Media Department Students Conduct Seminar on the Dangers of Electronic Media Misuse

As part of its academic initiatives, on Sunday, October 19, 2025, students from the Media Department at Cihan University–Erbil, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Dlan Ismael Mawlood, organized an academic visit to Fenk Private School in Erbil.

At the beginning of the visit, the students and their supervising lecturer were warmly received by Mrs. Dalia Jasim Mohammed Al-Hamdani, Director of Fenk School. The director emphasized the importance of such activities and praised the Media Department at Cihan University–Erbil for its efforts in protecting students during this era of intensive digital connectivity.

The activity took the form of a seminar presented in Arabic by third-year Media Department students Mustafa Taghlub Ahmed, Yousif Ahmed Khudhair, and Tamar Amer Yahya.

In the first section, student Yousif Ahmed discussed the definition and various forms of media violence, providing a detailed analysis of how this phenomenon can cause psychological anxiety and social isolation among youth. In the second section, Mustafa Taghlub highlighted the importance of cybersecurity and explained how students can protect themselves from electronic attacks and create a safer online environment through simple and practical measures. Finally, student Tamar Amer discussed the available hotlines designed to support self-protection and help individuals seek assistance from relevant authorities when facing a cyberattack.

At the end of the event, Mrs. Dalia Jasim thanked the students for their efforts and encouraged the continuation of such initiatives, expressing her hope that these activities would contribute to preparing and developing a healthy generation capable of dealing intelligently with technological advancement.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Dlan Ismael Mawlood Dlan Ismael Mawlood 2 80
2 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 80

Under the recommendations of the University President, (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Assad), to prioritize awareness programs for various segments of society, and within the developmental activities of the “Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation” at Cihan University-Duhok, the Department of General Education organized a panel discussion yesterday, 22/6/2026. The session was presented by Ms. Sanaa Karim Mustafa for a number of students, focusing primarily on “Motivation”.

The seminar included:

– Strategies to cultivate and develop intrinsic motivation among students.

– Mechanisms to overcome daily challenges and pressures to ensure consistency.

– Moving forward sustainably toward achieving academic excellence and fostering a passionate personality

On (22/6/2026), as part of the ongoing development, awareness, and cultural activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation, a specialized seminar was organized under the title: “Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance: Causes, Mechanisms, and Prevention”.

The seminar was presented by Mr. (Sherwan Hussein Darwish), Head of the Clinical Biochemistry and Medical Microbiology Department.

Key Highlights of the Seminar:

Proper definition and understanding of antimicrobial resistance.

Identifying the scientific causes and mechanisms driving the development of this phenomenon.

Scientific methods and prevention strategies to mitigate its risks to society.

On June 22, 2026, as part of the awareness and general culture activities organized by the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation at Cihan University-Duhok, a seminar was held titled:
“Working in Private Universities: Rights, Duties, and Professional Responsibility”

The seminar was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Reber Hussein Yousif, Head of the Law Department at the university.

The session explored the legal dimensions of employment in private higher education, detailing the rights and duties of faculty and staff. It also highlighted how to regulate administrative and legal relations between individuals and academic institutions to reinforce proper governance principles.