Biomedical Sciences Students Raise Awareness on Seasonal Allergies at Hawler Educational Academy in Erbil

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November 26, 2025
Educational, Health Awareness and Community Empowerment
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On Monday, February 17, 2025, students from the Biomedical Sciences Department conducted an awareness seminar at Hawler Educational Academy in Erbil. The seminar, titled Seasonal Allergies, was organized by the Biomedical Sciences Department to educate school students about the causes, prevention, and management of seasonal allergies.

The students were warmly received by Mr. Shakhawan Omar Rasul, the school director, and Mrs. Rezhin Marwf, the assistant director. The seminar was held in the school meeting hall in the presence of esteemed teachers and students.

During the seminar, the students provided valuable insights into the different types of seasonal allergies, emphasizing preventive measures, particularly during winter and the approaching spring season, when allergy cases tend to rise. Additionally, they discussed effective protection strategies and recommended preventive measures such as wearing masks and maintaining proper hygiene to reduce the risk of allergies and seasonal infections, including the flu.

At the end of the seminar, they distributed masks and sanitizing wipes among the attendees. They also engaged the school students in practical demonstrations, including basic health tests such as blood pressure measurement and blood grouping.

Overall, the school students gained essential knowledge on allergy prevention and were able to distinguish between allergic reactions and infections. This initiative enhanced their awareness of personal health and hygiene.

Mr. Shakhawan expressed his gratitude to the Biomedical Sciences Department students for their efforts. They later extended their appreciation to him on behalf of their department.

Volunteers

#	Image	Name	Duration	Credits
1		Cihan University – Erbil	2	85

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.