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On Saturday 15 April 2023, students from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), the Lebanese French University (LFU), and Salahaddin University-Erbil (SUE) participated in the Google Hash Code farewell competition. Google Hash Code is a global team programming competition organised by Google. The participants, mainly students from UKH and outside, worked in teams of 2-4 […]

The second issue of the UKH Alumni Newsletter, volume 1 has been released by the UKH Alumni Association, and it is packed with fascinating success stories from our alumni. This latest edition features accounts from a diverse range of UKH alumni who share their personal journeys and experiences at UKH, and how this has impacted […]

A group of postgraduate students from the UKH Civil Engineering (Structural) programme were invited to visit Bordeaux University in France in March 2023. During their visit, they were able to observe cutting-edge scientific equipment and techniques in action, interact with researchers at the forefront of their fields, and participate in research projects using advanced technologies […]

President of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) Dr. Keith Sharp and vice president Professor Dr. Dana Mawlood visited the Lebanese French University in Erbil on Tuesday 4 April 2023. The visit was made upon invitation from LFU President Assistant Professor Dr. Amin Kakshar, who warmly welcomed the delegation. The two sides exchanged views on […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) Professor Dr. Tarik A. Rashid was ranked in top five in Iraq on Scopus ranking. The list included researchers for computer science, advanced technology systems, and information technology. Dr. Tarik is the acting dean of UKH School of Science and Engineering and the Director of UKH Centre for Artificial […]

The representative of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in the United States, Bayan Sami Abdul Rahman visited the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) on Monday April 3rd, 2023. Ms. Bayan was greeted by UKH President Keith Sharp and UKH Dean of External Engagement and Research Dr. Bayar Mustafa. After a short meeting, Ms. Bayan headed […]

The Consul General of the United Kingdom (UK) in Erbil Rosy Cave visited the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) on 13th March 2023. Ms. Cave was warmly received by UKH President Professor Keith Sharp and Dr. Bayar Mustafa, Dean of External Engagement and Research. UKH President highlighted to the Consul General UKH’s outreach to foreign […]

A delegation of students and professors from the Diplomatic Academy of Vienna visited the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) on Monday 13 March 2023. The delegation met with UKH senior management and discussed areas of mutual interest. The two sides especially highlighted UKH attempts for further community engagement, research and outreach through its centres. Student […]

The Medical Kurdistan Conference, the first ever international conference of our School of Medicine started on March 1, 2023. Minister of Health of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) Dr. Saman Barzinji, Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw, diplomats, public and private university presidents and deans, members of UKH Board of Governors, and physicians across all specialties joined […]

Amid efforts to widen the university’s international engagement and outreach, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is glad to announce its agreement with the University of Leipzig – one of the oldest universities in the world – to cooperate on a variety of levels and fields. On February 20, 2023 UKH president Professor Keith Sharp […]