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Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – 8 February 2026 The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) organised a workshop for faculty members and researchers focused on the integration of artificial intelligence in teaching and learning. The session explored the use of AI in lesson design, delivery, and course evaluation, supporting the university’s commitment to advancing innovative […]

Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – 5 February 2026 The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr Alumni Association organised an exclusive meeting bringing together business owners and entrepreneurs who graduated from the University with the President and members of the Alumni Association. The event provided a dedicated forum for alumni to exchange views on the current business […]

Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – 3 February 2026 On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), a special event was held in honour of consulates and international representatives in the Kurdistan Region. The event brought together a wide range of diplomatic missions and representatives from […]

University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, as part of its social responsibility, launched a campaign to distribute stationery items in response to the recent natural disaster in Chamchamal District. The items were distributed in four schools—Malî Hawkaran, Dahên, Zîrek, and Bêkes—in Chamchamal District – Shorsh Subdistrict, coordination with the Subdistrict Administration. The University also donated a collection […]

Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – 25 January 2026 Dr. Liam Anderson, Member of the Board of Governors of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), delivered a seminar on U.S. foreign policy, followed by an interactive question-and-answer session. The seminar provided insights into key trends, challenges, and strategic considerations shaping U.S. foreign policy, and offered […]

Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – 22 January 2026 The School of Medicine at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) organised a scientific symposium titled “Rights and Responsibilities of Doctors in the Kurdistan Region” at the SoM Campus, in collaboration with Hewlêr Medical University (HMU) and the Kurdistan Doctors Syndicate. The symposium opened with remarks […]

Erbil, Kurdistan Region of Iraq – 21 January 2026 The Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) Department at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) has launched its first international blended mobility initiative, marking a major milestone in internationalisation and student-centred education. The initiative enables CSE students to participate in international, multidisciplinary project teams, combining virtual collaboration […]

A team from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) visited the Erbil Governorate and met with Mr. Omed Khoshnaw, Governor of Erbil, with the aim of strengthening ties and expanding avenues for collaboration. The delegation was headed by Dr. Zana Ibrahim, Interim President of UKH. During the visit, Dr. Zana Ibrahim underscored UKH’s commitment to […]

University of Kurdistan Hewlêr – The Austria Community Centre organised a Chatham House Seminar delivered by Mr. Seungcheol Lim, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Erbil, entitled “Shaping the Future: Data-Driven Growth.” The seminar, attended by students, academic staff, and guests, focused on the Republic of Korea’s model of economic development and explored […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) hosted the first TESOL Kurdistan Scientific Conference on 10–11 December 2025, sponsored by Vision Education. The conference brought together over 500 local and international educators and linguistics experts from more than 10 universities across the Kurdistan Region and beyond. Through focused panel discussions, the event promoted professional development, advanced […]