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In 2014, the Yezidi people in Kurdistan and Iraq faced tremendous atrocities by the terrorist group known as the “Islamic State in Iraq and Syria – ISIS”,  in their stronghold of Sinjar and other Yezidi-populated areas of Nineveh and Duhok. This was an act of genocide and ethnic-religious cleansing by the terrorist organisation in which thousands […]

The Alumni Association at UKH is glad to release the new version of the alumni newsletter, in the first issue of Volume 3 in January 2025. Inspirational success stories from UKH alumni not only continue, but also reach new milestones. From winning presitgious press awards in Washington to managing relations in an international bank, our […]

On Monday January 13th 2025, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) hosted the closing ceremony of the Future Proof Training Programme, co-organised by UKH Centre for Environmental Studies and the Hasar Organisation. The programme was supported by each of UNICEF, the German Cooperation, KFW and the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The ceremony kicked off by […]

UKH Dean of Research and External Engagement and the Director of Centre for Peacebuilding and Dialogue (CPD) Dr. Bayar Mustafa Sevdeen traveled to Kyoto, Japan, in December 2024 to participate in an international symposium, titled “Infrastructures of Coexistence in the Indian Ocean World” (KINDOWS). Dr. Bayar was awarded travel grant to fund his research on […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) is pleased to have sponsored Baghdad Game Lab’s second anniversary event on Thursday, 19 December 2024. The event, held in Baghdad, featured insightful discussions on Iraq’s gaming industry and its future. Prof. Tarik A. Rashid, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Centre (AIIC), presented the university’s ongoing efforts […]

The Vice President (Administration) of the university of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood participated in the International Hybrid AGYA Conference, organised by the Arab-German Young Academy of Sciences and Humanities (AGYA) in the Catholic University – Erbil in December 2024. Prof. Mawlood, who is also the Director of the Centre for Environmental Studies, […]

The President of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), Prof. Dr. Keith Sharp, participated in the Times Higher Education Impact and Innovation Summit in India on December 10, 2024. During this prestigious event, university leaders from around the globe convened to discuss the pivotal role of universities in driving technological and social innovation. Prof. Sharp’s […]

On December 12, 2024, The Dean of UKH School of Medicine (SOM), Dr. Teshk Nouri Shawis delivered a keynote lecture titled “Bidirectional Relation between Sarcopenia and Diabetes” in an international conference in INTI International University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The conference, co-organised by UKH, was attended by 400 participants from different parts of the world, […]

On December 10, 2024, UKH Vice President (Administration) Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood participated in the Conference of the Parties (COP16) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, representing UKH. Experts and policymakers convened for a panel discussion titled: “Unlocking the Potential of Wastewater: An Approach Towards Circular Economy to Restore Land”. The session explored how wastewater can drive […]

UKH School of Medicine (SOM) proudly hosted a special event themed “Disability is not Inability” on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event highlighted crucial topics such as improving wellbeing, empowering independence, and redefining possibilities for persons with disabilities. The event underscored our commitment to empowering lives and breaking barriers, showcasing the importance […]