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As part of the “Tourism and Destination Management” module offered by the School of Management and Economics (SME) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), a panel discussion “The Future of Tourism in Kurdistan” was organised to provide our students with real-world insights into the evolving tourism sector and to promote active engagement with key […]

On May 27, 2025, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) proudly hosted the UKH Expo 2025, an event dedicated to celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas of our students and alumni. The Expo featured an impressive range of projects and businesses developed by members of the UKH community, highlighting their creativity, determination, and readiness […]

On Tuesday 27 May 2025, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) had the honour of hosting the US Consul General in Erbil, Mr. Steven Bitner, who delivered an insightful lecture to our MA in Political Science and International Relations students. His talk covered pressing topics including security, the economy, diplomacy, and politics in the Kurdistan […]

We were thrilled to host the Entrepreneurial Society event on Tuesday, 27 May 2025. The eventful day began with inspiring remarks from our Interim President, Dr. Zana Ibrahim, and the founder of the Entrepreneurial Society, Dr. Ruwayda Mustafah. The event celebrated the passion, dedication, and resilience of both UKH students and alumni, showcasing their commitment […]

UKH was pleased to welcome the French and German Consul Generals in Erbil, Dr. Yann Barem and Mr. Albrecht Von Wittke, for an engaging and thought-provoking session with our MA Politics & International Relations students. The two senior diplomats delivered a joint lecture on diplomacy and international relations, sharing practical insights from their careers and […]

On May 15, Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood, the director of the Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) and the Vice President (Administration) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) welcomed a delegation from Kyoto University from Japan represented by Prof. Koichi Unami from the Division of Environmental Science and Technology, an expert in water reservoir management, […]

Since the fall of the Ba’ath regime, many Iraqi and Iraqi-Kurdish universities have developed Political Science and International Relations programmes to conceptualize political developments in Iraqi-Kurdish and Iraqi politics, as well as in the Middle East and globally. Iraq has also an interesting field of research for international political scientists since 2003. The Iraq Political […]

On May 14, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) welcomed Mr. Radu Butum, the head of the European Union (EU) Liaison Office in Erbil at the Austria Community Centre. Prof. Dana Mawlood, UKH’s Vice President (Administration) and the Director of the Austria Community Centre handed over a Letter of Acknowledgement from his excellency Dr. Andrea […]

UKH School of Medicine faculty, staff and students gathered on Tuesday 13 May 2025, to celebrate and reflect on receiving full accreditation from the National Council of Accreditation of Medical Colleges (NCAMC) earlier this year. This accreditation marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment to excellence in education and professional standards. This accomplishment reflects […]

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.