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UKH Delegation High-Profile US Tour: Meetings with Prominent Institutions and Government Bodies
In July 2023, a delegation from the Board of Governors of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) chaired by Mr. Marshall Billingslea held a series of meetings with prominent institutions and figures in the United States of America (US). The delegation visited the University of South Florida (USF) and was received by General Frank Mckenzie, […]
UKH Signs MOU with Montanuniversität Leoben in Austria
The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) signed a memorandum of understanding with Montanuniversität Leoben in Austria on 8 August 2023. This MOU, above all, is a milestone in the further internationalisation process of UKH and a big step forward for UKH petroleum engineering programme. Montanuniversität Leoben is one of the oldest universities in the world, […]
UKH Secures $32M Software Grant from Halliburton
The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is proud to announce securing a significant grant worth $32 Million for Landmark Software from US oil and gas service company Halliburton. The grant was announced in a ceremony on Sunday 6 August 2023 in UKH in presence of UKH President Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp, Vice President Prof. Dr. […]
Peacebuilding, Dialogue and Heritage: Documentation of Oral Culture in the Kurdistan Region – 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), co-organised a workshop and event on ‘Peacebuilding, Dialogue, and Heritage: Documentation of Oral Culture in the Kurdistan Region – Iraq’, in UKH on June 24, 2023. Following a University of […]
UKH Alumni Newsletter: Volume 1, Issue 3, June 2023
The third issue of UKH alumni newsletter is published by UKH Alumni Association. Beside mesmerising stories from our successful alumni, this issue sheds the light on important events happened at UKH in the previous quarter. Additionally, the issue covers the breakthrough story of our Professional and Executive Education Centre’s being accredited by ACCA. Click here […]
Chinese Acting Consul General Visits UKH
The Vice Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Erbil, Mr. Liu Zhenyong visited the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) on Wednesday 21 June 2023. Mr. Zhenyong was accompanied by Mr. Chen Guojing from the Political Section of the Consulate General, and both were welcomed by UKH President Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp. Prof. […]
A Delegation from Baghdad IT and Communications University Visit UKH
On Tuesday 20 June 2023, a delegation from the University of Information Technology and Communication in Baghdad, headed by Mr, Wassim Wathiq, head of Projects Unit, visited the University of Kurdistan Hewler (UKH). The delegation aims at exploring UKH facilities and curriculum to benefit from the UKH experience in Baghdad, especially in our schools of […]
Qatar Consul General Visits UKH
Qatar Consul General in Erbil Mr. Meshaal Abdulla Al Hajrri visited the University of Kurdistan Hewler (UKH) on June 20 2023. He was warmly welcomed by UKH President Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp and Vice President Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood. Professor Sharp gave an overview on UKH’s background, current status and future plans to the Consul […]
English Language Course for KRG Ministry of Peshmerga
On 18 June 2023, UKH organised a closing ceremony to celebrate the achievements of 18 staff and officers from the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs (MOPA) for the 100-hour long English language course they had at UKH. This is the second year in a row that UKH partners with the Consulate General of the United Kingdom […]
Book Launch – Whispering Walls by Choman Hardi
On June 14 2023, the American Corner Erbil in the library of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), in collaboration with General U.S. Consulate Erbil has managed a book launch event for Dr. Choman Hardi. Her debut novel, WHISPERING WALLS, launches on the 20th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. British-Kurdish writer, Choman Hardi, draws […]
