The Media Department Organizes an Intensive Training Workshop at Cihan University -Erbil

On Sunday, December 7, 2025, the Media Department at Cihan University–Erbil launched an intensive two-day training workshop on the university campus for students from various academic levels. The sessions focused on helping students envision their professional future and discussing modern methods and mechanisms that enable them to enter the rapidly developing and highly competitive media job market with confidence and competence.

The Media Department also welcomed Mr. Manaf Mubarak, Director of Projects at the German DW Network, in an academic visit aimed at enhancing students’ professional capabilities and connecting theoretical knowledge with international field experience.

During the sessions, Mr. Mubarak devoted a substantial portion of the sessions to technical and practical training. He provided students with a detailed explanation of the DPA application, demonstrating how to use it effectively as a tool for journalistic work and news coverage. This reflects the university’s commitment to equipping its students with the latest digital tools used in major international media institutions, ensuring the development of a media generation that is both knowledgeable and technically proficient.

At the end of the sessions, the Media Department expressed its gratitude to Mr. Mubarak for his time and dedication to the students. The department remains committed to opening doors to international media centers and providing more opportunities for students to enrich their journalistic experience.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Ahmed Jamal Hama Karim Ahmed Jamal Hama Karim 2 90
2 Azwar Mehdi Qasim Agha Azwar Mehdi Qasim Agha 2 90
3 Cihan University – Erbil Cihan University – Erbil 2 90

Under the directives of Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, the Scientific Zakat Institution organized a special awareness seminar for student transport drivers. The main objective of this seminar was to enhance the drivers’ ability to cope with psychological stress during work and control emotional outbursts (anger).

During the seminar, several key topics were emphasized, including:

– Proper methods for interacting with students’ behaviors and psychology.

– Self-control techniques during traffic congestion, alongside mental preparedness for dealing with unexpected problems

On June 30, 2026, as a continuation of the activities and services of the (Zakat Al-Ilm) foundation at Cihan University-Duhok for community awareness and development, and in the presence of a number of faculty members and staff, a distinctive seminar was presented by Mr. (Abdulaziz Muhsin Barzani) on “The Sense of Responsibility in Society.”

Key Topics of the Seminar:

– Defining the concept of a sense of responsibility and its significance for both individuals and community development.
– Analyzing the role of the individual in facing challenges and committing to daily and social duties.
– Proposing effective solutions and methods to foster a spirit of responsibility toward building a healthier and more conscious society.

On July 8, 2026, aiming to strengthen bilateral relations and congratulate the new Director of the Directorate of Directing and Moral Leading in Duhok, Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmohsen Asaad, President of Cihan University-Duhok, accompanied by Prof. Dr. Bayar Mohamed Rasheed, Vice President of the University, conducted an official visit to the aforementioned directorate.

The university delegation was warmly received by Colonel Cherwan Mohsin, Director of the Directorate, along with its officers. During the meeting, in addition to extending congratulations, both sides discussed various topics and frameworks related to the university’s services for different segments of society. This included the “Science Zakat Foundation” program, which aims to provide rehabilitation, awareness, and capacity-building programs to develop the skills of the directorate’s personnel, employees, and officers.