Event Category: Events

Imagining Things Differently: Contemporary Art in Kurdistan

We invite you to submit your artwork for our forthcoming exhibition “Imagining Things Differently: Contemporary Art in Kurdistan”. The exhibition will be organised as part of our conference titled “Youth, Art and Women’s Activism in the Kurdistan Region: What is Moving?”, taking place at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) from 10-11 November 2022. In […]

October 24, 2022

Erbil History, Archaeology, Arts and Architecture (Session 9)

Seminar: The Geology of Erbil Citadel Presented by Varoujan SISSAKIAN University of Kurdistan Hewlêr SHORT BIOGRAPHY Varoujan K. Sissakian graduated from University of Baghdad in 1969 with B.Sc. degree in Geology, and M.Sc. in Engineering Geological Mapping from I.T.C., the Netherlands in 1982. He joined Iraq Geological Survey (GEOSURV) in 1971 and was nominated as […]

May 31, 2022

The Sixth 3C Forum at UKH

In cooperation with Opening Universities for Refugees (OUR) initiative, Empower Organisation and in collaboration with the Centre for Asia Pacific Refugee Studies (CAPRS) at the University of Auckland and UNHCR Iraq, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is hosting the Sixth 3C Forum on Wednesday 25 May 2022. The 3C Forum seeks to facilitate effective collaboration amongst […]

May 23, 2022

Erbil History, Archaeology, Arts and Architecture (Session 8)

Presented by Mohamed Y. M. AL- BARZNGY [email protected] SHORT BIOGRAPHY Mohamed Yahya Mohamed Al-Barzngy is a PhD candidate in Architectural Department- Salahaddin University-Erbil. He holds an MSc in Urban Regeneration from the University of Manchester UK (2014). He also holds a BSc and a Higher Diploma in Architectural Engineering from Salahaddin University (2004 and 2009). […]

May 18, 2022

UKH Career Fair 2022 – Postponed to 29 May

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH)’s Career Development Centre (CDC) is organising the UKH Career Fair on 29 May 2022 (The fair was scheduled for 23 May, yet due to weather conditions in Erbil it was rescheduled to May 29). UKH Career Fair is an annual event held in May every year, shortly before UKH […]

May 18, 2022

Erbil History, Archaeology, Arts and Architecture (Session 7)

Seminar: The Role of Arbail and Ishtar Arbail in Assyria Presented by Farah AL HASHIMI Independent Researcher [email protected] Farah Al Hashimi is an architectural designer and independent researcher based in London.She holds a PhD in architecture and urban design. Prize winner: Young Women Architects -Rising Star Award in the category of Women in Architecture and […]

May 11, 2022

Falling Walls Lab Competition

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), in partnership with the German Academic Exchange Services (DAAD) is hosting the Falling Walls Lab competition on 22 June 2022. Students and early-career professionals of all disciplines are invited to pitch their innovative idea in three minutes, showcasing a breakthrough that creates a positive impact on science and society. […]

May 11, 2022

World Earth Day Event – Postponed to May 19

World Earth Day is a prestigious event that is celebrated annually on April 22nd across 193 countries around the globe. Earth Day highlights society’s concern for the environment and approaches to increasing environmental awareness. The Earth Day 2022 theme is “Invest in Our Planet”. UKH Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) intended to celebrate this event […]

April 27, 2022

Erbil History, Archaeology, Arts and Architecture (Session 6)

Part 1: Erbil Citadel from a Historic Symbol to become a Brand of the City Presenter: Haval Sami Tishk International University [email protected] Seminar Abstract As one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world, Erbil has witnessed has many historical events. This has contributed to promote Erbil worldwide and resulted in its citadel’s being […]

April 19, 2022

World Earth Day Poster Competition

World Earth Day Event Poster Competition and Guidelines: Introduction Earth Day is a prestigious event that is celebrated annually on April 22nd across 193 countries around the globe. Earth Day highlights society’s concern for the environment and approaches to increasing environmental awareness. The Earth Day 2022 theme is “Invest in Our Planet”. The Centre for […]

April 14, 2022