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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 […]

The University of Krudistan Hewlêr (UKH) Centre for Environmental Studies (CES), in cooperation with ElBarlament, hosted the “Democracy Needs, Civic Education and Climate Change” symposium on Saturday 7 December 2024. The event presented the achievements of its Iraq-centred project, and “OURAQ” digital platform. The event also cinlucded two panel discussions on timely matters, titled related […]

On December 7th 2024, The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), in partnership with RT Bank, unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering students with the tools and financial resources they need to succeed in both their academic and professional lives. This pioneering programme, which marks the first of its kind in Iraq and the Kurdistan […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) had the opportunity to participate in the COP29 activities between 16 to 22 November 2024 in Baku, Azerbaijan. UKH representation in the global summit included each of Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood, UKH Vice President (Administration) and the Director of UKH’s Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) and Ranjdar Kamaran, Student […]

Dr. Avin Maroof, lecturer at UKH School of Medicine has recently traveled to Washington DC to participate in the prestigious ACR Convergence 2024. Dr. Maroof is a Fellow of the American College of Rheumatology (FACR) and has significant contributions to the field of rheumatology at the convergence, attracts the world’s foremost experts in rheumatology to […]

On November 8-9 and 29-30, 2024, UKH School of Medicine hosted two sessions of CBRNE Medical First Responder Volunteer Surge Capacity Force Training Workshops. The workshops were sponsored by Health Secutiry Partners (HSP) and attended by a cohort of 34 newly graduated doctors, nurses, and other medical first responders from Duhok and Sulaymaniyah. The training […]

On Monday 2nd December 2024, the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), The French Embassy in Iraq, The French Consulate General in Erbil and The French Institute in Erbil officially inaugurated the French Corner in UKH Library. The ceremony was marked by the presence of many diplomats, dignitaries, students and faculty members. The ceremony kicked off […]

The National Assessment Team (NAT), comprising members from various medical schools across Iraq, visited UKH School of Medicine (SoM) from November 24 to 26, 2024 to evaluate the Self-Assessment Report (SAR) submitted by the school in July 2024. During the visit, the team held detailed discussions with area heads, reviewed the SAR, and toured multiple […]