General Education Department Students Conduct Mental Health Awareness Activity

On October 12, 2025, students from the General Education Department conducted an awareness activity in recognition of World Mental Health Day, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Rozhan Ali Khdir. The students visited several public venues, including CMC Hospital, Rizgari Hospital, the Erbil Governorate Police Directorate, and Shar Park, to raise public awareness about the importance of mental health.

During the visits, they explained the concept of mental health and its significance in everyday life through the campaign titled “Your Mind Matters.” They emphasized that mental health involves how individuals think, feel, and act, and requires attention just like physical health. The team discussed common challenges such as stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness, and shared practical self-care strategies, including talking about feelings, staying active, maintaining social connections, eating and sleeping well, and seeking help when needed.

At the Erbil Governorate Police Directorate, they were warmly received by Brigadier General Kamel Mohammed Baqir and Kefaah Hassan, the spokespersons of Erbil Police, who expressed their appreciation for the students’ efforts in promoting community well-being.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Rozhan Ali Khdir Rozhan Ali Khdir 3 80
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 3 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