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Mr. Robert O’HanlonMember of the Board of Governors   Mr Robert O’Hanlon is a Partner at Deloitte Middle East where he serves as the Chief Risk Officer and a Member of the Executive Committee. He plays a leadership role in shaping and leading the firm’s risk strategy, governance and business resilience across the 15 countries […]

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 […]

As part of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH)’s programmes and activities supporting students and youth in the fields of entrepreneurship and innovation, the Global Entrepreneurship Week event was organised at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) in coordination with the Global Entrepreneurship Network. The event included three panel discussions under the following titles: The programme also […]

Today, Dr. Zana Ibrahim, Interim President of the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr, welcomed the Advisor to the Prime Minister of Iraq for Digital Transformations and Communications, Dr. Hassan Alkhatib.During the meeting, both sides discussed opportunities for collaboration between the University and national initiatives to bridge education with government, industry, and funding bodies, in order to […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) proudly celebrated its White Coat Ceremony today, marking a significant milestone in the academic and professional journey of its medical and health sciences students. This symbolic event represents the transition of students into the clinical phase of their education, reaffirming their commitment to professionalism, compassion, and ethical practice. This […]

A delegation from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) visited the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MHESR) today and met with H.E. Dr. Aram Mohammed Qadir, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The UKH delegation included Dr. Zana Ibrahim, Interim President of UKH, Dr. Teshk Nouri Shawis, Dean of the School of Medicine, and Ms. Noor […]

UKH had the honour of welcoming H.E. Jun Il Lee, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Iraq, for an official visit on 17 November 2025. As part of his visit, the Ambassador delivered a seminar titled “Korea’s Development Experience and Its Implications,” attended by UKH students, faculty, and staff. The session provided valuable insights […]

The University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) was pleased to accept the invitation from the Consulate of the Republic of Korea in Erbil, led by Consul General Seungcheol Lim, to participate in an AI Brainstorming Session on 4 November 2025. The UKH delegation included Professor Dr. Tarik A. Rashid, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Centre (AIIC) at UKH; Dr. Polla […]