On Saturday, 31/1/2026, the Department of Medical laboratories , under the supervision of the Head of the Department, ms. Ava Hamdi Saeed, in cooperation with the Sports Unit and the student Sahand Samir at Cihan University–Duhok, organized a workshop about the benefits and harms of using creatine and hormones by body-building athletes
No volunteers added to this activity.
Under the supervision of Professor Dr. Zeravan A. Assad, President of Cihan University – Duhok, teachers and students from Cihan University – Duhok, in collaboration with Gazhbin Health Organization, actively participated in serving the community during a Health Festival.
The Health Festival was conducted at Duhok Mall during the New Year season, from 15 December to 30 December, between 4:00 PM and 11:00 PM, with the primary objective of promoting public health awareness and facilitating early screening for common medical conditions. The event targeted the general population and aimed to improve access to basic health services in a community-centered setting.
A comprehensive range of health services was delivered throughout the festival, including blood pressure monitoring, blood glucose testing, complete blood count (CBC) investigations, and dental examinations. In parallel, psychological support and mental health promotion activities were implemented to address psychosocial well-being and to enhance public understanding of mental health as an integral component of overall health.
This initiative was achieved through effective collaboration between Gazhbin Health Organization and the students of Cihan University – Duhok, whose involvement provided practical clinical exposure while reinforcing principles of social responsibility, interdisciplinary cooperation, and community engagement. The active participation of students contributed significantly to the efficient delivery of services and the overall success of the event.
On 1/14/2026, the Zakat Al-Ilm Foundation continued its human development and awareness course, with the participation of faculty members from colleges and scientific departments, and under the supervision of a select group of professors and specialists in the fields of psychology, health, language, and modern teaching methods.
On the second day of the course:
1. Professor Dr. Ahmed Abdul Karim, a faculty member in the Department of General Education, delivered a lecture on artificial intelligence and its relationship to the educational process and its outcomes.
2. Assistant Professor Dr. Bala Chandran also delivered a lecture on the role of the English language in globalization and knowledge exchange.
On Monday, December 15, under the directive of the highly respected President of the University and with the initiative of the Cihan University–Duhok Academy, Cihan University–Duhok participated in the 12th Duhok International Film Festival. The participation included( Dr. Ahmed Abdulkarim Shaaban), a professor in the Department of General Education, (Shiyan Mahdi Abdulrahman), the Academic Coordinator of Cihan University–Duhok, along with a group of faculty members and students. The event featured a special panel titled “Spanish Cinema: History and Challenges,” which was moderated with the participation of four Spanish filmmakers: Séverine Sajous, Ander Iriarte Alvarez, Ruth Armas, and Estefanía Cortés. It is worth mentioning that for several years, Cihan University–Duhok, through its professors, staff, and students, has played an active and influential role in the programs of the Duhok International Film Festival, continually striving to contribute to its development and advancement.
