English Language Department Students Deliver Insightful Seminar at Collins College

On Tuesday, September 23, 2025, students from the Department of English at Cihan University-Erbil presented an informative seminar at Collins College titled, The Importance of Artificial Intelligence in Enhancing Reading Comprehension, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Marwa Mahmood.

Upon arrival, Assistant Lecturer Marwa Mahmood and the students were warmly received by Mr. Safar Mohammed Hasan, an English language teacher, and Ms. Sara, the assistant coordinator of the college. During the seminar, the students highlighted how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way learners approach reading. Additionally, they emphasized that reading is a core English language skill, essential for critical thinking, academic success, and lifelong learning. They also explained that by integrating AI technologies, learners can overcome common challenges, such as limited vocabulary, comprehension difficulties, and lack of motivation.

The seminar concluded with a Q&A session, where participants asked engaging questions about AI, followed by an exchange of information between Cihan University-Erbil and Collins College of English students.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Marwa Mahmood Ameen Marwa Mahmood Ameen 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 ,April 28, 2026, Third-year students from the General Education Department at Cihan University–Sulaimaniya translated six children’s books from English into Kurdish and Arabic. The books, originally brought from the UK, were printed and illustrated before being presented as gifts to Grade 2 and 3 pupils at Cihan Private School. Supervised by Ms. Tafan Kamal Karim, the initiative was both productive and heartwarming, bringing joy to the children while enhancing the students’ practical skills.

Within the framework of volunteer work for the Zakat Al-Ilm foundation at Cihan University Sulaimaniyah ,The General Education Department at Cihan University-Sulaimaniya organized a training course for final-year students in April 29 and May 5, 2026, under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatani. The course aims to prepare students for the post-graduation phase, equipping them with essential job market skills and introducing modern teaching methodologies and professional interaction strategies within the educational environment.

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