A Training Course on the Impact of Media and Social Media on Markets and Investment Commences at Cihan University–Erbil

Home

March 5, 2026
Teacher Training and Professional Development
Credit: 90

On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Headships of the Department of Business Administration and the Department of Media at Cihan University–Erbil, in coordination with the Kurdistan Economic Syndicate in Erbil, launched an intensive training course for students and lecturers from both departments.

The training course, titled “The Impact of Media and Social Media on Markets and Investment,” has started in the Cihan Academy Hall and is scheduled to continue for three days. At the beginning of the course, Assistant Professor Dr. Hawkar Qasim Pirdawood, Head of the Department of Business Administration, delivered an introductory speech in which he discussed the importance and objectives of the training course.

On the first day of the course, Professor Dr. Ayub Anwar Smaqayi, a university lecturer and representative of the Kurdistan Economic Syndicate in Erbil, presented a session on the influence of traditional media on consumer behavior. He focused on traditional media channels such as television, radio, newspapers, and magazines, explaining their important role in shaping consumers’ behavior, needs, and preferences. He also highlighted the power of advertising and its impact on individuals within society.

In another session of the course, Assistant Lecturer Azwar Mahdi Salih, Head of Media, discussed Media Department transformation and its impact on product development. During his presentation, Mr. Salih explained how changes in media technology and platforms affect product design, development, and marketing. He also emphasized the role of digital tools and modern media in understanding customer needs, improving product innovation, and increasing competitiveness and sustainability in the market.

At the end of the first day of the training course, students, lecturers, and attendees were given the opportunity to engage in discussion and ask questions about the topics presented, and the presenters provided clear and complete answers to all questions.

Volunteers

#	Name	Duration	Credits
1	Azwar Mehdi Qasim Agha	2	90
2	Cihan University – Erbil	2	90
3	Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod	21	93

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.