As part of its ongoing volunteer initiatives to support education and empower individuals, Science Zakat Foundation-Duhok launched a free English language course titled:
“Practice English with Dr. Bala”
on Saturday, June 14, 2025, running through June 18, 2025.
The course is delivered by Dr. Bala Ghandran, a professor in the Department of General Education, and focuses on enhancing practical English communication skills for daily life and professional settings.
The training covered the following key topics:
Everyday conversations
Job interviews
Workplace communication
Public speaking and presentations
On June 18, 2025, the closing ceremony was held for the English language course titled:
“Practice English with Dr. Bala”
The course began on Saturday, June 14, 2025, and ran for five days with the participation of individuals eager to improve their language skills.
Led by Dr. Bala Chandran, lecturer in the Department of General Education, the course focused on strengthening English communication skills for both daily life and professional environments.
Key topics covered included:
Everyday conversations
Job interview preparation
Workplace communication
Public speaking and presentation skills
The course concluded with the distribution of certificates of participation
The English Department continues its English course, with a strong focus on developing students’ speaking skills. The course is designed to help participants build confidence, improve fluency, and engage in real-life conversations through
interactive and practical sessions
Took place within the activities of the Universal Institute, on the date (10/4/2025), in the framework of the scientific Zakat project, aimed at the staff of the institute. The seminar was presented by M. Souzan Awla, a trainer and educational supervisor, as well as the operational manager of the scientific center. It discussed students with special needs and specialized education in general, particularly focusing on sign language, which is specifically for deaf individuals, and how education and training are provided to deaf students.
The goal is to build bridges and learn about different cultures، which is the key to development.
On 2/6/2025, we participated in the Chinese Language and Culture Activity Day, which was held at the Culture Hall of Salahaddin University.
Date: 22/2/2025
An outstanding training workshop was held at Babagurgur University in collaboration with the Umbrella Center for Development and Training on February 22, 2025, attended by a group of faculty members and administrative and academic staff, as part of a program that combines vocational training and cultural celebration.
The workshop included two main activities:
The first paragraph: It was dedicated to the development of management skills, where lectures and practical workshops were presented that addressed modern management methods, work organization, and institutional performance improvement, contributing to enhancing the efficiency of the university’s workforce.
• The second paragraph: It was held in celebration of International Mother Language Day, and it included words and discussions that focused on the importance of preserving linguistic and cultural diversity, as well as promoting linguistic identity in educational environments. This event added a special cultural aspect to the workshop, enhancing the interaction of the attendees.
This workshop represents a model for the integration of professional development and cultural awareness, and embodies the university’s commitment to enhancing the capabilities of its staff and engaging with meaningful international events.
