Professor Dr. Karim Sharif Qarajetani delivered an educational–psychological seminar entitled “The Role of the Family in Encouraging Children to Read” at the Sulaimani International Book Fair. A large number of citizens attended the seminar, which focused on the factors that help develop a habit of reading, with particular emphasis on the role of parents in this process.
Dr. Momin Mohammed Yasin, Head of the Translation Department and Director of the Language Center at Cihan University–Sulaimani, participated in a training course organized by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The course focused on the role of media campaigns in bringing about social change, as well as the impact of language and its role in guiding and transforming different societies.
On the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against ‘Violence Against Women’ campaign, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Dlan Ismail Mawlood, students from the Media Department conducted a seminar at Sharistani Girls School on combating violence against women.
The supervising lecturer and students were warmly received by Ms Runak Yaqoob, the school principal, who expressed her appreciation for the Media Department at Cihan University–Erbil for organizing this initiative focusing on raising awareness among students about this important issue.
The seminar began with Assistant Lecturer Dlan Ismail highlighting the activities of the 16 Days of Activism campaign and presenting several key points on combating violence against women. Then, third-year student Layar Aza discussed electronic violence targeting women. Following this, another third-year student, Zhilya Hatam, highlighted strategies for self-protection against electronic attacks, which can ultimately lead to violence. At the end of the seminar, second-year student Najwa Rashid introduced hotlines that women can contact when facing electronic violence.
At the end of the activities, Ms Runak Yaqoob thanked the supervising lecturer and students for their efforts and active participation in the campaign.
Continuing the activities of the 16 Days of Activism campaign against violence against women, on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, students from the Media Department, under the supervision of Assistant Lecturer Dilan Ismail Mawlood, carried out an awareness activity at Milli Market in the Nawroz neighborhood.
During the activity, Media Department students from Cihan University–Erbil distributed awareness brochures to the public. The brochures focused on identifying electronic violence and its different forms, in addition to outlining methods of self-protection and ways to address online abuse.
As an academic and scientific center, the Media Department at Cihan University–Erbil actively participates in awareness campaigns and adopts various methods of delivering educational messages through multiple media tools.
a course in the field of pedagogy has commenced for a group of Sharabazir educators at Cihan University – Sulaymaniyah, The course is presented by specialized experts in pedagogy, aiming to train teachers on the latest teaching methods and prepare them to transfer their skills to various schools. Cihan University – Sulaymaniya, as an educational institution, always places great importance on building bridges of communication between the university and various sectors of society, especially the education sector, and this event comes within this framework.
Professor Dr. Karim Sharif Qarachatani, Director of the Psychological and Social Guidance Center at Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah, delivered a seminar on the importance of the relationship between family and school at Rejin Girls’ High School, aimed at the parents of twelfth-grade students. A large number of mothers and fathers attended, and during the seminar, they were given the opportunity to ask questions and exchange information.
This event was part of the voluntary work of the faculty members of Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah, organized in coordination and cooperation with the Zakat al-Ilm Foundation and various educational institutions.
The Translation Department at Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah celebrated International Translation Day through a series of diverse activities that highlighted the academic, cultural, and social role of translation.
The activities began with the participation of Dr. Mo’min Yasin Muhammad Amin, Assistant Lecturer Norooz Muhammad, and Assistant Lecturer Aziz Rawf, a department member, through a live program on KurdSat Media Channel, where they discussed the importance of translation in cultural interaction and building bridges between peoples. They also outlined the department’s vision of preparing students with high-level skills to meet the growing demands of the professional translation job market.
As part of the department’s efforts to protect the environment, an environmental campaign was organized in Azadi Park in Sulaimaniyah, in which students and department staff participated in cleaning the park, sending an important message about social responsibility and the importance of preserving public spaces.
In the presence of Prof. Dr. Omid Rafiq Fattah, President of Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah, along with the head of the department, faculty members, and students of the Translation Department, the Translation Department at Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah held a special ceremony.
During the ceremony, the head of the Translation Department, in cooperation with the faculty of Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah, awarded 16 laptop computers to second-year students of the department, enabling them to use them as an essential requirement for preparing seminars and completing daily academic assignments. In turn, Prof. Dr. Omid Rafiq Fattah, President of the University, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the distinguished professors who contributed to and supported this project, wishing them continued success and prosperity.
It is worth noting that the English Translation Department at Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah was established in 2018. In this department, in addition to learning the English language, students are trained in translation methods and techniques from English into Kurdish and Arabic. Moreover, after obtaining a bachelor’s degree (a four-year program), graduates of the Translation Department can work in fields such as English language teaching, legal translation, journalism and interpreting, linguistic expertise, coordination in companies and organizations, and relationship management.
Dr. Mo’min Yasin Muhammad Amin, professor and researcher at Cihan University–Sulaimaniyah, delivered a scientific seminar for the inmates of Sulaimaniyah Correctional Facility, in the presence of Mr. Omar Anwar, Supervisor of the Guidance and Prisoners’ Rehabilitation Department at the Sulaimaniyah Correctional Facility.
The seminar was held in the library hall of the Sulaimaniyah Correctional Facility, with the participation of more than 250 inmates, and was entitled:
“Love of Life and Coexistence: An Intellectual Review of Need and Service.”
At the beginning of the seminar, Dr. Mo’min Yasin Muhammad Amin addressed the concepts of optimism, love of life, and coexistence. He then spoke about ways to achieve positive thinking, highlighting the impact of a righteous, positive, and life-loving individual on society. He emphasized that optimism is the foundation of the human being, and that personality is shaped by upbringing and values; therefore, no factor should be allowed to undermine this foundation.
In another part of the seminar, the researcher presented a number of studies that demonstrate the positive and effective role of the individual within society, stressing the importance of personal effectiveness, positivity, and the ability—through rational thinking and optimism—to influence various aspects of daily life.
Dr. Mo’min also discussed the concept of “intellectual revisions,” explaining that history is rich with great global figures who achieved success and served humanity through change and intellectual reconsideration, eventually becoming role models to be emulated. He cited historical examples of figures who rose through critical thinking and intellectual review, becoming enduring models of understanding and human awareness.
At the conclusion of the seminar, attendees participated by raising questions and remarks, and the event ended with a rich and interactive dialogue between the lecturer and the participants.
Within the framework of the scientific and charitable activities of the Zakat al-Ilm Foundation, (Asst. Prof. Dr. Nuri Hamah Saeed) organized a training course entitled “Teaching the Arabic Language and the Recitation of the Holy Qur’an” for a group of learners in the sub-district of “New Jawar Jra.” The number of participants reached 75. The course was taught by a number of volunteer instructors specialized in the Arabic language and lasted for two months. After the conclusion of the course, prizes were distributed to the participants, and certificates of participation were awarded to them.
