On October 8, 2025, Erbil International University hosted a workshop titled “AI: Reliable or Unreliable,” organized by the IT and Chemistry Departments under the guidance of Dr. Mohammed Nazar. The event delved into the functioning of artificial intelligence, highlighting its advantages, limitations, and ethical challenges. Attendees gained knowledge about practical AI applications, debunked common myths, and emphasized the necessity of human supervision. The workshop fostered critical thinking among students, encouraged responsible technology use, and offered valuable perspectives on AI’s future impact on education and society.
On July 1, 2025, Dr. Mohamed Nzar, head of the IT department, assembled a team of two exceptional IT students to develop a comprehensive IUE system. This initiative included creating a new official website, an online attendance system, and a platform for subject materials and academic activities accessible to both staff and students. Additionally, the team was tasked with designing a qualified quality assurance (QA) system. Under my continuous supervision, we have steadily progressed in developing and refining this system, and we continue to work on enhancing its functionality and professionalism.
On May 15, 2025, Dr. Mohammed Nazar the head of the IT department at the IUE university took a leading role in supervising and organizing the diverse projects of undergraduate students preparing to participate in the scientific project festivals at IUE University. Their meticulous coordination involved scheduling rehearsals, allocating resources, and ensuring that each project met the event’s standards. Alongside providing technical guidance, the head fostered teamwork and effective communication among students, helping them present their work confidently and professionally. This comprehensive supervision and organization greatly contributed to the students’ readiness and the overall success of their participation in the festival.
On April 27, 2025, during the major project festival at Cihan University, the head of the IT department provided crucial supervision to undergraduate students working on AI projects. Their guidance ensured that the students applied sound technical principles and innovative approaches to their work. By closely monitoring progress, offering expert advice, and facilitating problem-solving discussions, the supervisor helped maintain high standards of quality and encouraged creative solutions. This mentorship played a vital role in enhancing the students’ learning experience and the overall success of their AI projects at the festival.
On April 12, 2025, active participation occurred in an online meeting with Alfa University College, a prominent private institution in Subang Jaya, Malaysia, focused on architecture, design, and education programs. Discussions covered various topics, including collaboration opportunities in educational fields, joint projects, cultural exchanges, and the utilization of modern laboratories to support innovative initiatives. This engagement strengthened international ties and laid groundwork for future academic and cultural partnerships between the institutions.
students from the departments of IT and English Translation visited Ava TV Channel to have a hands-on experience and learn more about the operations of a media organization. During their visit, the students had the opportunity to explore various departments within the channel, including broadcasting, editing, and content production. They were guided by the channel’s staff, who shared insights into the technology and strategies used in modern media, as well as the collaboration between technical and creative teams.
On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, fourth-year students from the Medical Laboratory Analysis Department conducted an awareness seminar at Shokh School in Erbil. The seminar, titled Smoking Vapes, was held in the school hall and organized by Medical Laboratory Analysis students under the supervision of A.L. Osama Shukri Abdullah. The students were warmly received by Ms. Pari Saber Hussein and the school’s management.
During the seminar, the students explained the importance of educating adolescents about the harmful effects of smoking vapes, their links to lung and liver cancer, and their impact on public health. They also discussed energy drinks, how these drinks turn into toxins inside the body, and their effects on the kidneys and liver. Additionally, they talked about infection prevention and ways to maintain physical health.
The aim of the visit was to raise awareness among teenagers about their responsibility to maintain their health. At the end of the seminar, the school principal thanked the university for its efforts to promote a healthy society. Special thanks were given to the students, A.L. Osama Shukri Abdullah, and the head of the Medical Laboratory Analysis Department, Mr. Sarwan Wasman Hamad, for their contributions.
On Tuesday February 18, 2025, students from the Medical Laboratory Analysis Department conducted a seminar at Muhammad Nasser Intermediate School in Erbil. The seminar, titled Blood Type Testing, was conducted by the Medical Laboratory Analysis students to educate school students on blood type testing.
They were warmly received by the school principal, Ms. Shirin Omar Arabok. During the seminar, the blood type test was explained and demonstrated to the school students. The different blood types A, B, AB, and O were introduced, and the concept of blood transfusions was discussed. The session highlighted how blood is transferred from a donor to a recipient in need due to various reasons, such as car accidents or blood deficiency diseases. The importance of knowing one’s blood type in emergency situations was also emphasized, as it can save lives in critical moments.
At the end of the seminar, the information about blood types and their significance was shared with the students. The school staff and students expressed their gratitude for the informative seminar, which reflects Cihan University’s commitment to educating future generations about important safety matters.
On the 37th anniversary of the Anfal genocide, third-year students from the Department of Biomedical Sciences at Cihan University-Erbil conducted a commemorative seminar at Dunya Mixed Primary School. The event, which took place on Monday 14th April 2025, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Zahraakhan Maroof Taher, was organized as part of Memorial Day activities.
The students were warmly received by Mrs. Parwa Nuraldeen Kaka Mustafa, the school director, The event, held in the school hall, was attended by teachers and students from grades 7 and 8.
The program began with the playing of the Kurdish national anthem, followed by a seminar presented by the Biomedical Sciences Department students. During their presentation, they screened a documentary film highlighting the events of the Anfal campaign—an operation carried out by Ba’athist Iraq from February to September 1988. The event was aimed at suppressing Kurdish resistance and involved the systematic targeting of rural Kurdish communities to eliminate rebel groups and Arabize strategic areas of Kurdistan.
At the conclusion of the event, Mrs. Parwa Nuraldeen Kaka expressed her appreciation to the students for their initiative, noting that the activity served to strengthen national awareness and pride among the younger generation.
Cancer is one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and it is essential to raise community awareness about ways to prevent it. Therefore, we at Erbil International College organized this seminar.
