snowmelt […]

UKH Centre for Peacebuilding and Dialogue (CPD) and forumZFD are delighted to invite you to participate in Dialogue Day, a significant event bringing together dynamic university students across the Kurdistan Region. The event aims to foster a platform for young voices to discuss critical issues shaping our communities, such as education, employment, social justice, and […]

Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), in cooperation with the Amal Organisation and the International Development and Relief Foundation (IDRF), is organising a series of training courses on critical water and environmental topics. These courses are designed to provide participants with cutting-edge knowledge and skills in the fields of […]

As part of the collaboration between Centre for Peacebuilding and Dialogue (CPD) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), and forumZFD, a new training series titled “Youth in Peacebuilding” will launch and run over the next three months, concluding at the end of December 2024. The main objective of this training is to build the […]

UKH Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) and the Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII) are partnering to organise a special event about the history of the Qaysariya of Erbil and its unique value to the city’s identity. The recent tragic fire at the Qaysariya is a strong reminder of the importance of taking action to […]

Introduction Join us in our mission to combat human trafficking in the Kurdistan Region through innovation and collaboration! The first Anti-Trafficking Hackathon in the region, hosted by SEED Foundation and the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH)’s Centre for Peacebuilding and Dialogue (CPD), is an exciting opportunity for university students to workshop creative solutions to one […]

Since 1973, June 5 has been recognised as World Environment Day (WED) by the United Nations (UN). According to the UN, June 5 is the largest global platform for environmental public outreach and is celebrated by millions of people across the world. This year, it will be hosted in Saudi Arabia. The Centre for Environmental […]

Shortly before our students graduate, UKH is determined to help boost employment opportunities for the graduating future leaders. The UKH Career Fair 2024 will take place on May 29, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in the White Building Lobby in the main campus. If your company/organisation is interested in participating in the Career […]

Iraq’s future hangs in the balance. Drought and climate change are wreaking havoc on its social, political, and economic stability. This crisis demands immediate action. Join us for a critical symposium to collaboratively develop solutions that will safeguard Iraq’s future. By analysing the profound effects of drought and climate change on Iraq’s landscapes – political, […]