Under the patronage and chairmanship of the President of Cihan University – Duhok, Professor Dr. Zirvan Abdul-Muhsin Asaad, and under the supervision of the Vice President of the University, Professor Dr. Bayar Mohammed Rashid, the first virtual scientific conference of Cihan University – Duhok, entitled “Artificial Intelligence and Contemporary Scientific Transformations,” was held.
The conference was a great success on Saturday, November 22, 2025, with the participation of a distinguished group of professors and researchers from Iraqi, Arab, and international universities.
The conference featured the presentation of rigorous scientific research that highlighted the role of artificial intelligence in contemporary scientific and intellectual change, and the prospects for technological development in various disciplines.
Cihan University – Duhok extends its sincere thanks and appreciation to all researchers, participants, session chairs, and members of the scientific and organizing committees for their efforts in making this distinguished academic event a success.
On November 15th, 2025, and in recognition of World Diabetes Day, the College of Nursing organized a panel discussion titled “Diabetes Awareness: Prevention and Early Screening.” The session was presented by Dr. Adris H. Ahmed, and Dr. Layla M. Salih, who focused on enhancing the audience’s understanding of diabetes as a major global health challenge and emphasized the critical importance of early detection and preventive strategies.
Throughout the discussion, the physicians highlighted the significance of lifestyle modifications—including maintaining a balanced diet, engaging in regular physical activity, and achieving a healthy body weight—as key measures in preventing Type 2 diabetes. The session also underscored the value of community-based education programs and routine screening, particularly for individuals at high risk due to factors such as family history, obesity, or sedentary behavior.
The event concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, during which attendees’ inquiries were addressed by a physician specialized in diabetes care.
As part of the academic activities of the College of Law at Cihan University – Duhok, the college organized a seminar entitled:
“Kurdistan in the Iraqi Federal Parliament: The Experience of Parliament Members and the Obstacles to Implementing the Provisions of the Federal Constitution”
This took place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, coinciding with preparations for the legislative elections in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Before the seminar began, the Dean of the College of Law at Cihan University – Duhok, Assistant Professor Dr. Reber Hussein, delivered a welcoming address, highlighting the importance of the seminar.
The seminar was moderated by Dr. Dzhwar Ahmed, Director of the Consulting and Research Center at the university. It saw broad participation from members of parliament, academics, representatives of civil society organizations, and a number of political figures and researchers, lending the discussion an interactive character that combined academic perspectives with practical experience in parliamentary and constitutional affairs.
Thematic Topics and Speakers:
The seminar aimed to analyze the constitutional and practical challenges facing the representation of the Kurdistan Region in the Iraqi Federal Parliament, highlighting the importance of activating the constitutional provisions guaranteeing federalism and consolidating the principle of national partnership in federal decision-making.
At the conclusion of the seminar, and within the framework of scholarly and political questions and interventions, the three main themes were discussed in depth, with various perspectives presented on ways to structurally reform the relationship between the region and the central government. The participants arrived at a set of key outcomes, most notably:
On October 15, 2025, the College of Nursing at Cihan University–Duhok organized a workshop entitled “A Comparative Analysis of Nursing Leadership: Perspectives from the United States and Kurdistan.” The event presented by Ms. Natalie Richard, a nursing leader from a U.S. based healthcare organization, and Ms. Husna Abdulrazzaq Yousif, Assistant Manager at the Maternity Hospital in Duhok.
The visiting delegation, accompanied by Dr. Layla M. Salih, met with Prof. Dr. Zeravan Abdulmuhsen Asaad, President of Cihan University, to discuss the characteristics and roles of effective nursing leadership.
During the workshop, the speakers explored key leadership competencies essential for nurses, such as effective communication, decision-making, and adaptability. They also examined the challenges nurse leaders face within different healthcare systems in both Kurdistan and the United States.
The session concluded with an interactive question-and-answer segment, where participants exchanged valuable insights and discussed strategies to enhance nursing leadership and management in diverse clinical settings.
As part of Cihan University-Duhok’s efforts to promote the use of artificial intelligence applications in academic and research fields, the Department of Computer Science is holding a workshop in Monday , 6/10/2025 entitled:
“Smart Research Assistant for Academic Staff and Students”
The workshop aims to introduce participants to the latest artificial intelligence applications in the fields of academic publishing and research citations, highlighting smart tools that help researchers and students:
• Organize and manage scientific references and citations.
• Improve the quality of academic and research writing.
• Support the process of selecting appropriate scientific journals for publication.
• Facilitate the search for reliable scientific sources.
• Accelerate the process of preparing articles and research papers according to international standards.
On October 4, 2025, the Departments of Medical Microbiology and Clinical Biochemistry at Cihan University – Duhok organized a workshop entitled: “Guidelines and Basic Principles for Writing a Graduation Research Project.”
The workshop was prepared and presented by Mr. Sherwan Hussein Darwish, Head of the Department of Medical Microbiology.
The workshop provided valuable insights and practical guidance on how to successfully plan, organize, and complete graduation projects.
At the end of the session, students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the steps involved in preparing an academic research paper.
The College of Pharmacy at Cihan University–Duhok celebrated World Pharmacists Day by organizing a workshop that highlighted the history of pharmacy, the ethics of the profession, and the major branches of the field, along with pathways for specialization in various pharmacy-related careers. The workshop also emphasized the vital roles pharmacists play in different scientific and professional sectors. In recognition of their outstanding efforts and achievements, certificates of appreciation were awarded to top-performing and active students of the college. In recognition of their efforts and achievements during the 2024/2025 academic year, certificates of appreciation were awarded to the top-performing and most active students of the college.
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, the Department of Architectural Engineering at Cihan University-Erbil, in cooperation with Huawei Company, held a drawing competition titled “GoPaint” using iPads. Twenty-five contestants from the Departments of Architectural Engineering and Interior Design Engineering participated in the event.
The competition was honored by the presence of the University President, Prof. Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Dalawi, and the Vice President for Scientific Affairs, Dr. Ayad Hazim Hasan. The University President praised the students’ participation and expressed admiration for the quality of the drawings submitted by the contestants. A jury of three members evaluated the students’ work.
At the conclusion of the competition, the top three winners were announced and awarded iPads, along with other electronic devices for all participating students. It was emphasized that the collaboration between Cihan University and Huawei Company should continue to facilitate various activities across the university’s different departments.
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Cihan University-Erbil held a workshop on Embedded Systems Technologies & IoT at the Conference Hall of the university, sponsored by Professor Dr. Amjad Saber Al-Dalawi, Cihan University-Erbil President.
The workshop witnessed the participation of Assistant Professor Dr. Abdul Sattar Abdulkareem and representatives from various universities including Cihan University Duhok and Teshik University Sulaymaniyah, with the attendance of 178 participants, in addition to representatives from companies such as Uruk and its branch in Sulaymaniyah, and Erbil Makers Hub.
The scientific programs of the workshop included six lectures on artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things topics. M.M. Adel Hussein Muhammad, an assistant lecturer at Cihan University-Erbil, presented about AIoT, focusing on the new and modern horizons after integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with the Internet of Things (IoT) to become artificial intelligence of things. Additionally, Mr. Mohammed Al-Sada, the Director of Erbil Makers Hub, gave a lecture titled The Power of Embedded Systems in Research and Innovation. Also, Dalin Mohammed, a fourth-year student from the Department of Informatics and Software Engineering, presented a topic on Voice Assistant Chat, where he reviewed the basic components of the system and the required protocols that address artificial intelligence.
The workshop then included an exhibition of projects by the students from the Department of Software Engineering and Informatics, where applied models of embedded systems and robots were displayed alongside their scientific posters.
The College of Arts and Letters and College of Education at Cihan University – Erbil organized a specialized training course on Innovation in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Mastering Educational Sciences, English Language, and Translation Skills. The training course aimed to enhance the professional development of academic staff and empower them to use AI applications in the educational process to enhance the quality of education.
This course, which was held from March 9, 2025, to March 20, 2025, at Cihan Academy Hall, consisted of five sessions. The first session, titled Artificial Intelligence in Education: Personalized Learning and Assessment, was presented by Dr. Samrand Amini from the Department of General Education.
Session two, which was delivered by Assistant Professor Dr. Reem Jaafar from the Department of Computer Science, was titled The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching English. Moreover, the third session on The Integration of Artificial Intelligence in Academic Research for the Departments of General Education, English, and Translation was presented by Assistant Professor Dr. Reem Jaafar from the Department of Computer Science.
Additionally, Assistant Lecturer Yazan Saifuddin Mahmoud from the Department of Software Engineering and Informatic, presented his training course on The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Translation. The last session, titled Tools to Enhance the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Education and Learning, was delivered by Dr. Ahmed Abd Aoun from the Department of General Education.
This course has several advantages. It was part of the university’s efforts to help academic staff keep pace with technological advancements and equip them with modern educational tools. Not only did it transfer knowledge, but it also contributed to building the concept of innovation within educational institutions, which will positively impact students’ experiences and their readiness for the future job market.
It gave academic staff more personalized and interactive learning experiences and the opportunity to assess students’ performance and track their academic progress.
This training course represents a significant step in Cihan University – Erbil’s journey towards digital transformation in education. By enabling academic staff to utilize AI tools, the university reaffirms its commitment to keeping up with technological breakthroughs and preparing its students for a bright future. These actions are in line with the university’s vision of building an integrated educational system that aligns with the requirements of the 21st century.
