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UKH Alumni Newsletter: Volume 3, Issue 3

The UKH Alumni Association has published the latest issue of the Alumni Newsletter on Sunday 11 May 2025; Volume 3, Issue 3. The issue covers inspirational success stories from UKH ambassadors across diverse fileds; journalism, education, research, logistics, finance and entrepreneurship. Click here to read the full length issue.

May 12, 2025

UKH Welcomes Sultan Ahmed Ali Dinar of Darfur

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) welcomed His Excellency Sultan Ahmed Ali Dinar, Sultan of Darfur on Tuesday, May 6th, 2025. The distinguished guest was received by Dr. Zana Ibrahim, Interim President of UKH. In the meeting, attended by Professor Dana Mawlood, Vice President for Administration and Professor Christopher Bridle, Vice President for Academic Affairs, […]

May 8, 2025

UKH Centre for Environmental Studies Signs MoU with Wadi Organisation

Recently, the Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Wadi e.V. (Wadi), a distinguished organisation based in Frankfurt, Germany, promoting educational programmes, research, and awareness raising initiatives through capacity building since 1992 in the Middle East, including the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI). […]

April 30, 2025

UKH SPE Chapter Welcomes Alumna Saya Sarhad for an Inspiring Talk on Petroleum Engineering

On Thursday, 24 April 2025, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) proudly welcomed back Saya Sarhad, a distinguished alumna of the Petroleum Engineering Class of 2022, for a special presentation to current Petroleum Engineering students. Saya, the first person in Iraq to be selected for the prestigious TotalEnergies Scholars programme, shared insights into her academic […]

April 28, 2025

UKH School of Medicine Receives Full Accreditation from NCAMC

We are proud to announce that the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) School of Medicine has received full accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Medical Colleges in Iraq (NCAMC), according to a decree signed by the president of NCAMC on April 23, 2025. This significant achievement highlights the institution’s unwavering commitment to excellence […]

April 27, 2025

UKH Announces Dual Degree Programme: MSc Reservoir Engineering Management

Embark on a unique educational journey with a Dual Degree International Master Programme, a collaborative initiative between Montanuniversität Leoben (MUL) in Austria and the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH). This programme offers ambitious students the opportunity to graduate with a Master of Science degree in Petroleum Engineering specializing in Reservoir Management from both institutions. Gain […]

April 27, 2025

Researchers from UKH and Mayo Clinic to Conduct Joint Study on Chronic Disease in Iraq

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is glad to announce that UKH and Mayo Clinic researchers are collaborating on a study focused on chronic disease in Iraq. The researchers have recently agreed to collaborate to advance research on chronic diseases in low- and middle-income countries. This collaboration will utilize Mayo Clinic researchers’ expertise in clinical […]

April 27, 2025

UKH Students Shine on the Global Stage

Four UKH students, along with our Vice President (administration) Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlod, proudly represented UKH at the Real Corp 2025 conference in Graz, Austria. Big moment for our university on the global stage!

April 26, 2025

The 4th International Kurdish Studies Conference

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 […]

April 24, 2025

UKH Alumni Reunion 2025

On 19 April 2025, the Third UKH Alumni Reunion was held in the gardens of the Erbil Interntional Hotel. With over 1000 alumni turnout, the event marked reliving memories, renewing bonds and revivin the UKH spirit stronger than ever. The event was sponsored by RT Bank.

April 21, 2025