A student from the Department of Medical Biochemical Analysis Delivers an Educational Seminar on the Dangers of Soft and Energy Drinks

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December 27, 2025
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On Sunday, October 12, 2025, a group of fourth-stage students from the Department of Medical Biochemical Analysis at Cihan University–Erbil conducted a community-oriented educational visit to Diako Educational Complex under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Abdullah Jawdat.

The students were warmly received by the principal, Ms. Nazhat Hassan Abobakir, who praised the university’s efforts to promote student-led health education initiatives. During the visit, student Dalya Dler delivered an insightful seminar titled “The Hidden Dangers of Soft and Energy Drinks on Human Health.” Her presentation shed light on the biochemical and physiological effects of excessive consumption of these popular beverages, raising awareness among young students about the risks hidden behind their everyday drink choices.

Additionally, she explained that soft drinks contain high levels of sugar, caffeine, phosphoric acid, and artificial additives, which may lead to tooth decay, vitamin depletion, and calcium loss—ultimately resulting in weakened bones and an increased risk of osteoporosis. She also discussed how the phosphoric acid in these drinks affects calcium absorption, while excessive caffeine can cause sleep disturbances, anxiety, elevated heart rate, and reduced iron levels.

The seminar also addressed the dangers of energy drinks, which often contain taurine, guarana, and ginseng extracts. These compounds can overstimulate the nervous system, elevate blood pressure, and increase the risk of heart disease and hormonal imbalance, particularly when consumed regularly.

She concluded her seminar by urging students to make smarter beverage choices by opting for healthier alternatives such as water, fresh fruit juices, milk, yogurt, and herbal teas. She highlighted that staying properly hydrated not only boosts metabolism and enhances concentration but also plays a vital role in maintaining overall health and well-being.

Volunteers

#	Image	Name	Duration	Credits
1		Abdullah Jawdat Ahmed	2	80

Educational

Educational Seminar on Moral Values and Student Behavior at School

As part of the volunteer activities of the Zakat Al-Ilm Institution at Cihan University – Sulaimani, Prof. Dr. Kareem Sharif Qara Chitani, Director of the Center for Psychological and Social Counseling at Cihan University, delivered a voluntary educational seminar entitled “Moral Values and Student Behavior at School” on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, to eighth-grade students at Rzgari Model Secondary School.

The seminar aimed to raise students’ awareness of the importance of moral values and appropriate behavior in the school environment, promote respect for teachers and classmates, and foster a sense of responsibility and positive behavior in social relationships.

This activity was organized as part of the university’s volunteer, social, and educational initiatives, with the aim of contributing to students’ personal development and strengthening human and ethical values within the school environment.

It is hoped that this seminar will benefit the students, contribute to promoting appropriate behavior, and help create a better educational environment.

Teacher Training and Professional Development

Department of Informatics and Software Engineering Develops First-of-Its-Kind AI Robot

On Tuesday, October 28, 2025, a distinguished scientific seminar was held in the VIP Hall at Cihan University–Erbil, focusing on the design and development of a robot utilizing artificial intelligence technologies.

During the seminar, Assistant Lecturer Adil Hussein from the Department of Informatics and Software Engineering presented his innovative project — an intelligent robot capable of voice interaction and communication in three languages: Kurdish, Arabic, and English. This achievement represents a significant step toward integrating artificial intelligence into educational and service-oriented applications.

The presentation included a detailed explanation of the project’s technical and programming stages, along with the training process of the robot’s linguistic model to recognize voices, understand commands, and respond appropriately.

Assistant Lecturer Adil Hussein also highlighted the significance of this invention, emphasizing that it offers a practical and comprehensive solution to numerous challenges in applied fields.

This was followed by another seminar held on the same day by Nazho Nahro, a fourth-year student from the same department, titled “Cybersecurity and Modern Challenges in Protecting Digital Systems,” under the supervision of Assistant Professor Ghassan A. QasMarrogy.

The seminar addressed the importance of cybersecurity in the digital era, the most common types of cyberattacks, and the modern tools and technologies used to protect digital infrastructures.

Community Engagement and Collaboration

Informatics and Software Engineering Students Deliver Digital Safety Seminar at Cihan International School

On Sunday, February 15, 2026, fourth-year students from the Informatics and Software Engineering Department, including Yasmin Ahmed, Dania Osama, and Nourallah Fakhri, conducted an educational visit to Cihan International School under the supervision of Teaching Assistant Duaa Haider Mustafa. During the visit, the students delivered an awareness seminar on the correct and safe use of social media platforms. They explained how to identify and avoid security breaches, discussed the risks associated with social media, and outlined practical strategies to reduce those risks.

The seminar also addressed key topics aimed at strengthening digital awareness, highlighting the dangers of misusing social media and presenting best practices for positive and purposeful engagement.

The school students demonstrated strong interest and active engagement with the topics due to their relevance to everyday life. The session included productive discussions and many questions, reflecting the students’ eagerness to learn. The visiting delegation also met with several teachers, Nazar Abdul Satar Abdul Rahman and Shia Omar Mohammed, to exchange academic and educational ideas and to support future cooperation between the two institutions.