The Qaysariya of the Tailors and the Bazar of Erbil: A Living Heritage – History, Documentation, and Current Challenges
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 […]
Anti-Trafficking Hackathon
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 […]
World Environment Day
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 […]
UKH Career Fair 2024
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 […]
Drought and the Impact of Climate Change on the Political, Economic, and Demographic Situation of Iraq
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, […]
Trends of Human Trafficking in Iraq and KRI
As part of the continued collaborative efforts between UKH Centre for Peacebuilding and Dialogue (CPD) and the SEED Foundation to raise awareness on human trafficking, a joint panel discussion will take place in UKH on Trends of Human Trafficking in Iraq and KRI. Join us on Wednesday March 27, where experts and stakeholders from SEED, […]
State of Heritage Conservation Practice in Iraq
UKH Centre for Environmenal Studies (CES) is pleased to partner with The Grantmakers in Cultural Heritage Protection (G-CHeP) and The Academic Research Institute in Iraq (TARII) to organise a special event titled ‘State of Heritage Conservation Practice in Iraq’ on February 16th, 2024. The Convening will bring together members from the G-CHeP as well as […]
Film Screening: “Secret Slaves of the Middle East”
Every year, millions of people are trafficked around the world. Human traffickers prey on individuals of all ages and backgrounds including women, men, and children; exploiting them for their own profit. Human trafficking, Trafficking in Persons (TIP) or ‘modern slavery’ is a growing challenge in Iraq, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), both as […]
Peacebuilding, Dialogue, and Heritage: Documentation of Oral Culture in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq
The University of Cambridge Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, and the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), the Centre for Peacebuilding & Dialogue (CPD), are delighted to announce their collaboration in organising a workshop and event on ‘Peacebuilding, Dialogue, and Heritage: Documentation of Oral Culture in the Kurdistan Region – Iraq’, which will take […]
Unified Hospital WDM Management Protocol Stakeholder Meeting
The purpose of this meeting, jointly hosted by the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) and HealthSecurity Partners (HSP), is to bring together relevant stakeholders from public and private hospitals andrepresentatives from the Directorates of Health in Duhok, Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Halabja, and Zakho to begin the development of a unified protocol for WMD incident management protocols […]