On November 8, 2024, the Department of Accounting at Cihan University-Erbil organized a visit to the Erbil Boys’ Orphanage involving a group of fourth-stage students under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Ms. Raz Azad Jalal. The objective of the visit was to help 40 orphaned children aged 4 to 18.
Upon arrival, Assistant Lecturer Ms. Raz and the students were warmly welcomed by Mr. Sherwan Abdurrahman, the orphanage manager. He introduced each orphaned child individually and explained the facilities and services available to support them. The students were informed about the children’s daily routines, challenges faced by the children, ways to make them happier, and a list of essential needs for their well-being.
Students later distributed various items to the children, such as clothes, kitchen supplies, cloth drying stands, and lighting essentials.
The visit concluded with a thank-you note from Assistant Lecturer Ms. Raz to Mr. Sherwan for his invaluable support and insights given throughout the visit.
On April 28th, the College of Nursing at Cihan University, Duhok, organized a workshop titled “Smart Care: Integrating Artificial Intelligence into the Modern Healthcare Sector”, under the supervision of Dr. Layla M. Salih, Dean of the College of Nursing. The workshop was delivered by Ms. Ms. Noor Salah with contributions from students Aveen Jaafer, Ahmed Yaseen, & Asrin Arsalan.
During the presentation, the speakers highlighted the benefits of Artificial Intelligence in various healthcare fields, including the use of 3D anatomy visualization tools, applications such as Medscape, and AI-assisted manual monitoring of medications and patient care.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, followed by the distribution of certificates of appreciation to the presenters.
On Monday, April 7, 2025, Cihan University – Duhok concluded the activities of its first Cybersecurity Training Camp, organized by the university’s Research Center in collaboration with the University of Technology – Baghdad (Center for Information Technology, Electromechanical Engineering Department), and the Diraa Al-Aman Center for Cybersecurity Services in Karbala. The closing ceremony featured the distribution of participation certificates by the President of the University, Prof. Dr. Zervan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, and the Vice President for Scientific Affairs, Dr. Bayar Mohammed Rashed, in the presence of academic staff and participating students. The camp was supervised by Asst. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Al-Abadi from the College of Computer Science at the University of Karbala, and Mr. Mohammed Al-Saad from the College of Science at the University of Baghdad. The students underwent an intensive academic training program covering both theoretical and practical aspects of cybersecurity. This camp provided a valuable opportunity for knowledge exchange between Iraqi universities and played a vital role in enhancing students’ awareness and digital skills in this ever-evolving field.
The Medical Laboratory Department at Cihan University – Duhok organized a workshop on “Laboratory Diagnosis of Human Fungal Infections” on Wednesday, February 26, 2025.
The workshop was organized under the supervision of Dr. Kajeen Hassan, Dean of Medical Departments at Cihan University – Duhok, and Dr. Asia Abdulhamid, Professor at the College of Science, University of Duhok. It focused on laboratory techniques for diagnosing fungal infections in humans, highlighting modern diagnostic methods and their applications.
workshop titled “Understanding IELTS” was held for students of the General Education Department.
The workshop, held on February 23, 2025, was titled “Understanding IELTS” and was given by Mr. Mohammad Faisal and Dr Bala Chandran. Its objective was to familiarize students with the four main modules of the IELTS exam (speaking, writing, listening, reading)
The Directorate of Health and Safety at Cihan University – Duhok conducted a panel in coordination with the Directorate of Civil Defense in Duhok, the Rapid Rescue Center in Duhok, and the Directorate of Duhok Police. The discussion aimed to raise public awareness among university students and staff regarding health and safety.
Honored guests included:
1. Dr. Mowafaq Ramzi Haji
2. Mr. Haitham Abdi Suleiman
3. Colonel of Civil Defense / Biwar Abdulaziz Hamid
4. Engineer Raed / Khalid Ibrahim Jajan
On November 09, 2024, a scientific workshop entitled “Microbial Pollution: Impacts on Public Health and Strategies for Controlling” was conducted by Medical Microbiology and Medical Laboratory departments at Cihan University-Duhok. presented by Dr. Mervan Y. Huseyin, Ms. Hileen M. Haji, and Mr. Shirwan H. Darweesh. It was aimed to Identify and analyze primary sources of microbial pollution in various environments (e.g., water, soil, air) and understand their contributions to public health risks.
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, the College of Law at Cihan University – Duhok held a workshop on “Sound Marriage: The Foundation of a Sound and Healthy Society,” presented by Professor Dr. Ismail Ababakr Bamarni. The workshop addressed several topics related to making sound marriage decisions, aiming to raise awareness and promote a healthy understanding of marriage among students. This is particularly important as many university students are at a sensitive age and approaching marriage. It is well-established that marriage, when based on sound decisions and a solid foundation, forms a strong pillar of a sound and healthy society. Conversely, any flaw in the marital system will negatively impact society, given that the family is the fundamental building block of any community.
At the end of the workshop, a discussion session was held, allowing attendees the opportunity to ask questions.
On Nov 30, 2025, and in the presence of the University President (Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Assad) the Computer Science Department conducted a scientific panel entitled “International Cybersecurity Day – #FICP25.”
The panel was organized under the supervision of the department’s instructors, and it covered several important topics related to cybersecurity, including the protection of (mobile devices, laptops, websites, CCTV systems and defenses against online attacks).
he Role of Radiological Imaging in Supporting Accurate Medical Diagnosis
Under the recommendation of the President of Cihan University-Duhok (Professor Dr. Zerevan Abdulmohsen Asad) Department of Radiological Imaging Technology held a panel entitled (The Role of Radiological Imaging in Supporting Accurate Medical Diagnosis) on Tuesday (25-11-2025), in the presence of the Vice President (Professor Dr. Bayar Mohammed Rashid) under the supervision of the Head of the Department of Radiological Imaging Technology (Mr. Milat Hussein Mustafa) this panel has featured four distinguished panelists.
-Dr. Sheelan Hamad Sherwani (M.B.Ch.B , M.Sc (Egypt) Radiology)
-Dr. Sabah Ahmad Mohammad (Assistant Professor of General Surgery)
-Dr. Eman Abdul Hakim Daud (Medical Oncologist FKBMS)
-Dr. Redir Adnan Mikail M.B.Ch.B – FKMBS (Bord Degree in Radiation Oncology)
The panel discussed several important topics about the importance of radiation technology in the medical field, one of the most important topics is the role of radiation technology in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Also integrating artificial intelligence with radiation imaging technology.
