Business Administration Department Showcases Students Creativity in a Drawing and Painting Exhibition

On Tuesday, 25 November 2025, the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil, in coordination with Akre Institute and the College of Fine Arts in Erbil, organized a three-day drawing and sculpture exhibition to support and encourage students’ artistic abilities. The works of two artists, Gazang Luqman Mohammed and Walid Hussein Ali, were also displayed.

The event was supervised by Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod, Head of the Business Administration Department, and coordinated by Assistant Lecturer Hevi Mohammed Qader under the title “Art and New Themes.” The exhibition was attended by Assistant Professor Dr. Abdulstar Karim, Vice President of the University, and Dr. Dashti Ismail Jamil, Head of the Accounting Department.

The exhibition featured numerous portraits of well-known political, artistic, and athletic figures, alongside landscape paintings and various sculptures. This event provided an important opportunity for students and artists to showcase their works and demonstrate their artistic talents.

Throughout the exhibition, visitors enjoyed the diversity of the artworks, bringing great satisfaction to the students, artists, and other participants.

At the end of the exhibition, it highlighted the culture and prominent figures of the Kurdistan Region while motivating and encouraging students and artists to continue developing their artistic skills in the future.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Hevi Mohammed Qader Hevi Mohammed Qader 5 85
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 5 85
3 dr. Abdulstar Karim Saaid dr. Abdulstar Karim Saaid 2 85
4 Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod 5 85

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah , On April 29, 2026, the Career Development Center (CDC) at Cihan University – Sulaimaniya, in collaboration with Sulaimani Polytechnic University, organized a joint workshop on Artificial Intelligence.

In a joint scientific activity attended by a significant number of lecturers and students, Cihan University – Sulaimaniya, in cooperation with Sulaimani Polytechnic University, conducted a workshop entitled “Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education: A Revolutionary Opportunity or a Scientific Risk?” in the seminar hall. At the beginning of the workshop, Mr. Basoz Tawfiq Ahmad, as the panel moderator, highlighted the importance of the topic and the objective of bringing together experts from different fields to discuss the impact of this emerging technology on the future of higher education.

In the first panel session, Mr. Sherko Hamalaw Murad, a specialist in Informatics and Artificial Intelligence, emphasized the relationship between Artificial Intelligence and its application within the classroom. He explained how this technology can support scientific research and enhance academic standards. Subsequently, Asst. Prof. Dr. Faryad Khalid Mohammed, a specialist in Software Engineering, discussed the technical aspects of AI and the fundamental transformations it brings to learning systems. Finally, Mr. Ahmad Ramadan Rashid, a specialist in Machine Learning, provided an overview of the field and stressed the importance of awareness and its impact on technological development. The workshop concluded with an open discussion and exchange of ideas between the panelists and the audience

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ,CDC and Computer Science Department Organize Engaging Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop
On 22 February 2026, a collaborative workshop on “Cybersecurity Awareness” was successfully organized by the Career Development Center (CDC) in cooperation with the Computer Science Department. The event aimed to enhance students’ understanding of digital security challenges and promote safe online practices.
The workshop was presented by Asst. Lect. Sherko Hamalaw from Cihan University Sulaimaniya and Asst. Lect. Snur Jamal from Sulaimani Polytechnic University. The speakers highlighted common cyber threats such as phishing, malware, and social engineering, while also discussing practical strategies for data protection and strong password management.
A key feature of the session was its interactive presentation format, which included live discussions, real-world examples, and scenario-based activities. Participants actively engaged with the presenters, making the workshop both informative and impactful.
The event concluded with appreciation for the speakers and a continued commitment by the Career Development Center (CDC) to organize further initiatives that strengthen cybersecurity awareness among students.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah , The Career Development Center (CDC) at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya, in collaboration with Step Iraq, conducted a two-day training workshop for second-year students in the Department of Computer Science. The workshop was designed to educate students on creating effective professional and academic Curriculum Vitae (CVs) and to equip them with interview preparation strategies, thereby improving their prospects of securing future employment.