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Assistant Prof. Dr. Bootan Rahman was invited to give a keynote speech at the 15th International Scientific Conference hosted by the Iraqi Mathematical Society in collaboration with the University of Zakho in Zakho, Kurdistan Region, Iraq. His talk, “The Language of the Universe: How Mathematics Connects Us All,” highlighted the fundamental role of mathematics in […]

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we are proud to present Volume 3, Issue 2 (a special edition) of the Alumni Newsletter, dedicated exclusively to the success stories of our female graduates. From groundbreaking research and entrepreneurship to leadership in business, technology, and public service, our alumnae continue to break barriers and inspire future generations. […]

UKH Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Centre (AIIC) participated in the 3rd Iraqi AI Annual Forum in Baghdad on March 2nd, 2025. The forum was opened by Iraqi Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Dr. Naeem al-Aboudi and Dr. Abas Abakri, President of the University of Information Technology and Communications. AIIC participated in seven pioneering […]

A delegation from the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), represented by Prof. Dr. Christopher Bridle, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Noor Qader, faculty member of the Architectural Engineering programme, was invited to the University of Portsmouth (UoP) to explore potential collaborations and academic partnerships. The delegation was warmly welcomed by Joe Hall, Global Engagement […]

Prof. Dr. Dana Mawlood, Vice President (administration) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH) and the Director of UKH Centre for Environmental Studies (CES) participated in the Erbil Polytechnic University’s Renewable Energy Forum 2025. Prof. Dana, who is an expert on water and environmental engineering affairs, shed the light on the key takeaways from the […]

Prof. Tarik A. Rashid, Director of the Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Centre (AIIC) at the University of Kurdistan Hewlêr (UKH), was a keynote speaker at the Joint Symposium on “AI and Its Effects on Higher Education and How We Can Adapt to It.” The symposium, jointly organised by Duhok Polytechnic University and hosted at the […]

The School of Science and Engineering hosted Ms. Mikeli Habash, a software engineer and teaching staff at Ottawa University, Canada, to deliver an interactive seminar to our first-year Computer Science and Engineering students on Python programming. Her session provided valuable insights into coding essentials, problem-solving techniques, and real-world applications of Python. These activities boost our […]

UKH students of MSc Architecture presented redevelopment proposals for the preservation and conservation of the Haji Dawood mosque to the Governor of Erbil Omed Khoshnaw and his deputy, Masoud Karash. The Haji Dawood Mosque is a historic landmark in Erbil’s bazaar dating back to 1797 AD. Our students, divided into five groups, each group proposed […]

In collaboration with KRG High Council for Women and Development and UN Women, UKH Centre for Peacebuilding and Dialogue (CPD) organised an intensive three-day training titled “National Women Peace Mediators Network in the KRI.” This initiative aims to train and empower women mediators to actively contribute to peacebuilding, mediation, and conflict resolution across the Kurdistan […]

We are proud to announce that two of our academic staff members have achieved the prestigious Principal Fellowship status from Advance HE – a significant milestone in their academic and professional journey. Prof. Tarik Ahmed Rashid, Professor in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence, and Prof. Taimur Sharif, Dean of UKH School of Management and Economics […]