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Cihan University – Sulaimaniya Leads the Times Impact Rankings in Sulaimaniya Province and Achieves National and Global Recognition

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Cihan University – Sulaimaniya Leads the Times Impact Rankings in Sulaimaniya Province and Achieves National and Global Recognition

The Times Higher Education organization has announced the results of the 2025 Impact Rankings, a prestigious global classification system that measures universities’ performance in achieving the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set by the United Nations. This ranking is considered one of the most significant indicators reflecting a university’s commitment to society, the environment, quality education, justice, innovation, and other core aspects of sustainable development.

Cihan University – Sulaimaniya proudly participated in this esteemed ranking, achieving remarkable success at the local, regional, national, and global levels. The university was ranked first among universities in Sulaimaniya province, third among universities in the Kurdistan Region, and 18th at the national level across Iraqi universities. This outstanding performance highlights the university’s institutional efforts toward sustainable excellence.

At the international level, Cihan University was ranked within the (1001–1500) global bracket among thousands of participating universities. The university competed in 14 out of the 17 SDGs and achieved a total score of 53%, reflecting the maturity of its development strategies and the integration of its academic and community-oriented initiatives.

One of the most notable areas in which the university excelled was Quality Education and Curriculum Modernization, earning it the Best University in the Region in this category, ranked within the (401–600) global band. This affirms the university’s continuous dedication to updating its academic programs, meeting the needs of both local and global markets, and providing a modern and inclusive educational environment.

This achievement is a result of the collective efforts of the university’s administration, academic and administrative staff, and students. It affirms Cihan University – Sulaimaniya’s leading role in supporting sustainable development and serving society, further strengthening its position as a prominent academic institution in Iraq and the broader region.

In conclusion, this ranking serves as a strong motivation to continue striving for further accomplishments and to advance toward building a sustainable academic and societal future that matches the university’s status and ambitions.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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