A scientific visit to Cihan University, Erbil

Date: 17/12/2024

Our college organized a scientific visit to Cihan University in Erbil on December 17, 2024, with the participation of a number of students from various departments, under the supervision of the academic and administrative staff.

The visit included a comprehensive tour of the physical therapy laboratories, where the students were introduced to the latest devices and techniques used in this field, and practical explanations were provided on how to use them in patient rehabilitation and injury treatment. The visit also included attending introductory lectures at the College of Business Administration, which covered concepts of entrepreneurship and strategic planning, allowing students the opportunity to familiarize themselves with the academic environment at Cihan University and the method of delivering lectures and the adopted curricula.

In addition, the visit included a tour of the medical and administrative departments at the university, where students were introduced to the organizational structure of the university and the work mechanisms within the various administrative units, adding a practical dimension to their theoretical knowledge.


The visit also aimed to familiarize students more with their specializations by linking the academic aspect with the practical one, and to enhance their understanding of the nature of university studies through direct exposure to an advanced university environment, which contributes to motivating them towards excellence and good planning for their academic and professional future.

Volunteers

# Image Name Duration Credits
1 Ako Saber Kaky Ako Saber Kaky 10 80
2 YAASEEN NORY MAHMUD YAASEEN NORY MAHMUD 10 80
3 SOOZ SAMED ABDULRAHMAN SOOZ SAMED ABDULRAHMAN 10 80
4 HELLO ALI HAMA HELLO ALI HAMA 10 80
5 METHAQ NOAMAN HAMMOOD METHAQ NOAMAN HAMMOOD 10 85
6 SHABAZ ALAN OMAR SHABAZ ALAN OMAR 10 80
7 ASMAA ABDULKAREEM ABDULLAH ASMAA ABDULKAREEM ABDULLAH 10 90

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.

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.

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.