Informatics Department Students Explore Innovation at Agro Pack, Food & Plast Iraq 2025 Exhibition

On Wednesday, 26 November 2025, the Agro Pack, Food & Plast Iraq 2025 exhibition considered Iraq’s largest and most significant event in the agriculture, food, packaging, and plastics sectors welcomed the participation of second-year students from the Department of Informatics and Software Engineering. The visit was supervised by Assistant Lecturer Yazan Saif Al-Din and took place at the Erbil International Fairground.

The exhibition, held from 24 to 27 November 2025, brought together more than 400 companies across 17,000 m², showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in agriculture, food production, packaging systems, and plastic industries. Organizers emphasized that the event serves as a hub for innovation and knowledge exchange, as well as a strategic platform for strengthening commercial cooperation and supporting economic growth in Iraq and the region.

During the visit, students gained valuable insights into how technology supports modern industrial operations, including digitalization and smart factory transformation, production management and logistics systems, control and monitoring technologies, and software solutions for quality assurance and food safety. The visit also opened opportunities for future collaboration, training, and professional development.

This participation provided a meaningful practical learning experience that enhanced the students’ skills and contributed positively to the department and the university’s engagement in one of Iraq’s major industrial exhibitions.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Yazen Saifuldeen Mahmood Yazen Saifuldeen Mahmood 2 80
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 80

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.