Business Administration Department Launches Volunteer Initiative to Rehabilitate Kindergarten

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February 28, 2026
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On Tuesday, January 13, 2026, in fulfillment of its social responsibility and in support of the Fourth United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (Quality Education), the Business Administration Department at Cihan University–Erbil launched a volunteer initiative to rehabilitate Bakhcha-i Mandalani Gulala Kindergarten in Hana City–Havlan.

Under the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Qusay H. Al-Salami, a delegation of first-stage students conducted a diagnostic field visit to the kindergarten. The kindergarten director, Ms. Shirmin Faki Abdullah, and the teaching staff warmly received the delegation. During the field tour, the delegation observed extensive damage caused by recent heavy rains in the area. Several classroom ceilings had partially collapsed, rainwater had leaked indoors, and the flooring, along with educational and administrative furniture, had been severely damaged. In addition, the kindergarten was experiencing a complete power outage. Due to these unsafe conditions, the administration was forced to suspend operations to ensure the children’s safety.

Commenting on the initiative, the kindergarten director stated:

“This initiative represents a real beacon of hope for our children. The partnership with the university will help us reopen the kindergarten and restore a safe and suitable educational environment once again.”

At the end of the visit, the kindergarten director and teaching staff expressed their sincere gratitude to the Cihan University–Erbil delegation for this humanitarian initiative, which aims to rehabilitate the kindergarten and transform it into a safe, supportive, and inspiring educational environment that contributes to building a better future for coming generations.

Volunteers

#	Name	Duration	Credits
1	Qusay Hameed Al-Salami	2	90
2	Cihan University – Erbil	2	90
3	Hawkar Qasim Pirdawod	2	90

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First-stage students and teachers of Rwandz Technical Private Institute (Zakho branch) paid a visit to Cihan University–Duhok

First-stage students and teachers of Rwandz Technical Private Institute (Zakho branch) paid a visit to Cihan University–Duhok on Wednesday, 28th of January. In collaboration with Cihan Academy and the English Department at Cihan University, a scientific visit was organized for 30 students from the institute. During the visit, students were introduced to Cihan University, its colleges, and departments, and were given a tour of the university library. A seminar was then presented by Munawar Subhi Ibrahim, Head of Rwandz Technical Private Institute, and Ms. Chiyan Muatasim Jamil Al-Ibrahim, a teacher in the English Department at Cihan University–Duhok, focusing on scholarships and students’ future. The visit concluded with a tour of the Kurdish House at Cihan
University–Duhok.

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Media Department Student Discusses Artificial Intelligence on Speda Satellite TV Program

On Monday, December 28, 2025, Rizgar Salih, a third-stage student in the Media Department at Cihan University-Erbil, discussed the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by university students during a television program on Speda Satellite Channel.

The program, Amroy Speda, dedicated one of its segments to ‘The Use of Artificial Intelligence by University Students’. For this segment, the channel invited Rizgar Salih to share his insights. At the beginning of his talk, he stated: Artificial Intelligence is not entirely new, but it has now become widespread, especially among students, as it is a highly supportive tool that can provide significant benefits in education.

He added, Artificial Intelligence complements human work and advances society, but we must not forget that it cannot completely replace human jobs and professions.

Later, Rizgar Salih noted: University students should make the most of AI’s features, but they must not let it replace their own critical thinking. At university, we have various tasks and responsibilities; it is normal to use AI as an assistant to gather information or manage time. However, we must not rely entirely on it to complete all our tasks, as this could ultimately harm our academic and scientific development.

Regarding lecturers’ perspectives on students’ use of Artificial Intelligence he pointed out that many allow it, provided it is used correctly and within certain limits, so that students benefit rather than suffer harm. He also mentioned that many lecturers guide students on how to use AI effectively and responsibly.

In his concluding remarks, Rizgar emphasized that students must stay updated and aware of contemporary technological changes. Since the current era is known as the age of Artificial Intelligence, he stressed that it is essential not to remain ignorant of these advancements.

Community Engagement and Collaboration

The Department of Media at Cihan University–Erbil Organizes a Flag Day Field Activity

On Wednesday, December 17, 2025, on the occasion of Flag Day, the Department of Media at Cihan University–Erbil organized a field activity at Milli Market in the Newroz neighbourhood, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Ahmed Jamal Hama Karim.

The activity was participated by students from both the first and second stages of the Department of Media. During the activity, the students distributed Kurdistan flags and informational brochures to citizens at Milli Market in the Newroz neighbourhood of Erbil city. The brochure content included information about the Kurdistan flag and its components, as well as the history of raising the Kurdistan flag for the first time by Peshawa Qazi Muhammad. In addition, the brochure referred to the 2009 decision of the Kurdistan Parliament, which designated December 17 of each year as Flag Day.

The purpose of the activity was to commemorate Flag Day, raise public awareness about the history and symbolism of the Kurdistan flag, and foster loyalty and national identity among citizens. These aims reflect one of the main objectives of the Department of Media in organizing this meaningful activity.